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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

:, PsovAnrv.-The Rhode Island Rspub.
lean inseFts song to ths tune Of the
s,odcsers and supposes il might bs sunR hv
the hev; Joha Bristed. recently from Eu1:
isnd, sad very sesIous in forming Convocs.
lion ss'rs and assembling numbers or Young
girls to fofwsfd his interest; they s1pposs
HIM csp.ble too Of seeking to dicpossesg :
less jealous clergyman. Now We should
consider thus atissking the Lord's sno;nted
extremely profsne. u il ware quite sure nat
these men were amoiri,d BY ne Lord anS n
there were aot some trNh in the folIovins
positions which the verse; suppose. viz
That STRIFE talents and le.s acouirems.
meet with disproportionate rewsrds amon1
the clergy, many Of whom would starvs AZ
teaching natural science or st tssde ret live
at case By preaching.
Thst large sums are collected throush- the
instruaentslity Of females (upder tie infu.
ence.o the clergyJ for charity and spiiitusl
purposes, but which sums ere ,absofb1i ~
fhe clergy, and expended for their temporsl
advantages. -,
That the term i.sdel is applied by them
to those who will NOT be usmmelled and i -
applied, with the malicious intent Of iniurins
then In society.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

Lisris. ssg. lv.--iiis Missy, Dss
1'gus'. passsd shs night Of the l7,h q
Ssuss, end on the Ieyk - forvurd 70,
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

this city ; at II o. clock. he halted In a
grove near the road, and remsined there
during the heat Of .he day. A,6. p. NJ.
he consinSed his journey, mrdtwo h"srs
afterwards arrived in this town where Ne
was received nuid he acciamaiion of
she inhAhitanis. of the troops and If pso-
pie from the adjacent country, 'who had
assembled from several leagues around
TO sea His M.jes.y. At nightti'ess wss q
general illumination.
YsIUes. Aug. 26. The Cholera c0n,in-
ues in this place with increased vieleace
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

We this wee. commenc. with tho Gre,
number OF Ari't'e,s. on the "MeasS;ss
CSsveh--its GevernnNn,--;l, .p;,e;,r;n.--
and 10 influence, Thiseomb.r i. ali ,h.,
wsexpsc,ed calm. digni6e. .oa ,o,.,.,,
If We mis'ske not. ourfriend "A,is,;ds," h..
vrry recently on another occasiea. nd under
h's own proper name, proved himself ! =, :.
ty'anss. - well - BY his more remote labo.,
10 the columnsof the New England Arti.
zan; paper. which. but short time since,
Was published in Providence.
Our friend, - will be seen, conGnes him
selfto IN attack on the cosrup,ious Of sms
religions denomination smly--snd more e.
pecisig on the corruptions Of the clergy Of
that denomination. Very well, this will
doSbiless prove what is termed "good poll
cy', for in consequence Of the sec,srisn ica-
lousy Of other religiousdsnon onins.ions. " A.
ristia es" will receive their eosdisi support--
or. ia other words. BY shifting the hundredth
head Of the ove'grown tyssunic Hydra, the
pther pinesy nine-if they do no, see their
own existence dangersd-willt turn against
the one attacked. But IL their own heads
are endangered ihereby. then coslition Of
tho numerous heads ia the iuvarisble result.
u then becomes Join, cancern, end cru
ssde is carried on against T~uth s~d her Cd
''crents by the com'opa consenl of he coal
tsccd parties IN mir id,oii,y f lcSeess
All this must be known 10 every one, of con-.
mon observation.
Our friend Aristiaes has lain down facts in
this 6'st number which are not only evideat,
S"' general in their cs,ioR--fsess which
sec,sr'an zesiots cswpst dispsove, kowsvsr
much they may rail agains, thcm-- whils
our friend nom'uslly attacks one ArAd of she
"onster-- priestcrsfi --his gese-
ri truths cssiaot 'bat be home thsus:s at usAer
besds not named.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

