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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-22
From the Phenix Gazette !

The following resolutions have been
passed by the senate of Tennessee o.
IS to 2, and by the house of reprssen-
tatves. unanimously
"RssolUsd, by the general assembly Of
the state Of Tennessee, That ihe consti-
tuition of the United States should be SO
amended as to give the election of the
president and vice president directly and
conclusiVely to the people, preserving
the present relative weight of the seve-
raj states in the election.
"Resoived, That the sures, remedy of
thase evils now in the power OF the peo-
pie, is the election of Andrew jackson
to the chief magistracy."
Accompanying the resolutions and
adopted with them, was preamble, ex.
ceeding in coarse vituperations and I'M
blushing falsehood, any document that
ever emanated. from legislative body.
But this is not ALL As if TO cap the eli
max of absurdity and impudencs, the
following resolution was afterwards pro.
posed. We have yet to learn, whether it
was adopted; but we take it as granted
that it was, since it proposes no more
than is the duty of those who profess to
believe the charges il refers.
"Resolvsd, That the representatives
in the congress of the U. States, from
the state Of Tennessee, be, and they
are hereby requested to prefer charges
against John Quincy Adams, now
president of the United States, setting
forth the charges and arguments con.
tained in the foregoing preamble, and
use their endeavors, to have the said
John Quincy Adams, presiden. as a.
foresaid, impeachsd and dismissed from
the presidency of the U. s."
What is the moral difference between
these infatuated creatures and those
who produced. and for while conduct.
ed the French revolution2
The fire at Mobile, October OF, in
addition to the particulars mentioned,
destroyed the Catholic Church, the
brick hotel occupied by DR., Roberts, 20
buildings on the Commerce street, six
compact blocks Of stores and other
houses on Water street, from blocks on
Dauphin street and one block on Cont
street. II was thought that upwards Of
$50 buildings altogether were burnt,
chiefly in the business part of the city.
A large proportion Of the property was
insured; about 100000 dollars IN New
York.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-22

NORTH Carolina The friends of the
administration have broken ground in
North Carolina. A meeting was held
at the court house i'll Elizabeth City on
Saturday last, "to devise means and a.
dept resolutions to promote the election
of John Quincy Adams, tried, faith
full servant, and civilian, in preference
to such man as General Andrew jack
son, who knows no law paramount TO
bis own ambition, obeys no instructions
not in unislon with bis own despotic and
Infatuated imagination, and who indeed.
has no qualification to recommend him
for such high and dignified station, be-
yond that Of other men, save that of
one military achievement, for which his
countrymen have and are still willing to
award to him the highest need of praise,
gratitude and glory, due to such militia
ry prowess."-Spsriisd enough
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-22

The Oriental Spectator, which is
printed at Smyrna, under the censor
ship of the Pacha, complains, in lis
number of the 7th August. Of The gloo-
my picture which the French Journals
draw of the Ottoman Empire.
The political discussion at Constan.
tinople Git observes) soneern only sin
gle province. Thus, whatever be the
result of the negotiations about Greece
the internal tranquility of the Empire
will not be troubled.'
The number Of the 18th of August
says on the same subjecs-"The issue
of the discussions will certainly be ad
vaniageous to the general interest, and
to the Porte itself; for it will willingly see
that the end of ruinous war though
purchased by concessions painful to its
pride, would be a real benefit to it by
leaving il at liberty to attend TO amel-
iorations in the internal administration,
which are so highly necessary"
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-22

