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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-08-14

By the brig Hetta, from Maran ham, we have
received files of papers to the 5th. July The
latest are principally taken up with the ceremo-
MES in honour Of the late King OF Portugal.
The Emperor's Speech, at the opening OF the
National Assembly is published, in which he
states that public tranquility reigns in the En-
pire, with the exception Of the Province oil Cls-
platina.
The independence of Brazil, says he, was re-
cognised on the l5th. Nov last; and Austria,
England and Switzerland will also proceed 10
recognize it, aud the United States of America.
On the day OF the anniversary OF his fathers
departure from Brazil, he received the news OF
his death.
He then proceeds 10 state the measures which
ne adopted in consequence of this event,--his alb
Jica:ion in favour OF Donna Maria II.
He, in conclusion, calls the attention OF the
Assembly to he subject Of Education and
Public Stores and Establishments
The Assembly in reply, echo his speech, and
promise to promote his views as lar as IN their
power.
We have also received, an ode, written on the
recognition OF the Independence OF Brazil, IN
which Don Pedro is clearly proved to DC SUI
perior to Alexander, the Caesars, Alciolades,
wiser than Socrates, &c.
camita, of the Province OF Para, which has re-
Gently been the scene Of some disturbances it
IS officially announced, is restored to Tranquility
TNs,c Yors Daily AdUert'ssr
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
rRoM rnK KsNrucKY ARoUs.

Many rumors ale afloat as 10 Beau
champs confessions. Few of them, we
believe, are entitled to confidence. 1t
is certain, however, that he has confess
sed the crime; that he gave directions
where the knife, with which it was ex-
ecuted, might be found; and that, on
inquiry, it was ascertained that knife
precisely answering his description had
been found at the spot where be said
he had concealed #. Ii is a small old
fashioned butcher knife, ground sharp
on the back as well as edge an inch or
two from the point. 1t was found in a
lot occupied by Mr.. Wade, where Beau
champ had buried it. He alleged also,
that he had concealed the corner Of the
handkerchief near the same spot aud
could find il. On Sunday last he was
taken out of jail, and went with num-
Der of persons for that purpose, but did
not succeed. The ground where the
knife, and, as he stated, the corner of
the handkerchief, were concealed, had
been spaded up. lie pointed to within
six inches of the spot where the knife
was found, as the place wnere he con
cealed it, and said he had chewed up
the corner of the handkerchief INTO
wad. dug a hole with the knife, buried
it, and then buried the knife close by it..
We do not deem it proper to embed,
in this paper any of the thousand rumors
we have heard relative to his further
confessions. A pamphlet, we are told,
is in PREPARATION, and will be immedi-
ately published, in which the public
will see his own account of the affair.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

MONTREAL, MAY 81 Sacriless
On Sunday night last some Williams
entered the Giey Nnnncry Church and
robbed it OF silver cup and Image of
the crucifixion, worth about .s28.-
BY an examination of the premises and
environs. it appears that they passed
into the garden ofthe establishment by
breach into the fence that divides
it from the foundry, broke pane in
one of the church windows, raised the
lower bolt by the hand and the upper
by the handle OF a spade, and thus pro.
cured admlitance. Being once in, they
proceeded to the communion table,
broke open the tabernacle; and bore
off the image andcup, having previous.
ly emptied the latter OF consecrated wa
fers. The lamp being turned upside
down, it is supposed they examined it
in hopes that it was silver, bot finding
it to be Of brass they left it without CIV
ing themselves the trouble.to restore it
to its proper position. Orr active and
intelligent high constable Mr.. Delisle,
is not without scent Of the offenders,
but certain difficulties in the way OF
detection, generally existing in such ca
ses, have hitherto prevented the dis
covery of matters requisite for con.
viction. The supposed burglars (of
the Roman persuasion) are, (and IN
deed without knowing them, must
have been deemed to be) veterans in
iniquity, for how long course OF crime
must have been necessary to make them
throw off the revereniial awe which
that mode of worship, Astounding in
ceremonial splendour and grave obei-
sance, is calculated TO inspre-profane
the sabbath-burst open the temple OF
the Deity-rush with rude step up to
his very alter--iracture the holy recep-
tacle-a and more than all, displace those
very elements which they had been
taught to consider of the most my stevi-
Gus sanctity.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

