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The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1827-11-22
From the National MtsilSgpncer.

We give the following precisely as it came
to us, without being very certain whether the
writer of it who has not made himself known
to us, be serious or not in his proposition. A
female at all points such as he describes
would be, as one of our old acquaintances
would say (not meaning what he said) an ex-
ception.
advertisement for mis.--Gentlemen ::
there is now in this city gentleman of res
pectable character, who is widower, of a.
bout 40 years ofage, with an independent in
come of about $4,000 per annum, having 8
small children. the eldest of whom is not quite
z years old,who would be glad to form sec
ond matrimonial alliance, provided he can
meet lady to suit his taste; who must pos
sess the following qualifications: She must be
between 10 and o. years ofage, ola t, lerably
agreeable person, not distinguished for her
beauty or wit, with mind so far improved,
that she shall prefer historical, biographical or
geographical reading, to light and frivolous
novels ola disposition commended by all of
her companions, and so amiable as to possess
consciousness within herself that she would
make good mOther-in-law; with so much
piety, or at least. respect for religion, as shall
make her feel it her duty to 60 to church at
least, once on every Sabbath ifpossible and
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1827-11-22
FOR THE COUNTY POST.

Mr.. SMITH
On the second Sabbath in the present month, the
children belonging the Sabbath School in the first
society in Sharon, assembedin the Church, and
were addressed by the Pastor, the Rev. Mr. Perry,
from Proverbs x. l. The whole number ofthose who
have attended the school the past season. one hun
dred and egh,ythrec of there were present on
the occasion above referred to- about one hundred and
orty.-The services of more than ordinary inte
rest. The very tender and afectonate manner in
which they addressed by their pastor, the pro-
found attention which they gave to hisexcellen and
very appropriate DISCOURSE and the deep feeling ofso
licitude and pleasure which manifested by the pa
rents and others who were present. made upon the
mind u very strong impression the utility ofSabbath
Schools, and of the very favorable Influence they are
exertng. in forming the habits and directing the rel
gous feelings of the rising generation. Not the least
interesting part Of the services, the performance
ofthe Sacred Music by the children of the Schoolun-
der the direction of Mr. Carter wnOm the friends of
the School under many obligations for his gratuit-
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1827-11-22
EARLY WINTER.
Winchester, 10th Nov. 1897.

The papers from the different parts of the country
unitedly speak Of early snow aud uncomnony cold
weather. In the eastern part of Massachusetts the
snow has been from six to twelve inches deep. At
some places at the north it fell still deeper AtAba-
ny the snow not than six inches deep
while here it was said to measure in the woods-the
proper place to obtain correct knowledge of tho az
erage quantity-about Is inches In every direction
of u.s. snow, in considerable quantities is still to be
seen; and the appearances are that it will con-
nue with u.s. until the warm breezes another spring
shall unlock the earth from the strong embraces Of the
FROST which has already taken possession of at least
one foot of its surface. This early approach of win.
ter severely felt by those who had made calculations
upon "warm November Thousands of bushels
of potatoes still in the ground in this countyhnn.
dreds of acres of standing when the winter
set inland scores of carloads Of appes intended
for the distillery-for believe every farmer had
made cider sufficient for his own use-are in better
condition than they would be- if converted into BRAN
dy. Apples the past year, have been unusually album
dan: and, generally in proportion this abundance,
is the manufacture and consumption Of that worst of
slow poisons-Cider brandy.-'The early frost there
fore may eventually be benefit to the community by
enhancing the price Of this too beverage
partially limiting its and abuse.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1827-11-22
ITO be continued. }

