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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-21
From the London Missionary Registes.

Having been stationed abou. 50 miles Er0Gl
Juggernaut's Temple: and havig, n conneci:ca
with my Brethren, established & Missionar-
Station about mile from it, and been mysel" q
Juggernaut at two Of their Annual FCsli"a.c
it seems proper FOR me TO say something o. the
scenes which are exhibited; and to give yca ~,
own testimony, and that of my Brethren. who,
as we'll as myself, have been eye and ear witaas-
ses to the denominations Of that dreadful place
The Psamist declares that their sorrolCs shcH u
multiplied that hasten after another God; and no
where on earth, perhaps,is this SO fully exempli.
fed as at Juggernaut.
1.-THE last Annual Festival, from extrera> in-
disposition / was able to be there only or the
last day; but will read to you few parric;-
lars respecting it, given by my companions:
MIR. and Mrs: Lacy. Mr.. Lacy says
This year the Jhatra commenced unusually
early: in consequence Of which, it may be pre-.
sumed, the numbe: Of Jhatrees was unusually
great; expecting, no doubt, to escape the ruins.
The Gentleman who keeps the gate, Ca native
of Norway, in the employ Of our Government
and who, in consequence, will be allowed 10 be
the best Judge OF numbers, told me that not less
than 900 pilgrims entered the town. The
greater part Of This immense number are wo-
men; and, among these, many seemed poor and
very old: being turned out by their inhuman
children, they came TO end life Of wretched-
ness near their favorite idol, from dying near
which they had been taught TO expect heaven.
This number OF pilgrims raised sum Of mo-
ney scarcely ever realized before-l32, $780,
Thus, while the pilgrimage destroys thousands
Of lives, some reap considerable advantage -
You would have felt your heart moved TO hear,
as did, the Natives say-"You our preaching is
a lie: for, if your Saviour and Rellgi on are thus
merciful how do you then take away the money
Of the poor, and suffer them to starye?" ! oft
en- had to do with objections like these: howey-
er, | endeavoured, as we'll as | could, SC clear
the character of Him who died for the poor
and the sinner.
I think, from the number Of the poor, that
many must have persisted without the gate; and
also think SO from the great numbers OF bodies
hey ond.
A Gentleman arrived at Cutack, who ad
dressed, letter 10 US, requesting our aid in
the distribution Of some money which he was
authorized TO give We accepted the propo-
sal: and Mr. hampton and myself set out from
Pooree furnished with rupees, clothes, medl-
cines, and books, and intended 10 spend two
days on the road. We did SO; but cannot par
ticularize what we saw-scenes the most dis
tressing-dead, dying and sick. |heg had
crept into the villages, into the sheds and III
der the trees, 10 avoid the rain; and thence ma
ny were never removed The dead principally
lay in the water, whence the materials foT raIs-
ing the road were taken: they were driit2d BY
the wind to the next obstruction, where they
lay in heaps Of from eight to twenty together,
For the first two coss from Pooree, counted
about three hundred dead; and must necesSa'
Il NhC
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-21
70 Rent

- That eligible stand for any k!n nar o
H:#1 business, southeast corner of King and IVY
MI Streets now offered for rent, to conn'ehs so
&c. from 4th March next, and possession T'N
given. JAS. S. STE" tn;ce
Also, just received and for SALE, = few kegs chS'
OHIO RFTI,ER Gee 2l'-l""''
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-12-21
From the Baltimore Gazette.

We resume our observations upon the Con-
stitution of BOLIVIA, which we were induced to
suspend yesterday by the reception of the very
interesting and highly gratifying information
from Colombia:-
The form of government selected for Bolivia
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-04-08