and whom she did not believe to be
Bea0champ or the assassin. That he
had business at the Registers Office,
which might have induced him to come
to Frankfort, sc. SC.
I'he.cause was argued, on the one
side with much ability and impressive
eloquence: on the other, with great in
gennity and pathos.
The jury retired at five o'clock, on
Friday evening, and having remained
out about an hour, returned with
verdict of Guilty. II is said they had
no doubt or hesitation, as to the verdict
they ought 10 render
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
DEATH OF KISiiKAUKO.

DETROIT, MAY %. - This cele
chief of the Chippewas was found dead
in one of the cells of the prison of this
city, on Wednesday morning last. lie
was confined, on charge of being ac-
cessary to the murder of a Saginaw In
dian in this place, IN January last. His
eldest son still occupies one of the cells,
under the charge of being the murderer
of the Indian alluded to- An inquest
was held on the body OF kishkauko, and
the Jurors returned verdict that he died
natural death. But little doubt, how
ever, remains, from what has since been
ascertained, that he died by poison, pro-
cured, at his own reques', by one OF his
wives.
Ii is stated that, on the evening pre-
vious to his death, he was visited by this
woman, who handed him small cup,
and then left the cell. That soon after,
number of his family, and the band
of which he was the immediate head,
called upon him, held long conference,
and took leave with solemnity, earn
estness, and affection, never observed
in their previous visits. Kishkauko
then requested the jailor to visit him,
with whom he shook hands afectionate-
ly, thanked him, and concluded by as
king for some liquor, which he had me-
yer been known to do before. In the
morning, at an early hour, number of
his family, men and women, appeared
at the jail aud requested to see kishkau-
zo. On approaching the door of the
cell, they called his name two or three
times, and finding him lfeless, they *
pressed exultation rather than surprise,
and Immediately left the town for Sagi-
nav. A few remained to perform the
ceremonies of his funeral, which took
place by moonlight, at a farm near this
city.
Thus has persisted one ofth most des-
potic and influential savage monarchs
of modern times. He had risen, by the
force Of his own character, from an
humble origin, to The head of numer-
Gus and powerful Chippewa family
kishkauko was a man of very large
stature, muscular and athletic, and his
countenance exhibited the peculiar traits
OF his character--sternness, acuteness,
and decision. His history, like that of
| other warriors, is marked with many at
rocious murders; but he had the virtues
also of the savage. No man went from
his door naked and hungry, when il was
in his power to supply him. But his acts
of tyranny rendered him unpopular "a
mong his own people, and he never APP
peared abroad without considerable
retinue. He was scarcely ever seen in
this town without his war-axe resting on
his left arm, firmly grasped with his
right hand. Gazette.
Unprecedented Dispdclh-Yesterday
John Brown was discharged from the
house ofcorrection, where he had been
sentenced some time before by the Po-
lice Court On his egress he pilfered
a shit from a clothesline, was detected,
carried before the court, found guilty
and sentenced again to the house OF
direction for six months. The whole
.leriod from The time he was let out till
he KEY was turned upon him the second
ime, WAS tleensy minutes!
Boston Courier.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

An Alabama paper gives tyagi-
comic illustration of the effects Of int tenn
perence:-A man was about to sell his
horse, but being himself too much IN
toTicoted to attend to the matter, he
desired his son to give the animal some
wet meal to swell him out The son
was also little intoxicated, and instead
of wetting the meal with the pure ele-
ment, he stepped it in bowl Of whiskey
from which his father had been drink
ing, The natural consequence was,
that the horse became intoxicated, and
began to dance pascal, (circus riders
will do well to remember this recipe
then to lie down, jump up, and renew
his capers. After performing out of
doors, sort of kindred feeling induced
him to walk into the house to join his
jolly companions. Here he began to
dance before the old man, who belle
wing the devil was come TO him in the
shape of a horse, took up an axe and
knocked out the brains of the poor ami
NAL. The story is told with all the graz
witty which belongs to truth, and we are
therefore bound, in all courtesy, to be-
lieve it.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