Tardy, the Pirate.--A correspondent of the
Fall River Monitor, furnishes the following
sketch of the early history of the Pirate Tar
dy.
1.-THE notorious Alexander Tardy was one
of those unfortunate persons who inhabited
the Island of Hispani"Ia, and had been COM
PEELED to leave the place during the convul-
sions which that ll-fated Island has expert.
enced.-Finding he could no longer remain
there in safety. he agreed with the captain of
an American vessel, to take himself, and such
Of his property as could be removed, to the
u. States and as it was not thought prudent
for Tardy to BIZ on board, at the time of sail
lug, he was to leave the harhOr in boat the
vessel was tc sail Immediately, and take him
on board at the mouth of the halbor. Every
thing being in readiness, Tardy took boat
and two negroes. and got to sea: the vessel
sailed according to agreement: Tardy saw
her; rowed for her, waved his hat. and hail
ed her; but the Captain, perhaps at than
time not understanding French) paid no at
tention-but proceeding to and arrived in the
United States. He made a great voyage :;
and from limited circumstances, had become
thus rich. Tardy, not daring to return to
land, was days at sea, when he was taken
up NV n DTbLiSIl vi WdIP LTCdLCu hiIiutys
and landed at HAVANA. He afterwards came
to the U. States to look after his property !;
but the Captain and his mate being at that
time blessed with short memories, pretended
to have no recollection of him, or of the cir
cumstances which he related. He, however,
by dint of threats and entreaties, obtained of
the Captain $4,000, which was not supposed
to have been bare tythe Of the original val
uG.
Tardy. finding himself suddenly reduced
from a state ofafluence to INDECENT circum-
stances, destitute of the means of gaining a
livelihood, and without friend or a home, re-
solved to resort to means of obtaining proper
ty similar to those that had been'sO success
fully practised upon himself: and from what
is known of him since the time, he appears
to have kept that resolution in strict observ-
ances The event is, he has died by his own
hand, and left behind the character of Il da-
mon. The American Captain has lived and
died with his own family and many are will
ling to bestow on him the title off gentleman
These facts are gathered from those who
are acquainted with the transactions, & from
the corresponding statements made by Tardy
to Mr.. Dobs0n, (the mate of the Crawford
another gentleman, with whom the writer of
this article has conversed.
shall not pretend to say that Tardy was
not first rate william; but this enquiry pre-
sents itself-If Tardy had not been swindled
out of his property, is it probable that our
feelings would have been shocked with the
name answer without hesitation. No! and
if so, he who commits a fraud can form no j.
dea of its ultimate result of the degree of pun
ishment which strict justice would attach to
the crime.--N. Y. Nat. Ado.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1827-11-22
"AMERlCAN sYsTENI. !,

Al meeting Of several individuals, this day heIJ a,
MOrgans ase Higeys Inn, in the village Of winsted
it was vO'edthat the friends Of Agriculture and Man.
uactures in this vicinity be requested to meet at said
place on Monday the Sd December next at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ for the purpose of expressing their views 10 re-
latOn to additional duties Wool, WoOlens, &C.
and also to prepare memorial to Congress on the
subject.
The Litchfield County post. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1826-1829, 1827-11-22
GREAT FIRE IN MOBILE.

veloped in smoke. Between 200 and 09houses have
been burnt. Damage is estimated at upwards of $l,-
000, 600.
The Black Eagie..- On the ODD Oct. a very large
Eagle was shot in Weston n township, Pa. by John
Hgh6ed, Jun. and VIM. Hghfed. The day had
been stormy and towards the close Of the eagle took
its perch on top Of tall white oak. shot was dis
charged at it, but it appeared without any serious eff
fect the bird arose its perch expanded its ample
wings, looked sterny upon its enemies, and resumed
its former station. The second shot was attended
with the appearances; for the Eagle either
temned the danger, was too much overcome by the
storm to seek safety in flight The third discharge
instantly faalhe bird relaxed its hold, and in-
stany fell dead to the earth. 1t mersured from the
ends of the wings when expanded, six feet eight in
ches, and from the beak to the end OF the tail incu
sive, three feet four inches 1t weighed ten pound
and half 1t is supposed to be the Black Eagle, or
the books ascrbe to that species. Possibly it s the
young of the Bald Eagle. Falco Incocephalus. 1t is
prepared for preservation and belongs to the Chester
county Cabinet Of Natural Science WI. Rec. ..
e'sAt Mexico. in Washington county, on the 18th
ut contention between merchant named
VIM. Monroe, and DR.. Thomas &. Parish, the latter
formerly Of this place, and the unsuccessful candidate
in that place for seat in the legislature. The cir
cumstances, we have heard them related, were
these: warm conversation arose between them, in
some manner, on the election, and angry feelings
genderng, Mr.. Monroe called DR.. Parish a rascal,
or some such term; at this DR.. p requested him to
step out of doors with him. and when they had got
the back part of the house, the DIR. stabbed him to
the heart with dirk, and Immediately escaped into
LOUISIANA. Mr.. Monroe is stated to have borne the
character, and we know DIR. Parish TO possess it, of
gentleman of mild and conciliatory disposition"
Chiitcothe Gas.
We have conversed with gentleman who has been
tour through most of the counties east ofthe Sus-
quehanna whose business afforded frequent interviews
with the people, and he gives the most satisfactory
assurances that the administration is rapidly gaining
ground wherever he has been. "The people," says
he, ARE beginning to the real merits Of the two
candidates, and are not disposed to dismiss wetried
and faithful servant from the head of the nation, to
give place to one whose only claim is that OF military
exploits" The elections 60 very far prove this
ssrtion. From the counties west the Susquehanna
the accounts equally encouraging--and there is
every appearance that the citizens Of Pennsylvania,
who are not in some way other influenced BY de-
signing politicians, are unwilling to sacrifice the inte-
Of this great and patriotic state for Southern pol
icy.-Bncks County (Penn) Intel.
Proposals have been issued by Mr. Edward Hopkins,
Of Hartford, to publish volume, entitled Remains
Of the Rev. Carlos Wilcox, with Memoir Of his
Life"
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Proposals have been issued by Mr.. Edward Hopkins,
Of Hartford, to publish volume, entitled, Remains
Of the Rev. Carlos Wilcox, with Memoir Of his
Life"
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-04
JACOB BARKER.

