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The Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1837-1845, 1841-04-16
TENNESSEE ANTIQUITIES.


The celebrated Stone Fort in Bedford county, Ten
nessee which has long excited the attention of the
tourist and the admiration of the scientific as we'll
the antiquarian, and which has for ages been maned
in obscurily is about to be disrobcd Of its ystery
AT the destruction of an old building in Seville
which for the last century has been occupied by a
family remarkable for their adventures and achieve
ments with the buccaneers who infested the coast of
Mexico Florida, &c, early in the sixteenth century,
package of papers was found consisting of charts
and Journals, in which were contained traces of the
path pursued by the buccaneers whilst in America.
One OF the papers contained minute description of
the Stone Fort, and the adjacent country, including
the three forks of Duck rver.-From these papers it
appears that "Gleta, bucanier vessel, driven
by stress of weather, into small harbor the
OF Florida where the pirates found it necessary dis
mantle their vessel and repair. That while repairs
were going on, distressing mutiny broke out; the
principal officers were put to death the most cruel
manner and the vessel destroyed. The party, CON
sistng ofabout two hundred persons being determined
TO erect colony in the world wandered along
the coast of Florida until they fell Mobile Bay,
which they followed up until they met the Alabama
riverThere crossing the river north westerly di-
rection they the three forks of the Duck river,
where they located themselves and built the Stone
Fort which afforded asylum and retreat secure
from the ncursions otheir then powerful neghbors the
Indians. Here they remained some twenty years.
but at length having expended their ammunition and
having lost many of their party by disease a number
Of the survivors determined retrace their steps to-
ward the border ofthe Atlantic. This being opposed
an internal feud commenced, which kept up by
both parties with the most unreenting fury and cru
city, until but four FIVE remained of the colony.
The survivors finding themselves destitute, in a wild
and desoate country, determined if possible to reach
again the sea coast and having obtained infor-
nation from the Indians they took westerly course
till they met the waters of Tennessee river, where they
met vessel belonging to the father Hennsphew s
fleet, board of which they took passage represent
ing themselves as being shipwrecked mariners and
at length landed in Francc-being the last Of pow
erfu band of buccaneers.
The Stone Fort contains several acres of land, is
regularly constructed and appears have been planned
and designed by skilful engineer. Within the walls
growing which bear the marks Of antiqui
ty appearing to have been standing two three centu
RES The country adjacent to the Fort abounds with
natural curiosities such as mounds caverns, &c.
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We notice. with unfeigned pleasure that men Of
all parties giving their appreciation to the proposed
appropriation to Mrs Harrison of part Of her yene-
rated husbands salary At Charleston Is. % the
citizens in town meeting assembled have resolved that
appropriation by Congress for this purpose would
be not only LIBERAL but just and would meet with the
hearty appreciation Of generous People. The South
Patriot POLITICALLY opposed to Gen. Harrison's
eecon) expresses the hope that Congress will make
provision for the family ofthe General whose pc
cunary circumstances bear the heavy expenses
which have been incurred By removal to w ash
ington The Boston Post, an earnest Van Buren,
paper, and most ably conducted warmly seconds the
appropriation.--Amer Sentinel
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From the Albany Erening Journal.
THE IGHT pROcESSIONI

This novel and most imposing part of the obsequies
in honor of the illustous dead, took place Satur
day evening II was arranged under the auspices and
direction OF the rcmcn of Albanyever ready at the
call Of duty or patriotism. The procession
posed Of the members Of the different companies in
their fremen's Dress accompanied by full band Of
music and bearing the funeral urn covered with its
pall-,he whole illuminated by the light Of upward of
600 torches passed through the principal streets
Of the city between and 10 o'clock The night was
still and very dark and the effect produced by the
long array of mourners at that unusual hourthe flu
neral embcms--the solemn music and the strong red
glare of the torches revealing from the gloom and
lighting mp with picturesque effect the houses and
crowds of spectators which thronged the windows as
they passed. left impression which will not soon be
effaced from the memory of those who beheld the
scene.
This striking and effective testimonial Of the grief
Of the people for the lamented Harrison fifty closed
the week which the tdngs ofhis death had rendered
indeed period Of heaviness and mourning
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A CARD.

