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MR. BRODIE's INvETION.

"A publication under the signature of
,Naoticus.' having appeared in the New
FORK Oazette, in which the invention ar
the submarine bog. constructed BY NJ.
Brodie, for repairing the bottom OF the
delaware, "a. is claimed by Messrs. A,
dam and Noah Brown. of New York, who
are said to have used it for similar pur
pose IN 1914, friend Of Mr.. Brodie "a,
unsolicited by him, for true meri, is nc
yer obtrusive) handed us the following
letters for publication, as being the bes,
answer that can he given 10 the preten>
sions of the New York writer.
.Noyfolk Herald, Aug, 9.
(COPY.)
Navy Commissioners Office, 2sth july. 1921.
SIR--rhe commissioners of the navy
have received your letter of the cath inst
and are happy to hear, that the leak il
the Delaware has been stopped. Mr.
Brodie's invention, by means of which
this was effected, is a very important one
TO ou' navy and shows the resources which
his professional skill affords. In expires
sing to him, the high opinion entertained
by the board, of his invention, you will be
pleased, sir, at the same time to make
known to him, our sense OF the obligation
he has conferred upon the service.
We shall be glad 10 receive drawing
ofthe machine, win specification, shew-
ing its application. sc. am, very re-
spectfuIly. sir, your obedient servant.
(Signed) JOHN RODGERS.
LEWIS WARRIEcToN, esq.
Porismou H. Va.
US. Navy Yard, Gosport, Va August Q.
SIR have JUS, received from The
commissioners of the navy, an answer to
my letter Of the 24,h nl,. which reported
the stoppsge of the DcIaware's leak
AS this letter expresses in strong terms
the favorable opinion Of The board, upon
the utility oi your invention. aud requires
me to convey TO you its appropriations,
herewith enclose copy At adding ONLY,
: that feel great pleasure, IN being the
channel of communication, so crafty
ing, and so well merited. l am with
esteem, your ohedient servant,
L. WARRINGTON.
CHARLES d. BRoDrR, esq
Of the II. ). navy yard, Gosport.
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WAS COMMITTED

D TO the jail Of Alexandria
AKA county, District Columbia, on Sa
Ezes$ tnrday,ihe 18th inst black man,
HEDS/ who calls himself LEVIN VIII
s:.s,u.sSkas<zn SON, about "a years of age, 5
feet inches high, and very black;
says he is the property of Josiah Taylor, of
Washington city, who resides at the Glass.
House Had on when committed, light blue
cassinet roundabout, with metal buttons, "a black
fur hat about half worn, grey pantaoons ,and a
light coiored cloth waistcoat. The owner is re-
q"ested to come forward, prove property, and
pay charges, otherwise ne will he disposed of as
the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNsAVELL, TAILOR.
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FLOUR LAW

A Act, to regulate the expectation fFIour
IN from the County of Alexandria, ID C. 4, and
TO prevent Frauds in the Inspection and 81:
ment thereof Price l25 cents apiece, or IL
copies for a dollar. Neatly printed in a con-
venient pamph let, y the HERALD OFFICE
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Sixty Dollars Reward.


a Ran away from the subscriber
kA 4 residing in Culpeper county, Va.
ANT on the night oil the 10Th inst three
kT/ negroes-FRANK, JAMES, and
1919 BEN Frank has very dark COM
pexioB, prominent cheek bones,
an acqueline nose, sunkeu eyes, rather a con-
sumptive form, and has slight Cough, and
conspicuous scar Oh his lief: wrist, which has oc
casioned the loss Ofpulsation in that arm; when
he eloped, he wore a red yarn coat aud white
pantaloons his age between 30 and DO James
has Eight compiexion,is oflow stature and has
lost most OF his fore teeth; is apt to smile when
spoken to; by trade a blacksmith, cooper, and
stone-mason, OF which he is very fond Of talk
ing. Ben is black, stout made, with remark
ably thick lips, And has a knot or scar on the
back part Of his head ; he went off on a large
bay horse. The above reward vii! he given to
any person who will apprehend said negroes and
secure them in any Jail so that ger them again,
or $50 for either, secured as above.
GEORGE w. S. THORNTON.
Thornton Hill, Va Sept. 2l-2s &c
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FOR RENT.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA, TO WIT.
. AMUEL SNOWDEN has applied to the
y hou. w Cranch, chief Judge Of the q. States
circuit court, for the district OF Colum ba, TO BE-
discharged from imprisonment, under the
act for the relief of iDsolvent debtors within
the district Of Columbia, on the 10Th day of
August inst. at 9o'clock "a m. at the courthouse
IN Alexandria, when aud where his creditors
are required to attend. f.. 7. LEE, c. G.
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GUNPOWDER.