Gj~Of1tte this very distinguished individual
has occupied unusual space in the public eve
and although he has been pronounced guilty
OF crimes by jury of his counirymcn, there
are traits ia his character, which cannot fail
TO render HIM an object Of interest TO all who
know any thing about the man. As to his
gcil', we know nothing; but if he has been
fairly tried, and the courts and the mries have
teen free from prejudice, we must believe
that he is guilty, and that he deserves the pun
i5hmen. which is in waiting for HIM, and which
VIII, beyond doubt, be awarded, unless he Sc
cures The Intervention Of executive clemency.
But whether guilty or not guilty, his stua-
ton; his prostration, from most exalted en-
iiience, down to the lowest depths of inlamy
cannot fail to elicit the sympathy Of tho feel
ilg heart, and to induce every one to exclaim,
" there lies the ruins Of former greafncss;''
the pros'ration of one ofthe most favoured and
talented men of the nation.
Mr.. Barker has rendered vast services 10 the
country; anu IN the dark hour Of our omeroen-
oies, when the Treasury was exhausted
and when hope had fed, he came forward,
supplied the Golfers of the Ropublc, and again
strengthened the sinews of war.
II is painful il is a dreadful thinr 10 paze
upon the ruins Of former grcatness;-it IL is a
melancholy spectacle, to behold those who
once held elevated st1tions in life, d~indIinr
into comparative no.hinercs-;-and where
then is the man, THAI can look upon the fate
and fall Of Jacob Barker, without feeling his
bosom throb for the unfortunate. yet perhaps
courted fate, Of man, whose genius, has but
few examples, and whose mind has been rarely
exceIled. We cannot but hope that Jacob is
innocent; il he is, in Heavens name we hope
he will be spared from the h,nominious pun
ishIneni that is in waiting for him. and iha,
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-04
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Tie NoA York CONNER Dl Advertiser OF
Tuesday, on ans eXtricis from Pdrs papers
% the 9th Jane. These furnish n.elioencc
from London two days later than our previous
adv ces. The amendment offered by the Duh e
OF Wellington to the Corn Laws was adop ed
on the l2th by Il vote of l33 10 1922
DJeot and butchery Of the CREEKS
The Pirs papers conan melancholy It'd
ngs concerning the poor Greel s-two thou
sand five hundred of whom had been put to
the sword! The Commercial Advertiser says
"Thc roeks, it seems, had assembled 10 :
900 men for the relief of Athens. -Four thou
sand had marched in the direction of Asomato,
the north Of the Pyreus, for the purpose OF
attacking The Turks in the rear, who occupied
fortified position among the olive groves,
while the other troops were TO attack them in
front. On the 4ih, Kariaskaki commenced
the attack on the Turks, and was killed, with
300 of his men. On the 9th, an enga cement
took place between the Turks and those
Greeks who had effected a landing from the
fleet. Two thousand men, sent by Rcdschid
Pacha, alta ched them, and the defeat and
slaughter of the Greeks was horrid. Out OF
22 Philhellonists, IS were killed The total
loss of the Greeks in killed was 2 800 men.
Lord Cochrane with difficulty succeeded in
Oh DOaTu tIc meet tue TeInnuHI Oh tHe
army, and General hurch, in rallving his
troops, narrowly escaped being made prisoner.
Tie expedition is said to have been well plan
ned, and the defeat is attributed to the superb
orty of the Turkish cavalry. The Greeks,
however, though defeated with great loss, still
continued Their efforts for the preservation OF
Athens. AT the receipt ofthe last intelligence,
General Church still kept possession of the
hcig gh's of Phaermo with 5000 men, and on
the 10th of May, that is ten days after the de-
feat, the Acropolis held out. On the 1911,
Lord Cochrane was securing the Archipelag go
in search of re,nfo cements
The garrison of St. Spiridion. manned by a
fo hundred Turks, had been taken by the
Greeks, who massacrcd their inidel foes.
This movement so incensed Redschid Pacha
that he caused all ;he Greeks in his power Z o
be behe aded. On the 25th of April, il is stat
ed, upwards of 1000 Creek women and chill
dren were sacred!
fine corvette, of ls guns, built at Mar
seIlles for the Pacha of Egypt, was said to
have been captured by Greek brig.
Nearly all the national vessels at Toulon
were preparing for sea with the greatest ex-
pedtion Various -umours were ailoat on the
subject.
The editors Of the Paris Constitutional and
EtoiIe, have each been fined and imprisoned
for publishing articles in Their papers repug-
nant to the will Of the government.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-04

