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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
From the Fredericksburg Arena.

We have another prime horror, with which
TO regsle our readers-sDd would to heaven
the details, of the transaction were matter OF
question. But alas! for human nature. thew
are established by the decision OF court Of ms
tice, and OF the truth of the story. there can
be no possible doubt. We heard the psrtieu.
lars sometime since. from a highly respectable
and me ritorious officer of the United Siates'
Navy, who was at the time on the coast of Gu.
ba, and we have now before us a letter conGr
ming the story OF our friend, from another ren
tleman OF the navy, who was in Havana at the
time the affair transpired. From GUY recoIIec
ton OF the statement of our friend, as'.yeI a,
from me letter we snail present to our readers
a brief account otthe hear. sickening story.
nthe summer oflS24, several of the citi.
zens OF Havana missed many of their little ne.
gro chlioren, and the impression was genera
tnat 'ney mao been Kidnapped, snd.sent to the
the police was called to the subject. bnt the
vigilance of THE constituted authorities was NOT
able to effect a discovery.
A little negro girl was sent by her mistres,
to a cook shoP, at which were sold meat pies
sausages, &c. remarkable for their d~elicacv
ihe Snop mad no rival in the ci,y-it was pa.
lrohized oy s~llclasses of people-froa the 60.
vernon down. to the soldier.
me aiarm was given on finding the little girl
nor return IN due time-she was traced to the
snop alluded to--and some gentlemen who had
seen ner enter deposed that she had not come
out a guard was ordered TO search the shop,
ana hopes were entertained that a nest of kid.
nssPPers was about to be discovered. In scar.
cning tne house, a trap.door was found, through
which the party descended into a long and
gloomy vault, strewed with human bones. In
thls suo'eIranean Colgotha. a miserable old ne.
6io was discovered chained to a post, and EN-.
ployed in cLopping with cleavers the flesh .,
ene unfortunate girl, preparatory to It's being
ser'eou up IN the pastry, which had acquired
Io5 the shoP so distinguished a reputation. The
oIu man stated, that be had been confined, and
mus employed for three years. in which time
many OF MS fellow creatures had passed through
his hands. The shop keepers were immeS''
s'eiy arrested, tried, and four of them execnt
ga MN being condemned to perpetual i'm.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
FROM CANTON
Extract OF a letter from an officer of an An
can merchant vessel, dated at Lintin, Nj
20, 1897

Extract OF a letter from an officer of an Amer
can merchant vessel. dated at L.intip, March
20, 1897
son the 1st inst. there was a battle between
Ave boats Of the Americans and English lying
in this port, and two Chinese Mandarin Boats,
and one oftheir men of wars launches, occa
stoned by a Pass Boat coming down with or.
ders for the ship Citizen, Of New.York, to pro.
coed up to Canton The Msndarins took the
Pass Boat. and were towing her towards the
Chinese vessel of war-when the Americans
and English manned their boats and went in
pursuit, in about half an hour the foremost boat
came up with them-muskets were fred and
stones thrown from the Mandarin boats; bet
our other boats coming up. they began an at.
tack, and succeeded in retaking the Pass Boat
and orders, and proceeded TO the Citizen. !
heard on the I'd, that two Mandarins were
killed and two Chinese wounded There are
three or four Chinese vessels of war lying here
now. and there are said to be thirty more com.
ing down from town. distant so miles. We
nov lie with all our guns double shotted ready
for battle. The vessels that are here, I think
more than a match for them. 1t will probably
put a stop to business for some time a, Wan
poa, where the vessels lie that are bound to
Canton. There were two men slightly wound.
ed with stones. being the only oDes injured on
our side in this affair.""
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26

EARTHQUAKE.-A shock Of an
Earthquake was sensibly feltin Frank
ort, Kentucky. on the morning of the
9Th inst. a little after six O'Clock.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26

Much admiration is expressed at the
good feelings evinced by the inhabitants
of many towns in Ohio, who though OF
different religious denominations, asso-
ciate to build a meeting house, ard
jointly pay a clergyman. 1t is a good
practice, entirely christian, and we are
happy to say not unknown in Pennsyl-
v%ania; if we mistake not, such a cus-
tom obtains in Pottsgrove, Montgomery
county.-U. S. Gazette.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26

SLAVE TRADE.-This abom;nahls
traffic, we regret to find, is still prose
cuted with energy from the Island OF
Cuba By aa arrival at Charleston we
learn that--"a schooner from the coast
Of Africa, with $50 negroes, came to an.
chor about four leagues off Trinidad de
Cuba on the 29th June. She landed the
negroes at night, and entered on the
olss, under Dutch ~cOlors. She wa.
despatched from St. Jago de Cuba
this IS her third trip within a short time
she lost no on the passage"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
IMPORTANT FROM GREECE.

