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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06
is THERE AN UNBELIEVER1

BY THOMAS HAYNES BAYLY.
Is there an unbeliever7
One man who walks the earth
And madly doubts that Providence
Watch'd DER him him at his birth!
He robs mankind forever
OF hope beyond the tomb;
What gives he as a recompence7 =
The brute's unhallow'd doom.
In manhood. loftiest hour,
In health, and strength, and pride,
Oh! lead his steps through alleys grsen,
Where rills mid cowslips glide;
Climb natures granite tower,
Where man hath rarely trod;
And will he then, in such a scene,
Deny there is a Godf
Ye.,-the proud heart will ever
Prompt the false tongues reply;
An OmniPresent Providence
Still madly he'll deny.
But see the unbeliever
Sinking in deaths decay;
And hear the cry Of penitsnce.
He never learnt to pray!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06
ELECTION ANrcporE.-Though our

ELECTION ANgcpoTE.-Though our
elections sometimes produce ebulli!ons o!
angry feeling, they also originate some
excellent jokes. One of them we shall
give as related TO US. The question was
put to a simple foreigner by our informant,
!" Have 0 ever been natnralized ~
Answer-"l don't remember" Cues
ton" Can't you recollect whether you
ave applied to the Court for that pur-
pose 4" Answer" No; but they had
me up at Court once, and ! was put an jail
for a few days. Perhaps that was to nat
uralize me but ! I'm not able 10 say tor
certain. ''-NorfoK Herald.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06
From the Democratic Magazine.
OLD IRoNSIDEs ON A LEE SHORE.

Ut nv 7 WIIFEsos
1t was at the close of a stormy day
in the year 1885, when the gallant frig-
ate Constitution, under the command of
Captain Elliott-having on board the
late Edward Livingston, late Minister at
the Court of France, and his family,
manned by nearly five hundred souls
drew near to "the chops Of the English
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06
NUMBER Ii.

GREEcE.-Among the miscellaneous
articles of the last number Of Silliman'a
Journal of Science and Arts we find an
intere sting notice of the revival Of Let
,ers in Greece. 1t appears that two So
%cieties have been formed in Athens, ono
for the cultivation ofNatural History, the
other for inquiries in Archaeology. Both
OF these associations have entered upon
their duties, their meetings being held on
the Arcropolls and amongst the ruins Of
the Parihenon. Tho enthusiasm which
must have attended these assemblages,
surrounded MS they were by the monu-
ments of ancient greatness. may well be
imagined, and c%allous indeed must be the
heart OF the modern Greek, that would
not be warmed into f~ervour by the sight
Of ruins over which twenty-five centuries
have pissed. leaving them still objects Of
admiration to mankind.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06

hEASoN FOX NOT TIGHTlNG A
NJ. de Langerie and M. dc Montande,
both remarkably ugly men, quarrelled
and challenged one another. Arrived at
the place Of meeting, M. dc Langerie
stares his adversary in the face, and says,
81 have just reflected | cannot, fight
you" with this he turned his sword into
the s~cabbard.
GLOW. sir, what does this mean Z" re-
piled M. dc Montande.
" Ii means that | shall not fight"
"What! you insult me, and refuse to
give me satisfaction I"
elf | have insulted you, | ask a thou.
sand pardors, but | have an insurmounta.
BILE reason for not fighting with yoI."
"But, sir, may one know itf"
cit would offend YOU"
No SIR"
"You assure mo 7"
Eyes, | assure YOU"
"Well, sir, this is tiff we fight, &C.
cording to all appearances, | shall kill you.
and then | shall remain the ugliest fellow
IN the Kingdom"
HIS adversary could not help laugh
ing, aud they returned to the city good
friends.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06
pc Q