A ITION.---FONTAINE H. PETTIS,
IA Counsellor ut Law late of Virginia having To-
Gated himself in the city Of New York for eight years
last paa respectfully tenders his Acknowledgements to
his friends in the South for their confidence and pat
ronage In various matters Of business and solicits
their continuance He has had much ex perience both
in this State and that Of Pennsy in causing fpi-
tive slaves to be secured and will continue TO effect such
objects whenever called upon. His plans are so well
matured, by having at his command the most efficient
aid located at different points, and successfully har-
monizlng that he cannot but iatter himself that he
will have more complete in future than hereto
fore-indeed, if clothed with full authority he can
cause any fugitive slave to be secured who may be IN
the United States, north Of Mason and Dixon's line.
All the statutory enacments of this State this sub
Ject have been pronounced constitutional by the
highest tribunals. II will therefore be that the
provision made in the constitution this subject
paramount TO all other enactments whether State
Federal. There are thousands Of fugitive slaves in
this city and its envrons and they continue to null
tiply rapidly.
These being, at hest, very unpopular in this
quarter, Che having the Aboitionists the flesh and
the devil to contend wth) il will be necessary for
those wishing TO his services, 10 forward him
power of attorney, duly executed, and minuteiy de-
scrptve of the fugitive, and also fee Of $40 defray
preliminary and contingent expenses. His universal
charge for securing such slave is $780, and all reason
able expenses.
Mr. Pettis will promptly and faithfully attend 10
any business conded him. touching his profession
All letters must be post paid
New York March H. lS4i-d&c6m.
Ar The Alexandria Gazette will copy the above
and send their bill to me at 1914 Broadway New
York F. Ii. PETTIS
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NM ASHlNGTON HOUSE, No 223 Chestnut
w street next door 70 the Masonic Hall, Phadcl-
phla. H. T. HARTWELL, Proprietor. This new
ana splendid house Is now open, and fitted up in the
most fashionable style for the accommodation of gen
tlemen and families
The location for health and convenience, to places
OF fashionable resort business, has no superior
while the parlors, dining-rooms and chambers, will
Union.
The Indies will find in it all the quiet and elegance
OF stately private mansion and the gentlemen every
luxury that may be expected from hotel of the first
class in the city of Philadelphia.
The proprietor hopes by his cxeriions, to merit
liberal patronage for the Wash npton House. and to
give entire satisfaction TO all who may honor il with
Their company. march 25-tf
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The following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously passed on Wednesday morning by
the Annual Conference of the MARYLAND District
OF the Methodist Protestant Church, now con-
vened In Philadelphia. Independent of all party
considerations, as such tribute must be. il is an
additional instance of the deep regret that the
demise OF the late President has universally occa-
stoned
Whereas it has pleased our God and Father, the
Sovereign OF all to from this life and from the
exalted station which he had so recently been called
to occupy, Gen. WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, late
President of the United States; and whereas this
event is one Of profound affection to the nation al
large, and especially TO the family of the deceased
and whereas this Conference does most snccrly and
deeply sympathze with the civil and natural relations
which have been thus Unexpectedly and suddenly
sundered and whereas this is tie day appointed for
the mourniul performance of his funeral soemnties in
the Metropolis of the Union therefore
Resoiped, L. That this Conference, dcvoutly sub.
hitting IN all becoming humility and confidence TO the
wisdom OF the Divine arrangements, yet deplores the
loss which the nation has suffered in the death of its
late Chief Magistrate.
T. That this Conference respectfully offers its most
afectionale coincidence TO the widow and family OF
the departed patriot and commcnds them in feryen,
prayer TO the gracious support Of God even the
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ the Father of Mer-
cies and the God of all comfort who comforteth us in
all our trbulation, that may be able TO comfort
them which in any trouble by the same comfort
wherewith we ourselves are comforted ofGodn
8. That this Conference uniting in the national ex-
preston of sorrow, will, after season of special
prayer, Immediately adjourn
A. That the foregoing preamble and resolutions be
published in the daily papers of this city, of the Dis
rict of Columbia and in the Methodist Protestant md
Family Visiter.
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z New YoRK.-The Governor of New York has an
pointed Tuesday, the nth day of May next for an
election of Representative in Congress for the 26th
District of New York, to supply the place of Francis
Granger, resigned
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course have been reconciled to their sense Of duty,
To those BY whom they were appointed
JOSHUA LIPPINCOTTi
MOSES KEMPTON,
CHARLES MASSEY, Jr.i
EDWARD COLES,
JOHN BACON,
JAMES 8. NEWBOLD. ,on
Bank Of the United States Philadelphia APni io1i
Attest, GEORGE SHARSWOOp, Seey
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INDIAHA.-Gov. Bigger has appointed Monday the
3D. of May as the day for holding elections in that
State for Representatives in the 9th Congress.
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NEW NOVEL, by 9. P. r. James.-Corse de
1 Leon, or the Brgand a Romance, by the author
OF Darnlcy -" The Gentleman oftbe Old School, y
&c &c. is just published and this day received. for
ale ny +. TAYLOR. april
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THE YOUNG LADY's FRIEND by Mrs.
4 FMrar, an additional supply Just received by r.
TAYLOR, price 81 cents published at 81 so.
mar %
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Sales advised in Liverpool,
$1,000