The London Courier OF the 9th OF June con
tsins the following highly important paragraph
respecting the success Of the Greeks at Ath-
ens;-BGH. Gar.
"The AIlgemine zeitung Of the I'd OF June
states that tie British Ambassador at Constan.
tinople had sent off a despatch, announcing the
entire defeat of the Turks before Athens, on
the 99th of April, loss said to be 10000 men.
RatesbOn letters of the 9th of May, confirm
the above, and state that the Turks were sue
c~essfully driven from all their entertainments,
aud forced to abandon all their artillery and
baggage. The Lord High Commissioner OF the
ionian islands. on the 5th of May. despatched
= Courier from Corfu TO London, with another
confirmation Of the above"
1t i. likewise stated under the date Of Rugs
burg, May 81. that the British An1assado- at
Constantinople had sent off a despatch announc.
ing the same garteful intelligence.
The accounts not long since received from
Athens stated that the Black. Flag was flying as
a signal for its surrender, and spprehensions
were entertained that the melancholy scenes
exhibited al Scio and Missolonghi would be re.
enacted upon a scale equally as extensive and
a~trocious at Athens; and we know that Europe
looked Oh with IT'S usual stOcial indifference, and
neither raised a Voice nor an arm to save the
Greeks from the threatened fate of their unfor.
tunate countrymen-hOw important then is the
above article, which relieves the friends oil
Greece from all fears for the safety of Athens,
and proves that the Greeks will be fully com.
petent 10 maintain the present campaign with
out the aid of any European Governmental.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
AMERICANS AND ENGLISH AT CHINA

1t is highly probable that a very serious mis-
understanding will take place between the
Chinese Government, and the American and
English Traders, if the following statement be
correct AS the affair now stands, II does not
tell we'll for the traders, who it appears refused
to comply with the regulations Of the Custom
House at Canton, and resisted the officers by
force o! arms Should any foreign vessel in
our waters show an inclination to resist the laws
of the land, and attack the officers of the 60.
yernment for enforcing them, the indignation
ofthe whole country would be Immediately
reused to avenge the insult, and chastise the
aggressor-however, in the present case, there
may be some qualifying circumstances not de-
tailed, and we shall wait with some anxiety to
learn the issue OF an affair which indicates a
serious interruption to our India trade.
Exam lie pnunnEua nGoa H.. IL
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
NETWORK, july IA.

The French company of actors, from
N. Orleans, commenced playing at the
Park Theater last evening, and acquit-
ted themselves TO the qualification Of a
numerous audience.
.Anothsr Bank Bloun up.-The
Franklin Bank of New-Jersey kicked
the bucket yesterday-bu but this morning
the following advertisement appeared in
the Enquirer:
Notice.-The Notes ofthe Franklin
Bank of New-Jersey, will hereafter be
redeemed at the Banking House in Jer-
ssy City, during the regular hours of
business. LEWIS NJ. WISS, Cash.
We sent out $40, found the adver.
tisement all fudge, and must pocket the
loss.-N Y. paper.
aLndy's Taluabics.-When the Ouch
ess of Kingston wished to be received
at the court of Berlin, she got the Rus
sian minister there to mention Der inten-
to the Prussian majesty, and to
tell him at the same time, that her
was at Rome, her bank at We
but Il = her heart was at Berlin
Immediately on hearing this. the king
sarcastically replied, 81 beg, sir. you
i'll give my compliments to her Grace.
and inform her, that ! am sorry we are
only entrusted with the ssry worst part
OF hen property.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26
Crarn fhe Me1rnrh EnpLe,

