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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-02-28

Damage by Lightning This is
strange title for winter paragraph,
but it is nevertheless true, that a re-.
markable thunder storm occurred on
the evening of The Cd instant, 10 On
tario county, New York, during
which the dwelling house of Mr. John
Lewis, about six miles southwest of
Geneva, was struck by lightning and
considerably damaged. 1t entered at
the end opposite The chimney ,shivered
two of the ra.fters and descended into
the cellar, tearing off in its progress
the clap boards, breaking windows,
&c. fortunately none Of the family
were injured.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-02-28


the ship Russell, from New Orleans,
has furnished the following extract
from his log book, giving an account
of an action between a Spanish ship
and Mexican brig ofwar, in which
the latter was captured:
"Feb. IL, at daylight, off the Tort
uga, saw two sail on our weather,
distant 4 or 5 miles: at sunrise dlscov
cred one to be Spanish ship the
Their a Mexican brig Of war, exchang
ing shots at no great distance from
each other. At half past six the Ell
gagement became warm, which lasted
an hour and a half. The firing then
ceased, the Mexican having surrender
ed in shattered state. During the
engagement the wind blew gently
from NE and the sea perfectly smooth.
The Spanish force was much the hea-
West IN. Y Gazette.
Office Of the Ulster Sentinel, Kingston, NJ T.
Feb Is.
Dear SRA most dreadful acct.
dent happened here this day at noon
which has cast gloom over the vii
lage, and wounded the peace of several
families. Lieut. Dillon, and sergeant
J P Rea, of the Ulster ARTILLERY
Company, commenced firing piece
of ordnance about ten O'Clock, in ties
timony of regret for The death OF Gov
Clinton. While ramming down the
4th charge, sergeant Rea, standing
at the moment with his thumb upon the
touch hole, saw that lieut.. Dillon and
his assistants with difficulty forced it
down, the charge being a heavy one
He therefore called lad to take his
place, and went forward to help; in an
instant the piece exploded, throwing
poor Rea, about ten feet, and tearing
him almost to pieces Life, OF course,
was extinct. One of his hands was
entirely blown of to the distance oil
Is or 90 feet, and his face is dreadfully
lacerated. Ihave just returned from
view of the heart rending spectacle.
His hat and clothes are scattered about
in fragments, and the ground where
he lay is stained with blood. Lieut.
Dillon was blown across the street,
and is in very distressed situation. II
is thought he will never entirely recov
er from the shock His left arm is Sc
riously injured, his countenance d'sfig'
ured, and his sight impaired; and, to
add to the grief of his relatives, the
mind of Tie unfortunate man is Devil
d-red. Three or four boys standing
near at the time of the explosion, are
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

Resppctatte.--' A Tennesseean' whose charges
against Gen. Jackson have been of late very ex-
tensiseiy circulated, turns out to be Doctor
Armstrong, who, as surgeon in the army under the
command of Jackson, twice deserted his post ON
the eve OF battle; and his four witnesses, are men
who were concerned in mutny The regard and
sympathy manifested by the Adams party for de-
sert=rs and criminals, are thus reciprocaed. This
is but fair.
This is tile man whom Charles King the other
day, said was quite respectable" and fit to be-
a mesnLer OF good society," --hoah.
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18
ADV ERTISEAlENr.

rTvO be sold at Pu5Ic Sai, the 8M day apst next
l. at the Aiil belonging to the Borough Of Wilmington,
the following described properly. viz Press Fam and
large Elevator meal Elevator and Conveyor, Stoves
two pairs Of feet mill stones with hoops. hoppers, shoes
and bearers with cranes, sriles with trunrcs, three bolt
ing reels. oppes aud head, scales and weights, sceens
elevators aud fan, screen, hopper boy tale -four
elevator and conveycr The whole in complete repair.
Sale to begin al 10 o'clock, A NJ
Ry aracr Of the Councn.
JAS BROBSON,
Il. HUXLEY,
WM. TOWNSEND, Com,
Inly II, 1923 53-7t
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

a. have seen with somc surprise, in The U. >.
-.tte If the / 1th inst. statement by Prosper
u,,,;r. Engineer, claiming to have been employ
i, 10 the Council Of this Borough, as Engineer in
T., erection of the Water Works, i'll the very face
: ,bo certificate Of the Burgcsses. lie must be a
stranrc man to suppose that we will believe
,,,ement made by him, which the Burgesses and
Borough Council Of Wilmington pronounce to ., be
.,l.o we know nothing more of this matter than
verified by the certificate above named in that
IA declared that g Prosper Martin never was
appointed or known as the Ens'neer''' out that
'Ioras p. Fairiamb was unanimously appointed
F,r:n,pr."&c We mean not to enter into any
li.putc with MIR. Martin about this NATTER and do
,bsr,fore request the U. S. Gazette in order to
al, the affair, and as an act Of common justice,
= ,ubi.h the certificate Of the Burgesses above al
ildad to.
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18
Remember t-YO-MOrYuW.!