Estimating exchange at 1909
Profit on 81 900 bales sold in Liverpool,
Do $4,000 bales on hand,
Sales in France and Holland-( los, 600
francs,)
5000 bales on hand in France,
$4,000 do new crop
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(yYPRRss rLooRINa AND scANrLING-

~ just arrived, and now landing superior lot Of
Cypress Flooring and Scantng, beautiful article
and said TO be the most durable timber known for
building purposes. Those DESTROYS OF obtaining tim
ber which will endure for ages, will please call at the
undergrad Of the undersigned the Canal at nh
street, where they judge for themselves not only
Of the cypress but all the various kinds Of lumber suit
able for building purposes.
april l6-3t A. SHEPHERD.
MI ACAULAY'S MlSCELLANIES-Newe di.
Ivl uon, with the addition of the Sd volume
just received, for sale by
+. TAYLOR
april 10 Immediately East Of Gadsby's
SPLENDID LOTTERIES FOR MAY.
d. S. GREGORY 4 co. Manaeers.
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$4,000 $4,000 $4,000
UNION LOTTERY.
Is Drawn Numbers.
1926 Dollars!
VIRGINIA LEESBURG LOTTERY.


VIRGINIA LEESBURG LOTTERY
To be drawn at Alexandra, Va, on Saturday, Odd
May, ls4l.
GRAND CAPITALS.
! Prize of 1922 ! prize of $1,000 $1,000
do 5000 do 5000
do 1000 40 prizes of 1900
Tickets sl0-Halves s5-Quarters So so
Certificates of packages of IS Whole Tickets $3.50
Do Do. DO IS Quarter aa.a DC DC 80 g 90
Capitals Of $4,000 and 100 of $1,000.
UNION LOTTERY.
Glass 4, for lS4le
To be drawn at Alexandra, d. c., on Saturday
May %, l64l.
GRAND CAPITALS.
prize of S25, 900 10 prizes Of $500
do 2,OoO IS do 200
100 prizes of 1000 &c. &c.
rs Number Lottery--12 Drawn Ballots
Tirks.. $40 IIai~e. @5-ouarers 81 90
Certificates of packages of IS wholes $3.50 90
DO do IS halves 65 90
DO do Is quarters 80 so
For Tickets and Shares Certificates of Packa
ges in the above Splendid Lotteries, -address
d. s. GREGORY & CO. Managers
Washington. ID. G.
Ia
all who order as above. april l5-d&c2aw3w
SCHOOL FUND LOTTERY OF R. ISLAND.
For Saturday, April 18th
prizes of $4,000 of SO 600 Of 81 OOO-1 of
81 ,250-4 of 81 ,062 $3.50 of 81 OOO-
so of s500-5O of $500
IS Numbers-l2 Drawn Ballots
Certificate package wholes, $l20 90
quarters 80 90
Wholes Sl0-shares in proportion.
All orders for tickets in the above Lottery will re-
ceivc the most confidential and immediate sttenton
JAMES PHALEN g. CO. Managers.
april IL corner Of Penn. avenue and 9Th ST.
NOTICE-The subscribers have removed their
office TO the of Sixth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, between Gadsbys and Browns Hotels
where they will be happy TO their friends and
toners
JAMES PHALEN & co.
april l2-lw Lottery Managers.
PATRIoTIc BANK,
WASHINGTON, April s, 1S41.
A I AN ELECTION held on the 9Th instant in
"A conformity with the law Of Congress on the Sd
day of July, 1910, the following stockholders were
duly elected Directors of this Bank:
WILLIAM A. BRADLEY,
u =. GRAMMER,
PHINEAs BRADLEY.
w. ii. GuNNfIr.,
AT meeting Of the Board on The 9th instant Wu
LIAM A. BRADLEY was unanimously reelected Prcsi-
dent of the Bank, and at adjourned meeting held
TINS day ROBERT n. JOHNSTON elected Direc-
tor to supply the vacancy caused by the election oe
President. PISHEY THOMPSON, Cashier.
BANK OF WASHINGTON, April 6, 1S4l
"A an election held yesterday in conformity with
"A the law Of Congress of the Sd of July, lS40 the
following gentlemen duly elected Directors Of
this Bank, viz.
WILLIAM GUNToN,
JACOB GIDEON,
STANIsLAus MURRAY, and
EDWARD SMMs.
And at a meeting of the Board this morning, WIN
GuNTos was chosen President and JOHN p. INctr
elected Director to supply the vacancy thus occa-
stoned.
JAMES ADAMS,
april 9-3t Cashier
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IS Number Lottery-l3 Drawn Ballots.
Tickets Sl0-Halvss $5-Quarters 81 So
Certificates of packages of rs Whole Tickets $3.50 90
DO. do % Half do IS 90
DO. do 25 Quarter do 80 SO
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NOTICE.-The subscribers have removed their
= Office TO the corner Of Sixth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, between Gadsby's and Brown s Hotels,
where they will be happy TO their friends and
toners.
JAMES PHALEN & co.
april l2-lw Lottery Managers
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VIRGINIA MONONGALIA LOTTERY,
Glass T. for 1871.
$4,000 Dollars. $4,000 Dollars.