Remarkable Escaps.-The following
extraordinary occurrence has been re.
lated TO US by an eye witness. Ga
Monday last, Robert Haines, of Eli
zabeth Town, about ls years of age,
son Of Elias Hainss, dec. went into a
well for the purpose Of clearing it out.
After remaining in it a short time be at.
tempted to return, bat before he had
proceeded half way, a stone from the
wall above, fell upon his head and pre-
cipitated him to the bottom. In a Sc
cond attempt to ascend, he had pro-
ceeded a short distance when a large
stone and some smaller ones near him
broke loose fro m the wall and confined
bis body SO that he could not move either
way, and Immediately the wall below
him cayed in, and he was again carried
to the bottom: the whole mass of stones
above, at the same time, moved down
gradually, inclined towards the centre,
forming a small aperture at the top, but
without falling in. In this perilous stu
alton he remained about 5 hours, from
" VII . dt uI5hlJ WueN ho was Ao"N0S
by the neighbours, about 100 of whom
collected and proceeded with the great
est caution and expedition to remove
the wall, in doing which they were obi
ged to dig away the earth around the
well for some distance. During the
time they were thu, employed he asked
for water, as he was faint, and was
three times supplied by means of a pitch
er let down through the aperture
When they arrived at the bottom they
found him confined by a large stone
pressing heavily against his body, which
being removed he was drawn out, much
to the JOY of all present. He was con
I~siderably bruised, though none of bis
limbs were broken. The best medical
aid was Immediately applied, and his
physicians think there is a fair prospect
of his recovery. Before he was reliev
ed from the pressure of the large stone,
he said be could not live there much
longer-and expressed much gratitude
to bis intimate friend, who was princi.
pally instrumental in removing them.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26

Type Casiing.-A machine has been
invented and built by Mr.. Peter sturts
want, and MI. Edwin Starr, the head
mechanics of the Boston Type and
Stereotype Foundry, which is likely to
be of very important use in the art OF
type making. 1t is a machine for cast
ing the type, by merely turning a crank,
thereby avoiding the laborious and dila.
tory process of casting by hand, The
operation by this machine may be per-
formed by a boy or a person entirely
unskilled, with double the rapidity of
the best and so much greater is
the force by which the metal is injected
into the moulds than that sxerted in cas-
ting in the usual method, that there is
rarely fever an imperfect face, in cas-
ting the most slender and difficult letter.
There is besides less waste Of metal.
than in the ordinary mode of casting.
fhe machine is not complex, and is lit.
tie likely, as far as we can Judge from
its construction, 10 get out of order
We forbear giving a more particular
description, because the ingenious in
ventors have not yet secured the bene-
TT of their improvement by a patent,
This we presume they will do without
delay, and in the mean time the machine
will be introduced into use in the ex-
tensiVe foundry, above mentioned.
Boston DaiIu ADJ.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-07-26

Duel beipsen the dead and the Icing
The circulation of the intelligence a
mong his Msiesty's subjects in America,
is surprisingly rapid, il we may judge
from the following sample from a late
Canada paper:-"The Editor of the It.
Andrews Herald, states that the Pallas,
which sailed from Londonderry on the
9th May, had arrived at st. John, ana
brought a report that Alr. Canning. his
Saiesty's Prime Minister, bad been
killed in a duel by the Duke OF York"
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22
may IL
PROVIDENCE FLOATING BATHS.

PHVHE subscriber having Just completed his
q spacious floating Bathing House, rcspec-
fully informs the ladies' and gentlemen Of Prov
idence and its vicinity, that he has located it
in the cove, near the foot of Iydraulion street,
and in the rear of the Exchange Bank. The
building is provided with every convenience !;
will stand OFF where the current is pure, and
will be entered over safe coating bridge and
from its retired yet central situation, it cannot
fail to invite the company of those who plac-
ticc cold wafer bathing. The apartments of
the ladies and gentlemen arc separated in an
elicctual manner, and those which are appro-
priatod for the former, will not, under any cir
cumstancc, at any time, be occupied by gen.
tlemen.
Careful and attentive persons Will be cngag-
cd TO "ait on those who may patronize this
tab'ishmcnt, and a female will always he in at
tendance for the ladies.
The subscriber having at much expense pre-
pared this comfortable house for those dispos-
ed to enjoy the luxury of the cold bath, or
shower bath, fatters himself that he shall be
literally rewarded by the patro mage Of gen
erous prblic.
Terms.-Scason tickets, So; single ticket,
IL l-2 cents; ten tickets,Sl.
The house will be open from sunrise till 9
O'Clock in the evening, except Sundays, on
which day it will close NJ 9 O'Clock, A. M.
June o. ERASTUS FARNUM.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22
NO. 81.