A whirlwind lately passed over the
Susqehanna few miles below Colum-
bia, and in its progress raised column
OF water apparently three or four feet
in diameter, which assembled with Vio-
lent rushing noise and passed into an
overhanging cloud, The upper part of
the column spread and assumed a
brcom-like appearance as it approach,
ed the cloud, the water becoming con-
verted into mist or spray by the vio-
lence with which il was carried upward.
In general appearance the phenomenon
fesembled the water spouts of the ocean
and the lakes
Washing Salads. In the first num-
Der of the Gardeners Magazine, - con
Quoted by Mr. Loudon, and Just pub
lished, is paper on the best modes of
washing crosses and other salads, so
as to free them from the larvae of in
sects and worms The method is very
simple, and consist in nearly placing
the salad in salt alter or sea water. for
three or four minutes. which is suffi.
Gent to kill and bring out the worms ::
after which the vegetables are washed
IN fresh water in TIE usual way. Thi.
information is brought out in the pro
per tine, just after the salad season
commences, and as all salads are sub
ject to insects, and many of them in
conceiyably small, the hint, as a mat.
ter of leanliness, is worthy Of atten-
tlon.-.N I. e. Post
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
From the Easton, (.Nd.l Gazette.


THE SEASON.- Fine rains shave
fallen lately, but they have not been
universal, several districts are still par
ched up. The rain will fill the wheat
that is starding-the progress of the fly
is shocking-some of our rich lands that
were well farmed and had been able to
withstand the fly, nave fallen prey to
the Catterpiller, which recently appear
ed among us, and has done grieyous
damage. In truth the crops of wheat
are melancholy. Indian Corn stands
it well, and is well worked, of course
we have good hopes yet for that. Our
Gardens have ceased to afford us the
comforts intended from them-the late
rains, win in all probability, again re-
new their usefulness. The stock have
suffered excessively for pasture, and
even the streams of water begin to fail,
thing unheard of before at this season.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

EAIKhOifliNAtfh NV CO. = ~
Extracted from an authentic cork, PUP
Eished IN France under The title Les
causes cetebries'
Two Partisan merchants, strongly
united in friendship, had each one child
of different sexes, who early contFac-
ted strong inclination for each other,
which was cherished by the parents,
and they were hattered with the expec-
tations of being Joined together for life.
Unfortunately, at the time they thought
themselves on the point OF completing
this long wished for union, man, lar
advanced in years and possessed of an
immense fortune, cast his eyes on the
Young lady. and made honorable pro-
posals; her parents could not resist the
temptation Of a son-in-law, IN such
affluent circumstances and forced TO
comply. As soon as the knot was tied,
she strictly enjoined her former lover
never to see her face: but the anxiety
of her mind preyed upon her body, which
threw her into lingering disorder, that
apparently carried her of, and she was
consigned 10 the grave. AS soon as tins
melancholy event reached the lover, his
affection was doubled, being deprived
of all hopes Of her widowhood; but re i.
collecting, that in her youth, she had
been for some time in lethargy, his
hopes revived, and hurried him to the
place of her burial, were good bride
procured him the sections permission to
dig her up, which he performed, and
removed her to place of safety, where,
by proper methods, he revived the al
most extinguished spark OF life. Great
was her surprise at finding the state she
had been in: and probably as great
was her pleasure, at the means by whlc h
she had been recalled from the grave,
AS soon as she was sufficiently recov-
cred, the lover laid his claim, and his
reasons, supported by powerful incli-
nation on her side, were too strong for
her to resist; but as France was no
longer place of safety for them, they
agreed to remove to England, where
| they continued 10 years, when a strong
| lDClIudttou VI IGFloilliS SpCh A"'ifO
country seized them, which they tho't
they might safely crafty, and accord
| ingly performed their voyage.
The lady was so unfortunate as to be
known by her old husband, whom she
met in public walk, and all her en-
deavors to disguise herself were inefec-
tuai; he laid bis claim to her, before a
court of justice, and the lover deman-
ded his right, alleging, the husband, by
burying her, had forfeited his title, and
that he had acquired just one, by
freeing her from the jaws of death.
These reasons, whatever weight they
might have on court where love pre-
sided. seemed to have little effect on
the grave sages of the law; and the la
dy. with her lover, not thinking it lsafe
to wait the determination of the court,
prudently retired a second time out of
the kingdom.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
Fro,n tie Rnleieh Register.

