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Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-22

HON. JOHN HoLMEs.-A writer in the Portland
Argus, whose name, we presume, is John Holmes,
has come out in an elaborate article, to prove that
MIR. Holmes is rot chargabe with the sin of hav-
ing advocated the cause of Domestic Slavery, and
Of advocating the course pursued by General jack
son, in relation to the murder of Arburthnot and
Ambrister, which we preferred against him in a
late number of the Cadet. If Mr.. Holmes wishes
US to adduce any proof the facts will produce
ample documents to substantate what we have as
serted. He must have singular ideas of construc-
ton, if he infcrs from the article contained in Bells
London) Weekly Messenger of 1916, that the Brit
ish Government justified the conduct of the Amer
ican General towards their subjects at St.
Marks and we, without periphrass, assert that the
affair was amply and fully discussed in the British
the principles Of neutrality and national law. II
Mr.. Holmes or his friends wish to enter on dis.
cussion Of the subject. we throw the gauntlet and
are at their service. We are not in the habit OF
asserting what we do not believe or of setting down
things at random.
The affair can be easily investigated, and we in
vite the writer in the Argus to 60 on. The error
to which he alludes reference to the contest be-
tween Mr.. Holmes and Harrison Gray Otis, we cor
rected several weeks previous to the publication of
the article in the Argus to which we now allude.
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-22
9 vanish whilst he sips,
Like dead sea fruits that tempt the eye
But fade to ashes on the lips."

But fade to ashes on the lips"
This course ofproceedng on the part Of the govern
ment of the University ought to be stopped-and mme-
date measures should be adopted by the corporation to
quell an evil, which, not cut off, threatens the most
serious consequences to Brown University.
On the authority Of gentlemen who expected to
graduate the next Commencement state, that under
existing circumstances, the pomp, parade and circu-
stance which is usually observable such occasions,
will not distinguish the approaching one, and that
very large majority of the inmates of the University
have entered into solemn pledge not to participate in
the literary exercises Of the day, unless something is
done to place the order Of things quite different
light.
We lament as sincerely any other of the
est friends Of Brown University, that such an un-
pleasant circumstance should haye transp red, and
harmony always desirable all socctles-in all
dons Of life, and particularly in local and literary 60
vernments-we hope that some arrangement will be
made to que unnecessary heart burnings, which, if
suffered exist fail to produce the most unhap
py and unpleasant events.
Experience has taught us how difficult il is to please
ALL and know that is unwelcome task to under
take the assignment OF parts to aspiring genius. II is
next to impossible to please for to whoever is given the
first honors Of literary institution dissatisfaction and
dispeasure will be displayed by those who may think
themselves neglected But if Dr. Messer and his asso-
cates wish to get along with ease, with pleasure, and
without censurc, let him and them fearlessy inde-
pesdeny wisely andjustly, and not be swayed their
decisions by wealth family influence, and our word
for it, there will not be any dissatisfaction cvnced
by hestudens of Brown University which, to use the
words Of Griffith in speaking Of the virtues of Cardi-
nal Woolsey and ofhis establishment Of the UNIVERSE
ties Of Cambridge and Oxford, will bc
Z" so famous,
So excellent in art, and still so rising"
that the fame Of Yale and Harvard shall not eclipse IT,
In the performance Of his official duty, the President
Of Brown University ought not to be swayed by the in
nucnce Of those whose patronage has been bestowed
with liberal hand, and who from long established
reputation, for the mmensity ofthcr wealth. may be by
him looked upon a species Of Demi-God, whose
frowns blast and whose smiles can save. He acts
not for few-he should act for the common good Of the
peope-he ought to be governed by those republican
principles which be avows-and experience should
Literary cadet, and Saturday evening bulletin. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1826-1827, 1826-07-22
I9gEEAEY cADNgs
EVENING, JULY %.