To be Drawn at Alexandria, Virginia. on Saturday,
the 9Th May, 1871.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-03-11
h'Y-LA w.
Litch6ei.ar. Dec. IL.

An Town Meet;no legally EARNED and holden
in Sharon. eli Fe. 'ruGry, A. d. 1641:
T7orEp, that if anv ON. ner of any horse. cat
lie. or mules. shall su. fer the same to go
at large out of his or her en-, tosure, after the
first day of April, A. D. 164i, such owner
shall forfeit and pay TO any persoL who shall
take up and impound the same the sum of
twenty five cents for each head of cattle, for
each horse, and for each mule, for each time
they shall be SO found al large out of the
owners enclosure, and taken up.
I. nat 1t shall be i,";c duty of the haywards
in their several districts, and it shalt be law
full for any freeholder, to iupound any hor-
SEES. cattle, or mules, so found out Of the own
.orss enclosure and at large, who,togcthcr with
the pound keeper, shall regulate the proceed.
ings, receive the same compensation. and
have the same powers, rs are granted in the
statute law of this state " Entitled Pounds :"
provided, that no penalty incurred under his
bylaw shall exceed the sum of three dollars;
and the owner of such horses, cattle or mules
90 inpounded shall not receive the same from
the pound until he shall have paid to the
person impounding the same the amount Of
Che forfeiture, and to the pound keeper his
fees and expenses for keeping said creatures,
as in ether cases Of creatures impounded:
Provided, h0sceUer, the selectmen are autho-
rized to give liberty to any poor persons, in
habitants Of this town. (who they may deem
worthy to let one COW run ut large ON the
highways.and notincurthe aforesaid penalty
Y0sca Clerks Office, Sharon. Feb. 8, l94l.
This may certify, that the foregoing is a
true copy 40 appears of record in this office.
4tS5 GEORcE KING, RegisiSr.
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-03-11
NOTICE.

THE Furnace Business will be CO ntinued
L and all the accounts of Darlington and
Morse settled, by J. CarrsHgton 4. Son-and
they hope, by q strict attention to their bust
ness, to merit and obtain a share OF patron
age from the public. All orders will receive
immediate attention and despatch.
THEY HAVE ON HAND,
Mcetiag homse Stovrs, Wask Stovss, Dor
Stoces, UariOus sizes, Faymcrs' Ksttles.
Fire Frames, AndirOns, Dish Kettle,'
BGsiRs, GTiddies, &c. &c.
All OF which will be sold as low as can be
purchased elsewhere.
The Furnace will now be in constant oDe.
ration. 50 that we shall be able 20 accomnpc-
date customers on short notice.
j. CARRINGTON g. SON.
L;tchfeia. Oct. 1. 1aa0. To-
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-03-11
NGw-xIaven and New-Xork
Steam Boat Line.
t19SsFfsi&-AsS4SD -.a., nd

TENHE Boats of the "successors of the New
T. Haven Steamboat Company" will con.
tinuc to run as heretofore, leaving New Ha-
ven daily, (Sundays excepted,) at O'Clock
A. M. Returning, leave New York daily,
Sundays cxceptcd,) at 7 o'clock A. M
Freight taken as usual. eet
The above mentioned successors of the N.
Haven Steamboat Company will not be liable
for any loss or damage 10 goods agreed TO be
transported by them, occasioncd by storms.
fire. perils of the sen, or by any other net ex.
ccpt gross negligence proved on the part of
said company, 70 greater amount than tsCcn-
IN dollars, unless a special agreement cover
ing such risks, is made in writing; and will
not in any case be liable for any loss occa-
stoned by any such risks, unless the contents
Of the packages shipped shall be made known
to the said company ut the time of shipment.
and the same arc specially specified and set
down in the receipt given by the Company
for the same. G. w. HrNMAN, Agent
for "tAe successors cffks NJ Haven S. B. Go"
New-Ilaven, Dec. l6, le40 u
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-03-11
STOVES!

