i dispute. be of 7 : 3 2, . enc hair’s breadth from the spot on Which = §t wes first se® down—f{or that in the Psalms of David writ Ww “ 1t was That But on the w this wide world should never flit, aters snugly sit, Most firm and lasting. — Now were not they bright heads of wit, : But they tock a much more effectual "method than argument to put an end to the Being happily possessed of more * power in those days than they are now, they got the feliow into their Induisition; and had he not made an open, public and explicit recantation of his damnable heresy, they would have, in mercy to his soul, Lighted it out of his body 10 a bon fire, an consigned both soul and body to eler- nil flames. To prevent this catastrophe he rensunced his doctrine, and most fer- vently craved mercy which they most gra- ciously granted upon his submitting to proper penance. Yet it is said the hard- ened sinner when stepping over the door of the Inquisition, said, in a half whisper; a Jy moves yet.” _ Notwithstanding this seasonable correc: tion the whimsical conceit spread over the world, and mulutudes pretended tobizlieve that the earth really moves. Butid what way it moves they could net agree. Some insisted that it run round in an ‘eddy, or whirlpool—others that, hy two oppesing| and resisting powers which they called centrifural or centripetal, it was impelled and propelled, and that daily it rans round on its axes, or axeltree I suppose they mean; and that it has another course which it runs round in a circle once every vear, smd so that-it still continues to tra- verse the same ground daily und yearly ever will do to the end of time—-that it is kept from flying off in a tangent by some certain occult forces which they call grav itation and attraction, or some such mysti- cal powers which neither they themselves nor any body else know any thing about. Now when such wildy extravagant ab- surdities as these, and many more of the same kind, should be believed, it will not be sutprising if J. H. shall persuade some fools to swailow his Divining Rod. It is * L ors ti - not be surprised to find that some fellow, would start up and persuade us that lime- stone could be changed into a fluid, and peach brandy made out of potatoes. NO PHILOSOPHER. —D Pet Captain Wright —The officer whe com- manded the lamented expedition against ‘the Chehaw village, was arrested by order eneral Jackson, and released by the Court before whom he was brought by Habeas Corprus, has been since arrested, by governor Rabun, and was to be tried at Milledgeville. I am, sir, st tian Zditorial Duties—There are few employ- ments more arduous, none requiring a greater share of prudence and firmness, than to conduct with tolerable propriety a! public journal. The editor who does jus- science, must occasionally give umbrage to individudls, , who often mistake the simple discharge of duty for an act of per-! sonal enmity. A newspaper conducted v7ith some ability is a powerful engine.— Aware of this, exertions are not spared by Individuals toinlist the passions, the pre- judices and interest of the proprietor on particular topics. At one time he is as- cailed by the blandishments of flattery, at another by the invective of malice. The ariful essay to win by kindness, the law- jess and overbearing threaten bim with personal injury. To preserve his inde- penderice and usefulness, he must have! energy enough to®rave the violence of] the latter, and sufficient discernment to ouard against the duplicity of the former: If he be overcome by either, heis un- done. Nat. Register. { ! f t } { nt The Boston Intelligencer of Saturday states, that Adm. Brion passed St. Kitts, on the 28th May, with a squadron of six | <ail, among them was the ship Emerald, of 24 guns, two brigs and three schoon- ers, with arms and wmmunition; for Ca- raccas. er) § Cp . A gentleman of veracity, lately arrived at Washington City from Edinburg, says that the agents of the South American Pa- triots recruit in an open manner for men, without interruption, and that they are mustered and marched through the streets for embarkation at Leith; all this is done in the face of day, and under the eye of the British authorities.~Gaz. nD Pi Unhatipy Case~=A person was lately tried in Otsego county, (N. Y.) ona charge of stealing a trunk and 160 dollars in foney 3 and on firesumiive evidence alone, atid P | I ‘fore me what was a vive doilar note of | } tice to the community and to his own con- ty was afterwards told to satisfy the de- mands of the plaintiff. After the accused had suffered the loss of reputation, liberty and property, a black fellow, who wasthe actual thief came forward and confessed his guilt | ap he The N.Y papers inform, that the ship Foster, from Londonderry, has among o- ther things brought out a Hog which weighs fificen hundred fiounds. tl pin Tlie royal order for the release of Mr. Meade is Spanish all over, and in every line characteristic traits of national cha- racter are to be seen. When powerful, she is cruel, bigotted and oppressive; re- sisted with firmness, abject, mean and hu- miliated. | The complaint of clamour from news- papers proves how the freedom of the press is fearedgand estimated by sover- vigns. It maygun truth, be said, that it is ¢ the tyrants foe, the people’s friend.” . Nat. Adv, ——et : A letter from major general Jackson, dated at his camp before St. Marks; A- pril 9th, to a gentleman in Kentucky, states as follows : i « In the Muckasuky town, we discover- ed evidences of hostility for many years; upwards of three hundred scalps were found ; about 50 were found suspended on a painted war pole on the square, fresh and of every description, frem the tender infant to the aged mother.” et 4 or wy ; Schuylkill Bank Notes.