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Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-02-23

lac C"oc'ar Tresi which has been for some
ne o'i're the Senate was yesterday ratified by
" OOuy' ayes 50. noes 9. The injunction OF
Treaty. ~ ''~ Wv " WV
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02

Secondary Strata--coal formation most I'M
IPortant-Coal in beds separated by other strs-
ta--beds vary in thickness--only or3 worth
worklng-Coal fields acknowledgement to have
once been lakes--roof of coalbed scmetj,nea
composed of Bituminous clay and Iron pyrites,
this takes fire when wet, and burns the Coal
Pseudo volcanoes--Coal accompanied with l.
|ron-efect of il on National wealth and pow
Ter of England and United States.-Plants in
Coal and in Slate--3 varieties of Coal, viz:An-
thracite, Common and Cannel--their difference
Origin of Coal-Geological situation of AN
ahracite and of common Coal-arguments
drawn from vegetable impressions-from pet
rihed plants-from Charcoal-conclude that
Anthracite is of mineral origin COMMON coal
OF mixed origin, partly from vegetables and
parity from some other source.
SYNOPSIS OF LECTURE III.
Mari and sandstone above Coal--contain
Gypsum and Rock Salt-Salt mines of Poland
Chapels built in them-Mount Carbona and
Island of Ormes composed Of salt--Dead Sea
caspian Sea-Salt Spring and Salt ticks.
LAS clay and l-ias Limestone--contain the
bones of enormous Crocodiles--Flying Dragon
IL .ng palms, Ferns and Reeds.
Chalk-compositon ola mechanical depos-
1t: contains many fossils Flint Scenery.
Tertiary Class-deposiled from Lakes or
Sea-shore--Paris basin--alternation of Ma
rine and fresh water ormations-deductio
Gypsum of Paris contains birds and quadrr-
peds-curious quadruped-Part of u. States
acknowledgements Of Cuvier-Coral reefs;
extent, form, and how made-Origin of lime:
Progress OF a coral reef to an inhabitable ISL
and.
Deposition of Lime from water--effect of
river Neva, and dispute consequent 10 it
beds of rivers elevated and changed Lime
stone springs--inc,ustation in kettles, petri-
faction-how effected; 11early every thing liza
BILE to it-Putrehed mice.
Calcareous Sand stone, containing human
bones-human skeleton in Coal mine-Ter-
tiary Sandstone-Tyre and Sidon-Ly bian de-
sert; travellers observation-disclosures account,
destruction of Cambyses and his army-sands
of Caroline County, Maryland.
Peat moors defined; how Peat is formed; u
sed as fuel; preserves neutrality-suspicious. of
human bodies for many years in Peat.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02
!" THE REPUBLICAN HERALD"

We take pleasure in presenting to our rea-
ders this week, the prospectus of a semi-week-
ly Antimasonic paper proposed to be published
at the city of Washington. Antimasons can
not but perceive the importance of having a
well-conducted paper, devoted to their cause,
located at the seat of the General Government.
particularly since the nomination of candidates
for THE Presidency. and Vice Presidency on
Antimasonic principles. Subscriptions will be
received at this Office, and it would afford u
much gratifation to be enabled to transmit Z
the publishers list of from iftyto an hundre;
patrons from Lancaster county. 1t would re
quire but two or three subscribers in each
township to accomplish this, and that number
Knight surely be obtained. The approaching
township elections will furnish a suitable oc.
casion for making an effort to that end: ano
the meeting of the delegates in Convention
will present a good opportunity to send il
names.-Lan. Es.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02
PUBLIC MEETING.

In conformity with a resolution of the New
York Convention, requesting meetings of the
friends of National industry.-the citizens OF
New Castle County, friendly TO the American
System, or protection of American labour, are
requested to attend Public meeting, to be
held at the Town Hall in the borough of Will
mington, on Wednesday the 9TH Inst. at 2 o.
clock P. M.--Dec. 2, 1881,
E. I. DUPONT,
JACOB ALRICHS,
MAHLON BELTS.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02

