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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-12-13

.no cAvIUisc ~ s'sv,t Sv"s- ,t.s.~a.~. ~...~.r
Ity concerning thoin.
In the execution OF the Tfeatles o'
Peace of NovembSr l7's san, anu SeP'emoeI G
p.rain, and which terminated the war
OF our Independence. a line OF bound.
ary was drawn rs the demarcation Of ter.
rtory between the two countries, extend.
ing over near twenty degrees Of latitude,
and ranging over seas, lakes, and noun
tains, then very imperfectly explored, and
scarcely opened 10 the geographical know
ledge of the age. In the progress Of dis
covrey and settlement by both parties since
that time, several questions Of boundary
between their respective Territories, have
arisen. which have been found ofexceeding-
ly difficult adjustment. At the close Of
the last war with Great Britain, four Of
these questions pressed themselves upon
the consideration Of the negotiators Of the
Treaty Of Client, but without the means
Of concluding deiinitive arrangement
concerning them. They were referred to
three separate commissions, consisting Of
two Commissioners, one appointed by each
party, to examine and decide upon their
respective claims. In the event Of disa.
grcement between the Commissioners, il
was provided that they should make re-
ports to their several Govern -ants; and
that the reports should finally DO referred
to the decision Of a Sovereign the common
friend Of boths OF these commissions, two
lave already terminated their sessions and
Investigations, one by entire, and the 9th.
er by partial agreement. The Commits
sioners ofthe fifth article Of the Treaty Of
Ghent have finally disagreed, and made
their conflicting reports to their own Gov
rrnmcnts. but, from these reports great
difficulty has occurred in mixing up n
onestion tn be decided by the Arbitrator.
'ihis purpose has, however. been effected
nv n fourth Convention, CONCLUDED q, Lon
dons che Plcnipotcntiarics ot the two
(;ovommcnts, on the 2hh of September
,,s,. II will be Submitted, together with
the others. to the consideration ofthc Sen.
ate.
While these questions have been pend
ING. incidents have occurred. of conflicting
a,rctensions, and Of dangerous character
yIpon the territory itselfin dispute between
Jhc two nations. BY common under
s,anding between the Governments, il was
bcrced, that NO exercise . exclusive juris
Alc,ion, by either party. while the ncgotia
LON was pending, should change the state
the queetiou Of right, 10 be dehnitively
Xtled. Spch collision has, nevertheless
Gently taken place by occurrences the
Xecisc character Of which has not yel
beeu ascertained. A commune alton frou
the Governor Of the State OF Maine, with
accompanying documents, and q cores
oondence between the Secretary Of State
aud the Minister Of Great Britain, on thu
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-12-13

| Cn the survey of the Swash in Pemlico
Sound, and that Of Cane Fear below the
town OF Wilmington; in North Carolina:
On The survey Of the Muscle Shoals IL
The tennessee river, and for route for
contemplated commune alton between tie
tlwassee and Coosa rivers, III the State
, Of Alabama
O'her reports OF surveys rron objects
pointed cut by the several acts Of Con.
gress OF the last and preceding sessions
are IN the progress Of preparation. and
most al them may be completed before tho
close ot this session. All the officers OF
both Corps oi Engineers, with several 9th.
or persons duly qualitied. have been con.
stantIy employed upon these services. from
The passage of The act Of Seth April, 1924.
10 tins time. Were no other advantage 30
accrue TO the country from their labors,
Than the fund Of Typographical know ledge
which they have collected and communi.
Gated, that alone would have been a profit
TO the Union more than adequate 10 ali the
expenditures which have been devoted tn
the object; but The appropriations for the
repair and continuation of the cumbe rlon6
Road, for the construction of various other
Roads, for the removal of obs,ruc,ions
from The Rivers and Harbors, for the erec-
tion of Light Houses, Bcacons. Piers md
Buoys, and for the completion Of Canals
undertaken by individual associn,;ons but
needing the assistance of means and 70.
sources more comprehensive than indiyid.
va, ehterpiize can command, may be con-,
sidered rather rs treasures laid ND from,
me contributions of the present age, for
ne oehcht CT posterity, than rs unrequited
.PPNauohs ni 'hr nccruing revenues Of
,he nation. To such objects ofpernonont
improvement 10 The condition sf the coun-
try, Of real addition 10 thc wealth rs vcir
as 10 tie comfort OF the Penplc By whose
authority and resources they have becr
eHec'ed. from three TO four millions Of ,lc
annual lncu're Of the nation have. by lsws
enacted az ihe three most recent session.
o' C"nnt'ss.he approximations nirencb.
ln2 upon TIE necessities Of the Treasur,
without adding dollar 10 the taxes os.
debts %: the community: without suspend
ing even the steady and regular discharge
OF the debts contracted in former DAYS.
which, within the same three years, Bavc
been diminished by the amount of nearly
sixteen millions Of dollars.
The same observations are, in a creof
degree, applicable 10 the appropriations
made Tor toriIhcstions spon the coasts and
hartors OF the Cnlted-Stafes. for the u.ail
tenance OF the Military Academy at Yves,
point, and Tor The various objects under
the esupeTintendance Of the Department Of
the Navy. The Report Of the Secretary of
the Navy, end those from the subordinate
branches Of both the Military Departments.
exhibit to Congress, in minute detail. the
present condition Of the public establisi.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-12-13