A correspondent OF the National Intelligence
states. that at the dinner given to Mr.. WEBSTER
New York, the following beautiful lyric, from tn
pen of Rufus Ddges, was sung to The air
4 Wreathe the bowl" with great applause. l d
not doubt, adds the correspondent, that you wi
in awarding to this song, what | cannot BIT
it, the very highest rank in the scale of meri
tiful:
From tho West,
When the sunbeam, blest,
Withdraws for a time to leave us,
Oh, why should we,
Reluctant be-
Why should the farewell grieve US!
1t goes, awhile,
To lend a smile,
Where other lands are darklng,
But soon, again,
Will greet the main,
Where its own glad waves are sparkling:
Then, from the West.
When the sunbeam, blest,
Withdraws for a time, to leave US.
Oh, why should we
Reluctant be-
Why should the farewell grieve US!
Fill, tonight,
Your brimmers bright,
And pour a free llbation;
Fill for a toast!
1.-THE pride-the boast
The genius Of the nation"
The man, whose form
In the thunderstorm
Stood rock-like your defender,
Is fit to share
Your wreaths, and wear
The brightest you can tender!
Yet from the West,
When the sunbeam, blest,
Withdraws for a time, to leave us.
Oh, why should we
Reluctant be
Why should the farewell grieve us!
We send, to shine,
From our diamond mine,
The richest and the rarest;
And not a crown,
Where the sun goes down,
Has its peer among the fairest;
But. oh, tonight,
That diamond light
Is ours-lhen a free libation!
Fill high for a toast
"Thv pridc-the boast
The 3eceI of the nation ~
Then, from the West,
When the sunbeam, blest,
Withdraws for a time, to leave US,
Oh, why should we
Reluctant be
Why should the farewell grieve US!
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06

LAUGH WHEN you MUST ConnubidE
Fehcdy.-Mr. Slang used TO say my
horses, my boys" Mr.. Slang now in
variably says, "our horses" ''our boys"
or "our farm" This substitution Of our
for my, by MIR. Slang was brought about
thus:
MIR. Slang had just married a second
wife. On the day after the wedding, Mr..
Slang casually remarked, " now intend
to enlarge my dairy"
"You mean our dairy, my dear" re-
piled Mrs. Slang.
mo-" quoth Mr.. Slang. 81 say MI
dairy"
"Say ovR dairy Mr.. Slang"
"No, MY dairy"
"Say u dairy, say OUR" screamed
Mrs. Slang, seizlng the poker.
"My dairy, MY dairy!" vociforated
the husband.
"Our dairy, U daryl" ~ro.schoed
the wife, emphasizing each tour" with \
blow ofthe poker on the buck Of the erin.
ging spouse.
Mr.. Slang retrented under the bed
clothes, and remained several minutes wal
ting for a calm. At length his wife OBJ.
served him in the act Of thrusting out his
head at the foot Of the bed much like a
turtle from his shell.
"Wkat arc you looking for Mr.. Slang7"
said she. "l'm locking my DEAR" sniv-
eIled he, "to see any thing Of our hail."
The struggle was over. 1t was our hor-
SEES, our dairy, and on the mex Sunday
morning he very humbly asked her if he
might not wear our clean linen brooches.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1839-06-06

IN ut, SIE,O0U WOTLh OF corn,
"Belore the crop 0 f1637 had been har-
vested, contracts were made for upwards
of S25. 900 worth Of corn. Vast quaint.
ties still remain unsold. Even the latter
emlgrants, who arrived in their country
the winter and spring previous to the
cropping season of 1887, though they
had to prepare new fields, in the month of
September and October ofthe same year,
sold to the contractors $4,000 worth OF
corn. They have w native merchants.
Notwithstanding the Creeks, as a
people, are in the real of the Choctaws
and C~herokees in regard to civilization,
there is much intelligence, refinement and
wealth among them"
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