that one near the small island, (ths Ma
cedonian,) was also captured on equal
terms; that sloop near Cape Carthage,
Qhe Peacock, she was also taken 10 bat
tie" The Bey laid down the telescope /;
reposed on his cushions, and with
small tortoise-shell comb set with dia-
monds, combed his beard.
A small vessel got under weigh and
came near the batteries; pinnace with
lew men rowed about The harbor, and
one person dressed in the garb Of sal
lor was taking soundings--it was Deca-
tur. Tell the Admiral to land" said
the Bey, and all shall be settled 10 bis sa-
tlsfactlon," which was done.
From Tunis Decatur went into Tri-
poll with the squadron, where difficult
ties also had arisen.--These were soon
and satisfactorily settled, and the old Pa
cha received in the most friendly man
ner the commander OF the squadron,
who when young man had Destroyed
his trigate, and bearded him under MS
very batteries.
Our limits will not enable us TO 60
into lurtbsr details. 1t is sufficient Tor
US TO state that our naval character de-
rives its origin from the war with the
Barhary powers, and especially from the
borolng oil the Philadelphia iriga,e. 1t
should be also noticed, and we have &C.
yer doubted the fact, that Decatur could
have brought off the ship safe, bu, his
orders were TO burn her.
A case III point we believe occurred
in the last war with Algiers. The fri
gate captured was presented TO the Dey,
but Congress paid the captors Der value
and we cannot doubt tba, in the present
instance an old but stronger claim will
be literally recognized.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-04-08
From Niles Weekly Register.
BalTISH WEST.INDIES.

A decided disposition is manifested in
the British government, 10 ameliorale tho
condition OF the slaves III the West India
colonies, and IL IS probabe ,ha, the poun-
| ty now paid on sugar In Grea Britain
and Ireland, that slave labor may be pro-
| fable III The Yves Indies, will b~ srei I'll.
| iy Withdrawn. That Is, thai sugar, srosn
other places, vii! be received al HE same
rate OF duty on its importation.
The governor OF Jamaica, in obedience
to his instructions, has repeatedly urged
an Improvement oil the condition OF The
slaves; @hen he profogued The legs a.
ture, on the 2lsi Dec. he said
Another year has been allowed 10
pass Away without any etisctaai measure
having been adopted Tor the improve
meDt OF the condition oil the slaves. 1t
does not become me to anticipate what
The result may be OF the great disappont-
nent has majes,y's government will ex-
perience, when they learn tnal he reltc-
rated representations that have been made
10 you, 10 do what your own interest calls
for as much Us due regard for those
who look up 10 you for protec ion and
relief, have totally tailed. In obeying
the instructions which have received, |
earnestly PRESSED upon your Considcrs-
ton the necessity OF doing something, it
not to disafm your enemies, s,lil to sa-
tisiy your friends, aud more than all TO
convince parliament, that the urgent rep
reservations OF his rnaJesiy's government
had not been entirely alsregarded."
| The assembly in reply Observes" In
compliance win your gfaces recommen-
dation, and in accordance with our ieel-
Ings a, all times evinced, and TO promote
the moral improvement, Of our slave po-
puiaiion, we have passed bill 10 give
due effect 10 the episcopal eslabhshm ent.
We assure your grace, that cur ear
! hest attention shall be bestowed on the
consideration OF the important measure
alluded 10 by your grace, and that we en-
terrain our accustomed disposition to
grant such supplies, as the public ext
geDcies may require
II is, we apprehend, in the nature OF
things, that slavery, as it at present ex-
isis in the West Indies, will not SO exist
many years mere: but what is TO become
OF the white inhabitants; what they can
| do 10 ameliorate the condition OF the
slaves, as general measure, without
Fastening OF events that must happen,
we are wholly a. loss to divine, much
as we wish that it should take place-be-
cause OF the mighty majority oil the
slaves. ~"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-04-08
MAP OF OHIO.

Horton Howard, Of Delaware, Ohio,
is about publishing map OF that state.
A correct map OF that enterprizlng and
growing state is much wanted. And the
sources from which the materials tor the
proposed one have been obtained, war;
rant the conciusien that it will be correct.
1t shows the courses of both canals, and
the National Road from Cumberland 10
Columbus, thence to be continued into
Indiana. 1t exhibits the route OF tho
Ohio and Potomac canal to Pittsburgh,
and thence to Lake Erie. 4" II extends
into Indiana, SO tar as to show the easy
practicabiity OF making canal from the
Wabash 10 tina, state, to The Maumee, or
Miami Of Lake Erie, in Ohio" 1t also
embraces parts ofall The adjoining states,
and the territory Of Michigan. The
price will not exceed three dollars.
Ind. Pub. Ledger. z
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-04-08
a " EsTERN I
Norem6er Is, 1925.
From Noah's National Advocate.
DESTRUCTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA
ERIEiAIE.