TIME subscribers have received, from the
4 Edenpark Mills, supply of gunpowder,as-
sorted sizes, warranted equal to any in market,
which they offer for sale on accommodating
terms. ONO % NJ. MILLER & SON
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PIANO FORTES.

M 4 havejust receivec from the manufacto.
w ~ and for sale elegant piano fortes
which will sold at the Philadelphia prices and
arranted first quality. LINDSAR g. HILL
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gro trader, who purchased him of Mrs Por-
'er' OF sussex county Delaware, and thar he es
capped from his master, last March. near the
state of Alabama. He is about 5 feet 7 inches
high, well made, 30 years of age, his clothes a
ragged oznaburg shirt and pantaloons. The
owner Us requested TO core forward, prove
property, and pay charges, otherwise he will
be disposed of as the law directs
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, TAILOR
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FENAEGLE our FEN AlGLsp.

H.
FenaiRie was but miserable philoso
pher, ana mis- mucmonics were produc-
i've only nj very ordinary Iesu.ts. A
much more profound professor of the
srience has appeared in the person OF
NJ lawyer, whose promises may at
hrst sight asloaish sceptisl people,
L his new mnemOniCan engages 10 enable
his pupils TO retain 10 a short time, Is 900
verses, $1,000 dates. the . codes: vii,
the number ofevery article. a treatise on
anatomy, and above twenty thousand " ord,
of foreign languages. lie conclude,
his prospectus by comparing his method
10 vast reservoir, in which the human
faculties will plunge in order to draw
4 on 1t new energy. AS it is natural
To- master 10 su-pass his scholars, NJ
declares tina, he will himself, in one day,
retain thousand dates, and series Of
ten thoussod numbers, which he will re
pea, eiiher in their order from first to
last, or backward, with equal facility.
Alter such offers, who will hencelor-
ward consent to want memory All that
IS requisite, is TO possess the paliry sum
VI VIC GU dbCSt III OBJECT 10 TCDOGT
The most forgelGuI man in France capable
Of emulstipg the royal calender. AS for
us, it M will make a fsithfui register
OF the follies Of the age, and will retain
the recollection of the extraysgant pro.
jects which II breaches, this .x,raordiDa>
~ effect OF memory will convince Us of
his powers and we will Immediately sub
scribe 10 his lectures. London ma
Speaking OF the proceedings in the
New York legislature the Commercial
Advertiser sags--
Some pretty severe determinations
took place between col Crolius and MIR
Ruger, in the Thursday afternoon dis
cussion. Col. Crolius said. the one gen.
,leman, Mr.. R.. had said in justification
of the vote he now gave on the electora!
law, that he should be charged with ny.
pocricy lie! him vote either way. Mr..
X. said, II is fdlse.' Col. &. replied. 1
took hm down so, and repea, the asser-
ion. Mr.. r. again sid, IT is (alse'-
Col. &. relorted with with warmth, and
said, that in charging him with falsehood.
The gentleman took liberty which ne
dared not repeat cut Of the house-a lib
erty which no man should take who did
not shelter himself behind the rules nj
this house.
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LAUNCH OF THE COLUMBIIs.