At a meeting of number of the members
OF the Institution of Free Masonry. convened
by special appointment, at Ann Arbor. on the
10th day of October, A. D 1891: To take
into consideration the present state of Free Ma
sonry, and to adopt such measures as might be
thought proper:
LUXE III. WHITMoRE, in the Chair.
Gro. w. JEwETT, Sec.
The object of the meeting having been sta
ted, it was, on motion, resolved, that Com
mittee be appointed to draft resolutions ON the
subject, and report to this meeting; therefore
NUNS Kinney, Geo. w. Jewett, Rufus Cross
man, John Dix, and Samuel Denton, were APP
pointed that Committee. The meeting then
adjourned for one hour after the expiration of
which time, the said Committee reported and
recommended the adoption of the following re-
solutions; which after free discussion, were
unanimously adopted, viz:
Resolved, That we consider the Institution of
Freemasonry no longer useful or necessdry;
and believing that so long as it shall continue
to exist, Community will be divided and dis
tracted: we are fully persuaded that it is our
duty to express the same publicly and fearless
ly.
Resolped, That we do relinquish all connex-
ion with the Institution of FREEMAsoNRY; and
do hereby acqut and discharge ourselves from
the observance of all and every OF its ceremo-
MES, customs and peculiarities.
Resof0ed, That we recommend to all Free
masons who love the peace and Harmony Of
Society; to relnquish the Institution, and that
those of the same sentiments, in other counties.
be requested to hold similar meetings and pub
licly express the same.
Resolved, That all Masons who approve these
Resolutions, and have opportunity be reques-
ted to put their signatures to the same, which
together with the doings of this meeting shall
be signed and certified by the Chairman and
Secretary, and published under their direction.
Luke II. Whitmore, Rufus Crossman, Chs.
Mosely, Benz. H. Packard Samuel Denton,
Warren Spauding, John Dix. Munius Kinney,
Thomas Nj. Perry, Luther Boyden. Geo. w.
Tewett, Ezra Fish, Jr. Riley Beldin, Thomas
Lee. Cornelius Osterhout, Ira Durrin. Daniel
Dwight, Elisha Cranson, Grindal Reynolds,
Sal. H. Mathews.
We also certify that during the session a.
foresaid, a letter was received from Doctor
Phillip Brigham of Dexter, containing an ex-
preston of regret at his necessary absence
from the meeting; and full and unequivocal
declaration of his entire abandonment of the
Masonic Institution.
L. H. WHITMORE, Chairman,
GEO. w. JEWETT, Sec.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02
From the Connecticut Mirror.
AN INGENIOUS SWINDLER.


One day last week, just as the steamer Oil
yer Ellsworth was about to leave the wharf at
New York, parsonage, with huge black whis-
kers, and slightly foreign accent, made his
appearance on board, apparently in a great
hurry; and his tawny forehead covered with
perspiration. Walking up to knot of passen-
gers, he enquired with much eagerness, if they
had seen on board gentleman whom he pro-
ceeded to describe. An answer was given in
the negative. He then informed them that he
had expected to meet friend there, who had
promised to be present at the time the steamer
left, and to pay him some money, for which
creditor of his was then waiting. He desired,
he said. to go on in the boat, and taking out
gold watch, observed that if any gentleman
present could loan him the small sum of twenty
dollars, he would leave the watch with him,
which, as might easily be observed, would be
ample security. A kind-hearted individual
standing by, remarked, that he was possessed
of but little cash, but that he would advance
FIVE dollars, and il any other gentleman would
contribute the remaining fifteen to complete the
sum wanted, the contributor of the larger a.
mount might keep the watch, and the gift of
five dollars would be at his own risk. An hon
lest Yankee standing near, Immediately took
from his faded red morocco pocket book fifteen
dollars, and gave it to the stranger, who hand
ed. in exchange, the gold repeater. and made
off, to cancel his debt. The Ellsworth was
soon under way--and as she moved along up
the East river, the person who had the watch
in his possession, mentioned the circumstance
to Capt. Waterman, and inquired if the man
had returned, TO whom he had paid his money.
n Let us see your repeater says the Captain.
/. 1t was produced. rather suspect, my friend,
says an observer, that you are 'done up
That watch is not worth one dollar. Like
!, Hacket's time, the case is pinchbeck, and it
i turned the gilded bauble over and over in his
. but a triumphant leer--uttering ever and anon,
|. in mostemphatic tone, Darnationn When
he had sufficiently recovered from his astonish-
ment and indignation. he began to feel COM
: passion for his companion in modification, who
had disbursed FIVE dollars.--He endeavored to
: search him out among the condoling passen-
/: gers. But he was with the absent. When he
had fully ascertained the fact that his generous
) fellow contributor was an accomplish of the
whiskerando who had bamboozled him, he
gave vent TO his anger in the reiterated vocife-
: ration of his expressive sDarnation.'
The benefits of Temperance Society in a
f town of about 1000 inhabitants:
1. The annual expense of ardent spirits les
: seued more than $4,000.
i; 2. The number of retailers reduced IRON
:, II TO 0.
" 8. The number of tlrunkards lessened "a.
i. a. More than 90 drunkards completely re-
formed Cumberland co. Report, Maine,
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02
THE PUBLIC PRESS.