Cre,c ofthe .4mistead. -Extrac, Of a
letter To the editor of the Boston Trans
cript, dated Hartford, Sept. 2S:-"The
Circuit Court has adjourned sine die
Judge Thompson has decided that the
District Court has jurisdiction, on the
ground that the Amistead was seized on
the high seas. He said, il it should be
proved that the seizure was actually in the
District OF New York, the whole case, phi
soners and all, must be transferred 10 the
District Court Of New York. The Mar
sinai will probably take the prisoners back
to New Haven, to await further proceed
ings in the Distric. Court. The Court
ordered comfortable clothes, &c. The
whole cargo and vessel will probably be
used up in expenses by U. S. officers.
We have no doubt here that the prisoners
will ultimately be set Free"
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02
DE-. MsCoKmrcs. RtruRs.-wo,d.

Dg. MsCoKMIcK's RtruRs.-Words
cannot express The Joy that the return oil
DR.. M'Cofmiek 10 Newmarket has afford.
ed his numerous friends IN that neiphbor.
hood II will be recolccted by our rea.
ders, that this gentleman, after all unjust
ana painful incarceration of nine months
on an aiIedeed charge Of Treason, was
honoTably liberated without lral-the only
charge that could be preferred against him
was, that of being Constitutional Reform
er-he has now safely arrived, after visit
ing his friends in the Emerald Isle, and left
this city with his fair bride, for Newmarket,
where he intends TO make his future abode.
Never have we known gentleman so uni
versally beloved by fthe people Of New
market as DR.. Mccormick, and whose re-
turn has created so much pleasure, as we
had personally an opportunity of witness
ing on our recent visit TO that neghbor-
hood. We wish him every success, and
hope he will soon be re-payed for the loss
and trouble he has been put To by the sup
porters of tyranny and corruption. Mir
ror
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

No Paper for nert Week.-Our sub
scribers must make up their minds to bear
grief day or two. The North Ameri-
can will not be published next week. We
have let 90 to get better hold, TO rusti-
cate, 10 get breath, TO go to master, go to
iar, and to dig potatoes, TO build our
hog hen-coop,' to rig up our Office.
and put it in order for another half years
hard labor; TO talk of cash, tories, and
patriots, and to grant receipts Tor the large
sums Of money we expect from the friends
and patrons of this paper. Here's business
for week, surely.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02


DE. SIR.-Sir George returned from his
western tour a few days ago. We have
already many stories ahoat, as coming from
The castle. One will tell YOU, as il re-
laIes To your townsman, General Brady.
II Is said that the day Sir George review
ed the troops al Maiden, he had a CONVEX.
satioR with the General about the conduc,
81 Pfinee; IN which, your friend, the
General, approved of Princes ordering the
prisoners who were taken at Windsor. 10
be shot. Can this be so' Is is possible
that an American General, familiar with
civilized warfare, could sanction by his an
proval, the cod-blooded murder of men.
alter battle had ceased, and they had sur
rendered: Ii is not believed here, although
coming from such source, but looked
upon as a contemplate falsehood, invented
TO screen Prince from the sure Judgment
which awaits him.
''''''''" has got back and saw McKen-
zie.-He says that the Patriot is unbent.
by the persecution of his American foes,
and will leave his prison with renewed vi
gor, and the indomitable determination 10
press forward to the mark which is set be-
fore him. His friends here are as jealous
AS decided and as numerous as ever, al
though compelled by the circumstances
which surround them, and the vigilance OF
the officials, TO keep quiet, and conceal
their feelings.
The next packet is looked for with the
greatest solictude. Arthur's conduct
seems TO indicate his fate. His very looks
betray his mental uneasiness. His shadow
startles him, and he no doubt continually
dreams of the murdered Lount and Ma
thews.- Correspondence, Spirit of'76.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