From the Montreal Herald, July 3ist
From private information, we are ena.
bled to state that the Columbus, of Que
bee, which, for the last twelve months.
has excited such anxiety and speculation.
as well on the part of nautical men, as on
that of>the commercial interests OF this
county, was launched al 8 O'Clock ON
"Wednesday morning. amidst the aston
'shment and congratulations of thousands
OF spectators, whos at an early hour, had
assembled to witness this interesting
event. Never, we are informed, was
there such scene witnessed in Canada !;
and never did the population OF Quebec,
exhibit so Interesting spectacle as upon
the present occasion. There was no, a
steamboat or other aquatic conveyance
IN port Fl, to be hired that was not pu, in
requisition and the most of these being
furnished with bands Of music, and deco.
rated with flags and steamers, approach
ed the scite of the launch in a manner
truly unique, and highly appropriate 10
the business Of the morning. The mo-
ment at which this leviathan was knoc ed
OH The blocks and plunged into her ma
rive element, was really Interesting and
grand; and words are only wanting to
Convey the thrilling emotions which
heaved IN every breast, when the happy
circumstance of the safety of the vessel
herself, and all arosnd, was pronounced
ny one unanimous and rebounding cheer
from all present. After the launch this
Extraordinary vessel vas towed by 8
"eam boats 10 the channel opposite to
ne Falls of Montmorenci and the
Dectators returned heme io numerous
quadrons in perfect good humor, and
gratihed With the msgniGcen, scene
"hich they had been Witnessing.
A Liverpool paper of the 18th thus an
| nounces the arrival OF Mr Randolph, our
Distinguished and eccentric countrynsn
Tho hon. JOHN Randolph, OF The Uni
ted States, accompanied by his lady, AR
'ived here on Monday last, in the packe,
ship Nesior.'-IO, fic! Mr. Randolph
never was married in his life. How
| could they say. then, .hs, he had shis
lady, with him !-rhis is absolute scan
| dali Norfolk Herald
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Public 5aIee.

ON TUESDAY NFXT,
AT ioo'e,ock, will be sold at the auction store
CroceFies, tea, coffee moinsses
Pimento. vinegar, lime Juice
Brandy, gin, whiskey, cordial
Tobacco, prunes, fig blue, snuH
Backing, brass aud iron sif,ers
Segars, Spanish and hall Spanish
Deetcn's patent cutting boses, &c
Furniture, such as sofas. bureaux
Sidcbosrds, writing desks
Secretaries, book cases, tables
Wash and work stands, and a vsr;etv AZ
cane and ru,h bottom chairs
aug 9 8 A. MARSTEIJF Err a,c
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Clifton Lodge for Sale or Rent

y
ZMEA This Tarm contains between two
fsssfT3 aud three huodred acres, and lies
s,:s&ss three miles distant from Alexan.
saysSfSS dria, On the road leading 10 Mount
Vernon. II is well situated for
cultivation, having nearly an equal propor,iop
OF bottom and upland, arabic, with never fail.
ing streams f~aier passing through it The
land Is extremely productive, and peculiarly
adapted To the growth OF wheat, rye corn and
grass. line wool land contains about 81 az res
and tes in p body. There is an abundance OF
TIMBER for the support of the farm, aud Err.
wood inexhausiihle. The house is of brick
and contains nine rooms, with AN area or col.
ion"ade dividing the wings. II is situated on
a commanding height, overlooking an esten.
save an" ieitiie valley, aud y picrur. same view
of the river Potomac, Mount Vernon, and For,
Washington. The meat honse ,,iair v ,overseer's
house, stables, carriage house, NC. are all of
brick, with every other house necessary for
tsr'n, There rs well of umcommonly Gne wa
ter IN the yard. The farm is remarkable for
heaithinrss--not excelcd by any in Virginia
Near tue house is a vegetable garden, contain
ing many choice fruits ant extensive youug
orchards, OF well selected apples, peaches, &c.
The avenue leading To, the house, is beautifully
arranged with cherry trees, of every variety.
and other ornamental trees Terms for either
purchase or rent, will be made known by an.
piica,iou 10 the subscriber, residing on the
farm. MARYANN : PATTON
aug Ciiitoa lohgp. Fairfax 60 Va
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VARNISH.

