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The Litchfield County post., 1828-11-20
A DRAGGING sCOTCHNAN.

A Scotchman one day Dragging in Sheb-
bearers company, said that it was country
man of his that had the honor of inventing
the compass. Shebbeare took his part a.
gainst the rest, who differed from him, and
said that he could farther tell them the occa-
sion OF it. The Scotchman seemed much
pleased at having so good an advocate, when
Shebbeare proceeded as follows:
Whilst the captain of a ship was coastipg
it with all that caution which was necessarv
before the invention of the compass, a storm
suddenly sprung up and drove him out to sea.
Not knowing where he was; and expressing
his concern for the safety of the ship. a
ScOtchman among the crew bid him not be
under so much uneasiness. for he could at:
least tell him IN what direction they were.-.
cWell. that will do something" says the
Captain. "Then here it is, mon, (says the
Scotchman, pulling louise out of his head,
The Litchfield County post., 1828-11-20
Little Rock, Oct. 8.

AIbttC 1IOCAs vet o.
Murder.-We leasn. by gentlemen from St.
Francis county. that murder of a most hor-
lid character was committed the esd ut. on
the BODY of Mr. Burdell Jones. On that night
a short time after Mr. g. Mrs Jones had retir-
ed to bed, two men on horseback, represent
ing themselves to be travellers, enquired
if they could procure lodgings for the night.
Mr. Jones and his wife got up and went to the
door. and inviting them to aIight from their
horses. Mr. J. stepped into the yard, for the
purpose of picking up some wood to kindle a
fire. When within few steps of the suppos-
ed travellers. one of them snapped his gun at
him, and the other fired and shot him thro'
the body. MIR Jones staggered to the door.
where his wife was standing, and exclaimed,
II an killed ~ and fell. The murderers then
exchanged a few words with each other, in a
low voice, when one of them obseryed-"We
haze killed him-let's be of"' They immedi-
ately started, and rode off at full gallop. Mr.
Jones survived until the evening of the fol-
lowing day when he expired. Before his
death he made oath before a magistrate, that
the persons who murdered him, were DR.. G..
P. WEIGH. and Grabel Lincecum, both neigh
bors of Jones, but he could not say positively
which inflicted the wound.
The murderers, finding they were suspected
decamped on the next morning but a party
were in pursuit of them.
WEIGH and Mr. Jones had slight difference
few days previous to the murder, but il was
not supposed to be ola serious nature. No
The Litchfield County post., 1828-11-20

South Carolina From the returns receiv-
ed it appears that Messrs VIM Drayton. Geo.
M'Duffie, Warren r. Davis, VIM. Martin, g.
VIM. TtNckols, have been reelected. John
T Campbell succeeds James Hamilton, jr and
Gen Blair takes the place of Mr. Carter. We
have heard ONO opposition to Gen Tucker,
and presume he is elected. This will COM
plete the representation of South Carolina in
the 9lst Congress.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-11-20

PhIlade1phla, NOV. 3.
We learn with sincere regret that the small
pox prevails to a very considerable extent in
Pittsburgh. Four persons have died of this
loathsome disease, and nearly thirty others
are infected with it.: The physicians are en-
gagged in vaccnating those who are consid
cred liable to infection.
Delaware journal., 1828-12-12
POLITICAL.
FORESTALLING TIE MARKET.

The following is by no means the only intlmatlon
we have seen that the impatlence of some OF our
politicians to reap the fruits Of their d,sinterescd
iabors, is too great TO wait even for the forms OF
ceremony. The President of their making is not
yet installed before they are ndecently commencing
contest for the succession to him. We shall see,
in the end whether the Albany Junto have not rec
koned without their host in supposing, because they
are on the successful side by the election of Gen.
Jackson (who, it is now known, would have been
elected all hallow without them) that they have all
the world in sling
FROM TIL DAILY ADVERTISER.
" Richmond IS on the Seas my Lord r'-The Ar
gus is pursuing its old course of " non committal''
as to the candidates for the next Presidency. 1t
takes offence from the New Brunswick Fredonan,
which we copied on Friday stating that +" Martin
Van Buren Is already in nomination to succeed Gen
Jackson and asks us to put our finger upon the
time and place of Mr.. V. BIS. g nomination" The
Dictionary defines the word nomination." as ''the
act of mentioning by name" Now, we can point
outhundreds ofmes and places at which the friends
of Mr.. Van Buren, have named him as "A candidate
for the Presidency and declared their determlna
ton to support him. The non committal doctrine
of the Argus is not approved Of by all the members
| of " the party" The assertion ofthat paper, thai
it is cny the opponents of Mr.. V. B. who have
thrust his name thus early before the public, Is no
true Deep laid plans are now in preparation witt
Delaware journal., 1828-12-12