lie PATRIoTE I'VE have
received several numbers Of "Le Patriotic
CanGdien," a paper published in the
french language, at Burlington, Vermont,
by Ludger Duvernay, the former editor
and proprietor of "La Minerve," of Mon
irea; which, for its advocacy of the rights
ol man, was destroyed in the early part OF
the outbreak Of the revolution in the Low
er Province. Mr.. Duvernay is himself an
exile from his country, being in the list
with Mr.. Papineau and others, prescribed
from ever entering the province on penalty
Of death.
To many Of our sold residents of Michi-
gan" to whom the language in which "Le
falTlot" is printed, is the mother tongue,
we would respectfully suggest that it
would he much for their interest and uiili-
y 10 subscribe TO such paper; and 10
many OF our Young citizens who wish 10
acquire knowledge oil the French Ian
guage, il would also be of great use.
hose who subscribe, we are confident will
not regret their subscription after reading
she or two articles, with which we have
oeen much delighted.
u need not be asked, what will be the
Object of the paper; Ask IN exile from his
country, his home, his property, and ban
sned by despoiisri, what princiDles he will
advocate, and he viii tell you-Freedom
ia' his country, and " universal liberty
hfooghuBt The world"
Mr.. ]. B. Vallee is the agent for this
aiy.-Spirit of'76.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02
NORTH AMERICAN |:
swANToS, OCTOBER .. 1889.
OUR PATRONS g. OUR PAPER.

OIL k PAL kONS & OUk PAPER.
The present member ends the first hall
wear Of the NORTH AxERicAs. A bali
wear Of toll and trouble, and perplexAies,
which none bot Newspsper-pubIishers are
acquainted with. We have iaboured hard
TO please our worthy patrons; and however
strange il may appear. we have reason To
believe our efforts have beer crowned with
success. Our subscription list has greatly
Increased since we began, and OF the pre-
sent time the North American has great
ct circulation than any other paper in this
section Of the State. Knowing that our
humble sheet is extensively read affords
US great pleasure; We shall il posi-
bic make our future numbers more
interesting 30 our readers than the past
We shall endeavour TO procure the Biog-
raphies Of Lount, Mathews, Won Schoultz
and Others who have suffered death in
freedoms cause, in Upper Canada: the
History of Canada, which has been sus-
pended for few weeks, for want OF some
important documents, will be resumed in
our next. The History. the Biographies,
and the Journal Of Political Prisoner,
our Correspondence and our Editorial ar
iclcs afford the reader more original mat
Ter than any other paper in the State, or
perhaps any other country paper in the
are nearly double the amount that they
would be il our columns were filled with Sc
Iected articles. And while speaking Of our
expenses, we beg leave 10 remind our
patrons, and all who ought to patronize
us that we are exiles not only from home,
Kindred and friends. but from our property;
who, then among our patrons, would not
render us all the pecunary aid in their
power 10 enable US 10 expose the grew
ances and the wrongs Of our oppressed
ooun;rymen. Let US be enabled to ag-
tate Till the just judgment of Heaven
fails upon the tyrants that Cypress us.
The next number will be sent to some
who have subscribed for the first half year
only, in the hope that they vii! continue
their patronage; but should we chance to
send il to any whose patriotism has grown
cold in consequence of the desperate APP
pearance Of our cause, and who have there
fore determined 10 withdraw their support,
we shall expect them 10 return the said
number with their name and place OF res
isdenee Iegibly written thereon; otherwise
we shall expect them to continue the
year out.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02
AGENTS FOR THE n. AERIMCAS.
VERMONT