DESTRUCTION OF THE PHILADELPHIA
FRIGATE.
The memorial OF Mrs. Decatur 10 Con-
sress, praying for herself and crew OF the
Philadelphia .rigate, that the value OF
said tfigate may be paid, has excited con-
siderable surprise in the country. 1t
was not Tor moment supposed, that
amidst the gratuilies, pensions, and APP
proprations ier services rendered during
the revolutionary and late wars, that a
DEBT Of SO high and important Character
was still unpaid by the nation. There
appears, however, 10 be but one voice
On the subject, VIZ: that toe same justice
aud lioerality which has been awarded
10 Others should in this case cancel a
claim which has slept too long.
The Mediterranean was the cradle OF
the American navy. lis character and
discipllne--lts subsequent success IN
war--its influence in peace--and lis pre-
senthish character throughout the world,
have their origin in the wars declared on
the several powers on the Barbary coast /;
and in thar school Of fierce contention
and ultimate glory were the uul's, Balm
bridges, ard Decaturs-the Perrys, Law
rences, Macdonoughs, Jones', ard the
galaxy of naval heroes taught TO fight and
conquer. 1t is not therefore Surprising
that the nation should be anxiously alive
to the discussion Of any claim arising
from services rendered in that remote
quarter of the world
The history of our war with Trpo!i,
in its rise, progress, and termination,
would fill volume. 1t was declared TO
abolish tribute, always painful alterna-
tive, for any nation, but disgraceiul TO a
free people. 1t is supposed that in the
regencies Of Tripoli, Tunis, and Algiers,
and in the Empire of Morocco, the on
nnal expense Tor tribute, consular pre-
sents, sc. was not less than 200, 900 dol
lars, in addition to which continued in
suits were offered to our flag, and con-
slant remonstrances, threats, and trou-
bles with those powers, grew out OF tho
state Of our relations. The war with
Tripoli was to alter this Illuminating
position, and to take our rank with other
nations. A war with any OF the Barbary
states was generally protracted and ex-
pensiyc, because principally confined to
blockading ports, or bombarding towns /;
and it was peculiarly so with Tripoli.
The force employed was expensive and
unproductive, Occasional rcncontres
gave US success and encouragement.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-04-08