STATE ELrcssoHs.- The result Of the State
election, % far ~ heard from, 10 that shsv have
lmoss in body gons fhr the President and his
"'soss The Psss'ss in psy of the Bank may
uow rest frss their lahore.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

We hope our friend Mrs Williams, will
pardon the -seeining neglect in u, in not no
ticing last week, sgreesbIe 10 her request,
her forthcoming work entitled FSn R;v~.
an qWhessie -Nsvratiss." We len town the
dsy before puv'icssicn, and among the ihiags
ls0 nndons which Ne ought TO Asvs done,
was eurpo, noticing her new work.
She ststes that The work in question " will
be psblished 10 about thres weeks-ihst il
has been delayed ill this lste time in come
suencs Of having the edition enlarged sbovs
what wee st first contemplated the demands
fsr the worh teiog sresssr Than wss- es
pecsed.
Subscriptions received st this 0hses.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

. Us&,Bask.-Tbs " Old Roman" h.s
again shAwn bic attachment to Ii: 1cSS6i
'ry and the rights Of the people, reesls-
sse"dirg the first day Of October inst, d
. period proper for the change Of the d.
Posiiss. Thus has he put another vses
upon that abominai,ly corrupt institution
the U. >. Rank.-Nev BrHnss6iek 1ym<s.
=. !. ss>fs.-
Fehx Grnndy wns, on the 0th inssan =
Reelected Senator in Congress from, the !.
State Of Tennessee The Ssh ballot ~,
suited 'hus--foS Grundy 33- Eaton le--
F,s'sr 9-3l necessary to choice. !
Al the hanging Of GsTrsR, on the 9TH
instant, near Easton. Pa. the rope broke,
and il wns not until the lapso Of twenty
minutes that the execuiioner was able %
!" bring the culprit sguin to ths bssm.
besides that circumstances, 90 gratifying
TO the spectators. the Easson Whig sd60
The following. which certainly 10 indieap
live of q most edifying spectacle -
at 10 competed that there were from
10, tn 10000 present and our tovo
'eeFped 10, have more Of che driskisR,.
ssrousipg laughter and .'msrFfmens efe
grand .frolic; than the solsmn- spessaelo<
nfshs Sxscuiion Of fellow bsine. Or. !.
BnaNdjsr General heviag dsdstsd IN. .of
The voIuntssrs ofths c66aty 10 pasais.
4 10 supposed that upwsrds Of q thoussud
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

The editor of the Hallswell Advocate,
who 10 friendly to the Ua4ied S,ates
Bank. has the following cxudid re-
mwrks--
"7He q. s. Bank.-The disclosures
Of the Back Directors for the govern
mens. relative to an expenditure Of $50.
900 among editers and printers, tn sus-
tain tho Bank, have struck. US with sur
prise and msrsi6cution.- Ifthey are cor
recsly stated we see not how to escape
from the conclusion, however valuable
'faie bank may be 10 the country, the chief
managers are corrupt aud unde,erving
the public canfdenre. Jftl,e basIk 10 to
be savsA to the couasry. it is. spparsn,
now that il can only ks doxs 6y the
Stockholders aud its frsends disciaiminR
tiis alarming system "f bribery. which
its officers hsve rssorsedto. We see NO
groupds TO doubt the utility of the Nat
ionaI Bark, hut we wait hr more light
to see IL the conduct 0f its officers caa
bs jussi6ed-"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23
COMMUNICATIONS.
Grand Whaling Company and Nep SEQ.
ixgs Bank. -,
A SCHEME,

