_.l,’l:\1“.“j.(T.': -...:‘.-Ivar: '~— «van, M-, .., .2“;-v-— - -
‘ night, about twelve o’clock, while he held
..drunl.') for iiidividual riglits! Hurrah for
seek the open air and keep warm in it.
‘ period anterior to wliich the oldest inhabit-
H.
u_
C.‘
4
All. Ora-tor usezl up.-—‘Feller citizens,’ ex-
claimed an indcyierirle-iit orator on Tuesday
on to a lamp post with one arm, and lashed
the air with the other. ‘Feller citizens 1-
I’m the man vot stands up (when I'm not
our side! it's no use of arguing the question,
friends and feller citizens—-I’m as dry as
blazes, and havii’t taken a born for the last
five minutes. Down with ab-b-bolitionism
and teniperancje societies! t.hein’s my senti-
ments, and Pin likewise friendly to univer-
sal .9:1j/“ci‘i7z.gs. Go it, roarers and busters!’
. Hereupon the tremendous outpouring of
eloquence became so overwhelming, that he
forsook his bestfriend, the lamp post. and
made a launch in the gutter. ‘I’m in for it,’
c_ontiniied he, ‘to your tents, oh ! Israel I the
last link is broken and I‘m it gone sucker.
Friends and fuller-citizens, d’ve see them
stars wot blinks in the blue heaivens? Soon-
er should thev flv from their e-ethereal spears
than 1 from icnyipositioii I have taken in this
affair! I’m for a free expression of seiiti-
ment,an-rl no gas: law-—-—h::rrah for me! thcm’s
inv sentiments!’ _
i"L-ool-: here, mister,’ said the watch, in-
~lerruptingthe strain ofpure unadulterated pa-
triotism, ‘though you have no audience but
mysclf you appear to be well backezl-—and
speak in a git./._m'-el tone. \)"hy, man, you
can't smna’. up for your cause.’
‘ Do you mean to doubt my p-p-patriotism,
mister .” asked the orator. making it motion
to take thefloor erect. ‘Do you mean to in-
sinerwate that I can’t support my arguments
nor myself either .7 Friends and fellcr—citi-
zens—I guv in my vote like a rnan—I went
the whole figure. Listen to the voice ofthe
patriot who fought, bled an’! died fQr—look
here, inister——is there any liquor shop any
where within a reasonable distance?’ ,
‘ Yes, there's one a very short distance 011,
where you will be provided for.’
- \Vh._.wh—what’s the name’!-'
‘ The Pilgrim's retreat.’
‘ Plenty of good liquors there?’
. 001;, _-,.-ea, plenty of Q-‘nod liquors.’
‘ “loll, I’ll go provided yoti stand by tne.
But stop, let me make my last dying speech
and confession to the universe. Friends and
fuller-cieizeris !——I thank you for your kind
attendance. ;_ weiglity business calls me away;
I’m a'whol'e soul’d fellcr——and ready to meet
in v an—a——a—tagonismvltenever he's eady.
\-Vhoop, boys—O. K.’ '
Here the Orator bowed, and placed him-
selfunder the charge ofthe selfnominated
committee pf one—-the Charlie, who stowed
him away amongst the odds and ends of the
watch-housc—B:rllimorc Clipper.
I"rom (lie New York Evening Talllcr.
{Vida _4wrz..’.-c .'——Jack Frost has put in or-
der his electrical machine. The moment
your nose is outside the door you perceive
ilio shock. Creep about like stilfened flies,
and ofa surety he will numb you—and you
will shiver through the ten or twelve weeks
of cold "weather, T like poor irrational beings
who don’t know how to keepthernselves warm.
But that is not the method for resoning be-
ings.’ Yilide awake! is the motto.
‘It is very easy to be uncomfortable all
winter--a vast deal more easy than pleasant
It is not very wise, however, for creatures
who claim to be rational. It is a libel on
humanity to acknowledge inability to set a
cold snap at defiance. So step quick la-
dies! Don't mew yourselves up over coal
grates as if you had vegitable faces which
would wilt at the’ first kiss of the winter
king. D)n’t mutter and shiver, and let your
teeth chatter. Don't shut yourselves up as
if you had taken a vow of seclusion—but
Nothing is easier. It is only to resolve-
it is easier than plunging into a cold bath
because that wont get warm while you are
in it——bul the weather will.
Just fancy our hardy woodmen now, The
weather is not yet cold enough for them to
enjoy themselves. They are waiting for
winter to come in earnest; and when itdoes,
in earnest will they improve it. The for-
ests, whicli enjoy an impunity, while the
earth may be cultivated, warin theback woods-
men without fire, in the winter, Miles and
miles of “clmiring” will be ready for the
next Springto shine up, wliicli when the
1st of Spring opened, were in the some
dense shade in which they had stood, for :1
ant has no record. Harv would it fare with
the log cabin men, if they feared a little
frost?