GENERAL ANDREW JAcKsoN.-Whon
he uttered ialsehood, 10 attain political
end, and PROSTATE n competitor, the moment
he was detected in the falsehood, he had the
mognanimity TO confess himselfa l-r, and
to rejoice at the purgation Of his rival"
When this toast was drank, the General rose,
and in his peculiarly diDident manner, said,
".Nr. President, should not be sensible
how much ] am indebted to this respectable
assembage, were not 10 return you my sin
cere thanks for the kind manner in which YOU
nave spoken of my magnanimity; and I beg
each OF you to accept the tribute of grateful
heart. BY the utterance Of fasehood concen-
ed IN an unhappy hour. attempted to destroy
my competitor; but as ] have been detected.
] make an honorable rocantation, and rejoice
that an Injured individual, has triumphed over
my lmprudent Vaccinations. From iny exain-
pie, let us all learn to be wise and not TOO late.
iind, like the Hon. John Holmes of Maine, ihat
honesty Is the best policy"
This magnanimous speech was received
with repeated bursts Of applause, and after
Singing an appropriate ode, the assemblage.
retired 10 "the Saloons of Hermtagc;" and
to the sounds of merry music, INDUCED in ,ho
Jocund dance; and General Jackson, WAS Ulo
Richard, "himself again"
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22

regret, that he, Of all men, should be so
sngularly unfortunate, as 10 cmbarass la
dy; begged leave TO make some inquiries, re-
lative to the fortunes ofthe Mr.. O'Conner of
whom Miss Hardy spoke; and added if he
were not fearful Of incurring displeasure and
of being considered rather too nqusitivc, he
should take the liberty to ask the privilege of
reading the letter which had given rise TO the
unpleasantries of the morning, and to those
heated feelings, which had been so forcbly ut
tered, by Miss Hardy and Miss Villars.
" As to your inquiries relative to Mr.. Con-
nor" said Rosalnd, "did | suppose Sir, that
you could have any possible interest in making
them, beyond what is elected by curosity;-
did | suppose you TO be friend either to that
gentleman or myself, should not hesitate TO
render prompt and candid reply to any thing
you might ask; but as cannot conceive YOU
to be the friend of either, YOU will no.. I
trust Sir, consider me 10 be rude or unciyu. if
reiHse yo'T requests and treat them as i'll
timed and improper. But lest you should be-
come absolutely dissatisfied with INV depor
ment, am willing 10 reply TO one of your ques-
tions,and shall for your information, inform YOU
that MIR. O'Connor is a near relative of mine.
for whom l entertain The utmost regard: aud
that you may not be deceived by the rude cpl
thets applied TO him by Miss Hardy, inform
you Sir, that he is by birth, by education, and
by principle, gentleman; and thus far in-liie,
has not been guilty Of any impropre,ies. As
TO the letter, it is my individual property, and
not being aware that you have any Just claim
to the pcrusa! of my private correspondence, |
shall decline placing it in your hands; and II,
thus declining, viii add, that not only con.
sider your request ungcntlemanly. but exceed
ingly mpcriincnt. Sir, allow me 10 bid vo,
adiou'-and she added, rs She left the aybor
cas- hopo-torercr." Being thrs relieved
she proceeded 20 her room, to make prcpara.
tons for the reception of Mr.. O'Conuor
[To BE CONTINUED
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22
NEW WORKS.

FWTIIE DoMEsrIC P.nsICIAN and Trav-
Y clcrs Medical Companion, compiled from
the practice of the mos eminent physicians
and surgeons, VIZ. Sir hsDlCy Cooper, Sn Hem
ry l!altord, Drs. Bale, Latham, Iicrbcrdcn,
Sdundcrs, Bibiugton, BrickbeCk, Sc. sc. and
adapted for the use ol parents and heads OF
families. for conductors Of large establish
ments; for travellers, 81. BY Il Physician.
FIst American from the second London edit
lon, with notes and appendix, containing ad-
vice to persons removing 10 tropical iuates;
10 those attacked after drinking cold water,
81. By an American practitioner. Also, INC
pr yatc memo r. of Madum Du Haussct-La-
dy's mad 10 Nadine DE Pompadcar. TIE
abo,e works arc Jt'i published and for sale by
HUI, HENS y CORY,
August i5. First door west OF ;ho bridge.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22
PROVIDENCE AND PAWTUCKET POST
COACH.