Gt- -PurrsDURGH.-On opening, a day or
two since, the Allegheny Democrat, published
at Pittsburgh we had he pleasure Of behold
ing the name of this paper, held up TO the view
Of the public, by the Editor of the Democrat; !;
and as many hard words, SAID IN relt'on TO it ,
as an illitcrate Irs shman, can vel ss o 3. upon
those who happen 10 be tho objects OF his ire,
and who, "when the whiskey runs nigh" is
very apt to divulge the secret feelings of his
heart.
As we have no disposition 70 quarrel whilst
the Thermometer stands - 90, Faionhc.t, we
shall permit Mr.. John M Fprlaad to rave, as
long as raving will afford him any saisf, ct on
but in a friendly way, would ad ,ise him TO keep
perfectly cool. For his information and espcr-
lal satisfaction, we apprsc HIM that We shall
conduct our own affairs in orr own way, and
that whilst v'c leave him to the quiet enjoy
ment Of his own rights and immuniiies, we can
not but say to him, that il does not necessarily
follow, that man is very smart, because ho
happens to be very mpudent.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-04

o. WADswoRTH's STEAM ENGINE.--On
Thursday evening, Doc, Wldsn or'h's s Engine
located at the east side of Benefit Street, pro-
duced an ample quantity of corn meal, which
was made INTO Hasty-pudd'ng, by Mr. Wilder,
and served up with milk, to upNards of two
hundred gentlemen, at Wilder's Dining Room
We understand that much mirh and good hu-
NOR were observable throughout the occasion,
and that each and every guest departed, fully
satisfied with the reppst. This was the first
fine meal ground at the mill and The success
attendant on the free operation of he MACHINE
ry, lead gentlemen ofscicntc alta nmcnts, TO
believe, that Doctor Wadsworh's Engine, will
realize the high expectations entertained Of it,,
by its most sangune friends, and proprietors.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-04
HARRISBURGH CONVENTION

The following particulars of the sitting Of
THIS body, we extract from the Democratic
Press
The following gentlemen had arrived in Har-
rlsburgh, before he departure of the mail on
the Both utimo:
Observation-Disclosures Sprague, Lawrence,
Brown, Taft. Shepard, Colt and Strong-who
act until the arrival of Mr. Everett, who is ex-
pected Z.
Termont.--Messrs Jarvis, Mallary, Paine,
Hall, and Allen s.
.Ne,o- Hampshire.-Messrs. Webster, Bell,
Smith, and Freeman 4.
Rhode Island. Messrs. Robbins, Rhodes,
Wilkinson and Farnum 4.
Connecticut.-Mcssrs. Perkins, Tailor and
Wells 8.
.Ne,c- York.--Messrs. Sharpe, Tallmadgc,
Lord, S"hcnk, Kecsc, Tbbc,ts, Hopkins, Sher-
man, Lawrence, benson, Smith, Granger, and
Russell-I4.
w-Jersey--Messrs Andruss, Baker, Colt,
Goodwin, Johnson, M ,tlack, Fine, Halstead
Pennsylvania Messrs. Rtner, Patterson,
Roberts, Carey, Irgersoll, Todd, Reed, Town
send, Huston, Montgomery, B rd, & lark For
ward, and benson II.
DeIaware. Messrs, Naudan Gray, Rybold,
and Higgins 4.
.Naryiond. Mo sre. N les, Patterson, GRAY,
Sykes, Anderson, T,.ghman, Williams, and
Nee c- g
Nrsi"ia-Mcssrs, sPriggs and Ellington;
2.
Ohio.-Messrs. Writ, Wells, Wilson, Dick
inson, Reggs, and M'Ivaine: G.
Twelve States represented by sevcnty-nino
Delegates. The Delegates from Kentucky
were expected 70 arrive in the stage on Mon
day. II is prob BILE the convention did not
organise until the afternoon Of that day
Judge Todd had not arrived. The general
wish Of 'hc Delegates from other States being
10 do Pennsy ylvana the honour to appoint one Of
her citizens as President; il is probable that
Joseph II incr, Esq. Speaker Of the House of
Representatives, viii have been chosen 10 that
Office. The Con, ent,on Fits in the State House.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-04
GAN EXPIRING GRoAN."-The Edi