via to the / 5th June, received NJ ST
state that affairs with the insurgsn,
tives continued as in March and Anrl
But a small number of the pyom;,.1
troops bad arrived, and there was ~
expectation that they would end the wa,
as the insurgents could not be got at n
the mountains, ravines and morasss1
Coffee was io4 Spanish dollars on
board at Samarang. Imports generalIv
dull sale, and prices nominal. Trade pa.
nsrally much depressed-MoDey scarce
NAVAL-Tbe whols Of the feet IN
our harbor. says the Pensacola Gazette
of the 18th ul) consisting of the Match.
ez, G.. Budd, Esq. bearing the broad
pennant Of Com. Ridgely, the Erie. d.
Turner, Esq. and the Hornet, A. Clax.
ton, Esq. put 20 sea on Monday morpips
last on cruize. A report ha, been n
circulation, we know not from what
source, or on what grounds, that all the
crew OF the U. 8. schooner Shark had
deserted, and il has been surmised that
the sudden movement of the squadron
has been occasioned by information re-.
ceived Of this fact. II is probable that
the report, if well founded, is erroneous
as regards the vessel named, and there i,
reason TO suppose that it is the Grampus.
if either, from which the men have de.
serted. -.-
Cadiz, Sept. lo.-The corvette Queen
Emelie, has arrived here in 1853 DAYS
from Manila. She was formerly the
Colombian corvette Santander; and was
employed to convey Colombian officers
from Peru to Panama. On the arrival
at the latter, the officers wishing to sleen
on shore were landed; and in the morn.
ing the corvette had disappeared She
arrived at Manila, where her crew was
taken into the services of the Spanish
Captain General OF the PHILIPPINES, re.
paired and sent to Europe.
We understand that coloured man
named Isaac Baker, was instantly
killed by fall, in a wrestle with ano.
Their coloured man, named r Bris.
sleton. Although Baker, 10 the fall
was uppermost, his neck was broken,
and he Immediately expired A Jury
of inquest was held over the body.
and verdict of accidental death.
found. The unfortunate affair occur.
redat Shippensburg in this county.
Carlisle Herald.
Winter.-The Coopt rstown Jour.
nal mentions that the snow has fallen
in Otsego county, New York 50
generally, that sleighs arrive al that
place from distance of seven miles,
and that the farmers have been taken
by surprise. The weather has been 50
stormy during the fall, that great guam.
titles OF corn and potatoes are yet 10 the
fields covered with snow. and numer-
Gus indispensable labours are impeded
by the early approach Of winter.
Hartford, Conn Nov IS
Early indications of 1ointer On
the night ofthe 9Th inst a severe snow
storm commenced from the North,
and continued till the evening Of the
following day, aud lief. Us about foot
Of snow on the level. So great and
early fall of snow is hardly within
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-22

Fom DE Leesbrre Genius Of Liberty

From IRE Lees5lre Genins Of Liberty.
Extract of latter from our public spirited and
interchangeable representative 10 congress, 10 q
gentleman IN this town, dated
WHEELING, Nov. 2, 1877.
"My journey will prove, il | am not
mistaken n, of great utility to our projected
canal enterprise. Our estimates will be
fortified by the actually executed con-
tracts on these lthe Pennsylvania ca
nails, to an extent surprising my most
sanguine hopes More than thousand
contractors attend at Blairsyills, on the
Conemaugh, at the letting Of about
fifty contracts, embracing about TWEEN :
ty .one miles of canal, tunnel through
rock Of $50 feet, and several dams and
locks. Near 10000 bids, or proposals
we're put in for this work, at prices be-
low every estimate hitherto made in this
country, and this notwithstanding the
recent rise Of labor and provisions, oc-
casioned by the employment OF 5000
men on line Of canal not exceeding
fifty miles. The treasures of this coun-
try, in salt, coal, and iron, are devel'
oping with a rapidity uncomfortable by
the people of our PROSTATE part of Vir-
glnia. -
WHEELING, Va. Nov. 8.
Robbsry-On Monday evening last,
Mr.. William Griffith, of Morgantown,
Va. was assaulted by three highwaymen,
near Beallyille, Pa. He had with him
about $1,000 in bank notes, in peck
ct book, and 800 in specie in his sad
die bags. He defended himself for
some time but was finally overcome,
(afler being stabbed several times, and
bound to tree. short distance from
the road. During the rencounter, he
succeeded in dropping the pocket book,
unperceived by the robbers They RE
fled his pockets, in which they found
fve} dollors, and were proceeding to
empty the saddle bags, when they were
alarmed by noise close at hand, and
made off, taking with them but gao in
spscie. Ms Griffith was soon after re
leased by atraveller, who was drawn
TO the spot by bis cries. His wounds
are not dangerous.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-22

We learn, that the recent cold we ath.
err has closed the navigation on the
Northern and Erie canals.-On Satur.
day night, ice an inch and half in
thickness formed in the basin at Albany.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-22