!" NV soul aches

h1y soul aches
To know, when two AUTHORITIES are up
NEITHER SUPREME, how soon CONFUSION
May enter 'twixt the cape Of both, and take
The one by the other her."-CoRIoLAsUs.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-19
MARrINsBuRG. VA. THURSDAY, JANUARY ls.ls2e


He alone Of antiquity who could forgei his
private wrongs in the cslsmisies OF his coun-
nv. and Cor his banishment has en-. 20 the a;a
Of his oppressors, can be compared to nIs q
modern times, who, foreigner by biFh and
education, stranger 10 the language marF
ners and propens.;ies of an Infant people
struggling in a osnss srParently desperate,
and for an object BY sh. save tht Tired
deemed visionary rallied TO their stand d.
layishing blood and treasure in il Oe nee
pledging life, character, aud fortune IA the re
suit.
Such sacrifices are the demonsira ons 81
befoisn,--speh principles as aciuste t en,, are
tie peculiar attributes OF III. d,sinfere &c
patriot the citizen OF the world, the benets,
tor of mankind.
Devoid alike of the inclination and capacity
10 detain you by parade OF sentiment. as I'M
meaning probably as verbose, we will not in
conclusion. prove SO regardless OF your COM
fort, as TO state that the idea of separation
conveys ,hst of unalloyed regret The imme.
diaie prospect of homo and its enjoymen's
that await you, in no small degree alievistes
the sense of deprivation we should otherwise
sustain
Wishing you health. prosperity, and that
peace which heart .uth rs yours can sppre.
ciste. we bid you sincere, afectioHate and
h, ar felt alieu--con!idently trusting that The
Brandy vine trip toaFrance ma, Nsr prove the
last ACT in the drama OF Nations GRATITUDE
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-19
From the Winchester Republican.


Fatal encounter - Died in dan. pshire
county on the 18th Dec. Mr. John
Haines. The deceased came 10 his
death from blow received in an en-
counter about two months previously,
with two men ramed - Slater
and John Davy The circumstances
were briefly these: Slater and Davy at
the time spoken of went to what is cal
led fencing frolic, and on the way de-
clared that they would whip the noun
tain. Meeting with Haines they insis-
ted on fight. which he desired to avoid
entreating them even on bis knees to
desist. Finding nothing would do, that
he must,fight or die, he returned the
blows given by slater, and beat him off,
Davv at this time struck him on tue
head with stone which nearly felled
him. Recovering however from the
shock. he closed with him, and defeated
him also. They here parted. Haines
afterwards complained of indisposition.
and at length died of the blow on the
day above stated. Slater and Davy
have both been apprehended, and are
now in Hampshire Jail.
.4noiher Encounter.--A serious at
fair took place at husking party on
North river, in Hampshire county, two
or three weeks since. A man named
Cannon, obtruded himself on the party,
behaving in very disorderly manner.
Not satisfied with insulting and Drawing
the men who had collected, he entered
the house of Mr. John Baker. and be-
haved in a very indecent manner to-
wa, DIS the females He at length went
away, on the persuasion of Mr.. Baker,
bat returned shortly after, and recon-
menced bis improprieties. MIR. Baker,
at length determined to rid himself Of
his troublesome visitant, commanded
him to depart, aud led him TO distance
from the house. Cannon here turned
upon him, and gave him several severe
cuts with knife, separating the tendons
Of the muscles under the knee, and lay.
ing omen his face. The limb wounded
was rendered useless, and his life is des-
pared of. Cannon has been committed
on charge OF manning, which will pro-
badly be changed TO commitment for
mur3er.-ibi4
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-19