Not srisisst bxt yssissd end ysvsvSd
The s'aerity with which the stock in two new
~hs's ships BY new eonesSns is subscribed Tor il
this town. Shove that"now is the time 10 strike
-sgrssably toths old adsge- while the ifon's Z
hos--To take advantage Of tins time the follow.
ing scheme 10 proposed.
Let Charter sisnk Company be formed with
. capital af@5o0 600 dollars. the business TO be
managed end cosduessd BY Board Of Director
with Prss'dsst and Seerstsry. Ls, the stock
be divided into shares Of eloo ssch. t. be sub
scribsd for on the following conditions. S5 10
BE- paid in on Zach share on Subscribing, and e5
enthe ist ofeach succeeding third month IL M,
paid the forfeiture ofthe whole or petit sf pre-
esdins payment TO be incurred except. in cases
Of dssth .Ac. 49,.
The amount thus collected would be e25 200
sysry three monshs, or eloo,ooos PCT iShuum,
which would is tbrse or four new ships every
yssr, u more, 6good second hand sh5ps could
be procured.
Who can doubt that q scheno .sf ihi, Kind
would readily succseds Where 10 tho mechs MIC
who cannot take st least one share and nav x2o
per sunum into " hat would M doubt prove the
best savings Brink in fheeouniry, and how many
are there that would take more thsn ono share
yes sthrss. FIVE, or .tsnl Look 1t the savings
Bsnk in this town. ovsraow,ng wi,ld-posi,es
AID At the unemployed capital in other Banks
Lss,Oy influential and sntsrpiisiss nan who
esFss stll for the prosperity Of old Newport
sPPy he shoulder 70 the wheel and give il q
s's''' snd there can be no doubt bat il will
Go AnSAp.
SrEAM Boar New ENelANp The
annexed fettsr. wisck We find in TIE
Hartford Conrant. contains the iates, in.
'e''igence from The New England. III
an encouraging circumstanc that no
death had taken ylaee botween Friday
evening aud Sunday evening:
ESSEX. Sunday Even'g, Oct. IL. lss3
Mr.. c. II. NoRiBAx, -,
Dear Sir--Thers are new fourteen Of
the uufortanase sufferers dead as far as !
can sscestais. There now remain ON
hoard the boa. five. viz. .Jtas Pruddea.
Bell. Samuel, and two children of Mrs.
Ihomps0n--tIIey are all unable 10 be re.
.' e"' =, t~s' vac c'"'dfsr, .as soon as
the weN4sv will i'erpi,. There are
w." at ri'n wosssl+d ri,mts were tat~n On
s''ote Nbat yet remain sl,ere:vix. Giles.
iw"d IA MIR. GoodricI,. pssse nger-tl,rv
however are burned sadly. as well as ali
I h0se that vet ram "A ned I'm h,,s 81 hr,.
eve. a.. D,.c,... . ~" 1a .parc now.
h,.,r e.. i.....| Sons'oe."n's
Inn, d.,.. ,r.s ."..;.,. ~ sussee o'sers'
mean, ma, "r .,s"..r e' oy'sny
Tls.s ~: -" :" S.s 80 $
,Ss"C,,;,~ - s.y n y. committed
Mr. V"I. P.sts,. S.s.n:.g "'"eS .s., myself, ny
6rs,nes. together wi;h'a H. MscI Me
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

affecting Occurrence. A mae vas
dr"wped recently at Maysville, Ky. up.
der sf~~dmstsnces 0fmore than ordio,fs
interest
He was engaged in Aauling ,inser
fr'ssA = wharf when lie perceived his
son Inn from n raft in,a the river. Sednu
ms. h"y kk+ay co drnwn. the Gsher
moved hy these parentni feelings which
do honor to human nature rnsi,e.l inrd
The Nser 20 rescue lis ch,ld, wi,,osrt
being able to swim. The sesslt wa, :.
'ha' the father perished, while the SON
WAS saved by che sssistnncs cf ~nalver
individual. a lsrge family are Id ,e
msurn their toss.-- R;ia. Gsx.
AZ the exhibition Of the American
Institute IN New York, ,.snys the J.uru.I
~ Ccmwecce, there were iwo swscsmsn,
II India Rubher manafacrures. OoI
was fr"m che Roxt~y india Ro,,btr CO.
at garments rendy made fran cotton "a
other chah.' sad plnt~d with rubber. ,1
ss'te be isnpervi1s. "a wet. Thyss rsr.
menss are pat toge,hsr ny ,ii.s ndhrs;.,.l
~ the NJ ,isrini, and wislIout The u,s al
the needle. = fact worthy the considersl
NOV of fbe surr-out saiIors. The other
eaep's was N garments made NJ ! ain
sn4 eoesa cloth united jsjs. one bsdvl
~ thin layer of the gum 'bs,wseoI
made ny &c. Smith of New Yo,LI
There were slso clo,hs designed I'd
'sd'ss shoss, prepared With sSs ssmJ
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