From the Raleigh Register.
MAN6MIssIoN.--Atthe annual meet
Ing ofthe society of friends in this State,
held last fall. that respectable body
came to the resolution OF manumIttIng
and removing all the colored people
held by them, that were wiling 10
leave the country; and since that TINE,
they have been concerting measures
for carrying their intentions INTO enect,
aud in consulting the wishes OF The
coIored people themselves IN relation
to their future destination, winch has
resulted in the following arrangement;
100 Of the number are DESTROYS OF go.
ing to HaytI; 3l6to Liberia; aud about
100 wish to be sent 10 the non slave
holding states OF Ohio or Indiana
which we believe embrace the whole
of onr population OF this description
held by this Society, except lew VINO
have formed family connections, winch
they are unwilling by removal to DIS.
solve, and where the hus band or wife
is held by persons from whom they
cannot be purchased.
We obtained this information from
our friend DIR. George Swain, OF Gull
ford county, (as he passed through this
city few days ago, } who is deputed
by his society 10 attend TO the embarka-
ton, and to supply the wants OF that
part of this population who have made
choice of Hayti for their future home.
They will sail from the port OF Beaufort
few dsys hence, on board a vessel
which has been chartered for that p ur.
pose, owned by MIR. Henry Cook, oil
that place, and commanded by Capt.
Thompson.
The 3l6 of this population who have
made choice of Liberia, and the 100
who wish to be removed to Ohio and
Indiana, will be sent there at the ex
pense of the Society Of Friends; the
former by one of the first vessels to
the African settlement: and the latter,
by means of wagons, which will be
engaged to convey them and tie little
property of which they are possessed
Besides the aforementioned colored
people, we learn, that this Society have
already sent off Cd persons to the State
of Ohio, AZ by the Indian Chief, which
lately sailed from Norfolk to Liberia
and ii by another vessel which sailed
about the same time to Africa.
1t ought also to be mentioned TO the
credit OF the Society, that it conribu
ted 800 dollars to the funds of the Al
rican Colonization Society soon after
its establishment.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
From the York, (Pa) Recorder, jane s.

From The York, Pa Recorder, Jane s.
The hay harvest in this country COM
menced last week. The late rains have
added greatly to the value Of the crop,
which viii prove heavier than the
drought gave cause TO anticipate.-We
have not heard that the gram fields in
any part of this country have sustained
injury from the Hessan fly, whose ra-
wages have been SO destructive else"
where.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

WHITE CLAY "A large bed OF
pure White Clay has been discovered on
the farm OF Capt. Luce, at Marths's
Vineyard. Such materisl was long
sought form this county without success.
1t has been considered the principal or
only thing necessary to enable US to
make ware as fine as that of Europe and
China. 1t is hoped that our chemists,
glass manufacturers and potters will
make immediate experiments on this
material, and ascertain its qualities and
to what uses it is peculiarly applicable
A sample of the clay may be seen at the
Merchants Hail., Boston Palladium.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

DR.. Fanklin'S Legacy to Mechan
ickS Among the charities OF Phiadel-
phia, may be enumerated the bequesl
of DR.. Franklin, TO the corporation OF
the city, for the purpose of lending
small sums "to the young unmarried
arti6cers, underline age ftwenty five,
as have served an apprenticeship in the
city and faithfully fulfilled the duties
required in their indeniures::' the lega-
cy Amounted TO $1,000. No loan TO
one person to exceed EGO. The in
terest paid by the borrower is 5 per
cent and he is to give bond with two
surities for the payment of the money
The present amount of the sum, inclu
ding interest due is iSi7 500, being an
increase of iS13,152. DR.. Franklin
calculated that at the end Of 100 years,
il would amount to fl3l 900 or $3.50
Go; of which he directed, that .Sl00.
coo should be applied to public purpo.
ses, and the balance of S3l 900 left
to accumulate for another century, at
the end OF which period it will amount
to four millions of pounds sterling;
which sum is to be divided between
the inhabitants of Philadelphia and the
State 0f Pen uSx lyania
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