lPAople of Maryland, and our aepubli
lean brethren evety where, that the
lgomtitution Of that State has at length
lbsen purged of he vice, bNwhieh the
Iworthiest persons were exciudea from
ltbs participation in the common priv
lice If .free citizens by reason Of their
rslir;os,s opinions.y The bill to amend
The CONSTITUTION, by a5olishing The les
lreo,lired of all public officers, which
lpassed the Legislature of the State once
At the las. session, and the passage OF
WHICH IN the Senate for the second time
| has been already announced, wa, taken
nm in the House oe Delegates, and pas
sed for the second time, on the 9th Inst.
nv vote of IS to 81. his settles the
Ioues,ion. Its no longer iundamen-
tai law of The State OF Maryland. ''thaa
every person appointed to any Office of
lproeit or trust, shall, before be enters on
The execution thereof, take the followit &
oath, to wit 81, A. D., do swear, that ]
10 not hold Myself bound - allegiance
to tie KingIof Great Britain, aud thatd
will be faithful, and bear true allegiance
to the State OF Maryland and shall al
SO subscribe declaration oil his belief
in the Christian Religion" Tie repeal
OF the latter part of this clause was de-
mandeii by no irreverence or want OF
re peel for the Christian Religion, but
by tbatspi of federation in all matters
OF opinion. without which thu IDEA OF a
Fro People is an absolute absufdity.
depntation, consisting Of Mr..
Chambers, of the Senate, Mr. IL. II.
Cold borough. and AIR. A Lee OF the
Houe, have been appointed 10y tie lie
gislatpre for the purpose OF negotiating
with he Legislature OF pennsy igania on
the subject OF runaway slaves
A resolution has been introduced to
sell the House at Annapolis, " th its ap-
penbges the property of the State, es-
tablrhed as the residence OF the Cover
nor. The resolution was Debated on
the (tb, and lost By a large majority.
b. the decea.e of Mr.. Roberts, on the
Sunday before the Tuesday on which
he was elected enc Of the Council 70 the
Governor, John steele, who, on the
balloting, had the highest MURDER of
votes amongstthose not elected, has be-
come member of The Council
.tat Intel.
GgoReIa.-- We perceive. b.. toe Mil
Idgevine papers tha,inshhef the resoiu
ton of General Harden, on the subject
of alleged invasion of State Rights By
the General Government, nor those by
Mr.. Pothill, of an opposite character,
were called up or acted upon during the
late session of the Legislature. A re-
port was made by committee. and
adopted, in support Of the grounds taxi
en- by the Governor in defence of the
late Treaty, and entering the solemn
protest of the Legislature against its
annulment.-ibid
PHILIP HoNE, a merchant of celebrity
and character, has been chosen Mayor
of the City of New York for tue ensu-
ing year after a oumber Of ballottiugs
between him, William Paulding and
William P. Van Ness, both ofthe latter
having. in several of the frat ballotings,
a plurality over Mr.. Hone. !
James Stevenson has been unani-
oIaetat Macon of tho City Of
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-19

New YoRk.--The Legislature of this
State assembled on Tuesday last The
President of the Senate took the char
at IL o'clock, when the new members
were sworn, sc. A communication was
submitted by MIR Ward, stating that GER
tain slanderous publications had been
made charging him with having been
guilty of corrupt conduct as a Senator
OF the STATE, and demanding an official
inquiry into the subject The eommu-
nication was laid on the table until the
following day.
In the House, l2a members were
present. On the first ballot for Speaker
Samuel Young, had 65 votes, and was
duly elected. 81 votes we've given for
Stephen Allen, and there was three
blank votes. Edward Livingston was
elected Clerk The Message of the
Governor was received, read, and dou-
BILE the usual number of copies ordered
60 be printed. The House then adj
iourned.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-19
PHILIP Hong, a merchant of celebrity

1t ought to be known, for the public
convenience, that through the enterprise
of the spirited mail contractors, Messrs.
G. and p allet, of Fayetteville, North
bCarolina, Daily''Stage, for the convey
ance of passengers with the mail, has
been established from Fayetteville to
Charleston in South Carolina.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-19

Lottery .ate-We perceive il is sta
ted in the Compiler OF the l4th ult. tsays
the Petersburg Republican, that one of
the vendors of lottery tickets in Rich
mond, who disposed Of guarantees, as a
substitute for tickets, has been found
guilty by a jury, under the Instruction
oijudge Brockeubrougb, under the law
prohibiting the sale of foreign lottery
tickets in this commonwealth. The
punishment is fine and imprisonment.
We hope the present legislature will
not adjourn, before this impolitic law is
repealed. The people will adventure
in lotteries, and will procure tickets, by
fair or foul means. Let lottery offices
be licensed. The state will be benefit
ed--the people aceommodated-and
their morals rather protected than injur-
ed, by permitting an open business in
the sale and purchase of lottery tickets.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-19

The trial OF Mr.. Clerke, the editor of
the Globe and Emerald, for libel on
Mr.. Stone, the editor of the CONNER
cial Advertiser, relative TO dishonorable
lobby operations, took place at New
York On Thursday the 9Th inst. when a
verdict of guilty was rendered by the
jury instGatsr against Clerke. Noah
the editor of the New York Advocate
was counsel Tor CloFks; -
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1826-01-19

The three first names were the committee
the remainder we're afterwards placed, ~
the request OF General La fayette ''for the
names OF all his young friends" This was the
intended original, but for the above reason the
commencement was altered.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-09-08
FROM SOUTH AMERICA.