For that day the De,pare s. Norh Carolina Lottery
will be drawn in this Borougwhen Prizes amounting L,
S37, ,oOG J! will reward advcnturers The majority of
the CAPITALS doubt, will be sold at the Prize Sell
ling Office this is expec'ed-and think ii no idle
yaunt say So when look to the many truly splendid
prizes sold by within few weeks. Adventrers pre-.
vious purchasing ticket would do we'll tn inquire
viere the sioooo prize was sold, but few DAYS since
they would he answered without eqvocaion BY every
lover of truth and justice, that No. 2s .nsyket.st The
uciu stoL,hal Robertson s. LinIe Dame Fortunes IA
vores-and that they men, Who If they have pro.
pepsty in the world" TITS PRIZES.
July Is
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

or The Annual Meeting Of the 1empean;c Sot;ety Of
UHmngfo,, viii ne he'll. at The Town Hall Monday
evening, the Is, ms, at 8 O'Clock.
Puncua attendance is requested, officers are to be
elected for the ensuing year
,lv
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18
Inly II, 1923.
DRAWING.

TI$IIE following the numbers drawn for determining
Il the prizes IN the Rhode Island Lottery, Glass No 6.
9--S-3 1-32--54---3S-- 9--fO.
Several prizes sold usual at the Pr.e Sclng Of
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18
The Trustees of the Poor,

Ar Newcastle County, will meet at the Poor House, or
~ Wednesday, the 50th inst, 10 O'Clock, A NJ Per
having accounts against The institution requested
hand them to Josxrn GnUnB, for settlement, tls
Monday preceding the meeting.
H. HEAI.D, Ssc,g
III, -, lsa2 s.-ss
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18
sTArE OF PARTIES IN KENTUCKY.

For the Information Of readers generally deem
proper to state that "ecent private information author
cs us to predict with c5htidence the triumph of .hc ne
publican Farty ia Kentucky The following estimate is
believed to be substantially correct:
lat Congressional District, represented ty Il. Daniel
will give majority for l,arfy. of about 1900
"a District recently represented by Gen. Mctcafe,
for barry, say 600
SIT. District, Represented by Mr. Mediation, VIII give
Barry majority OF 1860
9th District, represented b. Mr.. Ieccmptc will give
majority for Barry. say 90c
7'h District, represented BY I. P. Moore. majority for
Barry, say 1900
9th District represented by Mr. Dlcsner majority for
Barry. say 1000
9th District, Represented by Mr. W'clNne, majority
for Barry say l40c
10th District represented by Mr.. Yancey majority for
Barry, say 600
ll.h Dis'r'a', represented by Mr.. Chiffon nsjorityfor
barry, say 500
l2,h District, represented by Mr. Lyon, majority for
Barry, say $50
Barry's Total $3.50
Metcalfe, say $50
9Th District, Represented by Mr.. Letcher major.
y for Metcalfe, say sUCJ
Me;calfe's Total g.
Ra7ry'a nett majotity $40
The foregoing estimate is not considered extravaganza
In some districts Barrys strength may be oveaed
ers sufficiently large majores have been claimed for
him Our distant readers may rely it, thai Kentucky
Republican to the and will elect Jackson Governor
by majority Ct about 5000 votesLo9isUte PaJ .7lv.
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

DIED Yesterday morning, in the Sh year of his age,
CHARLES son"fN G WILLIAMSON, Esq,, of ~; Borough.
may be truly said, bs young his iathc, Aoue
and his mothers joy. dutil sou, kind a1 aii,C
ate brother, and sinlable in all the relations M life e inds
an earlY grave amidst the lamentations and egrts n ali
who knew him. IL those qualifications that endear man
to man, he had no superior Of his age.
------- Yesterday morning after lingering Illness, Mrs
SARAH ANN, tonsor Of SAMUEL s. pools. Esq OF Bran
DIVINE
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

NOTICE,

ITfNHE DRAWING Of the Delaware and North Carolina
Il Consolidated Lottery, Class No. 9, will lake PLACE TO.
MORROW, the 18th inst at o'clock, r. NJ at the La.
fayette Hotel Wilmington.
YATES & M'INTYRE, .sfauqgers
July l8, 1928
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

