The Delaware register, or, Farmers', manufacturers' & mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1828-1829, 1828-12-27

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, Anfm Eocm-A letter from Brussels (PiedmontY
dated 18th Sept, gives the following details respect
ing the dreadful effects of lightning in neipbbor;no
commune =" Yesterday the 14th inst they celebra-
ted mass in the chapel of Romole situated in the
inddie OF an extensive meadow. Abont three O'Clock
IN the day, soon after they had commenced Vespers
violent storm arose, and the lightning striking the
choir OF the chapel, killed four priests and two seen
lars. The Arehpriest of Frescarolo, aged go, was
struck dead but appeared sitting in the attitude of one
who medtated. Near him they found upon the earth
the Archpriest of Sermonva, aged So without any ex
terror wound; also tailor, aged So. They found
likewise near the door of the choir an individual whose
appearance was that of man who had died quietly.
ny the side of the pulpit lay extended upon the earth
the Archpriest of Spgaralo, blackened his face.
hands, and hair burnt his clothes were in rags.
Near the body appeared that of the Cure of Romoe,
IN sitting posture, the countenaice expressed great
pam and suffering but no wound was visible"
Chesterto,vn, Nd Dec.19.
CdsudHy-A lad, the Of Mr. Phip Rasin of this
county hung himself in bis fathers garnet the 18th inst
This another fatal instance of undue curiosity He did
not intend to commit suicide but simply try experiment
FOR some purpose trace rope had been suspended from one
OF the beams-the lower end UNFINISHED several inches
up and connected at the bottom by knot leaving an OPEN
ng through which, by mounting upon pggn he thrust his
head-the pggn Immediately rolled from under him and he
was INSTANTLY pfeciptaled INTO eternity. Telegraph.
From the Railway IN J) Advocate.
Hemarka6ie case Of sudden deak-A young man bv the
name OF Edward Watkins living with Mr. Lemue Stearns of
hs place. IN the character Of laboer was on Wednesday
ast assisting IN putting small building when he acciden
tay wounded his hand at the bottom the ball of the
thumb near the wrist of the left arm by rusty nail which
penetrated about 35 of nch and tore up the skin nbou
me sHe OF sSpenny piece; the wound panied him mme-
dlatey but he continued work for hour afterwards when
he was called to dnne he sat in chair by the fire refusing
TO eat dinner with the family in consequence as he said Of
the pain his hand and having become excruciatno
and extending to his breast Mrs Searns bound IN his hand
and kept wet with camphoated sprts-the family finished
their dinner and Mr. Steas out to his work Ieavn
Watkins by the fire. complaining of his hand arm and breast
IN about 20 minutes afterwards of the females who
were IN the kitchen, and who had been out since Wat
Rms sat here observed that he be asleep and
ted to move him back lest he might fall in the fre-wben on
moving the chair which he sat- Watkins immediately fell
over on the HEARTH his face instantly rolled over on
his back and found to be dead
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ST. ANDREWS, N. b. Dec. 8.
On Thursday last, nine American horses, and as
many riders, entered this town. blowing buele in
ending to step short time to bait their horses. and
hen proceed to st. John, and there perform in the
circus. Not being aware that they would meet with
my lmpedmen they not little surprised at be,
ng stopped by Preventive Officer, and duty of Ell
head demanded for each horse. After little deten-
ION they found security for the payment of the money,
II that the horses should return to the United States
within twelve months, and proceeded on their way.
CentrepiHe &c. 81 Nd December 2o-A very interest
1g scene was exhibited in the Methodist Church in Centre