r.,;on of General Jackson's time. The play is
now in rehearsal and at the proper time the curtain
will be drawn, when the public will wonder at the
strength and harmony, and at the perfection and
discipline Of the actors"
Thus. already. three months before General jack
son takes the Chair, the ball is opened. Mr. van
Buren, is openly in the field. His modest Argus, 10
be sure, somewhat coy, affects TO dsown, Tue
colt ;mneachment and asks the journal which men
lions M y. B. as candidate, 'to put its finger on
The time and place of Mr.. V. BIS. nomination Tins
reminds one of the Argus's double at Richmond
nhe Enourer) which has more than once, IN our
discussions as TO the construction OF the Constitution,
asked us to sput our finger" on the clause OF that
instrument that grants powers which notoriousiy
emanate from it. Who wants proofthat the Sun
| shines when light is all around us Who doubts
| that Mr.. Van Buren is to be candidate for the
! Presidency Whatever may be for the future,
the Argus ntmates, it is time enough now 10 prlhg
him forward openly. The Argus is at its old trade'
deprecang ''premature comtnlttals." Inc Argus
will give the honest people the cue, 7ehea t as time
for them to 9 commit themselves, throw up their
cans. and CRY God save King Richard 70
| We do moi know any thing more sickenlng than
the prostitution of the Albany Argus to the views,
or whatever may guess to be the views, OF ITS mas
ter. unless it be the very disgusting complacency
with which the other organ, at Richmond, Plumes
itself on its share in producing result, winch 1t
openly deprecaled, when improbable, as "a curse
to the country This pair of organs blow hot and
cold in one anothers faces without the least appa-
rent remorse. They are huzzaing now ior what
they cursed in bitterness four years ago and four
wears hence we should not be surprised to lind them
huzzang, with the same zeal and the same heart
lessness, for whomsoever the chances oil success
may then favor. This is TO be politician. Ajust
idea Of the character Of such one may be arrived
at by parody of one of the Irish Counsellor Phil
lips speeches, which just happens to come to our
mind. The mere party man. as he would say, has
heart that does not feel head that does not rea
son but he has a scent which never fails to lead
him to the quarry.
Ifin these remarks there appear to be any thing
harsh, they would be readily excused, could the
reader have an opportunity OF observing the IN
science of that apostatc print, the Albany Argus
inflated beyond ordinary bounds by its masters
, election to the Chief Magistracy Of the State. Fol
the last two years. the vehicle of every sort OF mis-
representation, the instrument of the greatest dc
ception of the People of n. York who read it, tha
print has the assurance, upon the occasion OF tn
recent triumph of its arts in that State, to perk it
crest, and read lectures 10 us upon proprety lea
ven save the mark !)-and candor--and deeorum
/; MAI. Int.
Delaware journal., 1828-12-12

Among others, writer with the signature g I'm.
ION - called on Col. Drayton, the representative
from Colleton District, 10 declare whether NEE
ting was not held at the house of one of the Senators
of that State, where twas proposed, that the South
ern delegation should abandon their seats in Con-
gress, 60 home and declare to their constituents that
all connexion with the government ought 10 be aban-
doned, and if it was not finally agreed that when
members should return they should induce the peo-
pie to agree 10 and advocate separation. To this
appeal COL Drayton replied that he would not adj
nit the right OF anonymous writers to call on him
to disclose facts which affected others, but if his
opinion was sought in relation to division Of the
union he was ready to declare his views. An an.
swer so equivocal excited more than allayed public
apprehension. Explanation became so absolutely
necessary, that Robert S. Hayne offs. Carolinawas
induced TO appear and declare he was the Senator
designated in the communication, and TO assert, in
letter 10 the public, that he most unequyocally de-
MED all knowledge of any such meeting as was al
uded to in the communication, and OF any such mea-
sures having been proposed or discussed He how
ever admitted that TIA meeting was held TO consider
whether the southern delegation should offer in Con-
gress protest against the tai i but not being agreed
on, this was abandoned This he declared was the
only and the innocent purpose OF this meeting. The
subjoined are extracts from letter from Thomas r.
Mitchell, member from the same state, giving au
account fhat meeting greatly at variance with that
ofCol. Hayne, and not very credithbe to those
concerned, as the purposes of some, at least, ap-
pear to be little short Of treason. 1t need only be
remarked, that the history of events subsequent to
the adjournment of Congress as above detailed, very
strongly confirms the statement of Mr.. Mitchell
1t would be singular coincidence if events have de-
veoped themselves by accident in manner so ex-
acty conformabe to the plans said to be discussed
in that extraordinary meeting. The public are
interested in this transaction. II is an attempt to
make vital stab at the peace and happiness of the
public, and by whom By some Of those men
at least who have been distinguished above all others
for the bolsterous, vehement, nemperate language
in which they have made and reiterated the charge
Of bargain and corruption against the present in
cumbents in Office Let the nation Judge Of the pur-
ity of their motives.
Delaware journal., 1828-12-12
81. Louis, .Nou. 1s.
NEW INDIAN WAR.