z This mighty instrument has such an over
powering influence on the morals, the politics,
and national character of this country, that it
is devoutly wished it may ever be welded by
men of pure hearts, sterling patriotism, and
extensively cultivated minds-minds exalted
above sordid interest, personal animosities,
and clanish or geographical predictions.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02

IdignantIy Danish the HIDEoUS MONSTER from
the face of the earth.
Masonry is now exhibited to the world with the
words murder and treason" stamped upon its brazen
front, in legbe, uneuivocal and elible characters
Such Institution will be tolerated by the Amer
can people. Intelligence, unanimty and perseverance,
combined viii inevitably effect the determination of
this detestbie institution.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02
PRICEs-BRANDYwINE Mus. Oct 81.

We have been requested by DR.. H. Gibbons, to
print number of copies of syllabus of the Lectures
he is now engaged in delivering in this town, to be
distributed amongst his class We shall insert one of
these every week, the Lectures are given,--with
the prospect of publishing at the termination of the
course part of the Lectures themselves. The brief
sketch presented to readers during the winter will
doubt interest some of them; although they may
have to complain, like good old lady did
of dictionary, that sit does dwell long enough
one subject"
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02
1-"LEcTURE TO YOUTH. m

lecture will be delivered to the youth of both
in the Hanover Presbyterian Church. on Sunday
evening next, at half past six o'clock, by Rev. f. W.
all are particularly invited to attend
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02

Mr.. O. L. Holly. one of the able editors of
the New York Wing, has made arrangements
70 commence the publication of Daily Anti.
masonic paper in Baltimore. 1t It's likewise sta
Ted, that a similar Journal will be established
at Washington City the coming winter. This
will be Drawing the Lion in his den. ID.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02

BEAT THIs!-We have seen Beet raised in
the garden Of Mr. benjamin. Wilmer, of Lam
peter township, the weight of which exceeded
eieUen pounds.
ANoTHER.-In the Poor House Garden, near
this city, there was taken, on Saturday last,
from single vine, 90 Pumpkins, the aggre-
gate weight Of which amounted to 1865 pounds
Ian. Her.
Wilmington expositor. (Wilmington, Del.) 1831-18??, 1831-12-02

The result of the election. in this city and
county, is source of emphatic congratulation.
Antimasons have done their duty. The cause
is now firmly established in the county of AL
bany' Our NINETY oofes' in the city have mag
nified themselves into more than SIX HUN
DRED. Our strength at the last trial in the
county, was 40. This year our Ticket has
received from 10 to 1900 pure Antimasonic
votes.--AB. En-. Journal
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06

INTELLIGENCE OF BIRDS. A gentleman few
doors from us, relates the following "A son Of
his in the early part of the season, put up a
cage in his garden, intended for the blue bird.
Soon after It was completed, a pair of wrens
paid it visit, and being pleased with the ten
ement, took possession, and commenced build
ing nest Before, however, the nest was
completed, pair of blue birds arrived-laid
claim IN the cage, and after a hard battle
succeeded in ousting the Wrens, and forthwith
completed nest OH plan of their own. But
the male wren was bird Of spirit, and not dis
posed to submit tamely to the injury. Some
days after, watching his opportunity when his
antagonist was away, he entered the cage, and
commenced rolling the eggs out of the nest
He had thrown out but one, when the blue bird
discovered him and with loud cries made an
immediate attack. The wren sought safety in
neighboring current bush, and by his activity
in lodging about ameng the branches and OF,
the ground, succeeded in eludng his enraged
adversary. The blue.bird gave up the chase.
and returned to examine the condition Of his
nest. The egg had luckily fallen on a soft bed
and was not broken. After careful examina-
ton, no took it in his claws and returned II .afa
ly to the nest CatskiH Recorder.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06
From tbs WASHINGTON Journal.

