'1‘IIl«3 NORWALK GAZE’l"1‘I§. NEVVS OF THE VVEEK. Fm-:Ncit I-.\‘ DE.\I;\'lTY.--On Thursday last, the Commissioners, tinder the treaty oflndemnity with France closed all their con- cerns; and this morning deposited in the State Department their award, and all documents or papers connected therewith. They have allowed claims to the amount of about nine millions, three liundrcd andfi/lg thousand dollars. This is a fraction more than fifty cents on the dollar, of the sum,France has agreed to pay, exclusive ofthe loss ofinterest. Thus much for the boast- ing of Mr. Rives and the adiuinistration, that they had over- reached the French ministry, and by means of which boasting the peace ofthe country is now in jeopardy. It is believed the the Secretary of the Treasury will issue, to each claimant, a certificate statingtlie amount awarded him, and the fund out of which itis to be paid. As these certificates will be transferra- ble, it will enable the holder to raise money, to a limited extent, on his claim.---Spy in l'Vashz'ngton. THE COMPOUND Hi«:A'ri-:it.—--At last there has been found a useful and beneficial use for ardent spirits---of the consum- tion of which, we shall henceforth be the advocate---but only in the way proposed by Mr. Barn-um’s advertisement, to which refer. We have never seen a prettier application of philoso- phy to the purpose of life, than is presented by this compound jteater, wl_i§ici,i, by combining the combustibility of the gas of ardent spinits, the pressure ofsteam, the powerofthe blow pipe, and the ,principle of theair furiiance, to the single purpose of evolving heat, has produced an apparatus cheap, safe, and ef- fectual, for warming apartments, offices, conservatories, &c.— We have one in actual use, and can say experimentally, that it is eminently eflcctive, and withal so portable, that it may he removed by hand from place to place at pleasure. We have no room to day to decant upon this capital improve- ment, calculated at once to diffuse warmth, and sustain the cause of temperance, by showing how rum and whiskey may make man comfortable, without the risk of injury ; and must, therefore, be content with referring our readers to the advertis- ment till we can speak more at large on the subjec-.t.—Ne~w York Amcrzcan. EUROPEAN DISCOVERIES IN 1‘nE.n1ooN.—We find the fol- lowing imformation in a late Paris paper. Professor Gruithausen, of Munich, declared publicly, some time since, that he had discovered indisputable proofs that the Moon, like the Earth, isinhabited. All Europe replied by rail- cry to the declarations of the Bavarian astronomer, but his firm- ness was not shaken by it. The German journals have pub- lished the result of Professor Gruithausen’s observations, com- bined with those of his learned fellow laborer, the astronomer Schroeter. Their common conclusions are, 1st. That vege- tation on the superfices of the moon extends from 55th degree of South latitude to the 65th degree ofNorth Latitude ; 2d, That from the 56th degree of North latitude to the 47th of South lati- tude, there are found evident traces of the abodes of animated beings; 3d. and finally, that some of the signs of the existence of lunar inhabitants are so apparent, that great roads can be distinguished, traced in diflerent directions, and in particular a colossal edifice, situated nearly under the equator of the planet. The whole presents the appearance of a considerable city, near which may be distinguished a construction exacl y similar to what we call a starred redoubt, or a work with horns. HOURS or Liuzoit.—-.-Several meetings have been held at the Exchange Coffee House, of Master Mechanics, the object of which was to consider the expediency ofmaking some altera- tion in the hours of labor during the ensuing season. A com- mittee was appointed conisting of two persons from each Ward and South Boston, to take the subject into consideration, and .cause such further action as they might think proper. The committee, after deliberating, came to the conclusion that it is expedient to alter the time for dinner from 1 to 12 o’clock.—- Resolutions to the above purport, were drawn up and submitted to a subsequent meeting, and carried in the affirmative, with great unanimity. A committee has been appointed to procure signatures in the several wards to a petition, that the bells which are now runv at 1o’clock, P. M. may instead thereofbe rung at 12 oclock, ll ._—Bostun Traveller. ‘ Norvru C.utoLiN.i.—=A letter to the Editors of the National Intelligencer, dated 22d December, containst.he following cheer- ing intelligence,:—-“ North Carolina has responded to the voice of Virginia, and, like hcr,.has hoisted the Drayicau Blan.u.