Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-04-21
It. Accouiack will have no delegate in conven.
Respectfully, your most obedient,
THO. X. JOYNES.
Major OLIVER LOGAN.

Respectfully, your most obedierit,
THO. X. JOYNES.
Major OLrvEn LOGAN.
REMARKABLE PHENOMENON.
LouIsvILLE, (Ky.) March 2S.-We have just
convcrscd with gentleman from Cumberland coun-
~, who informs us that, in boring through rock for
salt water, fountain OF Petroleum, or volatile oil
was struck, at the depth Of about 100 feet. When
the auger was withdrawn, the oil rushed up IL or
Ia feet above the surface Of the earth, and il
believed that about IS gallons were discharged
per minute, forming quito a bold stream from tho
place to the Cumberland River, into which II dis
charged itself. The fountain or stream struck
four or Eve days previous TO the departure OF our
informant at which time the quantity Of Petroleum
discharged had not perceptibly diminished. Fall
ing into Cumberland River, tho volatile oil, cover
| ed considerable portion Of the surface of The
, stream, for many miles below. ii igniteG, 1t
would present a magnificent, if not an appalling,
=, spectacle.
| British oil, (which is extensively used medi-
| cine, is mauuf featured Of Petroleum.
, We have a specimen Of this oil-it ignites
freely, and produces fame as brilliant as mas
! light.
Our informant states, that, in the same neigh
borhood in which this immense fountain oil Petro-
ieum has been discovered, Doct. John Croghan
! has succeeded, by boring, in obtaining an album
dant supply OF salt water, at depth of more than
200 feet, which now riseA about % feet above
The ordinary level OF the Cumberland River. The
works, we are assured, will prove highly benefi
cial to the surrounding country, and profitable to
the enterprising proprietor. Advertiser.
We understand that Col. Ji,o. Vatoter, and Gen.
Jonathan NC Carly have been appointed Commits
sioners for opening the National Road through In
diana, in pursuance of an act passed at the late
sion Of Congress approprating $4,000 to that OBJ
ject 10.
Important Discosery.-The National Gazette of
Philadelphia asserts that Mr.. Cleanthes Felt, late
Principal OF the Academy at Burlington, N. j.,
has discovered the Quadrature of the Circle
We had previously understood this from one of his
pupils, and believe there can be no doubt of the
fact. Mr.. Felt, altogether is a remarkable man,
and this discovery will make him more so. He
was present at Tripoli, when Commodore Preble's
fleet compelled the naughty Dcy to humble him.
self arms. He was one Of the galantSboat's
crew which sailed up the harbor Of Tripoli at
midnight, under the command of Commodore De-
catur, and burnt the frigate Philadelphia under
the very guns Of the Turkish batteries.
connecticut CentineI.
| Remarkable DedthL-Died on the afternoon of
the 4th uit Mr.. dames Keenan,, aged 80 years
a soldier Of the Revolution, attached to Lees Lee
gion, and for many years respectable citizen Of
York District. The circumstances Of his death
deserve to be recorded.
A twelve-month before his death, this worthy
old patriot participating deeply in the interest
| cited by the late Presidential canvass, and most
anxious for the election of General Jackson, ex-
pressed himself to his friends and family the fol-
lowing effect
"If God will spare me TO see the 4th of March
1929, when Gen. Jackson lakes his seat as Presi-
dent of the U. States, (or have no doubt of his
eiection) shall be content to die" This language
made but little impression at the moment but on
the arrival of the wished FOR day, MIR. K, arose in
his usua! health, and III the uDesS of patriotic joy;
his morning salutation 10 those around him was
''I thank God that have been permitted TO see
this day. am now willing to die-I do not wish
to live any longer" In this state of feeling he
composed himselfin bed in the forenoon, and about
O'Clock p. M expired without pain, and with.
ont any apparent illness, except SO far the ex.
citement OF his feelings may have operated to seve,
the incomprshensible connexion between SOU
and body.
We offer this simple recital Of the event, ani
leave it TO the heart of every reader to supply the
appropriate commentary. YorkuiIe Pioneer.
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, M. NnnEaIg Aprn o. :er-::"' @f The Peters
6US.-We have the qualification TO state on tn,
authority OF letter received last evening from
Capt. McRea, that the steamboat PETERSBURG
under his command arrived safe at Elizabeth City
lN. Co on Tuesday morning at o'clock an,
was to leave there for Weldon, Yesterday morn
ing at the same hour, taking in tow two of tn,
Canal Boats. Thus the whole line of communi
cation between this place aud Weldon is compile to
and every facility exists to the transportation o
produce through the Canal
We further learn that the greatest abundance
Of fuel for the Steam Boat can be obtained will
ease.
C9ttH9-F III -sIX bales oil The cargo of the Ca.
nal Boat Rodgoake from Weldon, IN. CT were
sold 10 this place yesterday at cents.
Il lBeacon.
There wasa duel fought the bank of the Mis-.
sissppi river opposite this place, on Saturday last
the 18th ult. between Isaac Caldwell and John b
Peyton, Esq. The fire of Judge Caldwell did moi
take effect; MIR. Peyton's fire took effect In the e
hand OF his antagonist They fought at ten pace,
win rifles. IPtchsburg Ado. Tth inst.
=, .4ppo'itmenfs.- meeting of the board o.
Directors Of the office Of Discount and Opposite Of
the Farmers Bank in this place on Tuesday last,
Col. Geo Orrick was appointed Cashier vice Isaac
Baker deed, and George W. Seeyers. Teller. in
the room o! Col. Orrick. [Wu,. Tnginian.
FLOUR AND GEAIN.-The recent intelligence
from England has caused further decline in
prices. We learn from the Price Current of this
! day, that common brand Virginia are offered al
So 10. and Baltimore, Howard-street, and Alex-
andra sold at 81 IL 1-2 which is reduction OF
about 81 IL cents per barrel. The intelligence
by the United States, which arrived late last night
tends to a further reduction. About 1900 bush
els OF Northern Rye were sold at rs cents; North
ern yellow Corn, So cts; Oats, 30 cts; and Bar
ley, SO cts. nv r. Com. .ady.
Land for Sale.
THE snb,erber offers for SALE hi, plantation in the
II m urh,x h.. y Y y.