1t is rumoured that other dissensons are about
rising among the friends of Gen. Jackson. 1t
is stated that it has reached the ears of the Pres.
idsnt, that he has been completely gulled by
Van Buren,, that in consequence of letter re-.
ceved by the latter from Mr.. McLane, init
mating his wish to retire from London, and
suggesting to the Secretary his filling the va
cancy in propria PERSONA the latter proceeded
to operate upon the " old man" to procure the
removal of the Secretary at War, offering 10
make the sacrifice of resigning himself, and TAX
ing the embassy to London An unfortunate
disclosure of the contents of the private let
ter has developed the whole intrigue, and it is
believed, Van Buren, will not be permitted to
go to England, and Mr.. McLane will not be
admitted into the Cabinet. So we go.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06

Mr.. VAN buren, BLOWN. The following il
an extract from Washington letter published
in the United States Gazette -" Judge Bald.
win and some other old and faithful friends of
Gen. Jackson, have been here, and have had
long and secret conferences with the President.
and are said to have succeeded in opening his
eyes to the dupery which has been practised on
him. private correspondence between Mr.
Van Buren, and Mr.. McLane, has come to his
knowledge; and i: is supposed that the former
will not 60 to England. II is rumored that tho
President swears "bY the eternal that he has
no party; that those who protested to be his
friends wero merely using MIN for their own
aggrandizement, and that the ID scoundrels
pet to Old Point Comfort"
We have seen letter from a gentleman at
Washington to his friend in this city, confirm.
ing the above, and adding, that when tho ex-
pose was made known TO the President, he de.
clarcd that he had been deceived that McLane
should remain in Delaware on his return, and
Van Barsn at Albany.---M Y Com. Ado.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06
WORCESTER:
WEDNESDAY. JULY 6. 1881:

The custom of celebrating the anniversa-
ry Of the declaration of independence, by
orations, dinners, and other demonstrations
of joy, seems not to be losing ground. What
with the efforts of temperance societies, and
the somewhat hacknied character of the
performances expected at these times, there
has appeared for few years past DISPOSE
ton either to omit them entirely, or to give
a more serious aspect to the notices OF the
day. Doubtless the tendency of this spirit
Of the old fashioned assemblages, but also
to lead TO greater sobriety and moderation
where they have taken place.
Judging from our own vicinity there has
been an unusual attention paid to the day
the present year. We hear of celebrations
in numerous places, and probably our coll
umns will fer short season groan beneath
the weight Of the toasts and sentiments that
have been called forth. The literary per-
formances in this town were certainly high
ly creditable to their authors, and were lis
tened 10 by crowded houses. The Grafton
of Mr.. Burnside, like all the public efforts Of
that gentleman, was highly instructive, able,
and learned. The grafton Of Mr.. Conant,
and the poem of Mr.. Thomas, before the
young men, received the hearty applause Of
their auditors, which, it appeared tous, they
richly merited.
EUROPEAN News FIVE days later than our
previous advices has been received at New
York. London papers of the Both May con-
tain but little additional intelligence from
the continent to what was before received.
1t was said new advantages had been gain
ed over the Russians by division Of Poles
under Gen. Chrzanowski, in the neighbor-
hood of Zamose. The main army near
Warsaw was engaged in watching the
movements of the Russians, who were grad
ually approaching the capital. A great bat
tie was daily expected. The headquarters
of the Polish army on the evening of tho
18th May, we're at Serock, about 20 miles
from Warsaw. Afterwards at Pultusk.--
An engagement of some Importance is SAID
to have occurred near Kernowy in Lithunia
on the Goth April, which resulted in favor
of the insurgents.
ACCIDENT. We regret to learn that a
very serious accident occurred to Emory
Perry of this town, on the evening of the
9TH inst. While returning home in his
chaise, on entering upon piece of road
lately under repair near the Brewery, his
horse suddenly fell and threw Mr.. P. so vi
olently from his seat as to fracture the bone
Of his left thigh in most distressing man
ner.
The sum Of S45,79 was collected in Rev.
Mr.. Abbot's Meeting House in this town on
Sunday last in aid Of the Colonization So.
ciety.
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06
In the last Shawneetown Gn) Gazette, we
have read the following specimen of oratory:
STUMP SPEECH.