I.Valk. Take morning w-.ilks——and walk
quick. The very dogs trot faster as the
weather warns '.hern——-and human beings
are the only ones who would like to move
in winter as thc,ydi«.l in sumuier, when they
feared to over-lieat llI(.'l‘.'iSi3lV(’S. The glow
of (’Xel'Cl>C is much more healthy——ple-asant,
cheerful, than the sleepy gas of coal. It is
the best cosmetic, the best relish for food, the
best provocative ofthought, the best earnest
of long life. It ensures a victory over acci-
dental circumstances. and injures the sale of
Cough Lozenges, liquorice. rhubarb, and
Hoarhound Canrly, Indeed, it is the only
sure and effectual substitute for those prepa-
rations. The wheezing, coughing invalid,
never gets his infirmity by too much expo-
sure, but by too little. By making an at-
mosphere of7o or 82 in the house, and nev-
er going out of it except when compelled-—
by purposely (3nCTV’t1lln;'[;tl1~3 systcm,and then
exposingjt to short but severe att-'.icks——it is
thus that coughs, colds, and constimptions
are warranted. \Vho ever heard of a polar
bear with a whooping cough .7
If we look at the iron old men, who at 80
are as good as new, we do not find them a-
iraid of cold weather. John Quincy Ad-
ams co_uld thread a rieedle in the open air, in
December, before breakfast. VVhat lady in
Gotham could do such a feat? His nerves
are braced, his frame firru. his f-!ClIll.l€S en-
tire, his health unimpaired. his energies un-
shakcn, and his resolution as steady, as when
he rejoiced in youth, forty years ago. Yet
he has enjoyed no special (lispensation to
preserve to him his high health. He might
have coddled himself to death as effectually
as any delicate and interesting young woman
in the world. He might have been super-
am-mated yen rs ago, and instead of astonish-
ing a countryby his sudden starts in the
Hguge of Representatives, he might now be
t‘
oblivion,” at his home in Massachusgtts.
Vllomen ‘are accused b"y~1i’éai’tless old
stocks of bachelors, of “gadding.” Faith.
we like to ses it. Let them gad-—if they will
only gad now, and for the three months com-
ing. There is nothingof the sentence of
Eve, that we ever heard of, that condemns
the women to stay in the house all the days
of their lives. “'0 like to see the. streets
lively with them. Broadway were no bet-
ter than :1-cow path, but for its promenatlers.
Shall winter drivethcin out? Forbid it.th|Cl<-
soled shoes! Forbid it, muffs and boas 1-
Dress for the season, and turn out, ladies.—--
Don’t stay in the house all day, to be taken
out at night to heated rooms——there enerva-
ted in a warm bath of breatcd air—-then to
be plunged intothe cold again,to come home
shivering to bed with the head--iche. Such
were more than it Russian could bear. Ac-
custom yuirsi-lfto exp sure during the da_v.
Ilahitu-ate you rsi-lvr-s to ex<.-rcise in the open
air. Educate vourchildren in the sametrue
school ofliealth-—and when you liave made
these practices fashionable, Ari erican ivo-
men will cease to be remarked as the beati-
tiful but delicate beings they are at present.
Tm-: Tami-'r‘.——-Goveriior Heiicgan. in his
Massage to the Legislature of Soul!) Carolina,
thus alludes to the rcsolulionsofthe Legislature
ofthis State on the subject ofprotectiou :
It becomes my duty to transmit to you a
copy ofthe Preamble and Resolutions ofthe
State of Connecticut, in favor of the Protect-
ive policy, which were fcrwarded to me with
the requcstthat they be laid before you. The
Compromise, as it is called, will expire in
1842. In that Act is the stipulation that the
revenue, from this source, shall be reduced
to the limits ofan economical expenditure of
the Government. The solemn pledge isthus
given that no more duties shall be imposed,
than are necsssary to defray our expenscs;
and according to our understanding of the
bargain, the principle of protection, as a dis-
tinct, substantive power, is abandoned. I
must confess that I am not so much surpris-
ed as pained. at this demonstration, on the
part of one of the sovereign States of this con-
federacy, to fix again, if possible, this odious
system upon us. To this violation of the
Cotistitution. this act of, wanton, deliberate
injustice, aggravated by the recollection of
our former ardous struggle against it, South
Carolina will never cons:-nt. When that day
arrives, if it should arrive, I trust we will be
found contending agiii:'ist the common enemy
with all the means which God and nature
have placed in our hands. May Heaven
spare us a renewal of those sceiies, of agita-
tion which lately shook the Union to its cen-
trc, and avert that necessity, which would
force a sovereign State to seek common jus-
tica, and vindicate her plainest rights by the
strength of her own arm.
PROCLAMATION.