The following letter, communicating information of
the hostile intentions Of part Of the pawnee ma
tion of Indians, was received by last mail, from
citizen of Fayette, Howard county, and is dated
Nov. 10, 1923:
have j,,st received letter from ]. Doupbertv.
o. States |. Agent, date, g Cantonment Leayen.
worth, 4th of November informing. that the
Grand Pawnees and Pawnee Loups, consisting Of
800 warriors, had gone, en- nlasse, on war excuE
sion against the whites and that their attention
would be directed principally to the Santa Fe road,
to intercept our traders-and should they fail in
this, to fall on the frontier settlements on Arkansas
and Red River, having declared their determination
to scalp all white men with whom they NAV meet.,
The Pawnees inhabt the plains Of the Arkansas
and are divided into three bands. They are A
strong, athletic race of men, but destitute Of true
courage When united they can bring into the field
several thousand warriors.
The celebrated Miss Frances Wright has been in
this city for some days She has delivered several
Lectures to crowded audiences
Enagraion-For the last two months the yari-
Gus avenues to this State have been filled with EN-.
lgrants, principally from Virginia and Kentucky.
traveller, while journeyng from Louisville TO St.
| Louis, counted not less than two hundred wagons,
destined for Missouri. The accession to the popu.
ation Of the State is computed at several thousands
Delaware journal., 1828-12-12
From the Kcnne beck Journal.

The Editor of the Massachusetts Journal has r.
timated TO Gen. Jackson that il would be wise in
him not TO make many removals from office in New
England; for by so doing he must dsappoint great
many of his partisans, and will be sure to make
more enemies, than friends. This has put the gen
unes' all in ilntter they are shocked at the idea
of letting the old experienced and faithful officers
remain in their places, as Mr.. Adams did, officers
appointed by Jefferson and Madison. Gen. Jack
son will be as hard beset by his friends as ever he
was by his enemies he will find vast proportion
of them like those mercenary Italian bands who in
former times enlisted under any prince who would
allow them to pillage towns and plunder the enemy
Delaware journal., 1828-12-12
From the american Mercury, Dec. g.

We sincerely hope that Gen. Jackson will SO
govern, as to disappoint the forebodings Of those
who have from principle opposed him, and so rule
as to merit the esteem and confidence of all. This
ne mag and can do by selecting wise and judicous
cabinet, and by repelling the intrusion of those ILL
starred managers, who have so assiduously endeay-
ored TO secure their own aggrandizement by advo-
eating his claims.
For Mr.. Adams, whether as ruler or private
citizen, we ever have and ever shall entertain the
most profound respect and veneration. Surely we
can say less of him, than the celebrated States.
men Of other nations have said, that he is the
greatest man of the age" His truly republican
views and habits, his great and liberal mind, his in
exhaustible fund Conformation on every useful SUBJ
ject his amiable and moral department. his calm and
temperate conduct through good and evil report,
and his long, arduous and profitable public services,
must command the admiration of every virtuous
heart. He retires from office, but not from honor.
New England opens her arms to receive and shield
from censure and obloquy her illustrious son, con-
scous that though the present generation may with
mold from him his full need ofpraisc, posterty win
erect him temple whose foundation will remain
strong and glorious, while that Of his successor will
have decayed and crumbled to the dust
Delaware journal., 1828-12-12
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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24
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The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24

SAFE AND CERTAIN. To destroy nts and
lice on children's heads. Take table spoonful
of black pepper, pound it fine, steep it moderate
ly, for ten minutes, in two thirds of gill Of
New England Rum, rub tho mixture on the
head when going to bed and cover it with cap
or handkerchief. By applying the above from
time and trouble --KeRncbunk Gareats.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24
MAY rou DIE AMONG YOUR Kindred.