There is beautiful spirit breathing
on the Christian world at the present
day. The spirit of bigoiry and mutual
persecution is fast rcceding from the
churches and members of differ spt
communions are beginning to meet and
hail each other as brethren and friends.
The writer of the following letter, which
is one of series, evinces much Of this
christian charity. He speaks of the la.
bors bestowed on this western region by
ministers Of denominations other than
his own, with affection and delight, and
makes delicate and just al!usion to the
unceasing and artluous efforts which
have been made, particularly by minis
ter of the Presbyterian order in a neigh
boring city.
The citizens of the west will feel CRATE
full for the correct view which he has
given Of our moral condition. Much
misapprehension has hitherto existed,
arising from the hasty and imperlec. OBJ
servations that have been made with the
hes, and 'purest mo,iyes) by missiona-
ries who have passed hastily through the
country. These letters hetray an inti-
mate knowledge OF the moral situation
of Illinois and Missouri, which we can
only attribute to one individual; and he
has contributed in large degree to open
the way for the successful operations OF
future " laborers in the harvest"
1t ought to be known throughout this
state and our sister Missouri, that sin
gle society Of Young Men" in the city
of New-York, has recently sent out four
Missionaries, who possess not only the
zeal Of their calling, but those natural
and acquired qualifications which rem
der them peculiarly adapted TO the ar
duous duties incident to their station.
May they and their message be receiv-
ed with gratitude and cherished with at
lection.
From the Christian Waterman.
MISREPRESENTATION EXPOSED, AND Err
RoRs CORRECTED.
Nh Dear Sir.-I have not time 10
pursue the remarks of my last letter, IN
relation to the 500 Bible Societies, ex-
tending through every state IN orr Union,
1.-The 10000 Sunday scholars who are
led along the streams of knowledge, vir-
tue and religion, by more than l2,OOC
teachers-the extensive and growing
missionary operatlonsy the labofs o.
Tract Societies, which from destinations
in 1922, circulated 100000 copies o
tracts, and in the year ending IN May
1925, 1900, oOO-the means of religious
imhrouement for seamen, and the glo
rious results-the progress OF ciDiiiza
ton, morals and religion, made by tht
Cherokees, Choctaws, Creeks, aud othel
tribes upon our bofders-or the mission!
and missionary schools amongst the In
dams, including more than 1000 chill
dren and youth-the vast increase o
common education and the general diffu
! sion Of virtuous principles among thu
white population-the increasing revi
pals of religion, and the more than 60,
900 converts from these revivals, which
are annually added to Zion-or the pro
\ yress made in meIiorating the condition
y OF the blacks, and the encouraging pros
poets Of a gradual, but final cmancipa
ion. To Develop the moral resource
# our nation, and show to the world
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-04-08

fonrthly, such language about the
present state OF the western country is a
direct impeachment OF the character and
conduct OF those missionaries, who have
long labored in this field. do not now
speak of missionaries that belong to other
denominations. The Baptisls, Cumber-
land Pfesbyterians, and Episcopalions
have seht their missionaries into this field,
and some of thei have labored both in
sowing the seed, and IN gathering in
luxnriant tarvests. But | have rege-
renee to missionaries of the same de-
nomination with these writers. For
more than 90 years past the Congrega-
tionalists and Presbyterians, have sent
their missionaries into the western coun-
try. Ohio, particularly the UeStern Re-
serve, has received many years Of mis-
sionary labor, and multi,udes, no doubt,
IN the day CT final decision, will acknow-
ledge these men as the ins!rum ants OF
their salvation. Indiana has been re-
peatcdy wa,ered by the prayers and
tears Of these men OF God, and the seed
they have sown, now exhibits joyful pros
poets OF an abundant harvest. To say
nothing of number, who visited the
states further west, whose lsbors, as DIR.
Rice says s. were as transient as the wax e
OF the steam boat" and few others who
vent back to tell dolelul tales OF "a couD-
try they scarcely saw, and OF people OF
whom they knew lille, may be permit
ted 10 notice some few, WHO have been
pioneers in the cause, who have abored
in season and oat of season, who. though
they m ay not have occupied adisIipguish-
ed niche IN the publications Of she day,
have plodded through difficulties and en-
dured privatlons--who have plated
most oil the old churches of their own
order now existing in those ates--and
one, who, by diiigent and persesering
labor, has collected funds and erected an
elegant house OF worship in one of the
mos. important cities Of the west, be-
SIDES raising up respectable church TO
occupy It, and planting, and Occasionally
WAGERING eight or ten more in the coun-
Try around.
Now is il not questioning the charac :
ter and iabors OF such men, 10 speak o.
8 The farming and increasing prevalence
OF wee, especially The corruption oi the
morals OF toe rising generation" parlicu-
larly, when some Of these men have done
much for the Improvement of the mo-
rails of youth 10 the business o! tuition,
and have seen virtue, intelligence aud
pieiy, occupy the places of wee, isno-
rance and irreligion around them. 4 hough
shc labors of such men are overlooked,
by their own brethren in the icrvor Of
imagination "a find out mora. @rclch-
edness' IN these states, they viii be held
iii reueG.bfance +.
A WEsrERN BAPTIST.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-04-08
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
LIpPINcOTT < ABBOTT.