INDIA. Late advices from India in
form US, that severe battle has been
foughtin Upper India between numer-
Gus body of the Afghan tribes, and the
troops of Rajah Runjit Sinh. The At
CHAN army consisted, it is said, OF 10000
infantry and 10000 horse, whilst that
of Runjit's amounted to only be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 men. The ar
mics met on the banks of the Indus,
near to the village of Sydeo, when the
attack was commenced by the Afghans;
but the greater part of their host being
i'll armed and less organised, made no
impression on the Sinhs, who put their
enemies to the route. In the flight, great
numbers were sabred by Runiilt's cayal.
~, and body that had taken shelter in
the village of Seydeo, was surrounded
and entirely destroyed. The Afghans
lost eight pieces Of artillery, and about
100 swiyels, and their camp was plum
dersd by the victors.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-22

On Thursday last, a hideous looking
animal, supposed by some to be a sea
dog, and by others sea lion, was caught
about Two miles below Montreal.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-11-22

PEGU.-The Boston Daily Advertis.
er mentions, that the war in Psgu has
been terminated, by an army of Bur
mess. They went to Rangoon early in
the present year. and defeated the Tal-
lens and Pegueis, taking the chief of
the fOrmerprisoner About 10000 of the
vanquished have gone into the terrific
ny lately obtained by the British, half of
whom are DESTROYS Of settling there as
agriculturists.
Ii is stated in the Missouri Observer
that Gen. Ashley has had third return
OF furs from the Rocky Mountains, more
valuable than either that preceded il.
probably worth 60 or $4,000 The
party which conducted it arrived at st.
Louis on Sunday, the 18th September,
having safely escaped all the perils and
casualties to which THEN extensive oper-
atoms were subject.
There were five deaths at Charleston
by yellow fever, during the week end
I!hs on the 4th instant.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-12
4 HINT TO MOTHERS.

All young animals naturally delight to be
in the open air, and in perpetual motion; but
we signify our dsapprobation of this inten-
ton Of nature, by confirming our infants most
" in houses, and swath.ug them, when born,
as tightly as possible. This natural instinct
appears very strong, when we see child
released from its confinement in the short in
terval betwixt pulling off its day clothes, and
swathng it again before it is put to sleep
The evident tokens of delight which the lit
tie creature shows in recovering the free use
of its limbs, and the strong reluctance 1t dis
covers to be again remitted to its bondage.
one would think should strike conviction OF
the cruelty and absurtlity Of this practice in.
into the most stupid of mankind.-Er. Gre
cory.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-12
THE PROTECTION.
a parable from tie German Of Krumn'ac

a paraJle from tie German Of Krummacaer.
When nature had created the lovely rose,
the spirit of the rose bush said to the guar
dian angel Of the flowers, will you leave the
noble plant without single defence, to pro-
tect it against rude assaults? Has not ma
ture armed even the hawthorn with strong
and sharp points? The hawthorn, replied
the angel, belongs not to the mobiles, but the
menials Of creation. 1t is his destiny to pro-
tect the tender plants against brutes-tor
that purpose nature gave him sharp thorns.
However, thy wish be granted. 80 said the
angel, and armed the rose bush with delicate
stings. Of what use are such slender weap,-.
ons? replied the spirit OF the rose, they VIII
not protect the beautiful Hover. But the
angel answered him--Ihey are intended to
keen off the unreAecting hand Of children
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-12
PORES OF THE HUMAN BODY.

By apolying good microscope to the
skin ofthe human body multitude OF small
pores will be seen, through which perspi-
ration is continually issuing. 1t is calculated
there are million OF these pores in every
square inch, and 2,0l6, 100000 in the whole
body Of middle sized person.-Ihe naked
body, exposed to the rays of a burning sun,
appears through microscope to be surround-
ed with cloud of steam. Let any person
hold the tip of the finger at the distance ot
the twelfth part of an inch from looking
glass, and the surface Of the glass will soon
become dmmed by the matter issuing from
the finger.
Many experiments have been made to as
certain the quantity of perspirable matter
which is emitted from the skin. 1t is stated
in the n. E. Encyciopcdia that Mr. Crnick-
shanks put his hand into a glass vessel closed
at the wrist, and by keeping it there an hour
he collected thirty grains of liquid which
had issued through the pores Of the skin.--
On repeating the experiment in the even
ing, he collected twelve grains. The mean
of these is 81 grains. Taking p grains per
hour, and supposng the hand to be one-s,X-
tieth part of the surface of the body, the
pcrspiration IN "a hours would amount to 5
pounds ounces troy. Sanctolous says
FIVE -cighths of all the aliment Good and
drink received by the mouth is carried OH
by pcrspiration. Dodart says seven eighths
Others estimate it at much less, making II
about two pounds per day. The quantity
of sweat or perspirabic matter varies ac-
cording to the climate, season OF the year,
age. sex, state of the health, &c.
It is by the peculiar smell which the
substance emitted from the skin gives tc
each individual, that the dog can discov-
err his mas.er, and even trace him to a dis
tanCe.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-12