Rate 0_/'Rcwa.rds oflcred by the Cltincesc for
destroying the English.
An offer of reward,‘ which will truly be
awarded, to any who shall destroy the Eng-
lish :
lst. \Vhether civil or military officers,
soldiers or people, who shall be able to take
an English man of war carrying eight great
guns, delivering the same to the Mandnrins,
shall receive the reward of 820,000. For a
smaller vessel, carrying fewerguns, less will
be given. For every great gun less, the
reward will be diminished 3100. Whatev-
er the great vessel contains besides the great
guns weapons of war, and opium, which
must be given up to the Manda rins, excepted;
such as clobks, watches, cloths, or monev—-
all these in addition shall be awarded toithc
takers of the vessel! Again, to any who
shall destroy a great man ofwar of said for-
eigners, not leaving even a single plank—--
substantial evidence being produced of the
same, Shall be given the reward of 10,000.
For a smaller one less in proportion.
2d. Whoever takes an English merchant
Vessel, shall have as a reward whatever the
vessel! contains--excepting the vessel, great
guns, implements of war, and opium, which
mtist be given up to the Mandarins ; suc.h as
goods and money. In addition to which
for a large vessel with three masts, the la-
kers shall receive the reward of 810,000;
two and a lialfiii-.ists.S5000; two masts $3000.
For taking an English large (sampan) or
passage boat, $300; a small one, 8100.
‘Whether large or small, for the destroy-
ing; or sinking o£eachEnglish vcssel--substan-
tial evidence being produced of the same—
proportion of one third ofthe foregoing re-
wards shall be awarded.
3. For taking alive at foreign Mandarin or
Ofiicer. on inquir_v should it be ascertained
that he is the said man-of-war’s chicfofficer,
the reward shall be (935000) five lll02(.S(l7l(l
rlollrtrs ,- for any other officer. more or less,
according to his rank and omce,-—the rule
oflessi-ning——for evry degree lower, the re-
ward Sli-all be diminished 85001
4th. For killing foreign lVla ndarins or offi-
cers,——substantial evidence being produced
ofthe same, one third of the proportional rr--
ward for ti-king such alive shall be awarded !
5th For seizing.’ alive Englishmen or
Parsees, whether soldiers or merchants, for
each one a reward shall be given of $100;
for each one killed, evidence being produced
of the some, ‘.520. As for taking the black
devils, it ought to be decided whether they
are soldiers or slaves, and the reward grant-
ed accordingly!
6th. For taking Han 7‘(1aSC(LlS--'Clll1'l€‘S€--
who supply the barbarians, or deal in opium,
the same on trial being condemned, decapi-
tated, and their heads exposed; for each of
such 100 ‘reward besides these, for those of
less crime, a less reward will be given!
June 24th, 1840.
Resumplion of the Pliilarlclpia B1272/;s.—
The Pennsylvania states that Gov. Porter’s
views on the subject of the resumption of
specie payment by the Banks, remain UT!-
changed from those which he expresed in
September last. That, paper says:
“ It affords us much pleasure to be able to
assure our readers, on the best (l.1I.i/l.07"l.t:l/,!lIZll.
No postponement of the day of resumption
beyond the 15th ofJanuary next, will receive
/its (l]2])I’0l'(Zl?l(;7l.”
The Ledgersays that the "best authority”
referred to, is believed to be the -Goyernior
nursing his “second childhood, and in mere
hirnselfi , -
_L._.—_‘. ~
, PATI-I‘.\"l‘ Ovsxcn, Nov. 20. 1340-
Notice is given that the. Hall in the new
Pa-tent Oflicc, for the exhibition of manufac-
tures is now completed. - The Hall is spa-
cious, being 373 feet long, 53 feet wide, 30
feet high, and fro yrronfi
Agents whose names are annexed, will rc-
ccive and forward free of expense, nl‘ticlt’:‘-
wliich may be depositui-d with them. Thcsc
articles will be classifitd and arranged for
exhibition, and the name and address of the
manufacturer (with the prices when desired)
will be carefully affiixeil. Few, it is pre-
Sll1'Dt‘(l will neglect to improve the opportu-
nity now preseiitcd of contributing their
choicest specimens to the National Ga.l/cry
of Amer-ica,n.’lIkLnu_faclm'cs, where. thousands
who visit the Seat of Government‘ will wit-
ness with pleasure the progress of the arts in
these United Statcs. ‘
If afliiirs,iu limited sections of our country.
have excited interest, what must be the at-
tractions of a national exhibition, enriched
by daily additions.