The Georgia Nulliscsfio. esadidsse; tits
supposed, is elected. 1sf
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

The following candid remarks are
copied from a National Repul,I,can pa.
per. the Essex Gaze'te. Sc, fayrnn,
has been the c"nduct of the Bank, thu,
mn ny of the most ard-ns of il, .forua~r
supporiers have been obliged so iIan,ion
Il and masy more would, were IL se,
for the influence of the secret seruice tnnd
-Psr.
"The report of she G"vermen, Direct.
ors of Tho United States Bank, VIII cl, We
publish to. day, exhibits that institution
IN an exceedingly .unfavorable light.
Aud however we may he sniisfied ofthe
Indispensable necessity 0f National
Bank. and ofthe greni usefulness of the
present Bark, wa are fully convinced BY
this report thnt the Government is bound,
IN duty 10 the people, sud 10 its awa,
character, to deny to this hank renew.
sl of its present charter---Such coudic,
a. 10 here expOsed, deserves To- bs
stamped with the rIost decided and un-
qualified marks of pubic disapprJba-
Ian."
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-10-23

We copy the following iadicious re-
marks fr0m the Boston Ceniinrl. They
are creditanle To the cendssctnss If tbat
JourUsh OccasiOns tke ihase win ..,,,,;...
times arise,i which make il incumhent on
all good citizens t0 Distinguish between
wholesome rsrty spirit, aud the madness
Of faction. Boston Giobe.'
ScxNDx' Gus suGGEs,I0N A western
paper, referring io Gen. jackson, asks
-" Is tAsre 40 Brvtus 10 rid she country
Of such tyrant1" f'hwyis most infs-
nous question:. and deserves the repro
bation,of every honest nanin she nmsion.
ut what party soever hs may be. IL 10
almost incrrdiahe $tIat any paper in .
civilized country. should utter such a
sentiment. 1t 10 a scandal upon tho
name vt Srutas,. who indeed stabbed the
Roman Emperor. But Ceser was a
usurpsr. who hadoverturnned the liber.
tise Of his country, and erected his
throne upon the rssins Of the ReK ubiic.
tsist"ry awards to Bru,as good motives
and the character of a patriot, for assis.
ting TO rid the world Of desp,t who
has enslaved his country. Gen. Jackson
acquired powef in constitutional man.
ner. and with the consent { the people |:
II no has committed errers; aud favuur-
Cd ijudicious measures. there are con-
su,usion~l rmsdiss ~ be sprlsed by way
at correction, without rssnrtt tn the dag.
ger Of the sssassin. Such a suggesti.n
Is stall mOre scnndaloCs 80 tho cause of
this constitutional opposision, aud merits
the most se@ore reprobssion. particular
y OF the whole patty opposed to the Ad:
Weare sure that sach !
suggestion 10 as. disgusting to the M \
sionsl Republican party. NJ il can pos
sihly he I" lite sa'st srden, fn,cad of he.
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Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-01
PUBLIC SALE.

I'm pursuance Of the above decretal or
n der Of the Circuit Superior Court OF
Law and Chancery for the County of Der
kelley, the undersigned special Commis-
sioners Of said court will offer at public
sale; on .nonday The 18th day Of august,
1888, before the Court House door in the
town OF Martinsburg, (t being the first
day Of the August court next the House
and Lot and sir acres Of land. referred to
IN said deed of trust, and owned by
Michael Keesacker and situated near the
lands Of Alexander Stephen, Henry Lee
fever and John Seibert.
The property can be inspected to those
who may be DESTROYS to purchase before
the day of sale. The terms OF sale are
contained in the decree hereto annexed.
CHARLES ID. STEWART.
CHARLES JAS. FAULKNER
Special Commissioners q tbe Court.
June ~, l33S.-ts,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-01
EXECUTIVE AXES.