ID RIGHT and black varnish in barrels receiy-
- and for sale Ivy w. l.. KENNEDY,
WHO HAS rs STORE,
800 leaves loaf sugar assorted qualities for
sale at n very low price 10
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WAS COMNITVln

q To the jail for the county of
~ eTandria, ID. c. on the 10Th
~ of june, 1924, as a runaway. a
J ! negro man, who calls himself
ekza. GEORGE PORTER, and says
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CLAithr WINE
BRAN,

TIME cargo of the sloop Eliza Ann from
Il Richmond OF 250e bushels of bran j. daily
expected, and will he sold on accommodating
terms, il taken from on board by
je2 ROBINSON &. SHINN, VoweIis wharf.
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GROCERIES,

which will be sold los for cash.
az liz 3w TUOS NHITTLE.asent.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21
PHILANTHROPOS.
From the N. Y. Mirror
The Dispute.

glove satisfied, is indifference begun"
The other day had very warm dis
pute with Edward, on the subject of
maria se; he declared that the single
man was the happiest-that the hours
of courtship were the most pleasant OF
any that succeeded them, and that the
husband was different being from the
lover. | did not like his opinion, and
therefore sailed forth into the street,
quite offended with him for entertaining,
As | thought, such erroneous and I'M
worthy sentiments. had scarcely lett
him when | met with my old acquain-
lance, Jenny.
You may remember, Mr. Editor, that
some time ago sent you an account of
an interview, in the Park, with this sin
GUAR parsonage. He was in love then,
aal, of course, full of enthusiasm and
anxiety. How warm were then his
praisesof his mistressl How he desert
bed the color of her cheek; the mild
ness Of her eve, the beauty of her lip,
the ivory polish of her neck, the majes-
ty of her panner, the thrilling music of
her tongue, and.-whew-eVery other
accomplishment which n lovers mad
imagination could conceive. And then
his own unworthiness in the possession
OF such exceliing loneliness, was men
toned, and he frankly confessed he
cQdld not survive another moment
without her. Then he was all rap
fure, all fire; but how he approached
M with measured step, gloomy frown
us eyes were fixed upon the earth
his arms crossed upon his back, his head
leaning forward, and his whole appear
ance a painter might have studied for
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21

next will be sent TO the General Post Office as
dead letters
A Nj
John Alburiis, John Murphy
Joseph Anderson Dr. James II Mackey
ID James Morrow
Heavy A I,yrne, Esq 2 John Mcclure
aouij, Rail William Mcdonald
Mis- Endor Butts Opt. Johnston MCCOY.
Thomas Corcoran James Maxweii, sen
lanes Curtis Jacob Myers (son OF
Clerk of Berkeley co. Jonn)
Benjamin Comsgys Thomas Msrshali
Miss Lucnda NJ Chris Daniel Mead
tian
Edward Colston, Esq George Osborn
ID Peter 0.ler
James Day or Daniel Mrs Mary orrick
Lynch George 0denwald
jos Donaldson
Anthony fl Davis ) Capt James Purvis
E Philip Pendeton, Q
Samuel Ellis R
George w Ruhr 8
The Friends OF Gen. William Runner
Jackson swearingcn Ray
G William Rumbaugh
James Grantham, il
Jacob Gardner John Shober
James Gardiner Mrs Catharine Stone
Mrs Elizabeth Grapes ! William sommeryille
Abraham Grove Samuel Sebert
John Green Miss Nancy Spriggs
III T
David Hunter, Esq 5 Christian Tabler
Adam Hoke (tanner) w
George Hoke (tanner) John Whitenah
Levi Henshaw. Esq Margaret Whitenalr
Jacob Hoffman Susanna Watts
X S William Wilson
George Krag!ow Mrs Nancy Wafer
William Kennedy Hesekiah wilkinson
l. u
Jesse Lee s John Young S
Thomas Locke Nathan Young
WIN. LONG, p. NJ
Oct7
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21
Masonic Notice.