—- lmmediately after the adjournment of the Legislature, this after- noon, (sine dic,) the \Vhig members, and a number of resident citizens, convened in the Hall of the House of Commons, and unanimously adopted Resolutions nominating Judge WHITE as their candiate for the Presidency. The Whigs ofthe old North State believe he is the only man who affords the smallest hope forthe People of this State, of breaking up the corrupt dynasty at Washington ;and sacrificing their partialities and prejudices, they are determined to move in his support with entire union and activity. A Resolution was also adopted complimentary to‘ the State of Tennessee for its firmnessin resisting the dictation of the President ofthe United States.” . Diti«:Ai)FUL EARTHQUAKE.-—Tl'le Journal of Odessa describes the ravages of a dreadful earthquake, which occurred on the 25th of August at Kaissarich, (the ancient Caeserzea in Cappadocia,) and the surrounding villages. On that day, about 5 in the after- noon, a thick column of smoke was seen to arise at the foot of Mount Ardescheh, (on the side of which the town is situated,} from which volumes of flame burst forth with an appalling U0iS3\. At the same moment, the shocks of an earthquake began, and continued for several hours, accompanied by a noise like thun- der. Those who survived the effects, describe their sensation as if they had been on the surface of an ocean agitated by a storm. _ About 2000 houses were destroyed in that city. All the iilifisitants that could effect their escape, fled into the country but about 150 perished in the falling ruins. Up to the 1st Sep- tember the surviving inhabitants were still in the fields, afraid to return to the city ; and during that time three or four shocks were felt every day, but becoming gradually weaker. The destruction in the village, to the distance of 140 miles, was ter- rific. Some were swallowed up ; and the place of one of them, Kermetiz, was occupied by a large lake. The number of lives lost has not yet been ascertained, but it appears to have been very reat. g ADVANTAGES or LIFE INLUItANcE.—The following extracts from the monthly report of the New York Life Insurance and Trust Company, illustrates in a striking manner the advantages of the custom of Life Insurance, to the community generally, but particularly to those persons of limited incorne, who may afford to spend a small sum annually, by doing which they can insure to their families the receipt of a larger sum in the event of ' their decease :— “ The ofiicers paid the last month two losses : one occuring by the death of the Rev. Wm. McMurray, pastor of the Re- formed Dutch Church, Market street, New-York. He had been insured three years, and had paid the ofiice $625 50. The wid- ow and administratrix has received from this office $5000. . “ The second loss occured by the death of Hammond Wallis. type founder, New-York ; he had been insured three years. and had paid the ofiice $145 20. His brother and administrator has received from the office $3000. Among the acts recently passed by the Legislature of Vermont wasone to encourage the growing of Silk within that State. We quote the first section of this act : “ It is hereby enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont, that the Treas- urer of this State be, and be hereby is, authorised and directed to pay out of the treasury of the State the sum of ten cents for each pound of cocoons hereafter raised or grown within this State as a bonus or premium to the person or persons raising the same.” - ~ Two DoLLAIt BiLLs.—From and after the figst of.Jauuary, inst., the Banks of this State are prohibited issuing. Two Dollar Bills. Andthe circulation of such bills is prohibited after the first day of March next. Those having Two Dollar Bills should therefore send them to the Banks whence they were Issued and exchange them for “Hard Money.” “Mint Drops," as they are waggishl y called.-—Br2'dgeport Farmer. It is stated in the New-York papers, that the amountof reve- nue collected at that port, during the quarter etlding the 30th September last, amounted to no lessa sum than ?$Q.472.64I 04. which is more than half the revenue ofthe year 1834. The Ocean Insurance Company have declared a dividend of Forty per cent. for the last six months, payable on the 18th inst.—Boston Com. Gazette.‘ Benjamin Vaugan. lately deceased at Hallowell, was former- l a member of the British Parliament, and a friend of I_),1=-_ ltxranklin. A sketch of hisinteresting life would be read with avidity. It is understood that he left manuscripts of 1_1,1,L1Cl‘l Pub.‘- lic importance. /
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