The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-02-19


The DKvrcxsor THE AMERICAN FLAG OF THE RE-
EVOLUTIONARY WAR-n is a curious fact that none
present generation have any knowledge of what
the Flag of tho Revolutionary War We have ell been
satisfied to think IL what we be- deter
mined under the act OF April 1875 to wit Stripes and
stars with the condition OF additional star to be added
Union. But /. is fact published In Watsons Annals
passing through the that the vessels oil the
voluonary period had the thirteen stripes with rattle
snake" in the place of the present When how 1t
was so established or when changed for the stars ~ s
sdepha caSa had for their colors the rattle snake
with the motto, don't freed me-" The records oil the
Board Of War; which may have first ordered the nag wa
Washington City. We have however, seen those whe re-
member to have seen the aag as used And i is rsme% ?,
bered that the dag used by the Americans before and at
the battle Of that Of the thirteen stripes
and Such used to fly daily before the battle
ofMsnhem street at present Coxs Tavern. 1t is
rous fact that Of the histories OF the contemporary
period chance speak OF the OF coors
either by land We have had recourse to Capt
Nathaniel Fannngs memoirs Of his service. and fire.
quent battles. but find description Of the flag to which
he however frequently Perhaps some Of the
clients, who may see this article yet be able TO give
us information on these points Old Philadelphia who
remember Of public vessels Of the Revolution
communicate something decisive the subject Do
none remember e hags Of our ships the Trumbu, Della
ware. Randolph and Hyder Ally In the meantime,
that the rattle snake device the flags OF
OF vessels because MIR. Watson in his annals
qnotes British publication OF the day lauding il az
srkably characteristic and judicous device We wish
to be informed OF the colors used In the OF
blue and white srpessnd of the position and attitude Of
the rattle snake and what the color Of back ground OF
the field which the American snake placed These
questions ask behalf Of historical laborer who
collecting information on this subject in connection with
other matters Of revolutionary Observation-Disclosures North
.4meric0a.
ARRIVALS ExTRAoRDINARY.-Th reader will OBJ
serve under the marine head the arrival OF two
are sent down here to be rugged Our readers will reco
lect published description OF them from Of the
Macon papers short time since The idea OF building
vessels of small class two hundred miles in the
interior is something new but do not why may
not be profitable business provided sale can he foun
for them the material Of which they constructed
can be had at trng expense and the labor is not SO
length the abundant supply of timber along
its banks offers advantages for shpbuildng Of which
northern river can boast.--Sardnnah paper.
HoRRIBLE.-A horrid fratrcide was committed
in Burlington County West Jersey. on Sunday last
Andrew Jarvis cutting the throat Of brother asleep
FIRE-The steam mill Of Rhesa Griffin, Esq, at
Montezuma was destroyed by fire Sunday night last
$1,000 to $4,000 loss. No insurance.
Execution OF WILLIAM CLARK AND HESTER Fos
TER, AT COLUMBUS, OHIo.-These wretched beings
suffered the penalties Of the law for the crime of murder
about O'Clock this afternoon They attended to
the gaows by several OF cergymen and received all
the benefit of religious services. The coored woman
seemed much affected, and knet and prayed with the
clergy with much fervor Cla seemed utterly harden
ed and ndern Mt and refused although twice solicited
kneel down the scaold during the religious
vices A short fervent and solemn exhortation was
made to the vast multitude by the Rev Mr.. Whitcomb
In about half hour after they ascended the scaod the
rope adjusted by Sheriff Domigan they led to
the front of the gallows, and launched into eternity
the people satisfied The multitude assembled has
been varously estimated at from 1000 to 100000 We
suppose there could have been less than twelve thou
sand eighth IF not fourth of whom females!
Persons from abroad began pour yesterday afternoon
and continued all day. all hours OF the night
and up to the very hour Of execution to-day We wit.
hesseo ts csy mo,e o.anAenhes' mol. oaut''y. hnu
fellow beings. than ever behed in one day, save
similar occasion. We attempted to go and survey
the multitude and in the few minutes stood the
grou several times almost ostled off feet
By women who were rushing to get conspicuous
position that they could gloat their eyes with the
sight. We the rope adjusted and turned away sick
at heart. We had seen enough. man by the name OF
kicked and tramped upon by horse while standing
the curb front of the Court House. just before the
procession left the prison His face and head hor
riby manged and suppose it is doubtful whether
he can survive his wounds
AWFUL CASE OF POISONING. --The Advertiser.
published at Lewiston Falls, states that painful
affair occurred Danville about two miles from the
village. in the family Of Josiah Peny Mr. r. is the hus
hsnl oil beautiful woman, and the father of four fine
wick and ia the afternoon Mrs wrote letter to her
sister residing with her father about two miles distant
stating that that night was the as she had 70 live as she
intended IN take her life before morning This letter
she gave 70 negbbcr TO deliver the next day. but susPi
cions OF difficulty he carried il Immediately. Her sister
and father fastened to the house and found her in great
agitation Of mind She after sat down by their eide
and gave each Of her youngest children about
ounce Of ladanum replying to their Inquiries that II
was medicine left them BY the physician Soon after she
lett the ro0m and was drinking the laudanum prepared
for herself when her sister discovered her. II sup
posed that she drank than two ounces, having
served about for the other two children, who
had not yet returned from school DR. A. Garceon, Of
Lewiston, Immediately seLt for. but than
hour elapsed before his arrival Fortunately the excite
ment which precedes snpor had not passed off She de
clared her determination to take nohng-sad the
result Of long and pointing to her
head and neck said they caused by kicks from her
husband when she demonstrated with him for his gross
violations Of decency with abandoned woman, whom
he had kept in his house for months. As she
N ht In hum nnvva
full cmetic, and in minute after she threw up nearly
the whole contents of the stomach By the continued
skill aud exeron Of the physician she and the children
kept roused and all finally recovered The family
separa' cd for time but have again united.
ALBANY AGAINST HUDSON There will be a |
chicken dispute the Troy road at the Half way house
on Wednesday, Feb. a. at eight O'Clock.
The above seems to be delicate way Of announcing
cock-6ght.