II is stated in the New Orleans Dali
ly Advertiser, that Governor John
son has refused to approve Of a score OF
divorces, which the legislature wished
enacted"
BY a recent fire in the woods of Con
necticut, it is estimated that 10 ,000acres
of wood land were burnt
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22
From Snoarden'S n. YAduocate

From Sno,rden'S n. YAdUocate.
"1he Negroes The increasing in.
science of the black in this city is a sub
ject of universal complaint. The dis
coBtented runaway blacks from the
Southern states have been for years
congregating in this city, where they
do little more than corrupt the few
good, and make the bad worse. A
custom prevails with the negroes oil
this city, which, among others, is dali
ly increasing the bad feelings between
the blacks and whites, and that is the
practice of driving, and sometimes with
force, the whites of the public walks,
to hustle and beat them at night, and
particularly the treatment Of the white
females, who have been frequently in
tentionally insulted with the grossest
expressions inthe presence of husbands
and parents.
"A few nights ago party followed
gentleman in this city, who had re
sisted an attempt 10 pat him off the side
walk; on arriving at Ozark place he
was assaiIed by crowd Of them and
severely handled; one Of the negroes
knocked out the gentleman's teeth, and
another bruised his head in shocking
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

Suicide Yesterday, says the For
estville New York; Gazette of the
9Th ult. Mrs. Taylor, wife of MIR.
Justus Taylor, ofthis town, after hav-
ing attempted to kill her husband, pus
period to her own existence by cut
ting her throat with q razor, and that
too, in The presence ofthree or four per-
sons. Mrs Taylor was a respectable
woman, and has left family ofsmalf
children. She had for some time pre-.
vlous to her death, been subject 10 fits
of insanity.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

A bill has been reported inthe Legis-
lature Of Connecticut for the greater Sc
Guilty of hanks. which providcs-that
at least 20 per cent Of the capital stock
shah be paid in before any bank Gan 60
into operation-appoipiing an rspec-
or to examine the concerns Of all the
banks, with a salary Of $1,000. to be
paid by the banks--and prohibits the
circulation Of notes less han five dol,
lars.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-06-22

James Harris was detected at Harris
burg, near Augusta, Georgia, on the
25th May, in the act of passing codn-
terfeit money. arrested and imprison-
ed. About $50 dollars, all in two dol
lar bills on tie bank OF Augusta, the
Planters Bank, and the State Bank at
North Carolina, were found in his pos
session. The bills were badly executed.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-07-06
THE CANAL.

81. .fugusfine, June 2o.--The Engineers de-
tached for the purpose Of exploring and as
pertaining the best route for the canal, arrived
here on the 18th inst. from New-York. The
detachment consists of Major Perault, Lieuts.
Swift, Searle, brisbane, Huger, Smith, Can
field and Smith, and is accompanied by two
sloops and the necessary boats for wafer exami-
nation on the Atlantic shores and those OF the
Gulf of Mexico. -
Much interest we perceive is already excited
in regard 10 the exact course which the canal
will probably take, and the place where It will
enter the Atlantic; and as Editor of this paper,
we should consider ourselves fortunate if we
could anticipate the operations, and throw out
such information as would lead TO conclusion.
The route however, must be determined by the
scientific examination which is about to take
place, and by the views of the General Govern
men! under whose patronage the examination
is begun. These views we understand to en-
brace facility 10 coasting uessels, as main object,
and we believe we can hazard nothing that IN
giving effect to them, the canal should run
through the Peninsula by the shortest possible
line; this line is from ST. Augustine 10 Cow
Bav, but there may be physical impediments
to cause a deviation, and render II expedlent
that the route should be less expensive although
more circuitous, than would be the case by a
rigid adherence to The straight line.