The agricultui ist may be gratified to learn,
that eoinmodous rooms are provided for the
exhibition of agricultural implements, and
also for the. reception of seeds for exhibition
or distribution. '‘ -
The Commissioner of Patents, being an-
thorized to collect agricultural statistics, it-
vails himself of this opportunity to solicit in
formation ofthe condition and chai'acter_of
the crops in the several sections of the coun-
trv. These data will aid him in presenting
with his annual report,thc aggregate amount
of products ofthe soil, and it is hoprd thiit.
the public maybe guarded in some measure
from the evils ofmonopoly, by showing how
the scarcity in one portion ofthe land may be
supplied from the surplus in another.
Names of agents who will receive and
forward packages for the Patent office. Col-
lectors ofthe Customs at Portsmouth, N. H,
Portland, Me., Burlington, Vt., Providr-nce,
R. 1., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond.
Charleston, Sanannah. N. Orleans, Detroit,
Bafiiilo, Cleveland. Surveyors of the Cus-
toms—Hartfoi'd, Ct., St. Louis, Pittsburg,
Cincinatti, Louisville; R. H., Eddy, Boston,
Mass; David Gardniear. (Custom House)
New York. HE.\'iu' L. ELLS\VOR’I‘II,
Commissioner of Patents.
SELECTED suiviiviaiiv.
Presmzts.-—A boot manufacturer in New
York, is manufacturing it splendid pair 01
Boots for Gen. Harrison, to be presrnted to
him before the day of inauguration. But
Troy is doing better than that. A good la.
dy iii this cit_v,wlio is skilled with the needle,
is now preparing a beautiful worked Sliirl,
which the General will wear, when he puts
on the presidcntal robes ofoflice! \\'hat do
vou think of that Whigs of N. York.
' Troy Ilfail.
A splendid ac-‘oiicliment offering was
manufacturing at London to be presented to
the Queen. The article is n pincushion on
the top of which, worked in pearls and clin-
monds are these words, " Gracious Savior,
protect the Mother and the Little Stritngerd’
Mr. Rejoice Newton, of Ilartford, left that
citvon Thursday night, 27th ult., under mys-
terious circumstanccs, and on Saturday his
body was found in the Connecticut River,—;’-
In one of his pockets was an empty laudanum.
vial. The Times says it is supposed that per.
cuniary enibarrassinents led him to the rash
and iiielmclioly determination ofdestroying
his own life. He has left a large family.
From the Kingston C/noniclc, Q/'A'ov. 11.
Imlian Remn.ins.—Diiring the progress
of some excavation making by the marine
railway company, on Mississqtioy Point, the
remains of from 15 to 20 Indians, with beads,
knives, &c., have been found imbedded about
ten inches below the original surface of the
site of the battery. The bodies appeared to
have been severally wrapt in bark, the re-
mains of which were found in close proxiin-
ity to the undecayerl portions ofeach skeleton,
A shocking case is on trial before the Su-
preme Judicial Court of Massachus-..-tts, sit-
ting at Salem. It is a charge of rape perpe-
trated by a wretch named Moses Goodhue,
upon his own dangliter, aged _16. The girl
swears positively to the commission of the
crime, and the prisoner’s counsel confine
themselves to an attempt to prove the pre-
viously bad character of the victim, and the
absence of that measure of rcsistencewhich
is ,neccssary, technically, to constitute the
crime. The penalty is clealh.
Jozu‘. of Com.
’I71,c Niger E.r7)crz'ilio7i.——Capt:iin Dund:-is
Trotter, the commander of the Niger expedi-
tion. is not expected to sail for Africa with
the small squadron of steamers which have
been commissioned for that purpose, for six
weeks or two months. The \Vilber force
new steamer was launched last wcekat Liver-
pool, and will be ready for trial in a fortnight.
She will be. commissioned by Commander
Allen, who is to be second in command ofthe
expedition, the crews of which are to receive
double pay on leaving England.
London Paper.
Texn,s.—The Austin Sentinel contains the
nnnual message of President Lamar. Ac-
cording to the Message, some little progress
has been made towards an adjustment of dif-
ferences with the mother country, though
the tardy policy of the Mexican Govern-
ment does not appear to satisfy the. expecta-
tions of the Texians. The Tcxian agent
had been received rind accredited to Mi-xico,
and negotiations so far entered upon as to
permit him to submit the propositions offered
by his Government as the basis ofa treaty,
which propositions were held under advise-
ment at the latest advices. An intimation has
also been given of a willingness on the part
of Mexico to suspend hostilities for the prscut
by entering into an armisticc.—E:z:prcss.