The great Meeting live informed our rea-
ders on the Goth of last month, that on the 18th Of
this there would be dreadful slaughter at Dover
among the pigs the chickens and the geese, as $50
corpulent, fine looking, hungry Adams men, were
to assemble there to settle the business for Old
Hickory. That day has passed; the meeting has
been held the bubble has burst. At the same
time and place too, county meeting was held,
which added so prodisously to the plumbers, that
it became necessary after licking up all the small
game, to say' az OK This we relieve i near'y
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

Theodore IIooke last week the 2colupica Soce
ty Among oher varieties he looking at The toucan
very and beautiful bird g suppose. (says Hockey
you and enough 10 do to attend this bird z "Qui,e
enoughi" But doubcssly (repcd the w) if one can.
not attend TO it cat."
March Of IntsHec e." Al John how do you doi" said
ivered servant to brother bone polser, in PalMal,
on Monday. Very well, william, thank you," the
reply "excnse my govs " stretching GU his hand with
AM Slore unon i. i.ordsn Pater.
Wiac awaks.-A persoa taken up for robbery
being asked by justice in what manner he lived,
very significantly answered MY eyes are open
when yours are shut
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

,,,J Timers arc these Adams men While the persons
ouaued with the facts and history Of the Webster pledge
n,;n silent is construed into clear proof that there
- mn pledpe given. But when they want to prove, as
~ AR Iacock that Jackson has that he want
"a ~ cu, off those Of Commodore Decatur Mr.. Eppes:
mon if the persons whom these things have been told
,s said do not come out, the cunning ogues make 1t out
nroof Of guilt We mist not be surprised if We are
,,cv told hereafter that Gen Jackson has no ears. In
relation 10 the ears Of Mr. Epres, has been proved long
po By Jacson's aids de camp, that he did not cut them Oil
and hat he did net wish intend 10 cut them OIL This
nder las been reuted time since, but they suppose
c pcoe have forgotten it, and 50 they start again.
Nut sunnose that the whole case be true stated which
, IS not what does II amount TO-. in comparison with the
con ue, OF Mr. CLAY towards Mr. Randolph Gen. Jackson
he'd been serving lis country with the most disneret.ed
leyoon and felt seriously injured, at an attempt TO cast
censurc on his conduct. But appears from the eoony
statements that although he had proposed to resent 'he IN
INV he was dissualcd from il b. Com Decatur. Ihusin
attempting to grove violence of temper and condu5t upon
him. they uninentionay give the most conclusive proof
If his genencss Of disposition In few moments Deca-
lr ll,suaded him from his purpose Violence Of temper
not overcome thus easily agene, meek disposition only
Yields to persuasion. But Mr.. Clay not thus gentle
and band When Mr. Randolph had, in the performance e
sn imperative duty hn,ed in the of debae, at the
corrupt manner in which this administration came into
oaer and illustrated the idea by the tcrms black leg
e puritan, terms offensive only when they are truly ap
ped MIR Clay conpred against the life of Mr. Randolph,
and otwnsandng the persuasons Of his friends TO the
contrary, did uctuay shoN az him IN he epen fed vM intent
Nh Now fhe eboncs will just keep this affair in mind,
when talking so pa,nvey about Mr.. Eppes' ears, they
4al lie welcome 10 all the advantage they make out
of the ear story if they will be candid for once and draw
he comparison between the cases fairly. In this COM
a,on jackson will be found the personfca,ion Of gentle
e while the tiger be will the proper representative OF
Nr Clay
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

MARRlED-on The 18th inst, By the Rev solor l
Higgins, MI. THOMAS RUMFOkD, Cd, TO Miss SAk I IL
BEATLE all Of this BOROUGH
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

the information we receive from East, West,
North and South, is such as to inspire the people
with the greatest confidence in their cxcrtons.--
Almost every occurrence is indicative of ultimate
general success, and leads to belief that preju-
dice is fast receding before the light OF truth. The
fourth of July toasts from every quarter indicate
that the friends of Jackson and reform are girding
on the armour of republicanism, sharpening the
sword of truth, and are prepared to meet the enc
my. The controversy is for liberty, the purity of
elections, and the supremacy of the sovereign peo-
pie. In such controversy the people must trl
umph, virtue will prevail, the wisdom Of the peo-
pie will prove the destruction of all the hopes, and
all The anticipated honors of this administrations
The storm is gathering at home, it is beginning to
rage around US, the people are aroused from their
lethargy, every where the onset will be fierce,
and appalling, the victory decisive and glorious
The popular will, expressed in such thunders as
will be heard Throughout the ballot boxes, will blast
the hopes Of all the minons and tools Of power and
work out a political regeneration for this country,
equal to that eac-te.' ~ tEp eer.ioa a III amas
1cAe-sq-,
Delaware patriot & American watchman., 1828-07-18