1T the Old Stand 5n Vest street.
THE subscriber begs leave to inform the
Il public that he has now on hand an as
sortnnent Of Stoves far surprising any thing
ever before offered in this market. In con-
nection with his four sizes of far. famed Ath-
amor Cooking Stores, he has beautiful assert
ment Of Parlor, Counting Room, Shop, and
Meeting House Stoves, of entire new g. most
splendid patterns. Also. sheet iron Stoves
and Stove Pipe of all descriptions, ready
made or made TO order. Furnaces and Fire
Frames in oil their variety. a-s. .l
He is likewise constantly manufacturing
all kinds of Sheet Iron. Copper, f. Tin Ware,
all Of which he will sell at prices correspon-
ding with the times, for CASH or approved Gre
dit. Those wishing any of the above arti-
cles are respectfully invited to call at the
Stove or Sheet Iron Ware House of the sub
scriber, where every exertion will be made
to accommodate their wishes and interest.
NOSES MORSE.
N. 3. BE particular to call at the old stand
of Moses Morse, in West.street. doors west
of the County House. MN.
LitchGela, Oct l, 1910. Is
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-03-11

THE subscriber has made arrangements
L. so that he is able to manufacture to order
thick double sole and cork Boots, so much admi-
red by all who like dry and warm feet, and
adapted to prGest tine feet
Also on hand, and will make to order,
Calf, Kip and Cowhide Boots &. Shoes,
of the best materials and workmanlike man.
ner Ladies Cater Boots, buskin Ties, Slip.
; pers. India Rubbers, &c. &c.
" India Rubbers and all other Boots and
. Shoes neatly repaired as usual.
Also. 30 sides heavy and light Sole Leather,
from Green county tanneries; Upper Leather.
Morocco. Lillings, Bindings, &c. for sale on
reasonable terms for cash o. hides.
p. 8. A few notes and accounts on hand,
which would be cheerfully exchanged for
something to do business with.
= SAMUEL CLOCK.
K;,cbfei,T Dec. II. 90
Litchfield enquirer., 1841-03-11

MoGat's Life Pills and Fkeni1 Bitters.
TIHE perfectly safe, unerrng, and successful trent.
Il memt Of almost every species of disease by the
use Of Mofats Life Medicines, no longer matter Of
doubt, reference to the experience Of many thou
sand patients will ,satisfac prove. During the
the knowledge Of Mr.. Mo1at, where the patient has,
TO all appearance effected permanent cure 6y the
oAoiustye ana Judicious use Of the Lille Mediclnes
some eight ten Of these had been considered beyond
all hope by their medical attendants. Snch happy,
results q Of great pleasure to MIR. M and
inspire him with new confidence to recommend the
use Of his medicines to his fellow citizens.
The Life Medicines are purely vegetable prepnra-
ton They are mild and pleasant in their operation,
and at the same time thorough-acting rapidly upon
the secretions Of the system-carryng OIL al aenmo
NOUS hunors, and nssimang with and purifying the
blood. For this reason, in aggrava tied cases OF Dys-
pepsa the Lite Medicines will give relief in shorter
space of time than any other prescription In rover
and Ague, Inflammatory Rheumatism, Fever 81 ev-
cry description, Sick Headache, Heartburn DIZZINESS
Appetite and in every disease arising from an iDpnr'
~ of the blood, disordered state ct the stomach,
the use Of these medicines has always proved to be
beyond doubt, greatly superior to any either mode Ct
treatment.
All that Mr. Moffat nsks Of his patients is to be par
ticuar in taking them strictly according TO the drec-
TONS II il no, bv newspaper ndtce, by any thing
that he himself may say in their iavor that ne
to gain credit i alone by the results OF TAR trial.
ls the reader an invalid and does he wish to know
whether tho Life Medicines will suit his own case
r So let him call send to Mr. Mofiats agents IN this
place, and procure n copy of the Medical Manual de.
signed as Domestic Guide to Health, published gra-
tuitously. He will there find enumerated very many
extraordinary cases Of cure; and perhaps some ex-
acty similar to his own Moffat's Medical Office in
=" Sold by CHARLES j. KrLBorRN. LitchGeld, agent
EnP 1ifchfield COnntv. 1V2S Dec. TO-