} subject, which has
O this consideration
Of a Sovereign, the
D. To this offer nc
4 been received; but
,ble spirit which has
pride asd glory oI
ately permit tho de-
ferers TO be extin-
consciousness OF the
,ity, Navigation, and
concluded with the
which VIII DO SUD
Or their advice with
on. At a more re-
'lenipotentiary from
cs OF Hamburg, Lu-
ias been received,
mission for the ne
Of Amity and Com
cient end renowned
d States. This ne
gly been commeDc-
lgrcss, the result OF
u, be also submitted
consideration.
of the Emperor Nj
I throne of all the
dispositions towards
constantly manifest :
nave continued una :
ecenily testified by
iinister PIcnipotcn-
ace. From the in
vereign in behalf OF
and from The spirit
he great European
ing with him, The
humanity may in.
~ viii obtain relief
Of conflicts, which
! SO gallantly sus !
enjoy the blessing
ich, by their suffer
rty they have rich
Independence will
eral institutions, OF
'nished the earliest
v OF mankind, and
I'd to immortal re-
oil for which they
pouring forth their
which the People
United States have
b their cause, have
their Government,
ich ] have receN-
President. n trans
communicated to
natives of that ma.
Z Of gratitude was
I'd to whom it was
isphcre, the cause
cncc has 1ontin
ignalizcd by none
nphs which had
Oi she preceding
IN the banislln,eni
gaiIlst which the
Ined. The rhou,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-12-13
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Of their prosperi
heir pciscvering

So -'~s - - ss''
Of their prosper
heir pclscvering
those principles
ights, which are
rs aud temper OF
/ has been there
that we have qb
slime divisions in
q the South, and
with one anotli-
e the interest of
Of this state Of
Treaties conclu-
ycar to have been
ing parties, and
pngress at Tacu-
postponed. In
TO be represent.
: a manifestation
{ of the Onited
" disposition To.
1ublics by whom
vas hoped that il
mty for bringing
'n''sphsre to the
/ and adoption Of
!ulc''cn OF their
hieh would have
no harmony be-
n,o'ed the cause
throughout the
sPpear TO have
n& m me Con-
'nisicrs commits
n'tso S'stes mas
neountry while
"a the ordinary
nsuthorized 9. to
W me congress
Wmeo'
umes entertain.
equally signed
m -, S.enos & hyres
Se Wiur'her oc-
oetween oeilIg-
WM nghts,w!h'ch
-" |" MARITIME
@n..ateiy o's'arb-
na',ohs oetween
ne c'sz'llan TO
SESSION, C"n-
s'.ne s, OF , 'ne na,
re nau nceo ::
pre-, p'.I mn.ien.:" IN ie,a.ion
.uI" na'iea,,'onl
cuoo' ano .hl@
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1827-12-13