GAN EXPIRING GRoAN."-The Editor
of the Microcosm, a weekly paper, published
in this town, having from the number and va
riety Of his political sommerse,s, DESTROYED his
paper, and being about to dispose of il, is
about to make his dying groan and last speech,
for the odlication of the world. Within the
last three months, he has been an admin str,
ton man, and Jackson man, and as NC finds
that he must 9 We up the ghost, aud make hi,
pence With Elisha Il. Potter, John r Water
man, Anne Roy all and Nathan B. Sprague, he
yesterday came out, hot opponcn, to the ad-
mnistration. Wonderful Independence for the
conductor of an Independent Press
His attack upon The speech of Mr. Clay, is
a matter of very small consequence, and will
be regarded as such, by all who read il. II is
just such an article as might have been expect
ed from chagrincd and rcstiye politician,
who has completely boxed tho political COM
pass; and been all things to all men, and moth
ing to anybody. For his information, We will
simply state, that Mr.. Clay's speech is regard
cd by vast proportion of the American peo-
pie, as triumphant vindicaton of much IN
Iured statesman, and patriot, and as a deeth-
blow 20 all the aspirations Of Gene al Jlckson.
Before ihe Editor Of the Nicrocosm penncd
the article under consideration, he should have
remembered, that only two years since, he was
the bitter opponent of General Jackson
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-04
NAUTICAL IMPROVEMENTS A

Y NAUTICAL IMPROVEMENTS. Among
other Improvements which have of la;e been
made in Nautical science, is the invention of
the Lever FId, by the use of which topmast
top-galant mast, or royal-Inast, is douced by
a single man, without Stacking a lanyard or
stay. This improvement is one of great impor-
tance, and is well worth the atteni on and con-
sidoraton of ship masters, and ship owners.
Those who have been AZ sea, in gae of
wind, when It was necessary to send down IA
top-galiant mast, or a royal mast, know how
di.' cult il is to do so, on board Of large ship,
and how much lahour and danger the perfor-
nance costs, and can best appreciate the val
ne oI the invention. We saw one Of them the
other day, and though our knowledge of a ship
is not very extensive, we cannot but think the
Lever Fid, will be found a vast acquisition
aboard of man ol-war vessels, and heavy
merchantmen. Landsmen, it is well known,
use different kind of .fd; hence the one in
question, will be Of no use to them
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GJ- AN AcT OF JusrrcE.-Thc board o

GJ- AN AcT OF JusrIce.-Thc board OF
Directors Of The W .slng on Insurance Com
pany Of this 20 vn, have presented - Nr Ed-
Dard Dobs0n, late Mite o. 'bc hpganlb be
Crawford, THu ~ III NpRED DOLLARS, as Il
reward foi his g,'lan'ry and daring, IN rescnng
from the hands of Tardy, the pirate, the ves-
sci in question. Such an act of liberaity was
merited by Mr.. Dobson, and its bestorment
is creditable % the good feelings Of the Asso-
citation. Rewards like these. are beneficial in
their operations, and hold forth strong encour-
agements, to induce those TO a stiict perform
ance Of their duty, who, not expecting any re-
ward, might neglect il. Mr.. Dobson has no,
yet entirely recovered Of his wounds, ard
bears the living marks Of the savage brutality
of Tardy and his confederates.
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o." Doc DAYS. For the last week, we
have had inlmitablc evidences Of the existence
Of Dog Days, as Najor O'Haro says in
the play of "puppy nights" "Tho rays of the
Sun have descended up IN us, with all their ar
dor, and or nights have been heavy, hot and
insupporable." Water melons, green apples,
cucumbers and green corn. are plenty, and as
those dangerous vegetables, are well calcula-
ted to swell the bills Of mortality, and fli IA.
pockets OF tie faculty, those who are not pr
ticularly partial TO the dvscntcfp, ch0lera NOR
bus, and their kindred Diseases, are gdvised 10
abstain from vegetables, which TOO often SOW
the seeds Of death and destruction.