! The editor oil the Baltimore Gazette
has received advlces from Carthagena
(Colombis) down 10 the 6 h inst. His
correspondent says:
| Is The general opinion is, that Gene
raj Paez will be condemned to death,
and, as Presldenl Bolivar is expected IN
TWO or three weeks, make no doubt
tranquility in Venezuela viii be restor-
ed. We are all quiet in this depart.
mcnt.
A ProcIamation issued by Gen. Ber-
mudez, Commander in Chief OF the De-
partment oil Oronoco, has Just been issu-
ed. The Proclamation condemns, IN
the s,ronges, terms, the conduct OF Pa.
ez and the municipalities of Valencia
and Caracas. 1t proceeds thus:
/" These acts reveal that Venezuela
has separated from the constitution and
the law, by acknowledging the authority
OF military chief, and setting al deli
anoe her civil magistrates.
A total overthrow OF all the establish
ed authorities, and public functions, is
the result of this extraordinary and ir.
regular conduct, and the disorder seems
to have been introduced and to be main
tanned by military force. The whole
event wears the appearance OF an al
tempt 10 violate the laws and destroy the
constitution by force OF arms. In this
posture OF affairs, and until am con-
WINGED that Venezuela has returned to
right order and subsection 20 the laws, il
is my duty to prepare 10 defend, il ne
cessary, the sacred code of our rights,
and arrest every attempt to disturb tie
peace which Oronoco is now enjoying.
Your duty is 10 aid me in display
ing your tried fidelity, and your firm adj
herence to liberty, and to that order up
on which alone liberty can be founded.
The whole Republic will sustain your
efforts and protect your patriotism.
Twelve thousand valiant soldiers
are marching upon Venezuela, by COM
mand of the Llberator President They
are returning from Peru, and part oil
them have arrived a Panama. He has
just completed the glorious work oil Pc
ruvian liberty and order, and fortune
which brought him tbither, will now
bring him TO the support OF his ylruous
citizens, and the laws OF his own
country"
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-09-08

berry gathering expedition, discovered
some living and monstrous thing upon
tree, which upon the arrival oil the mo
Their, who was called to the spo, by the
representations Of the children, turned
out 10 be prodigious serpent, CURED
spirally round the tree, with its tail upon
the ground, and its head waving with The
topmost branches. The woman had
scarcely strength to return with the IT,
dings to her neighbors. Three French
men who lacked neither enterprise nor
courage, determined to dispute the pos
session OF the country with his snakeship,
and armed with muskets and other wea-
pons, set out in pursuit OF the monster.
Upon their arrival at the designated spot,
they could discover nothing, and began
10 conclude that the woman, like &C.
LIBERATED member of Parliament, had
borrowed her facts from her imaglna-
ton" The Frenchmen, as last re-
source, determined to FIRE, hoping to
alarm the snake it he should be lurking
near them, OF which they had but little
expectation. The musket was discharg-
ed, when 10 tract OF tall grass was
violently agitaled, and writing through
it with the velocity OF race horse, APP
peared the enormous serpent, whose bo-
dy, occasionally rising, discovered
bulk as large as common water buck
et-passing through the grass, 1t entered
ploughed field, through which It's pas
sage was traced by the clouds OF dust
which attended it, and disappeared IN
body OF thick timber. The Frenchmen,
after recovering from their surprise, re-
turned TO the tree upon which The snake
was first discovered, and found il to be
at least thirty feet in height. Adding TO
the straight line of the tree, two-tlhs 10
equal the spiral line OF the reptiles body,
the length OF the snake may be talrly es-
timsted at fifty feet. Some time pre-
vous to shis occurrence, several sheep,
seven cows, and horse had disappear
ed, which 1t is supposed were SWALLOW
ed entire by the serpent. We have thus
condensed this wonderful story, which
appears al length in the Canada papers,
and which is told with all the gravity OF
truth; it may, or may not, be svallowed
by our readt's as bes suits Their taste.
We have only one wish on the SUBJECT;
and that is, that this prince Of snakes, and
his princely family. may continue the
loyal subjects OF King George the 4lh.
Their summary mode oil purveyance
would not accord with our notions OF
right and wrong; and neither could we
we'll afford to provide Tor them the nc.
cessary supply Of mutton and beef.
III. Int.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-09-08
SPECTATORS
EDWARDsViLLE. SEPTEMBER s, 1896
No paper was ISSUED from this Oftic.
last week, owing to sickness.