.Monipslicr--J. A. Vail
North Troy, Ti,-Dr. l.. c. Moore.
Canaan. Tt..-Naihanie Perkins.
Jefersonritie-Chas. Parker.
Fairtfeid-H SouIe & Colt Brigham.
Frankiin-Eti Jerome.
East Berkshre-Dr. S. s. Butler.
.4idurgh-Tabor |. Sewell.
North Hero-Col. Ii. Wadsworsh and
DR.. G. Whitney.
Moretown-R. G. Buckley.
Calais-Dr. Asa George.
MiddIesex-HoraceS Snow, p. NJ.
Roxbnry-John M Spalding.
Waitsfrld- Geo ID. Rice.
Barre, Vt-Capi. Lewis Lucas.
Ha-Hiram Fish, p. NJ.
Richtord--A. w. Sears, P. NJ.
Observation-Disclosures +. Brigham.
Highgate. o. Green.
Bm!ing toni ndger Duvernay.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
.MarloW-Capt. Selden Brown,
Fil.uiHian-Josah lnea
Hanover, N. H-F. II. Petit, NJ. Student.
Siuartsto,cn, Coos Co. N H-Wm. Smith.
Columbia, Coos Co. N H-Huse Lul
NEW YORK.
RouSe's Point Medard Hebert.
Perry's .MiHs-L. Perry, p. NJ.
Ptattsburgh-Franeois DAMS.
Fort Couington-Dr. Luc Mason.
KceseviHe-P. P. Desmarais.
.4usabte Forks-Dr Joseph Davignon..
N. Y. City--John Ryan, 47 Greenwich.
Buffalo Charles Drolel, Esq.
Rochester--W. l.. Mackenzie, Esq.
Salina-Erasmus Stone, P. NJ.
Hopkinton-John Goodell.
Glenn's Fatis-Heman X, Hopkins.
ST. l.. Co. ~ Us. M. Phelps.
Rouses Point, ~ Y.-Rufus Norton.
WISCONSIN.
.Milraukie-Louis Franchere.
U-All st-Masters who are friendly
TO us and to our Cause, are requested 10 acr
as Agents.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02
Disastrous CoNFLACRA-
TON NEw-YoRK.

Destruction of The National THEATRE,
three Churches, and other buildings.
About halfpast four o'clock
yesterday afternoon our citizens
were alarmed by the cry of fire,
which was found to be caused
by a dense column of smoke,
seen rising from the National
Theatre, at the corner ofLeon-
ard and Church street S. In
a few minutes every part ofthat
beautiful edifice was in flames
and so great was the heat that
the roofof the African Metho-
dist Church on the opposite
side of Leonard street, was in
a few minutes also one sheet of
fire. This building with its
contents was entirely DESTROYED.
On the other side of the
Theatre, the work of destruc-
ton was in progress. The
cupola of the new French Epis-
copal Church at the corner of
Franklin street.-The handsom-
est building of its class in
America--took fire, which soon
spread to the wood work of the
interior which was also destroy
ed.
The wooden roof of the Re-
formed Dutch church in Fran
hin took fire, and the en-
tire building was shortly a
scene of utter destruction. Such
a sight as the conhagration at
this timepresented, has perhaps
never before been witnessed.
A theatre and 8 large church.
es in a blaze at the same mo-
ment, and each not a stones
throw distance from each other.
The brick dwelling house
adjoining the theatre, also took
fire and was completely con-
sumed, and the two adjoining
buildings. On Leonard street
next adjoining the African
church, the dwelling house No.
So, was entirely destroyed, and
a frame house No. 60, partly
destoyed. Some 90 or 80 hous-
es in various directions were
more or less injured by their
roofs taking fire from the fall
ing cinders.
The amount Of property de-
stroyed by this -confagraiion
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

Strict Justtce.-The guard Of the Peni-
Tertiary at Jefferson city, Mo-, named
Lane, who recently shot down and killed
a convict named Coamire, has been tried
and found guilty Of murder in the LIST de-
gree, and sentenced to be executed on the
18th Of October. We hope the example
will prove sautarv to others employed in
like stuations.-N. Y. Sun.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02
TO THE PUBLISHER OF THE N. AMERICAN