we had full view Of nearly the whole pop
ulation in bed: many we're asleep; some few
had awoke; others we're getting out OF bed,
to make their morning toilettcs. The scene
was highly entertaining, and brought to mind
the story of Lc Dil5le Boiteux, unroof
ing the houses for the qualification Of Don
Cleofas.
MopE OF DIsPER,ING GocusTs.-We
trayersed the grand st.ppe or desert OF AS
trakhan for two days. On the evening OF
the first Of August, W, arrived at a Russian
village which was surrounded by a consider
able tract OF we'll cultivated land. While
changing horses, / witnessed what to me
was a very curious signt--a vast flight OF To-
Gusts. extending fifteen miles, suddenly
made their appearance from the east, and
came in a huge phals,x to attack the crops.
Tn an instant every villager was on the road
to his own field. Some took dogs, others
were on horseback, and others ran shouting
and clapping their hands all the way, the in
habitants finding from experience that the
locusts very much dislike noise. My fellow
traveller told me that in the colony OF l&arass,
when the locustf came in sight, rot only all
the inhabitants, but the military turn out,
and endeavor to drive them off, by drums
and flies, and apsrpetual discharge OF mus
kerry. The enemy, thus repulsed, make
speedy retreat, and commit their depreda-
4 dations on tho lands of these who are less on
/ the alert to receive them.
/ A RUSSIAN ATAzoN.--On dismounting al
village near Dirkee, my stiriup WIS held
/ bv a fair and handsome looking person, whc
proved to be a enale. Admiration OF q mil
itary life had Induced her to deprive hersel
of her fair trcses, and to wear the dress e
man, preparatory, as she SAID, to Offer
ing her services 70 the Emperor as sol
der Hearin, that was on the way, she
told me that f she had been little older,
she would haze accompanied me. Itold her
that she woud be rejected from her femi-
nine appearance, but SHE said she would cut
off her breasts whenever they were too large
for conceament. On taking leave of this lit
tie amazo gave her an old aiguillcttc,
which sheaceepted with great delight, and
strutted If with it on her shoulder, TO the
TO small .ma2ement of the villagers
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-12

be biased either by interest, fear resentment, or
affection, to deviate from truth, which is the
mother Of history, the prcseryer and eternlzcr
of great actions, the professed enemy OF obivi-
on, the witness Of things past, and the director
of future times,
ApoLosr.-A Young man having broken an APP
pointment with DIR. Franklin came to him the
following day and made very handsome apollo
g, for his absence. He was proceeding when
the Doctor stopped him, with ''my good boy,
say no more, you have said too much already;
for the man who is so go1d at making an excuse,
is seldom good af any thing else"
CRITICISM Just criticism is more welcome
to true philosopher, than the highest seasoned
praise the former promotes TRUTH the latter pre-
judicesit.
STATugs.--Cato the censor, used to say to
such as expressed their surprise, that SO many
obscure persons of no merit at all, should have
statues, and he should have none: 81 had rather
it should be asked, why no statue has been G.
rcctcd to Cato, than why there has"
pl,ttrarca's Lires.
SIS-1f YOU would be free from sin, fly temp
tation he that docs not endeavor TO aviod the
one cannot expect Providence to protect him
from the other. II the first sparks of i'll were
cuenchcd there would be no fame, for how car
lie kill who tsres not be angry, or be an adultef
CT IN act who does not transgrcss in thought; how
can he be perjured that fears All oath; who dc.
fraud that does not allow himself to coyct.
trainers .fphorisms.
PRAYEn.--Prayer ofall the means Of religion
hath most of the end. 1t exercises our depend
encc upon God, our alteration and praise OF him
and our charity TO men,
DR.. TtNotSou's Commonplace Bunk.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-12

THE CARAVAN IN THE DESERT.
a Scene, from an unpublished Journal.
BY j. S. BucKrSGHAM, Esq.