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DoLLARs AND FIFTY cEsTs per annua, if paid
in adVance--or half yearly, in advance, i'm
CAsH.-IAree Dollars at the end Of the year.
Subscribers who pay in produce will be charg,-
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the year, in such articles, and at such times, as
may be agreed Oh by the parties. If they fail
10 pay al the time agreed on, or near ii, they
then will be charged Three Dollars cash. A
failure TO give notice Of wish to dscon-
tinue at the end OF each term viii be consi-
dered rs new engagement No paper to be
discontinued (uness at the option If the Edi-
tors) until all arrearages shall have ocen paid
advertisements, not exceeding a square, viii
beinserted at 8 for the first, and 25 cents for
each subsequentinsertion Larger ADVERTISE
ments in The same proportion. A reduction
will be made to those who advertise by the
year.
~ Letters to the Editors must be post
paid or they will not be attended to.
.qGENT.S FOR THE SPECTATOR.
J. W. skidmore, P. NJ. Carrohon, Greene Co.
n nr' II. P Seswha al G'eenpiae' Bond co.
John Warnock, p Nj randaEa, Fayette co.
John Tillson. If. p. n. HiHsboro, Montgomery CO..
David ]. Baker, esq. KaSkas6ia, RaHdolM co.
James Mitchell, P NJ BelleYiHe ST. Clair co.
Asa S. Shaw, P. M. Springfield, SaRgnmo co.
DR.. Geo. Caldwell, p. M, Quincy, Morgan co.
Henry II. Snow, p. VI. Quincy, adams county.
ID. Rockwell, p. NJ Jacksonville, ,'fo,gan co.
Gen G. w. Hight, P. IL atlas, Pike county.
Harry Wilton, esq. Carlyle, Clinton co.
John Marshall, p NJ lShasgaeetozy1,, Gallatil CO.
James RalIhe, p. NJ. Carai, Hhate conntg.
I pradlev NJ {o-D,pD ce7v}}e y.u-urp,ce %
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-04-08

*See Charity at Home, p. 81.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-31

wood stza act he escr,ed. ard IN rssr'-
ialp lh~ .str uf tricks ~ lee mfde ar us"d;
sad zkaH ha,e pnwer Ia restrain aud rre-
] hlbit the Hiehtls, and atlwr dfsnfdrhs
tnerilags nj i 'srs, free n.Rfdss aud 'nniHfs
Ines. and To- PUNISH an h slaves, ht "hiP-
Gang. nei rsereJing fott, stripes, ~, at he
opium OF fhs oAnrf at snch slave, bs hne
az rnnAneinrnl fo lsboar, hoi sxce+di6g
ltarrs monih- Tor every une oitrner aud
+ IN paahsh 'sucb trr ~ grpss and mi'ihtiurs
! Tar such ahrsrrs, by ia pe8slilrs, noi
1rxr.edn is.ut, ddiitf- Tor oDr ole ICE ;
4 4nd IN case If the lallufr If sneh lree ~
gso and nnlatnt ply aud satisfy such
peuh an Gusts, ia cause such Tree ~
gro or nlulaiin IL h. confined to labar for
AIT time. rnt exceeding six rnauths fnr ~
~ one aHracc tu eau=r and provide f1r
th,- remn,,l nf al such panpefs. sagfants.
snd nilirr irfspns, AS my mi br lrg'ly
pntrllrd In rssdrnce WIN the said cor
pc att" 2; II p',nlsh, by fine or penalty, a.
ninar oi apprentice, guilty of any
breach Il aus - nf the eorpnriipa, and
unless such ine or penalty, With the cost,
III y #oseentlon, b. pad bS the parrni
gualdis ar nilslef ri such minor ~ APP.
PREMIER. b, confinement la ithnf fDr H.
milrd umr, Mt exceeding three months
Tor ans one offence.
SIC. s. ind BE- II further snacttd, That
the said GnmnIun Council shall have pow
~ to suhWrlbe Ia the stuck OF the turn
pike DAD, which Is sulho lzca to be- made
by ~ act al The Grnetd Assembly al Nr-
A =. 4. IL a
hrasr,. one thousand eight hnndrri aud
tlghteru, entitled Anact incnt rating n
company Ia establish turnpike road
frtm N,IrI's ragrrh ~ the county OF
F5I'lsS, Ia point of Intersection On tbr
Latjlr lttrf tprnplkr road, or on the lInr
ri tn Dislrrl of , oumblh," aud Ia any
turnpike ruad, ~ ether public imptote-
menf Waich has been. or may be-. an-
t5o lzed b, ~ act ut Congress leading IL
the fp"n ~ Al yandffa. and the SAID
Connne touuel my lay any tax On the
urnpcrt, ~ the I'D own, IL promol. any
public impro, f,r lhr benefit OF thr
aId tonn, ehrn. III the oploioi of The sad
Common tntnoI, II nay h. lnrxprdl"at,
wBtch 4ald taxes Iuit br collected "a all o.
tharfaxss are ar NAY be directed IL br
colrsfo.
SIC / Ind b. II further cndtted, That,
81 much of IN -ct passed the twcnly-.Alh
If May, eighteen Hutdre1 and ta.n,y.
four, enntlrd 3" An act supplementary To
the art 10 Incorporate the lnhibranis nj
the City nt Washington, passed the al
Iesnth # May, one lnousand eight hun
ired anl t"ehty, aad lar other PURPOSES j
- relates 10 The Town Of Aitxoodra, bs,
md HI same is hereby repealed.
APPROVED May Is, 1870.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1826-08-31