An elegant hickory box, containing
one dozen axes, from the foundry Of
Alexander Harrison, New Haven, was
shown to US yesterday. They were
made by dozen different workmen,
on the occasion of the Presidents re-
cent visit to the Academic grove ofthat
city, and presented to him as specimens
of an iron age. We think they are
samples of excellent workmanship: and
now that the President, by virtue of a
certificate from Doctor Quincy OF ma.
ward, has become one of the Literati,
he will probably use them in "ehoPping
sQgic. ~. Y. Com,
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-01
Martinsbure Academy.

VIE present session OF this Institution
b will close on the 25th inst, and tho
next will commence on the first Monday
IN September.
The Trustees OF the Institstion feel il
their duty to state. that from their long
observation and experience of the capaci.
~ and fidelity Of MIR. WHASx. who at pre-
sent has charge Of it, they can confidently
recommend it to all who are DESTROYS 10
give TO their sons the benefit of Classical
Education, and a competent knowledge of
the elementary branches of Mathematical
Science. The course Of tuition, besides
the English, embraces tho Latin and
creek languages. together with Geogra~.
phy, Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, IrE
gonometry. Surveying, Mensuratiop in
general, and all that is usually taught pre-
paraiory to entering the Junior Class in
the Colleges of our county.
Martinsburg 10 remarkable for it's sahp.
brity, and good Boarding, at low rates. ia
ut ell times to be bad in the town,
By order Of the Board.
JOHN sTRoTHER, seeu
July ls. 1888. "
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-01
Land for sale.
UvHE sutscr,ner will ELI N. rAuM,

JHvHE subscriber will sell BIZ. FARM ~
q ing in the county OF Berkeley. ON tie
waters OF Back Greek, four miles north of
Gerrardstown, containing one hundred &
nifty seven acres Of good iand---on this
tract there's good Stone Dwelling House,
Kitchen, an excellent frame Barn, CITY
feet long by forty wide, with good stables
under the same; very good Corn House.
With other necessary out buildings---thero
10 large proportion Of meadow land, some
OF which is now IN FIRST rate grass; a good
Young orchard Of choi % apples and other
fruit trees. This land adjoins that Of Doct.
Coe. John Throckmorton and others The
terms Of sale will be one third cash, tho
other two thirds 10 two equal annual pay
ments. ANY person wishing to purchase
can be shown the land by applying to eli
Their John Throckmorton or John Musset-
err. BETHUEL MIDDLETON.
July II, 1S33.--tf.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-01

NALL re open their FEMALE CLAS
Wv SICK ACADEMY, on the lst Mon
day in September. They have effected
communication Of houses with Miss Henry,
whose residence is strikingly eligible for
centraiIty, spaciousness, and commodious
interior and exterior arrangements. ln
consequence OF which, they will receive
INTO their family ~ Young ladies lin no
case more,) a, pupils: and furnish them
Nun Board washing and Tuition In any
OF all o. the branches set forth In their
card tor . 100 per annum. payable quar-
ierly IN advance. Efficiency OF insiruc.
ton depends, primarily. on the quahfica.
lions IA comprehensive term) Of the Teach.
er, and secondarily, on tho number Of
scholars TO be taught. In regard 10 the
first circumstance, we can declare, (and
surely without countervailing any rule OF
decorum or dictate Of delicacy,) that where
ever located. we gave entire satisfaction
TO the intelligent and refined; and enjoyed,
as ts natural consequence, a growing pat
ronage, the earnestness aud stability oil
which were plainly evinced by the regret
always pictured forth on our removal And
as TO the number Of scholars. (notwith
standing the sordid suggestions Of cupidity
prompting Teacher 10 tbrong his school
with a number that battles the most watch
tai diligence and laboured efforts to do
Justice.) We obligate ourselves never 10
allow the number Of pupils TO eAceed Is
to Teacher. This numerical restriction,
and the recollection of uniform success
elsewhere, embolden US to believe, that
fruits the most delightful to ourselves. and
gratifying TO our patrons, must spring out
OF conscientious jealous application Of
system, which is designed 10 embrace
every thing that tends to expand the mind
grace the manners, refine the sen,imants
and give gospel purity to principles.
Hagerstown, August I. lS33.--tf
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-01