be able make paper much more interesting to ts read
by presenting larger extracts and greater variety OF
intended far the present state OF politics
Will Permit, appropriate portion of the paper to lite
ray and scientific subjects, and in short to conduct it. as
nearly as possible in accordance with the original design
Until after the election shall be compelled to attend
srcytc the question before the people, and so tar as m
III our power, prevent our opponents from panng upon
te public, those exaggeations which it seems almost their
only business to circulate This will necessarily prevent
;ha due regard the taste Of the general reader, which
he has rigt to demand but which doubt not will be
chalaJ passed upon, when the Importance of The pres
en- considered. II struggle of the people
agi nsurped po and corrupt rulers, and demands OF
editor who is friend to the best interests of his
country 10 devote his time and whatever talents he may
have 10 50 holy.
We have in reserve and shall upon It next
nm week. the impor,an, subject of auesiOns. We ap-
Prise readers before hand that we shall request close
nTestigation Of the Aucto, system.
Mr. Bradford heartily" wishes the great admnlstra-
Inn convention 1pisdon plan" A very sensible wish
Ne had better extend little and wish the great adj
nh'sraiOR itself" wisdom TO rlIu and xccAc II needs
| stealy.
slr. Bradford went 10 Dover last Monday III or
ler to be in at the death Of the pigs and the geese
we wonder he was not nervous y and his pa
per Of course had to suffer Tuesday ast--it has
9ohing III it but small mistakes"
Give us patronage and We viii purchase popularity
ii. Clay.
The Developments which Mr.. Clay has made
81 ms own opinions and wishes, since his oo'luson
'lh Mr.. Adams, irresistibly force US to bclleve'
mat We had formed wrong estimate OF his charac-
sF' previous to that unhappy event. Few have
oeen more unfortunate, (indeed no one IN this coun-
'y except. Col. Burr, has been so much SOY than
ar Clay, in the displays of principle, which he
las given to the world, since he took to his bosom,
US worst enemy, the man whom he had, by every
means in his power, presented to the people in all
We deiormity of political turpitude. 1t is not to
presumed that he has first learned to step aside
TON the path Of rcctiude, since he has sworn allie
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-06-17
yyr,yv YORK CONVENTION,
ALBANY, June II,

The State Convention assembled yesterday, at
the hour OF twelve i'll the Assembly Chamber Of the
Capitol one hundred and one delegates from the
different counties appearing and answering to their
names.
After the Convention had been organized, by
choosing that venerable patriot ALEXANDER
COFFIN, Of Hudson. as President, and PETER
SHARP and ROBERT S. ROSE, Esquires, as
Secretaries, and by verifying the credentials of the
Delegates John A. King, Esq. in brief address,
explained the objects for which the Convention had
been callcd-that producing organization, harmony,
concert Of action as well as of object, and energy
among the numerous friends of the present Admins
traton, in this State-an. concluded by moving that
Ia Committee of twelve be appointed to prepare
suitable address and resolutions for the adoption Of
the Convention The following gentlemen were &C.
cordingy appointed to compose the said Committee,
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-06-17

By returns from the Collector at Utica, N. Y. il
appears that the spring business on the canal has
greatly increased this season, in articles Of
transportation, 10, 1890, 80, so, to 100 per cent
Delaware journal. [volume] (Wilmington [Del.]) 1827-1832, 1828-06-17

VIZ:
Ambrose Spencer OF
Gerrit Smith,
Edmund ii. Pendleton,
Charles II. Carroll,
Elias Potter,
Montgomery Livingston,
William Iiildreth,
Jacob Height,
Charles II. Morrell,
Nicholas Fordick,
Thomas Cloves,
Thomas II. Rochester,
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-04

Loadmg Haym Chi. A writer n
Christian Spectator, who has spent Sow =,
al years in Chill, Cor Chile remarks n -
almost all substances from the earth
sea, are transported on the back of mpl..
in that country. Hay is wholly brop%.
to market in that way. Aman mounts n
mule and stands erect while a seco,i
throws hm up small bundles of LONG Ore
hay, which he places around him as N
hay makers load a cart. When a nm,
is so laden that nothing but his long es,.
and the owners head are visable. he
brought to the city, where the rider seI.
to one and another until his load is gors
Long sticks ofhmber are brought to ma,
ket on the back of the mule, one each sl
of the animal. They are crossed an.
dashed together on the saddle; the up9s
end projects beyond the mules head, an
the lower ends drag on the ground behind
and sweep the whole street.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-04
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANA

The bill authorising a subscription 7
the United States, Of one million Of p
lars, TO the stock Of the Chesapeake !
Ohio Canal, finally passed the two liol.
of Congress on Thursday. The Nai.-
Inteligencer says:-"The news Of iD' .
vent wastOo grateful to our fellow ei'Is
of the district TO be received with e'.
.calmness. On receiving the inform. .
of 1t, a salute of artillery was hisl ~
Georgetown, and repeated IN the ~
noon, IN this city.-Our sister town =.
brilliantly Illuminated on the occasion
night, and signs Of Joy were not va ~
in this city" ba0' .
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-04

less than $4,000. The Senate provided
by decree, that for the future no man
whose fortune was under 100000 serter-
ces should presume to exhibit spectacle
of gladiators, and that till the foundation
was examined no amphi-theatre should be
erected. Atilius, the builder, was cOndem-
ned to Punishment. The grandees Chrome
displayed their humanity on this occasion;
threw open their doors, and ordered medi-
cines to be distributed, and the physicians
attended with assiduity in every quarter.
The city of Rome recalled, in that juncture
and image of ancient manners, when, after
battle brayely fought, the sick and woun-
ded were received with open arms and re-
lieyed by the generosity Of their country.
Bait. Gazette.
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-04

IN January 1918, a Col. John Ander-
son offered Lewis Wilkins, member OF
he committee of Claims, by letter, the
sum Of 800 dollars for extra trouble IN at.
ending to some accounts which ne had tor
settlement with that Committee. This
occurred at heIodcings'of Mr.. Williams.
lie viewed the offer as IN attempt to BRIDE
MIN. and made complaint to the House OF
Representatives. The House unanimous
y resolved, upon motion of MIR. Forsyth
of Geo. THAT the Speaker do issue his
warrant, directed TO the Sergeant-at-Arms
attending the House, commanding INN TO
take in custody, wherever to be found
the body of John Anderson, and the same
in his custody keep, subject to the further
order and direction of he House" lie
was accordingly taken INTO custody. Inns
proceeding was had before the House de-
termined whether they possessed the right
of punishment or not. Subsequently by
a direct vote respecting their own power,
the House refused to discharge HIM by
vote of ll9 to 47-and by a like vote dl-
rected him to be brought torthVlh to the
bar. There were many pallaung clrcum-
stances in his case. The testimony IN
his behalf was interesting and affecting,
and the "history of his sutterIngs and
services cannot be read with indifference
by any" The will of the House was I'M
mediaiely consummated by the passage OF
a resolution in the following words
Resolged, That John anderson has been
gmLy of a contempt and cioLati0a Of the
1ririicges ofte house, and that he be 6rot
to the bar of the house this day, and be
there yeDrimaaded by the speaker for The
o9rooe he has committed, and then dis
clrged from the custody Of the sergeant
at AIMS.
From the disparity between the offence
and punishment IN the two cases just no
iced, the public may estimate the import
ance of being a fayorite with the predom-
inant party in Congress. none instance
an old man of unexcepGonable character,
addresses an eXcepuonable letter, 10
member of Congress at his lodgings
for which he Is pronounced guilty OF
contempt and violation Of the privileges
Of the House." promptly deprived of his
liberty, and publlckly repnmanded.-
In another, a violent man commits an as
sault IN the Capitol, on the efficient agent
of the House, and is yet permitted to swag-
ger at large and boast through the Repre-
sentative Hall of the deed, with a mere
resolution of censure, followed by the dec
iaration, THAT it Is not expedient to have
any further proceedings in the case" If
such manifest injustice and party subser-
,ieucy be tolerated, the days Of our liberty
viii soon be numbered.
Torch Light
Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-06-04
CHARLES CARROLL,
of Carrollton.
To JoHS BARNEY, Esq.

TigalEztraOrdnary.-The Concord,
\. II. Register, Of Saturday, announces
the safe arrival at the post Office in Acworth
Is place. Of destination, Of letter mailed
1 Windsor, VT May 10Th, lS20-haying
performed the route in little less than eight
years. Distance 20 miles-intermidiate
cost Offices. One-chance Of arriving eight
hundred and thirty two.