Ted ~ the SEXUAL disiarce from the piarr
~ IS fIrnc- ts fb- S.a II Government,
and ; distinctly cert fed hy the over
nor ri stii frr itnr,, ~ going lo aad ~
iutn'ug Pom. N metil Y i the Legs A.
IA" eb'nrsE onee IN raen 5. sum, aud M
'nerrs al M Il 81 elrclion slisil be held
Gu IN. f. Nlond., If Dclnber next. and
'i such tifnrs llirr"aflef al undrr surh
regulations ~ 6nsernor aud LegisIa-
tsr tonncd shall iii. Get.
SIC. II. Ind BE- II further eaactsd. That
the hernbrrs + thu Legislative CnunciI
-at1 Dot br eligible to any office created
dnflng The period If th.ir s~rsice, ar the
fees | ~hirh were regulated by Is"s PISS
I'll whilst thy were members, ar for one
yrar ibereaftrr.
! SEe. IL Ind he II further enrcied That
It sh'lI not hp lawful fpr the Leg sla'i,r
Council 10 pass any I,w imposing = high.
81 tax on fhe lands nf non residents than
teose # s.druis pf-aid Territory.
SIC. Is. Ind Ne II FURTHER enacitd. That
40 u'nch al tn several acts IF which thIs
] = an amendment, as may be Inconsistent
'iih the pro,i'inn. gf This act, he. aud The
san" ~" hereby, repealed; and az much
| oi any If he laws Of sid Territory. rs
afe repug "nt Ia III. same. are dlsappr0s
ed and aanull'd.
STE. II. 3aa he II further enacted. That
the -.trrd acis passrd by lhe Governor
aud l."El.Liire ounci', granting dlvar
re-; hr Fur first snrtlpus Of " An act ts
nmepd ~ nct tn drfue crimes" 81. ap-
prov d December tenth, clghteep hundred
and iwroll five and " An art to pre-
4rflbe the 10 ma + acfinn,o &c. approved
Dec'nher fifth. eighteen hnndred and
twenty I've; thu act " IN addition aud u
mr. dnont of IN Act ~ determine frr-,"
Nc. approved Decrmber niulh. eighteen
huodri'd and twenty five; and /" An acl
Ia amend an act regulating jpdcial pro-
cetdngs.' &c. approved December eight,
eighteen hunndrcd and enty five An
bct 10 provide, IN part, for raising a rr,e-
bur,' approved IN" ninth of D,cemhrr,,
qRhteen hund I'd and tnenty FIVE be-. and
=" same are hereby, disapproVed aud an
nulIrd
APpRoSFn-NayI Is IglB