tisn' certain trovisjcrs oftle Treaty 81 Au.
gust 18th, 1875, with various tribes Of the
Northwestern Indians, were about To ar
rive at the appointed place Of meeting, the
unproyohed murder ofseveTei citizens, ard
other acts of unequivocal hostility commit
tod by party Of the Winnebsgc,ribe, one
OF those associated in the Treaty, followed
by indications Of a nenacing charac.crN-
mong other tribes Of the same region, re1-
dered necessary an immediate disr -
The defensive and protective for
Union IN that quarter. II was
ly exhibited by the imnediate - ,,fi-
certed movements of the Governors of the
State OF Illinois and OF the Territory OF
Michigan, and competent leyies of militia
under their authority; with corps Of sew
en- hundred men OF United States troops un-
der the command OF General Atkinson who.
at the coll OF Governor Csss, Immediately
repaired TO the scene OF danger from iheIr
station at ~. Louis. Their presence dis
PEELED the alnins Of our fellow citizens on
those borders erG O,e,owed. the hostile
purposes at lie lGdiHns. Tho rerpetIafora
ol he murders were siirye mCcred te The a,T-
'horiiy and operation oi GU: laws: and cv-
cry appearance OF puiLosed hostility from
tfose Indlhn tribes has, subsiGcd.
Although The present organization of
lhe amy. aud the administration of lis
varlots branches Of service. are -: M
whole, satisfactory, tho"
BILE Of much i'm
some Of which h
mitted 10 the co..
and Others are n,
Report of the Sec
The expcdiency
onal members oi O.
OF Engineers will,
upon The number ar L.
OF national iDportar ... irL
gress may think il ..
should be made, conf .,
of the Both of April, .as-e.-
which, before the last ..t rHarss.
had been made under .. 81 -.
act; reports were made
l. Or the Board Of internal Improve
ment, on the Chesapeake md Ohio Canal.
<. On the continuance Of the National
Road from Cumberland to the tide waters
within the District OF Columbia.
s. On the continuation Of the National
Road from Canton 10 GAINESVILLE.
a. On the location of the National Road
from Gainesville to Columbus.
.. On the continuation Of The same road
TO the Sea, of Cover riinent in Missouri.
u. On a Post Road from Baltimore 10
Philadelphia.
2. Ola survey of Kcnnobec River Ga
part.)
&. On National Road from Washing
ton to Buffalo.
D. On the survey Of Saug gatuek Harbos
and River.
10. On Canal from Lake Ponlchar-
train to the Mississippi River.
'a~s4.ts Her7f,u~ Newbuy-
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17
MARTlNsBURG, VA. THURSDAY, MAY II. 1897.

they may deem expsdient for the de.
fence OF our country, or for carrying
expeditions against the hostile nation.
of Indians"
In the month Of March, 1885, the
Indians attacked family who had set
tied at the mouth of the Kentucky river,
killed part and tie remainder escaped.
In the month of October, MIR. M.
C!ure and family, together with several
other families, on their passage through
the wilderness, were attacked by par
ty of Indians on Skegg's creek. and de-
Heated, six of the whites were killed,
and Mrs. Mcclure and one Of her cbil-
dren made prisoners, together with a
number OF others. Captain William
Whitley, with 81 men pursued and o..
yertook the Indians, and killed two of
them--and retook Mrs. M'Ciure and a
negro woman and the scalps of the six
persons that were killed when Mrs. M
Clure was taken.
Ten days after the retaking OF Mrs.
Mcclure, Mr Moore, with party of
whites, were attacked and defeated by
The Indians, about two or three milss
from Raccoon creek, nine of whom
were killed, On Capt. whitley receiving
information OF this event, he raised 80
men, andwentin pursuit Of the indians,
and on the sixth day came up with them,
killed three, took from them eight Of the
scalps they had taken at the defeat of
Moore, together with all their booty and
horses taken at the defeat. In Novem--
Der two men by the name of Sloan, were
killed by the Indians on Salt river.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17

NURFoLK, MAY H. Navol.-We
learn tina, Captain e.. p. Kennedy has
been appointed second in command Of
the Navy Yard at Gosport, in the
room of Captain John Gallagher, who
leaves here Oh Wednesday next, to fir
the same office, in the Navy Yard al
Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Captain Benz w. Booth is transfer
red from the Navy Yard at Wishing
ton to the command of the Lexington
sloop of war, at New York.
Commodores Rainbridge and Nor
ris, of the Navy Board, and Commo-
dore Channcey, Commandan, Of the
Navy Yard a, New York, were o.
mong the passengers in the Steamboat
Potomac, last evening, from Wash.
ington. They visited the Navy Yard
at Gosport, this morning, and were re-.
ceived with the accustomed honOrs Of
q salute, &c.
Lieut.. Samuel b Cooke, we under
stand, will proceed from this station
this afternoon, with detachment of
10 seamen, for New York.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17
PUBLISHED. WEEKLY,
BY WASHINGTON EVANS,
TWO DOLLARS PEN ANNura,

PAYABLE IN ADVANCE;
or TWO DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS.
ArTER THK TEAR ExPTREs.
~ No paper discontinued until all Arreara-
res are paid up. except at the discretion OF
the Editor.
- Advertisements inserted at the rate OF
|oDe Dollar per square for the three first inser-
lions. snt twenty five cents per square for each
s,bseqUenl insertion
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17
From fhs La Fsarcfe Gazette.