During the recent expedition of Moham-
med Ali Pasha, the vceroy of Egypt, against
the Wahabecs of the Hedjaz, his highness
was detained in the Holy Land OF Mahom-
medans much longer period than he anti
cipated on his Setting out for the war. Nei-
ther the tomb Of the Prophet at Medina, nor
the temple Of the faithful at Mecca, could
console him for the loss of his harem, which
he had left behind him at the Egyptian cap
ital, in the hope Of his speedy return to the
place in which they were immuTed. he had
accordingly sent off expresses by the ncetcst
dromcdaries commanding the whole OF his
wives and attendants to be brought to him;
and large caravan being about to be form
ed, for the purpose accompanying ana con.
veying them ON their route, avalled myself
of this favorable opportunity to cross tna
Desert of Suez under its protectlon; and al
ter the usual preparation tor such journey,
encamped with the rest, on the banks of
Bukctcl- Hail, or the Lake of the Pilgrims,
few miles from Cairo, which forms the
GRAND rendezvous at which all the scattered
clements of the caravans are finally united,
and from whence they set out i'll the order
necessary for their security. At noon the
first signal gun for loading was fired, when
all was hustle and confusion; aud the break
ing up of the tents, harnessing the animals
to the clumsy carriages, constructed for the
conveyance of the Pasha's wives and princi-
pal slaves, loading the camels which had all
been watered at the lake in the morning. ar
ranging the stations of the Turkish cavalry
as guards, &c. occupied all parties until
nearly four O'Clock in the afternoon.
At length, on the firing of secohd gun,
the whole caravan was put in motion, and
commenced its march in the following Dr.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-12

R6IS.-ADvEnTIsEMENT not exceeding
an. square will be inserted four times for one
Iolsr, and 90 cents for each subsequent inscr-
.on.. If continued for three months, 50 50--for
sy MONTHS 81 so, or for one year s..
n r subscribers arc entitled to the privilege of
having their names, place ofresidcnce, and occu-
,ation inserted in the Register, TRAITS.
TERMS or SUBSCRiPITON-To those
vhoreccvc this paper by mail, fro dollars, and
those who do not, ftvo dollars tcenty fire cents
year, IN ADVANCE; Ifnot paid in advance, y So
win be charged; and if not paid before the expi-
ration of the year, 50.
rfNoaubscrption will be observation-disclosures
.wo week notice is given and all arrcaragesare
uald.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-12
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OUR OWN FIRE SIDE.
Dear in morn's soft blowing gale
Is budding May;
Sweet in the wild-rosc scented vale
The scattered hay;
Dear is the carly evening star,
The lovers guide;
But dearcr still, and sweeter far,
Our own freside.
Dear is the linnet's lively song,
That cheers the grove;
Sweet is the breeze that watts along
The sigh Of love;
Dear to the sailors heart the call
Of land deserted,
But, all more dear, more sweet than all,
Our own fireside.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-04-12
From the Charleston Courier.
oh hat I Itpere az in months past JON 29, 2.
TIE FAMILY BIBLE


oh hat Imeye as in months past. 90, 2.
TIE FAMILY BIBLE.
How painfully pleasing the fond recollection
OF Youthful connexions and innocent JOY,
When blest with parental advice and affection,
Surrounded with mercies-with peace from on
high;
still view the chairs of my sire and my mother,
The seats of their offspring as ranged on each
hand;
And that richest of books, that exccll'd every O.
ther,
The Family Biblc, which lay on the stand.
The old fashioned bible, the dear blessed bible,
The family bible which lay on the stand.
That bible, the volume of Gods inspiration,
At morn and at evening would yield us de-
light;
And the prayer of our sire was sweet invocation
For mercy by day, and safety through night.
Our hymns of thanksgiving with harmony swell
ing,
All warm from the hearts of a family band,
Half raised us from earth to that rapturous dwell
ing,
Descrb'd in the bible that lay on the stand.
The old fashioned bible, the dear blessed bible,
The family bible WHICH lay on the stand
Ye scenes Of tranquility, long have we parted,
My hopes almost gone, and my parents no
more;
In sorrow and sadness live broken hearted,
And wander unknown on a far distant shore
Yet how can doubt dear Saviours protection
Forgetful of gifs from his bountiful hand;
Oh let me with patience receive his correction,
And think on the bible that lay on the stand.
The old fashioned bible, the dear blessed bible,
The family bible that lay on the stand.