YESTIE Corner Stone of the Western
a. Abutment Of the Bridge erecting across
the Potomac River at Harpers-Ferry, will be
laid with the usual masonic ceremonies, by
Charity Lodge, No III, on Thursday tie 18th
Of the present month. 1t is expected that the
Officers Of the Grand Lodge OF Maryland will
attend on the occasion. The brethren Of the
seighboring lodges Of Virginia and Ma
ryIand, and brethren generally. are respect.
fully invited to attend. An appropriate dis
course will be delivered The ceremonies
will commence at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
r. Herington, p. G. Maccabe,
c. W. Werer, j. B. Wager,
A. Beckham, j. s. Ga!iahsr,,
u. HcnkcIs,
Committee of Arrangements.
Oct II
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21

] never knew scolding person that
was able to govern family. What
makes people scold1 Because they cam
not govern themselves. Those who gov
ern well are generally calm. They are
promp, and resoIute, but steady and
mild. "What is this article all about"
isks the girls. Why merely to tell
on, young lady was publicly ducked
not long since, in Alabama, for scold-
ng her husband,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21
Public Notice.

nFRsONs who made purchases at the sale
Il Of the personal property OF Henry Kroh,
deceased, are informed that their notes will
become due on the Sd Of November next, and
if they are not paid shortly, suits must be
brought, as the situation Of The estate viii not
admit of longer indulgence I creditors OF
said estate are pushing the subscriber for pay
ment. which cannot be made unless the debtors
comply with this request.
JACOB KRoH, Ex'r.
Oct ID
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21
Oct II
.WDDLLIRM CLOTH
MANDATORY.

TIME subscriber, (ate superintendent of the
4 Wooen Factory at Eunks- Town, Md
having leased Mr., Gibbs Factory at Martins
burg, will be ready on the LIST of October next
to receive wool from customers to manufacture
nto Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Cassnetts, Fer
seys, Blankets, and Flannels, at the following
prices.--
LIST quality full blood merino, "a
wide Cloth, wool dyed, from SIS 90 to so
ist quality 3 A blood merno, 81
qrs. wide Cloth, wool dyed 9 so to 90
1st quality 1-2 blood merino. Ga
wide Cloth wool dyed 9 90 to so
1st quality common and A blood,
81 wide Cloth, wool dyed so to 90
ID quality common, Cd wide,
cloth dyed Iooto IS
Negro Cloths. Ga wide, all wool 90 to 90
Kerseys and Linseys wide, cot.
ton warp found, rs to 80
do do Sd wide, cot.
ton warp found. 40 10 As
Csssinetts ga wide, cotton warp
found, IS to 60
Blankets from ITO 9 qrs. wide rs to 90
Fiannes 4 wide IS to so
Carpetting yard wide IS to 80
N: B-The above prices vary according to
the cclors, and the quality of the wool and
goods He also takes cloths to full, dye, and
dress; at the following prices
Indigo Blues, best dress, 40 cts per y'd
All other dark colors and best
dress from IS to 80 cts. per y'd
Drabs drest 90 do
Undressed cloths and linseys.
from III to Is do
Blankets 10 do
Fannels g do
From his long experience in the manufacture
OF woollens generally, together with the excel
lent new machinery and good workmsn, he
hatters himself to be able to do the work that
may be in'rusted to him n superior manner
He has on. hand, q ts,r pieces Of
Superflne Cloths, Cassimcres,
q Cassinetts.
NEGRO CLOTHS g C.aRPETZ.NG;
-Ali of which he will sell low tor Cash, or ex.
change for wool. A supply of STOCKING
YARN also kept for sale as above; and WOOL
CARDlNG continued as heretofore. Dying OF
Yarn done at the factory at low prices for Cash.
e. SAVING
4, Done at the Saw-Mill below the factory at the
usual prices and on the shortes, notice.
c. G. CONRADT.
Martinsburs, Sept IS If
e. For the convenience of custora
, ers m the neighborhood of Shepherdstown and
Charlestown, cloth to be 'fuiled and dressed,
and wool to be manufactured into Cloth, sc.
| with proper directions attached, will be re.
ceived at Mr.. Cookus's store in Shepherds.
town, where it will be taken away and return.
ed as soon as finished
! Oct IA
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21