"Upwards offifiy thousand dollars
worth of wood lands on the Bayou4
Gallon, Black, &c. in the vicinity Of
the La Fourche, have been purchased
during the past week, by planters i'm
the ncighborhood OF Natchez, for tho
purpose Of being employed in the Gull
tiva.ion OF sugar cane; and large quan-
titles in additionhre expected TO be Ia
ken up shortly, for the same purpose.
Scarcely week now elapses that does.
not witness the arrival in our village Of
persons from other parts OF the country
on their way into the interior to exam.
inc the country, with the view Of pur-
chasing and settling thesein. Immcns6
tracts OF the finest sugar lands in the
State exist upon the bayous we have
mentioned, together with the Terre.
Bonnie, Beuf, Blue, SC. heretofore
almost unknown beyond their immedi-s
ate neighborhood) which promise spec
dig 10 be brought into cultivation by
men Of enterprise and capital, from the
cotton growing parts OF tins and thai
neighboting States"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17

Nashville, Ter. ArniL 2l.--
The late rains have swelled the water
courses in this vicinity, and raised our
river to very high stage. Our land
ing has been unusually shrongcd with
boats for some days past, and grcak
hustle has been displayed in loading
and unloading. On Wednesday eve.
ming, we had the Unusual exhibition Of
eight steamboats, lying together at tho
landing, viz the Clinton, Pocahontas,
Lawrence, Paul Pry, Magnet, Cou-
rier Emerald, and Paul Jones. The
river is still rising.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17

A few days since. was led to the Al
tar Of HyDen, at kilmanahan, in the
county OF Waterford, Ireland, Biddy
Connel aged toustsen. by Robert CusR
ION, aged fifty. Majority in favor Al
/ The man, So!
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17
twhole No. 1876.

ships on their arrival and departure, r;rht
which the rarks have srscgA,ed 70 themselves
since tie Revolution 10 6reece. NOTHING \,
known Of his Other demands
Tie ereeks had psovi>;onetl the AcfopoIis a.
fresh. having driven the SeraskIcf a hague
hom Athens. omer pacha had experienced
great defeat at l,is,omo
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17

BsiAsi l'remfer.--s Paris paper Of the 18th
April, mentions rumor in that city; that NJ.
Canning had been appointed Prime Minister az
Eusiand, which was followed by the resgna.
ton OF all the other csbinet Ministers.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17

CHARLEsros, Is. o. MAY L.
Clarkson's Boat, which arrived here
Yesterday, from Columbia. loaded with
100 bales OF Cotton, performed the trip
in the extraordinary short space Of tonr
DAYS. The distance TO Columbia from
this city by water is $50 miles, and
the navigation has seldom been &C.
complished 10 less than IL or Ia days.
She reports the Santee Canal As well
supplied wlth water and III fine navi-
gable order.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-05-17


Prom Rio ja.'airo. The brig Virginia, hhit
FPS, arrived below in fisty.two days from RIO -
We have not bsd any Communication with her
but learn she brngss report that the Unittd
States Consul Mr. Racquet had demanded h,s
paspcrts and would resarn Immediately 70 this
country.
The report from The River la Plate IL. lin.
Admiral Brown. had destroyed several Of the
Brssilian vessels which he bad hlockadcd. ant
twas very probable that the whole Of then.
would fall into bis hands in versy short time.
"Hho reads an Amrr1raa 5oot9v--1he ex.
IRENE ignorance OF American Geography. as
manifested by occasional bluntiefs Ia the wri.
tefs OF England, is quite discredtable. The
following paragraph. from the failfsa .Horn;nf.
Chrsuirie. the ''sestleg Wing paper" 10 really
astonishing.
"a female preacher, named Misc Harriet Ii
yermor-, is at prearn, asso,asiiug ne nafstes at
New.rork. The President hhd many OF tho
Ministers are coHstafi5 among her auditors
She is described AZ eluqueab snd what is per.
hsps as much to the purpose. no, uuhandsome.ss
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-02
Hardware Store,