T/ze .4lmo72.d.—A liorticulturist in New
York, Mr. Noncs, has gone largely into the
culture, of the Languedoc Almond, the best
variety of this fruit raised in France...
has‘ raised. in the vicinity of New York, this
year, 10,000 of these trees, many of which
arefive feet high, having made a most luxu-
riant growth. He is confident the trees will
prove "perfectly hardy, and on the third sea-
son -will yield fruit abundantly. If so, the
Almond may hereafter become an important
; item of culture, and its import from Europe
be materially dcc reused,
3 .Electricit_7/ ‘Slcam.——An English paper
states that an engincman, on the Cramling-
ton Railway, in attempting to lay hold ofa
safety-valve, i'e‘c<-_.-ived a powerful shock. He
tried it a second time, and the eff}-c-ct was
similar. An examination of the boiler fol-
lowed, and it was found that the steam cs-
caping from :1 “blowcr”.was highly charged‘
WM, C.j,,,.,,-,1-in-, Subsequent cxperrimcnts
on boilers, in ivliicli the steam was genera-
ted from water drawn froma different source
than that which supplied the engines on the
Crimlington road, have proved. the exist-
cnce ofagrciit quantity ofelcctricity in steam
This important discovery 11111)’ l_t‘=t‘l l0 f?lClS
in connection with boiler explosions, ofgreat
moment. '
T/,3 C;-gum Ar,rzie.-li/ct.—-\Ve understand,
says the Hudson River Chronicle, that the
1-xIip6‘l'lI‘i'l(‘I1l was made, on Saturday I35‘: Of
lellll 5: the \\-‘:lli"l' it.to a portion ofthe Croton
,\q._,,._-‘dun, The gates were hoisted at the
dam. and the water coursed its way through
to the vicinity of Mr. Elias Auser's, a dis-
lance of about eight miles. The result of
the experiment was perfectly satisfactory as
was anticipated.
Bull. rs. L0r:omnti'.i:e.—-On Saturday 1115?.
as the train of cars were coming down from
Lancaster, Pa., when near tlie. Gap. the L0-
comotive was attacked by a Bull. The poor
fellow made three efforts to push the engine
over, but finding it was no go, he went off.
muttering a determination to do better next
time.
A/(mm, Ra._i',l7'orz.rl —.-X pzimuhlct contain-
ing ll".0il‘t,‘m:1ll\'S of Samuel Stevens, Es
Prcsirlcnt of the R-iilrond, delivered at the
City Hall. on the 10th of November, has
inst been publislii-rl, it is highly interesting
It is accompanied with maps and diagrams,
which make it very useful.
lllammolli. Lem.nn..—The Natchez Miss.
Courier ofthe llth ult. says that a lemon
was exhibited atthe meeting ofthe Agricul-
tural Society, at \Vasl.ington, the day pre-
vious, weighing 1 pound and 10 ounces. It
was raised near Natchez. This beats Ctibal
A C2/.r2'ou.s Mz's/cil.'e.—-Thci'e is at this pres-
ent writing in an importing house in this city,
a box from France, which was ordered from
Sand Clam Township, Allcgliaiiy county.
in this state. and which the Frenchmen have
directed some how or other to ‘ Saint Clam’s
township,” &c.—— Pliilrt. C/iron.
IIn[_-{mg Ono's O'.cn..—At the Congres-
sional i-lection in Georgia on the 6th of0c—
tobcr, both parties received /196 votes in Jas-
per county; and at the Presidential election
on the 2d ultimo, in the same county, Har-
rison and Van Buren rec.cived 496 each, be-
ingalso a tie.—NrLtz'onal 1.-ilclligciiccr.
Slr.rLml2nril Pcrsivn.-—-'1‘liis boat which a
short time since collapsed a flue by which
sr,-veral persons were lost, arrived at St. Lou-
is on the 16th inst. Her officers state that
two-ntv-five of the unfortunate sufferers have
already died, and there were two more who
it was supposed would die soon. There
were nine others scolded, who will probably
recover.
DCSC?'f];’ll07L nfa Gnozl I'll’):/i’.--S116 liadn’t
no can for iizusic, Sam, but she had a capital
aye _fiii' (lirl, and for poor folks, that's much
better. No one never seed as much dirt in
my house as a fly couldn’t brush ofllwith his
wings. Boston gals may host of their spin-
ncls and the gytars, and their eg/etalian airs,
and their ea..='s_fo-r inusic. but give me the
gal I say that has an eye for dirt, for she is
the gal for my money.
The Steamboat Rochester, of Bufliilo,
caine near being lost on Saturd.i'y, the 21st
ult, during the storui on the L'ikc. One of
the tiller chains became (lL'lIl.L‘.l1f‘(l while she
was some distance froui land whicli left her
tinriianageablo and \v:.‘.Ilowing in the troughs
ofthe sitn, during which time her guards
were sprang and otherwise damaged. She.
was finally carried into Erie harbor.
Rc!u.r7z.ing_f7'0m 0. ]l1ission.——l\"lajors Ba-
ker and Wade, Captains Huger and Mor-
decai, of the United States Army, and Pro-
fessor Bartlett, of \Vest Point. returned to
this country by the British Queen. They
'wcre sent to Europei_last spring by the “Far
Department, asa commission to visit and re-
port upon the military catablishmeut of Eu-
rope. Thev are understood to have been in
England, France, Russia, Denmark, Swe-
den, nnd Russia.