INFORMS the citizens of Geirards. Town and
i us vicinity, that he has removed his resi-.
dence to this place, where he respectfully ten.
ders his professional services to the public.
lie may be found, for the present, at Major
Clarke's Tavern; where he will thankfully re-
line Of profession.
Gerrards- Town, sept %. If
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21
Lands for sale.

DY virtue of Trust Deed from William S..
ID Porterfield to us, for the benefit of Henry
Lefevre and George Lefevrc. We shall offer for
sale. at public auction, for CASH, ON Saturday
the 10th day of October next, before the door
of the Globe Tavern in Martinsburg, two
Tracts or parcels of Land,
in the county Of Berkeley, containing two hum
dred and thirty-eight acres, being the same
farm and lands that are now occupied by Mr.
William S. PorterEeld.
archibald Porierfeld,
Philip c. Pendieton
sept 9. IS
q The above sale is postponed 10
the first day of November court, (being the
9Th day of the month"; when it will take
place as above.
Oct Il
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21
1t will not dol

WHEREAS some person or persons
w have been in the practice for some
length of time, of throwing doan fences on the
lands now in the occupancy of Mrs. Elizabeth
Tate, and under the management Of the sub.
scriber-ther ely putting Inn to the trouble
and expense OF repairing the same-he is de.
termined for the future not TO submit to such
evil practices. lie therefore warns all taot
forgetting at the same time to remind some of
his good old neighbors,) that he will prosecute
all who shall for the future be found trespas
sing on sad farm. MAGNUS TATE.
Oct7 81
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-10-21
A List of Letters

DENAINING in the Post Office. Martins
Ia burg, on the first day Of October, which
il not taken up before the first dsy Of January
next vii! be sent TO the General Post Office as
dead letters
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-10-07
CAPTAIN JOHN c. SYMMEs.

In the Narrative of Major Longs second Expe-
dtion, about to be published in Philadelphia 'hc
following account is given of Captain Symmes-~
cat Newark the party fell in with Captain
John Cleves Symmcs, a man whose eccen'liI
views ON the nature of the Globe, have acqiilcl
for him, not only in America but also in Englalus,
temporary reputation. The partial INSANITY =. %
this man is of singular nature. 1t has causedhln
to pelvcrt, to the support Of an evidently aosula
doctrine, all the facts, which by close STUDY, NJ
has been enabled to collect from vast nulnaefoi
authorities.
lie appears conycrsant with every work OF 'EN-
els from IIearnc's to Iiumbodt's, and there ho'
u fact to be found in these which he does ho'
manage with considerable ingenuity, to bring "
the support of his favorite doctrine. Upon olnV,
subjects he talks sensibly, and as well intorllea
man. In listening to his expositions OF his ye@s
Of the concavity Of our globe, felt that ln'e;-
est which is inevitably awakened by the abDres'' W
ations OF an unregulated mind, possessed plop' @
bly, Of q capacity too great for the narrow sphs',
i'll which it was doomed to live; and when ila,
consumed itself with the FIRE, which fpropeiiy
applied, would doubtless have illumined so'. ~.
obscure point in the science which it so strong:
affects nnotherpoint ofview, Captain sylnl,,'
has claim to our best sympathics for the gailai.
~ with which he served his country during u''
war"