MAY YoU DIE AMONG YOUR KINDRED.
1t is sad thing to feel that we must die
away from our home. Tell not the invalid
who is yearning after his distant country,
that the atmosphere around him is soft that
the gales are filed with balm, and the fow-
ers are springing from the green earth-he
knows that the softest air to his heart would
be the air that hangs over his native land
that more grateful than all the gales of the
south, would breathe the low whispers Of
anxious affection that the very icicles cling
ing to his own caves, and the sncw beating
against his windows, would he far more
pleasant to his eyes, than the bloom and YER
dure which only more forcibly remind him
how far he is from that one spot which is
deaIer to him than the world besides. He
may, indeed, find estimable friends, who will
do all in their power to promote his comfort
and assuage his pains !; but they cannotsup-
ply the place Of the long, long known and
long loved they cannot read as in a book
the mute language of his face, they have not
learned to wait upon his habits, and antici-
pate his wants, and he has not learnedto COM
municate, without hesitation, all his wishes,
impressions, and thoughts, to them. He
feels that he is a stranger; and more des-
olate feeling than that could not visit his
soul. How much is expressed by that form
of oriental benediction: May you die among
your kindred. 10 Greenwood.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24

SEEING IN THE DARK. 1t is recorded of tho
Emperor Tiberius, that he could see in the dark;
and nj, lie Cat informs us that there was at Par
ma a young woman who could see at midnight
as well as at noon. Persons shut up in dark
prisons soon learn to distinguish ebjects-the
absence of the stimulus oflght causing an ex-
pansion of the pupil of the eye. In the Journal
des Scavans for 1877, we find the case Of mu-
stefan who had one Of his eyes struck by iute-
screwed too tensey The eye inhamed, and
tho patient found, to his establishment, that with
the disorder, he had acquired the power Of see
ing in the dark, so as ODE able to read IL was
most singular, that he could only see in the dark
with the inRsmed eye, and not with tho otssfs
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1828-09-24

FAscINATING Power OF Cars. The
fascination of serpents is beyond doubt,
though it is often disbelieved by those who
are afraid of obtaining reputation for
credulity, and who delight to feed their
vanity by rejecting opinions that are deem
ed vulgar or common, The celebrated
The Litchfield County post., 1828-05-22

which was rcicgred to ac0Emuce oiconlcTcRc ,camo Grum the Senate which Rdhercd to their former vote 70 hts resignation is not accepted Mai. Trot stated n hts resignation, reason Cor ii. that he opposed the present militia system, and o the laws on the subject, and therefore could act wIth tho ardor becoming military officer He, with many others has in petition for the alteration of the laws on this subject.
 Friday Morning, May l6. Committees ;-On Pedlars and Hawkers, MessFs. Butler, J. O.PettibOne, Bull, Chapman Fanton, Mich pls Green and Kibbe.
 Some petitions of private nature referred. Report of the Committee Military Returns, read and accepted
 Resolution appointing Jeremy Hoadly sheriff of the County of Hartford, introduced.
 Mir. J. GrswoId moved that when the question is taken ii may be divided first for striking out, and second for insertHg-approved.
 The motion to erase the name of Hoadly prevail ed 85 10 30,
The Litchfield County post., 1828-05-22

pared Eor ihe occasion by W. B. Tappan,Esq. nf Philadelphia. ia come xion with the doX0lO- gy. The 6rsl s,anza. whICh included inqui rirs respecting hce'rn. was sung by the male scholars. who wevp seated iu the area ot the Garden. tO Uhich the female scholars tn the galleries responded In the second verse. ln like manner they proceeded through the ode, until, coming to the chorus, the whole multi tudp ofinlant voices united. The number of teachers present washctween 1900 and 1900, and the number of pupils upwards of 10000. The crowd of spectators appeared to listen with eager interest.
 There was something peculiarly impressive in being thus retired from the confusion of the city-under the broad canopy of Heaven- and hearing the notes of praise ascend from ten thousand infant voices. It seemed tO carry one back tO the scene when the children in the Temple sang, "HOsanna 10 the Son of David: blessed is he that cometh in the name of the LOrd.''
 A numerous audience assembled in the eve ming, at the Brick Church, Beekman- street. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Ehu w. Baldwin. The Annual Report was read by the Corresponding Secretary. ofwhich an in teresting abstract may be found on our last page. Addresses were then made by the Rev. Dr. M'Murray and Rev. MT. Cone of this city Rev. Mfr. Sandford of Brooklyn; and Rev. Mr. Bedell ofPhiladelphis. After prayer by the Rev. MT. Cox.the meeting was closed with the apostolic benedictiOn by the President.
The Litchfield County post., 1828-05-22
THE SABBATH.

A large number of delegates on the subject of the Sabbath, convened in this city on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. After a very animated discussion, in which the evils of profaning the Sabba h, and the duty of Christians to act fearlessly and firmly. were clearly set forth, it was decided unanimously by the meeting, that they ought to adopt some measure to promote the better obser- vance of the Sabbath. A committee of fif- teen was then appointed to report plan of operation at an adjourned meeting, to be held on Thursday morning at o'clock. At the appointed hour the committee reported and the subject was further discussed, till sus- pended by the claims of other engagements, and the meeting was again adjourned until Friday morning.
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