VIKGlNlA:Tn The Circuit Superior Court Of
Lato and Chancer for Berkeley County:
APRIL Is, 1888.
John Shock PITT
Michael keesackcr and Alexander Stephen, heir
at law OF Adam Stephen, deed. def'G.
IN CHANCERY.
WIS cause came on to be heard this
b 18th DAY Of April, 1888, bpon.ihe bib
and exhibits filed in the cause, and il ap
peariDg that the defendants have been
more than four months regularly served
with the process Of the court, aud have
failed TO answer, the bill is taken for con.
iessed. and the court proceeding further
TO decree IN the Cause, it is adjudged, or
dered and decreed that the defendant
Michael keesacker do pay to the com
plainant the sum Of twelve hundred dol
lars. with interest at the rate OF six per
centum per annum from the 7th day of
October. 1870. until paid-and should the
said sum Of money with the legal interest
as aforesaid be not paid on or before the
LIST day Of May next, then il is further ad
Judged, ordered and decreed that Charles
ID Stewart and Charles James Faulkner
b. and they are hereby appointed special
commissioners of this court. with the
same power and authority given to the
trustee canned in said Deed Of Trust to
sell and convey the premises and its ap
p1rtenances referred to in the deed OF
trust upon the following terms. to wit:
the payment Of one third in cash, the bal
ance 10 two annual payments. the deferred
payments to be secured by deed of trust
upon the property, provided. however,
that before any sale Of the said property
shall be made four weeks notice thereof
shall. be published in the Martmsburg Gag
cite Of the time & place Of said sale, & the
said Commissioners are directed to make
report Of their proceedings to This court
with view to 6nal decree in the cause.
A Copy-Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, G.
Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1833-08-01


A Murder foul! most foul and horrid, A Bro
TIERS hand in,brusd in the blood of a Brother,-
"a friend in Pittsylvania furnishes us with the fol-
lowing narrative of a murder recently perpetra-
ted in that county:
eve have read in Shakespeare Of second Dan
iel, but it was reserved for the present era Of
Murders to be presented with second Cain, in
the person Of ARMIsTEAD CRAFT, Of the county
OF Pittsylvania, who, on the 10th instant [Juy, j
committed a most wanton aud dabolical murder
on the person of his brother, George Graft, jr
at the house Of his father, Philip Craft-and thea
immediately fled. His father, being suspected
OF aiding his escape, contrary to the act Of As
sembly, aud thereby becoming an accessory aft 7
the fact, was arrested on the 18th instant, and
on the 10Th was brought before S. Coleman, ID.
II: Clark, V. Dickinson, w. L. Pannill, and L..
billiard, Esqrs. justices Of the Peace, who, after
patent and impartial examination Of a number
OF witnesses, pronounced that the testimony
would not bear them out in pfonouncing the pri-
soher guilty, and he was therefore discharged
synopsis OF the testimony may not prove unn-
teresting, viz: That, passing by the house, heard
considerable noise-had curiosity to ascertain the
ealSe-turned in direction of the house-saw
Arlstead Crait RUNNING at full speed across the
held-reached the house, and understood from
The father that Armstead had killed his brother
George. The father sent for his neighbors a
number Of whom soon assembled-to whom he
stated, that, on that morning, Armistead arose
and fed his horse, rode out, returned 10 break
fast, and fed has horse again. The family, com.
posed Of the father and two sons, sat down 10
breakfast-when George remarked to Armisteall
that it was unnecessary to feed ~ -
pneh corn was scarce, for which rebuke he re,
ssn Wy, slap On the mouth--George, being a
~ D.: orderly, weIl-disposed member Of the
AI pust Nh9rch, requested his brother not TO re-
-" "-Wa'sh he did, by inaictiDg severe