Union of JlIrzgrz._:incs.—-Burton, well
known as a capital actor, and at present
manager of the new theatre in Philadelphia.
has sold his Gentle-inan’s Magazine. to the
proprietor of the Casket—and hereafter the
two are to be united in one monthly.
The rotunda ofthe Capitol, at Washington,
has been recently ornamented with a new
pitcure by Chapman. The subject is the
Baptism of Pockaliontas.
‘The N. H. Courier says, that on VVednes-
day next the Legislature of New Hampshire
will elect Levi \Voodbury a Senator in Con-
gtcss, for six years from the fourth of March
néxt
The Visitors ofthe University of Virgi
uia have appointed Nathaniel P. Ilowurd,
Esq., of Riclirriond, Pi‘0ft'SSO1' of La w in the
University, to supply the vacancy occasion-
ed by the death of Professor Davis.
O‘7‘i'll7lal1i07l.—-1\ll'. \Villiam \Vliital.'cr,
(formerly a Univcrsalist pl‘CilCllr‘.I' of N. Y.
city,) was ordained on \Vednesday evening.
the 25th ult.. in the Catharine street church,
by the New York Congregational Associa-
tion.
Olwr/in Ius£z'lulc.—From the catalogue
of this institution, it appears that the number
of students at present connected with it is 484,
viz. Theological 64, College 68, shorter
course 5, male preparatory 181, young la-
dies 166.
Cm/.li_rm..—\Ve saw yesterday a one dol-
lat‘ bill on the Exchange. Bank of this city,
with the figure 3 pasted over the l on the
sides, so as to make it appear like a bill of
the larger denomination. The plate and the
signature being genuine, it is calculated to
decei.ve.—‘- Ha.rlfo7jd Coutrmzt.
Tlic_ iS'c/ionlmasler l7Va.nt.-T77. an-In the coun
ty oif'Rockin‘g-ham, Virginia, as shown by
the la.te,c_ensus,_ there are ,1 394 white persons.
over‘20 years of age. who can neither read
not‘ write 1 -‘
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Dislircssing S]l«i]771?T€Ck and Loss of Lwes
--From two seamen who arrived from Cur-
rituck beach, we learn the following particu-
lars-——'l‘hcv state that they belonged to the
K.GlZETTE.l
Vvediincsday, December 9, 184-0.
iitwii
',,‘(.‘
sloop \Villiiam J. \"\-"atson. 01-flll(1lfOl' Pliila-
delpliia from St. .lohn’s River, (E. F.) In-
den with pitch pine lumber, which vessel
was cast away on Bodd-y’s' Island on the
night ofthe 15th ult. The 2d mate. broth-
er—in-law to the Captain, and one ofthe crew
were lost.‘_ -
They also state that a sloop of about 40
tons burthen, foiindr-red off New Inlet, and
all on board perished. They distinctly heard
their cries for help, but having lost their boat
could 1‘l’t'l(lCl' them none. They also rcpot‘.
that a full rigged brig, understood to have
been bound to Boston, went ashore. about the
5th tilt. to the southward of Boddv’s Island,
and had all hands except two, drowned,
1V0 rfolk Beacon.
Wm. L. i‘lI’Kcn:ic.——-'I‘lie Rochester Dal‘
ly Advertiser contains a long report of an
examination held before Justice ‘Nlieeler, on
the coinplaiut of William L. l\’l’Kcnzie that
several persons now or late of Rochester, had
conspired and agreed upon a plan, in con-
nexion with the persons in charge of the
Caiiridian steamboat Godc, to carry him by
force to Toronto, in order to c.la’m the re
ward ofo£1000 offered for him by the Bri
tisli government. Mr. Cameron, late of the
Cominercial Brink, Toronto, was icpreserit-
ed to be it prime mover in the affair; and
in the course ofthe examination,it being as-
certainctl that he was still at the Roclicster
House, a \‘\'{'tl'l'illll. was issued for his arrest,
and he was accordingly bi‘ougl‘.t before the
courl, accompanied by counsel, and gave
bril for his appearance at trial. The Daily
Ar_lvertiser, cautions the public to susptnd
their judgements until that time.
TH I‘) 1\‘1U'1‘E‘S APPEAL.
The printing establishment of “T/zcRzulii”
was wholly consumed, together with the
house &fli|‘1’illul'C of its proprietor, by the re-
cent confi:igration at Canajoharie. By this
calainity a worthy, industrious man, with an
interesting family, are left wholly destitute
And the blow has fallen upon those whos-.~
infirmiti--s commend them to our warmest
sympathies. Mr. Ba-clrus, the proprietor of
the Rndii, and his wife are deaf and dumb!