TO THE PUBLISHER OF THE N. AMERICAN
DEAR SIR,-Al, both Democrats and
Wings, are woefully disappointed at the
result of the late elections in this county.
Some men calling themselves Democrats,
who are in fact rank tories, charge the
failure to the North American; these are
generally noisy and boisterous politicians,
and frequently floating from one side to
the other; to-day, when the cause appears
prosperous they are flaming patriots: to-
morrow, if il wanes, they seize the assas-
sins dagger & bury it to the ht in the heart
Of the patriot. Now what has this paper
done: o, these men say it is guilty,
guilty enough. OF what? good God! OF
advocating the cause of million of hu-
man beings, who are borne down by the
iron hand of despetsm, by the most des-
potic and piratical government that has
ever existed since the world began; nation
of pirates robbers, plunderers, and murder
ers, both by land and sea. Here, on this
continent, in their little Colonial Govern
ment, is ColborBe and an Arthur at their
head; and they are the most horrible mon
sters Of cruelty, the most merciess and
sanguiaary tyrants that the world ever be-
held, whether christian or heather. The
people Of these Colonies have witnessed
scenes never before witnessed. Such in
Justice, such defiance OF every sentiment of
morality or religion, have no parallel. Their
seventies, their cruelies their ferocious
and more than savage modes Of punish
ment are worse than tongue or pen can de-
scribe, & their acts have been enforced with
all the rigor that Imagination can conceive.
Black as many other tyranis are, they
bleach the moment that Colborne Arthur
and their bloody clan appear in their true
colors. Their conduct is absolutely
without any thing approaching TO paral-
lei in the annals of human infamy. O
say these wonderful phiIanthrophis,s, the Sc
peoples men, the Canada affairs have
nothing TO do with our politics. With
me, sir, it has much to do. The frend oil
the emancipation Of the Canadas is nv
friend, is my country's friend; and their
enemy is mine and my country's enemy.
Yours &c,
Berkshire. Sept. Is, 1882.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

Mustard after Dinner.-The Toronto
Examiner says that instructions have been
received by both Governors of the Cana
das 10 act in future in the Canadas as in
France and England towards the political
prisoners; that is to say-not to put any
one TO death.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

RECEIPTS at this office since our last
number, -FsirieId J. S. IS cts, Miss. L.
c. SO cts, Richiord c. d. 81, II. C. 81.
l.. II. 81; Troy, VI. C. G. X. 81 so, :
II. rs cts; Burlington, S. W. 81; IVES.
Alburgh w. l.. 5. 81 so.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

The burning of the Episcopal
Church of Chippewa is attibu-
ted to incendiaries from the
States. The same story is con-
stantly repeated at each burn
ing. But toe much cannot be
said against the patriots and
the sympathisers.-.aurore des
Cdnddas,
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

Poulett Thompson may be expected hour
ly at Quebec. He comes TO replace Sir
John. He must obey his Instructions
from the Colonial Office, so no good can be
expected from this new appointment.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

NJ Object Sswell Of Aburgh VT, has
" on hand for sale, first rate Saw Carriage,
Rag Wheel, Dogs, Pi,man Irons, and all irons
necessary for one saw which he will sell cheap.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02
FACE TO FACE.

The subscriber is greatly OBJ.
liged to his friends and CUSTOM
ers for the kind and liberal sup
port he has received, and begs
leave to say to them that
he intends to continue his bust
ness, and make his the first and
best business House in the.
County.
And in order to accomplish
his object he finds it absolute
ly necessary to be prompt to
meet his engagements, and re-
quires of his friends the same
promptness; accordingly all
accounts and demands must be
adjusted on or before the 7th
of Oct, ac;thout respect fper-
sons.
LORENZO PERRY.
Swanton, Sept. "a, 1889.
"IGH SCHOOL.-The fall term Of Cm
- bridge High School will commence the Sc
cond DAY of September. Terms of tuition-Thrse
dollars per quarter.
J.BAKER
Cambridge, Aug, 2s, 1889.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02
Ie.

cannot be short of $3.50, 900, at
a moderate estimate.---COur.
d Enquirer.
North American. [volume] (Swanton, Vt.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-02

attempts are making in Englsnd TO col