VHNhe proprietors of the Providence and Paw
IL tucket Post Coach, respectfully inform the
public, that they have purchased of Mr.. Simon
ii. Arnold, all his right, title and interest in
the PaWtucket Diligence, and have placed on
the road between Providence and Pawtuckct,
IA POST COACH, which will run every day,
(Sundays cxcepted,) as follows:
The Post Coach will leave Providence at 8
O'Clock, IL O'clock 3 O'Clock, and al half
past clock; and will leave Piwtuckct at 8
O'Clock, 10 O'Clock, half past O'Clock, and at
half past O'Clock. Books KEEP at W idcr's
Manufacturers Hotel, and at Clarke $ Ina,
Providence, and at Edwards Hoiel, Qatc
Hodgcs0 and at Blake's, Pawtuckot
FARE ~ l-2 cents for those passengers who
are taken at the several houses at which the
books are kept in Providence or Pdwtuckct,
and landed at the regular stage houses in either
of the places. Those who wish TO have the
stage call for them at their places of residence,
will be charged IS cents: way passengers,
that is to say, those who may take passage on
the road will be charged l. 2 10 cents
Mly2 f.. BLAKE, 4gent.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22
THE OBSERVATOR

NNHE Lessee of this fashionable place of re-
IL sort, respectfully informs the public, and
citizen strangers, that it is now open for the
Spring and summer seasons. II is situated on
an enincnce which commands beautiful view
of Narragansett Bay and the adjacent coun-
try; and is admitted by all who have visit d it
to be delightful place of resort. Attached
to the Observatory, are two excellent Bowling
Alleys, not inferior to any in Rhode-lsland.-
The Bar is supplied with the best liquors that
can be procured, and other refreshments such
rs Fruits, Pastry, &C. Every attention will he
paid to those who visit the establishment; and
affords an agreeable walk, particularly TO
gentlemen strangers who visit the town for OBJ
scrvation and amusement. The Observatory
will be kept open from o'clock, A. NJ. tall 8,
p. nj. j. BARTLETT.
NAV 10
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22

OUR FAIR CoRREsPoNDENr, "M," has
orr sincere thanks for so readily com,,, inn
wth our wishes, and wo assure her, that il will
always afford US great satisfaction to be ena-
bied to lay her original, or selected, illusions
before the public. We admire her taste, and
genius, and shall be happy.to hear from her, as
often as her convenience will admit.
Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1827-08-22
SPLENDID BARBECUE AND BALL.

General Andrew Jackson in his Letter, add
dressed to the public, dated at the "%aioons OF
Hermitage" July IS, 1927, sajs. that il Mr..
Clay shall prove himself innocent Of the char
ges, which he, Jackson, has preferred agains.
HIM, so far from giciny me PAIN It ,oW
give me PLEASURE"
Anticipating little time, as noighbornr
contemporary does, the hour Of eleven, A. NJ.
we directed our imagination to the "Sa,oons of
Hermitage" and there behcld general re-
joicng, whilst General Jackson, John H. Ed
ton, Samuel Houston, Alexander White, and
George Washington Campbell, were reading the
Letter Of James Buchanan of the Pennsylva-
MIA delegation, addressed to the Public, and
dated August 8, 1927. As they read it, they
perceived that John II. Eaton, looked chap
fallen, Samuel Houston winked wisely, AS much
as to say q told yoa so;' Alexander White sat
with his finger upon his mouth, George Wash
ington Campbell uttered d*s&Tr'fn, whilst
General Jackson, rcjoced, n if he would have
split the very sides Of him. As lie bad discoy-
cred that Mr. Clay, through the means of Nj
Buchanan'j frank and honest reply, had ac-
quilted himself OF the charges preferred against
him, as in duty bound, he rcloced at his :nno-
ccncc, and Instantly ordered that splendid
Barbecue and Ball should be gwen.
The order was promptly complied with, and
the day being fine, the party merged from the
Saloons of HERMITAGE" the place where "a
freeman may be permitted 10 speak on public
topics, without having ascribcd 10 him hnprop-
or designs" and repaired to the margn ofthe
Cumberland. The asscmbagc being called 20
order, Hou. John II. Eaton was called TO the
chair, and the Hon. Samuol Houston, acted as
v;cc-prc5dont. Adcr an address 20 the God
Of War, and hymn had been sung by Gene
rel Jackson in his usually pathetic strain, the
following toas,s were drar,:
".T.. C.ticr Ber,.Iy.-May he be ted to
Cows taii, and his Sims kicked I'll they arc
a. blu" as an indigo bag, for revealing the Sc
crets dVulgcd conhdcntially, al the Saloons
Of Hcrmitagc,' that sacred retreat, where a
freeman may be permitted 10 speak on public
topics, wi,hout being suspected OF improper de-
signs"
" lirHRY CLAY The immaculate states
man, the orator and the patriot We rejoice
that he has successfully rcpoiIcd the charges
Of political bargaining, intrigue and corruption.
We "rejoicc' at his tr.uinpb;--and 50 does
General Jackson"
ErNrp,r nt-r~ CurrNr IIn lcd Ccu-