There was no insurance on their property,
and nothing was saved! Need we say more
to commend this case to the abounding be-
nevolence of the community, than that
the sufferers are eminctly worthy of its sym-
pathies and protection. Mr. Backus, byihis
industry economy and intelligence, was ob-
taining a litiiirlsoine support as the printer
and publisher ofa newspaper. I-Iis Ofllce
and his home are a heap ofasliesl He and
his wife andtheir children are destitute. ‘We.
present this case of Sl1fll.‘I'ln_j! to our fellow-
citizens, witli the fullest confidence that their
bounty \vill soon enable the Mute to resume
his btisiness.-—Albri7i_7/ E1.-enz'7zgJuur.
Di~'grncc_[ul—-'I‘lie following paragraph
from the Delaware St nlinel published at “ii!-
inington, will be read with a blush ofshame.
Delaware, in her penal code, is behind the
age: '
" Ebenczar Vi‘-acli, on the indictments for
lai'enc_v of cattle, was sentenced on each to
be publicly whipped with twenty-one lashes
on the bare back, to wear the Roman T ofa
scarlet color between his shoulders for six
months after his discharge from prison.-—
Tho prisoner was whipped according to sen-
tence, on Saturday, in the presence ofa rin-
merous asscinblagc cf('itiz« us, assernbled for
the express purpose ofsceing the punisment
inflicted.
Sc:-crc Pcmi/t_1,I.—-In the case ofthe Si/1.!»
2-3., A/‘l/iur Bu-ngy, a niulatto boy of 19
years of age, convicted on Thursday last, of
an assault and battery, with an attempt to
commit an outrage on the person ofa little
girl of 14 years ofngc, in Appoquinimink
Hundred, was, in three hours tried, convict-
ed arid sentencetl to stand in the pillory one
hour, to be whipped publicly with sixty lashes
on the bare back, to pay a fine. of 400 (lol-
lars to the State, to be imprisoned in the jail
of the County for two years, and afterwards
to be sold to the higlii.-st bidder as a servant
for the term offourteen years, and to pay the
fine and cost.—-—Dcl. Gtbz.
Ha7'z{,forrZ and Smirzgjielcl Ra.ilroa.d.-
The Committee appointed at a Convention
held sometime since at Hartford, on the sub-
ject ofa Railroad from Hartford to Spring-
field, 28 inilrts, have voted that it is expedi-
ent to procure an immediate survey of the
proposed rtutes, with a view to the definite
location of the Road, and have appointed a
subcommittee to employ a competent engi-
neer for that purpose. Other measures were
adopted, having reference to the ways and
means, and there seems now no—doubt that
the only remaining link in the Railroad
route from New Haven to Boston, will soon
be supplied. The business is in very offi-
cicnt hands.
A Good 'Un.——A negro was recently ri-
ding along one ofthe streets in F , when
his horse made a blunder, and was near com-
ing down sprawling in the dirt, throwing his
rider ovi-r his head. I-Iastily regaining his
feet. and finding hinriselfuninjurcd, he began
kicking and culling the poor beast, cursing
him at the same time. At last, having ex-
hausted his vocabiilary, he bawlcd otit, “You
damned Loco Foco.” Some gentlemen, who
had been spectators of the scene, inquired of
him why he called his horse a Loco Fcco.
“ \Vhy, massa,” said he, “ be two good eye
in be head, and dey was bofe open, and dare
lay de ting right in be way, and he wouldn’t
see it.”—-Ric/i.I71o7z(l ' Enquirer.
T/Le Olzio Vole.-—-Some ofthe Var. Buren
papers affect to find proofoffraud at the gen-
eral election in Ohio, in the great increase
ofthe number of votes above that of 1838 -
The whole number of votes polled was a-
bout 272,0l8, of which Corwin obtained sav
144.054, and Shannon 127,964. Was this
number larger than the legal vote of the
State? IVe think not. The enumeration
of free white males above 21, taken in the
summer of 1839, niaile 291,182, or 18,114
more than the vote for Governor. None are
erribraced in the enumeration "who are not
voters, except tlnn(tll1f.'tll2E(_’(l_ foreigners.
M ' Cincizinetti Gs:-.:.
The Electoral College of Comzectz'cul.—
The Electors of President and Vice Presi-
dent met in Hartford on 'Wedncsday, as by
law required, and voted for VVilliam Henry
Harrison for President, and John Tyler for‘
Vice President, ofthe United States. They
appointed l\‘lr.Charlcs B. Lines, of New Ha-
vcn, Messenger to carry the votes to \-’\'ash-
ington.
Fmi:.—Our Borougli was thrown into a slate
of unusual excitement, on Thursday evening
last, by the appearance of an extensive fire,
which broke out in the hay loft ofone ofthe sir.-X
blcs attached to the Norwalk Hotel. The flames
were discovered about 11 o'clock, in Ilie northern
portion of the old stables. This building was
occupied by three horses, the property of Drs.