STUMP SPEECH.
Genttemen-I'm for Jackson though say it
myselt-yet l say it any how, Jackson is horse
and IN his TREND through fire and thunder.
You see gentlemen Indians don't 90 in for a
mans holding an office too long, and old Hick-
DRY says ne wishes he may be shot if he's 90.
ing in for being in the Presidential Chair long
or than the next time of the lection. Now
don't you soc how consideration no is-see he
wants to let Clay take jirk at Washington.
And more nor that, he's opposed to appointing
members OF Congress to office, and when he
found he had appointed several fellows to office
under him who had been members of Congress-.
he gave them their walking papers quicker,-I
mean Van Buren,, Ingham, Branch, Eaton, &c.
And he has now got set that never were in
Congress, and he says if they ever wish to be
he's done with them. Now you see gentlemen
Indians, take the right look at these matters,
and though say it myself, Jackson is the best
man IN AmerIca-there amt no man tina: the
first beginning Of a man-no not printing,
compared to the old General and he q rspu6.
Lican too, at that.
Now III give you history of Henry CLAY,
from the first jump ofhim. No. Iwont neith.
or, for he amt no account. Come gentlemen
let's liquor and then I'll srplaterate more. Now,
gentlemen seem to have more shirt than
had afore and I'll just ,Ohale IL into that Van
Buren-dont you SEQ how old Jackson flung
him the minute ne began his John Quincy Al
amss ways of writing long letters-don't YOU
take the idea-by gosh did he think Old Hick-
DRY was such blasted fool, as he looked. Now
just think of fellow living in tho same, town
and to sit down and write letter TO another
chap Gaze he was too lazy TO walk mile or
so! why didn't Van just go and tell tho old man
h" wanted to break for high timber! n.
thought Jackson couldn't write M more than n
shot gun, and III tell you ore,-foIks saw that
Van was rascal enough to write old Hickorv's
answer, and that's worse than counterfeitinG-
blast him Come let's liquor again-come
here's to Jackson and blast all his satellites !
Spawn moan,
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06

JAcKsoa ECONOMY. A comparison between
the appropriation for the Civil List during the
last two years of Mr. Adams and the first two
years Of Gen. Jackson, will exhibit one small
item of modern retrenchment" II will an.
pear to the reader very much like old fashion.
ed extravugance. And no may ask himself how
long the National Treasury could stand such
system of retrenchment3 But the pecuniary
retrenchments of Jacksonsm accord we'll with
its official reforms. And both will receive from
the people the brand of worse than worth.
loss" at the next Observation-Disclosures Paty;0t.
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CIVIL LIST.
BY j. q. Adams. By A. jackson.
In 1877 Sl7l8827 o. In 1929 g2. 387. 500 "a
1928 l,7378a7 IS 1880 9,453,46I 81
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06

A Manchester manufacturer, it is said, clears
weekly by peculiar process ofhis own, $44,-
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06

The State House at Raleigh, IN. c. was en-
tirely consumed Sy fire on the 2lst f;June. Tho,
extensive library, and what is more to be re-
GREETED, as it cannot De replaced, the chef de-
uusr of Canova, the statue of Washington, are
destroyed. The statue cost $3c, 900. The fire
took on the roof which the workmen were cev-
ering with zinc for the very purpose of avoiding
the calamity which, tits thought, their careless
ness brought upon the fine and costly pile
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06

The witty editor Of the Camden Journal rec
ommends that the New Workers should ship to
the Poles cargo of emi-vowels, to be distrib-
uted in equal portions among their general of.
ficers, so that the friends Of free government on
this side Of the Atlantic may BIO entitled to pro.
nounce their names in some merciful degree,
without the imminent danger of mandiJular
dislocation, among the formidable phalanx of
consonants which make up their present un-
christian and unspeakable Sirnames.
The numbcr ofpremiums paid for killing dogs
previoust to Wednesday, was 433. On Wednss-
day, 256; Thursday, 237. Total, 926. More
than one hundred additional applications were
on the docket yesterday morning. The effect
Of the law in clearing our streets Of these dan.
gerous animals has been admirable. VERY few
dogs are now to be sesn.--Nsw York paper.
1.-THE premium paid for killing dog in New
York is one dollar, and above $500 have been
paid tor that purpose within few daysl
The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1831-07-06

BosroN, July2.
EXECUTION. The two pirates, Cadet and
Collinett, were hung yesterday morning, be-
tween the hours of eight and nine. They were
attended to the foot of the gallows by the
ministers Of their respective faiths, and de-
ported themselves with great frmness and
resignation. A vast number of people were
assembled TO witness the execution, which took
place on the wharf back of the prison.