Corner Of King anil Royul streets.
VOHN G.. MANDELL has just received per ship
- Pioneer, from Liverpool general assortment Of
hardware md Cutlery,
which, with his former stock, makes his assortm~
complete, consisting in part of
Ivory, stag, for buck and selftip handle knives and
forks
Rogers penknivesand razors, scissors, shears
Needles, shutters and trays, walters, bread trays
Spurs. whips, dressing cases, spittoons
Stair rods and eyes
Shoe, butcher, drawing, sadder's and straw knives
Andirons, shpvels and tong., tenders
Commode and glass knobs, curtain pins
CandlestlcSs, lamps, hinges, bolts latchcs, sprigs
Screws, brass case, iron wire
Stock, pad, till, trunk, cupboard and horse locks
Nails, augers, chizels, gouges, planes and irons
Files, axes, hatchets
Pannel, tenant, compass and wood saws
Cotton, wool and horse Cards
Teaand bell metal kettles sad, grid and waffle irons
Britannia metal and iron spoons, trowells
Curry combs, trace, halter and backband chains
Shoemakers' tools, sadlIery and harness furniture
Coach iaces, fringe and tassels
Waldron's grain and grass scythes, sickies hoes
Shoveis, spades, plougl,s, castings, etc.
atso-Gllt frame mantle and pier looking glasses
Maple do do do do
britannia coffee, tea, sugar and cream pots
Plated table castors candlesticks, shutters and trays
With variety of other articles which will be sold
m accommodating terms. NAV 81
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-02
Dyspepsim.

nR. MEAD's FILLS have been proved BY that in.
- talhlc test of truth, experience, the most Of
fectua medicine offered in any country, for tbe
cure ofa those deranged states Of the digestive
gans. denominatcd DYs PEPsIA, or INDIt:Es1ToN.
which frequently its appearance nthe most
pcatea torms such as loss ofappete sickness at the
stomach, and sometimes vomiting; belchnr up of wa.
ter winch IS sometimes tasteless, but most commonly
sour knawing in the stomach, heartburn costiyenc,;
Paieness OF the countenance langor lowness of the
SPIRITS papation of the heart vertigo and disturbed
sleep. The number of,hese symptoms varicsin differ.
entpatients, by some being felt only in parts while
Others have additional ones, equally disagreeabIe
such severe pains in the head and breast, auencc
emacatlon, or wasting ofthe whole body. with Great
weakness particularly of the legs These pills will
most eHectaliy remove all sourness of the stomach
not by neutralizng the acid but by correcting
that morbid state othe secretions which give rise 20
IT. and at the same time will restore to the debta,eJ
,oissns digestion that tone and yigor which is ALSO
utely necessary to the well being Of the animal econ
omy. The best proof of their efficacy is. that thew
are prescribed by many of the first physicians, and U.S.
ea oy the most intelligent families throughout the u
ne above valuable remedy is sold by E. STABIER
sun, alexandria, who are agents for the Manufac
'urer; oy NJ Jewet Washington City, and by most of
inc druggists throughout the United States sold also
Wholesale, by Q. s ". Hull, Druggists, Nav Ysrk.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-02
500 Reward.

EoR apprehending aud securing in Jail. BILLY
- JOHNSON, who murdered draym,n in Frede.
five feett eleven inches high, has bald head.
large beard and whskers, his upper lip, on
the left side, small piece off the lower part of the
right eri is subject to breaking out and inflamma.
tIon on right ance little above the joint, if he
walks much n warm weather, which has left some
scars; about 40 years of age is shrewd fellow can
read and write, and suspect wlltry and rass free
man: had on blue cloth coat, with metal buttons,
black homespun wastcoat and pantaloons. Twill give
the above reward if he is secured, and information is
Sivento the Mayorof Fredericksburg, thathe gets
him. HENRY FITZHJCii
King George County, Va. April ls-l7 If
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-10-02
, EemaAe EAucatiOM.


- poses opening FEMALE SCHOOL in Alexan-
dra about 1s of October next, earlier if convent.
ent, provided sufficient number Of scholars can be
obtained His plan contemplaes chiefly the instruc-
ton of young ladies in the
HIGHEST BRANCHES
of female education; the inferior branches, however
will also be taught, to meet the minds Of all who
may be disposed to patronize his school, To be more
particular:-attention will be paid to Needle work.
Spelling, Reading, Writing, English Grammar, Arth-
metc, Geography Also to those who may desire it,
Rhetoric, History, Eucdi Elements astronomy, Ma
,ural Philosophy. Chemistry, the Latin and Greek Lam
guages. ALFRED ARMSTRONG
B Those who nay b. disposed to encourage this
school will please to leave their names with Mr.. JonS
C. VOWEL or Mr. JoHN DOUGLASS within two weeks.
At the request of Mr. Armstrong, and for the salts.
faction Of those who may feel interested in his School,
would state that he has resided in my family nearly
year, during part Of which time he assisted in teach
ing the young men who were under my care pursuing
their studies with view to the Gospel Ministry. 1t
may be proper, further, to state that Mr. Armstrong
graduate of Dickinson College, and has since recey
ed from that institution the honorary degree of A. NJ
VIC. WALTON,
Pastor of the ID Presbyterian Church, Alexandria.