We are in debt for several unacknowl-
edged editorial notices, and must rem.
der as an excuse the many engagements
OF a local nature which engrossed our
attention when the debts were incurred.
Some Of them are now probably forgot
ten, and we see no sufficient reason for
reviving them. There is one of more
recent date, that We will endeavor to cam
eel.
The Delaware Gazette, after remark.
ing on the statement OF Gov. Edwards,
with regard to his salary and outfit as
Minister to Mexico, adds the following !:
ga statement by the Editors of the Spec
tator, accompanies that made by Mr.. Edwards,
in which his business as Governor and Minis
ter is so ingeniously blended as to admit of the
declaration that his accounts for Governor
having been settled may be supposed to apply
to those arising out of his appointment as Mi
mister to Mexico"
We were not little astonished on
reading this paragraph, for while writ
ing the article to which il alludes, we
had not so much as thought of any other
accounts than those relating TO the sala.
ry and outfit. We knew not, and we do
not YET know, that any other accounts
between Gov. f. and the General Go.
vernmen. had existed for years. One
thing we did know: That the salaries ol
officers indebted to government, are
withheld until the debt IS paid and We,
Gov. Z. had received his outfit and one
quarters salary. Still, lest we might
have used language more indefinite than
we intended, we turned 10 the article on
which the editor Of the Gazette POUNDS
| his statement, and End, as We expected
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1826-09-08
FNREAGN.
EARTHQUAKE Al BOGO


A letter rom Bogota, under date OF
June 18th, furnishes the following &C
count OF the earthquake recently expe-
rlenced there -
We are all here IN state OF great ex-
element and anxIe,y.-Las, night was
the most awful one ever passed. We
were sitting at whist as the clocks CHM
ed quarter to eleven: at that moment
we were all sensible OF the shock of an
earthquake, no, however violent enough
10 make any extraordinary impression,
and we pursued our game. ABOUT two
minutes elapsed when we experienced a
most awful repetition. The walls OF the
house were dreadiully agitated. our can.
dies were overturned, chairs and tables
thrown from one side Of the room 10 the
o,her-we could scarcely maintain our
erect position, and were so perfectly pa
ralyzed, that we never thought of get
ting out OF the house; indeed my own
belief was that the house must fall be-
fore We could possibly get out oil 1t, and
that it was therefore useless 10 move.
The ceiling was coming down upon US
in large flakes, and the fall of large
mirror at that moment, which we took
TO be par, Of the house, added to the
alarm. I. was indeed sppaillng-ne.
yer, never shall forget it.-Il passed,
having lasted 40 seconds.-We then
went into the street, where crowds were
on their knees praying most iervently.
A general rush was made Tor the square
in which the palace is. There we found
thousands collected and collecting Wo.
men and men just as they had jumped
out OF bed, with the addition Of blanket
thrown around them, mothers in the ago.
ny Of grief and apprehension clasping
their children to their bosoms-iathers
and brothers endeavoring to provide
them with covering-groups Of females
in every direction calling each others
names 10 be assured tina, all were safe.
Dismay and despair were general. No
one would return home, and thousands
passed the whole night in the Square. 8
o'clock, P. M. l have Just returned from
making round Of the town to observe
the exten, OF damages. Several houses
are thrown entirely down, many are rent
asunder from top to bottom. The Ca
thedral, splendid edifce, has one Of its
wings rent from the base to the tower.
/ Scarcely house in the city is withou,
injury-mine has every one Of its prin-
cipal walls split in several pIaces-din-
ing room in ruins-the partition Of my
bedroom has fallen in, and had been
in bed Should have been al leas, severe.
" bruised. A severe shock has mol
been felt here until now, since the year
1905. About six years ago, i, is said
there was . slight one; bu. no injury
,. was done. l. appears miraculous tina
only three lives have been lost. Man,
who were here, and were a, Caracca.
during the great earthquake there, sa,
, that this shock was much more severe
but the houses being better built here
tho injury has been less.