Gregory and Hilband Mr. S. G. B1ackman.—
An effort was made to save that of the latter
gentleman. and succeeded so far by means of
covering his head, as to be taken his length from
the door, vs hen Ilie covering being removed the
poor animal rushed madly back into his burning '
s'all, and perished with his miserable compan-
ions. The fl.-inics spread most fcnrfnllv, and
soon cnmniunicated with the extensive establish-
ment occupicd as the livery stable ofllie propyi-
mnr ofthe Hotel. Mr. David Stevenson. By dint
of great exertion, the horses, about a dozen in
min b -r, together \\ ith the carriages. were remo-
ved, but several sleiglis, bainrsscs. and various
utensils ofsuch establishments vi-ore dcsnoyrd,
were these buildings, that their destruction was
a work of short duration. Adjoining the pre-
mises were the out liousesof Mr. Chu's Thom-
as, which of course were also ilestroyed.
At the time the fire was ra2ing.the wind was
setting pretty freshly in the direction ofthe Ho-
tel, which had just undergone a thorough repair,
and been greatly improved, and was one of [L3
fines! establishments ofthe kind on the road
from New York In New Haven. For a time.
clocils of flame and smoke seem:-rl almost in
envelope the majestic building, and all hope of
its preservation seemed vain and illusory. Ev-
ery article was removed and the house cniirelv
But notwitlistandirfi:
the apparent impossibility of preventing the
farilier progress ofthe fire, not a nerve was lax-
ed. Lines were formed from the river. to the top
ofthe house. and the rnofkept constantly drench-
cd with water. Our little engine was stationed
at the northeast corner of't1*e building, where
stripped ofits contents.
the heat was so intense as to scorch the clothing
of many of those. vvboaltendeil it,unrl by means
ofa plentiful supply of \\'I]lPf,flndannl)Slln1|f3
ilcterminmion that put Ilie elements at defiance.
the portions ofthe building most cxpnsed were
kept constantly wet, until the flames hav-
ing spent their f'ur_v began gradually to lesson in
volume and lieighib. when hope began in urog-
gle txith fear, and at length the busy multitude
began to give way to their jaded energies, and
to survey, vtiih astonishment. the scorched and
discolored edifice, which had been saved by al-
most superliuman «flint and toil. The dwelling
of Mr. Thomas was also in imineni danger,
and its Safety has also been a wonder to all.
Had eitlicr ofthe above dwellings taken fire,
there was no earthly power that cuulfl have sav-
ed a great part, at least, nfour village from utter
demolition. Its compactness, and the combus-
tible nature ofiis buildings, must sooner or lot-
er, unless some preventive measures are taken,
lay Ilie whole business part of the borough in
nslies. Ofihe iruili of Iliis, every one present
at the fire must have been fully convinced.-
Then wliydelay longer to take such steps ‘I--
why longer expose the lives and propertysofour
\Ve think the community are
to the duty of providing one or
fellow citizens?
aroused
more suitable engines-—and the incipient steps
which have been taken by the borough forthis
desirable end, will, we hope, he carried into suc-
cessful and speedy execution.
Mr. Stevenson was insured, but his 1059 he
estimates at about 81.000.
The manner in which the fire occurred is
not fully known, though suspicion has fallen
upon a fellow by the name of Valentine, who
was examined on Saturday and bound over for
trial at the next session of the Superior Court.
AN A'r'raiur'ri~:1) OU'.l‘RAGE.-—-The Loco Fo-
co members of the Georgia Senate recently
made use ofa most high-handed attempt to de-
feat the wishes ofthe people. Owing to the ab-
sence ofsix VVhig members the Tories were in
an accidental and temporary nscendanc_yi.—-
They attempted to use due for the base purpose
ofdefeaiing the choice ofa U. S. Senator. For-
tunalely they were foiled by the firmness ofthe.
Whig members. As the only means ofdefeat-
ing this most unjustifiable attempt to prevent
that State from being fully represented in the
U. S. Senate, ilie\Vhigs unanimously withdrew
leaving the Senate without a quorum. The
Milledgcville Journal says:
VVe approve, nay, commend the act. The"
high-handed attempt, avowed openly on the
floor, to prevent the election ofa Senator. merits
the censure of the people. It is an outrage
committed in the face of the Constitution and
the people’s will. which should be visiteidlupon
those concerned in the attempt, with the sever-
est reprobaliou.
The House of Reprcsentativesp assed a reso-
lution on the 25th ult. for bringing on the glec-
iion ofa United States Senator on the 1st ol'De.
camber inst. ('I‘uisday of last week.)
We have noticed, particularly since the elec-
tion, mucb labored effort among the Whig press
to prove that the VVhig party are the Demo-
cmiic pany——iha_t the voice of so large a portion
frcciiietrof the country as has-called Gen
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