—A very exten- sive scheme of forgery appears to be in operation as respects the notes of the 1t consists in altering the I have now be- Schuykkill bank. denomination of the note. \this bank, but which note now appears to be a FIFTY dollar note. Wherever in the original note, the word or figure express- ing the amount occurred, and in the note lying on my desk it occurs no less th times, the word or figure is disch some chemical process and the « 50” or the word « fifty” is printed in thelSamuel W. Downing and lieutenant Dula- y place. I say printed, because it 1s mani-| not long since we were all very near swal-'foo (hat (he alterations have been printed Jowing the Perpetual Motion, and I shou ; on the note from a co for the purpose. rine As these forgeries are executed with great neatness and accuracy, and as the signatures are genuine and the whole of the rest of the engraving is from the plate of the bank; I think it a duty to the public, to caution them and to point out such ap- pearances as may distinguish the genuine froma the forged notes. On the face of the forred note, wherever alterations have been made, the paper ap- pears of a whiter hue than any other part of the note. On turning over the note, it may be distinctly seen that wherever the alterations have been made there is a deep- er impression than on any other part of the note. There is also an oily appearanee on the back where the alterations have been made. J | "These are all the distinguishing traits which ave observable, at least to my eye, in the forged note before mes—2D. Press. pper-plate engraved lly 4 Gr—— The Norfolk Herald of the 15th int. states that the President had received let- ters from Washington, requiring his spee- dy return. ‘Lhe President has been every where received in a manner at once re- spectful and affectionate. Such ever be the reward of a long life devoted to patrio- tism. ibid, 9% —r} Gv Pensarola.—We understand that an ex- press has arrived at Washington city, with dispatches from the commandant at Pen- sacola, to the Spanish Embassy. It is ru- mored ; that the despatches advise the minister of the capture of the town and fort of Pensacola by general Jackson ; that it was there presumed that war had been declared by the’ United States, against Spain, and in consequence of this pere- sumption the commandant had issued a proclamation. Since the execution of Ar- buthnot, &c. particularly since the arrival of the express, the conferences between the Spanish and British embassies were more frequent, and of longer duration than heretofore. It is believed that the return of the president of the United States, isin consequence of these cireumstances and conjectures. / We look with anxiety for official des- patches from general Jackson, in relation to the storming of Pensacola. We are the more anxious, as reports are industrious- ly circulated of the American troops hav- ing suffered severely in the assault. —D Ge Froin Gibraltar.~~--Our correspondent, under date of May 6th, writes as follows : « There is a great stir among the politi- cians to-day. An English frigate and a sloop of war arrived here yesterday irom England, having sailed in one hour after an six ed by} gures |. two sets of sealed orders ; éne to be open-] ed when she arrived off Cape St. Vincent, the other on her arrival in a certain part of the Mediterranean, for which she sails to-morrow. The sloopis ordered to keep in company with her. A great mystery truly !—A meeting of the ¢ Holy Alliance,’{! takes place soon—remember that ! 1” Norfolk Herald, TAKE NOTICE. THE Store Books, Notes, &c. of the ate firm of John Keen and Joseph B. Shu= gert, are left in the hands of John Patton} Esq. of Ferguson township, for collection. . Minister to Russia.—T he national Intel-| All those indebted to the said firm will save ligencer of Tuesday states, that Mr. Campbell, our minister to Russia, is now ; at the seat of government, awaiting only|counts. The partnership having been dis- the president’s return, to take his depar}_.r. ; 3 : : are Boston, where he is to emba h in solved, no longer indulgence wile given, the frigate Guerrier for St. Petersburg. John Neen. 4 — The President of the United States re- turned to the city this morning from his trip to Norfolk. He landed at the Poto- mac bridge, and walked tothe executive mansion, apparently in excellent health. Wash. C. Gaz, costs by calling and settling up their aca June 30, 1818. Dissolution of Partnership. pm = ; em THE partnership heretofore existing Prom the South. —Arrived at Tybee yes-|>¢tween John Miles and Joseph Miles, terday morning, the United States’ schr[Ironmasters, trading under the firm of a a Jolin and Joseph Miles, has been this day ly of the Saranac, came passenger in her. dissolved by mutual consent. All per- having demands against the said firm, We are happy to sce among us this gal-lsons -. 4 - .- - a I= 3 lant and distinguished officer. ‘We under-j, requested to present their accounts for settlement, and those indebted to make stand, captain LE. had some time since re- quested to be released from his command, which has been granted, and he is now on{payment to Joseph Miles, who alone is au- his way to the north. Captain Dallas, who went through this city a week since, had arrived at St. Mary’s and has taken com- mand of the Saranac. We presume it is the intention of captain Elton, to resume the coromand in the course of a few months —he has had some active and arduous duties to perform; and we wish him speedy restoration of haalth. i ~The United States’ ship John Adams commodore Henly, was to sail for New: York in a few days, to change her arma- ment. Capt. Dallds, with the Saranac, Prometheus, Finch; Lynx, Madison and gun vessel 168 remain on the station. * ‘We learn that a duel took place last thorized to settle the business of said firm, and who will conduct the busigess hereal- John Miles, Joseph Miles. Milesburg Works, June 27,1818. - LETTERS REMAINING in the Post Office, Belles fonte, Pa, July 1,1818. “iA Mary Lewis Philip Antes , Robert Lipton Robert Anderson ~~ John Long B. M. Samuel Beard, 2 James Mitchel John Barr Joseph M¢Kibben William Beard John Morris Philip Benner, 3 Neal M:Caullin Celi John Miller Frederick Crumrgin John M‘Calmont Roland Curtin Margaret M«Clelland Archibald Cary William M:Colloughr Eli Cadwallader Fioly Moore Richard Cary Wm. McKibben Ellis Chickering Rudolph Mulholland D Mary M¢«Clelland Col. T. M¢Pherson Andrew M:Kee, 3 Michael Mees. N. James Newell 0. Nathaniel Orr Mary Osterwelder P er. 8n-6¢. week at Fernandina between lieutenant ney of the marines. The latter was se- verely wounded and tlie ball still remained near the back bone. An affray took place ,at St. Mary’s in which several of the officers of the army and pavy with 2 number of citizens were engaged. Col. Hopkins, and several o- thers were wounded. We have not learnt the origin of the dispute, neither do we know any of the particulars of this un- pleasant rencontre. Lxtract to the Editors, « Fernandina, June 2, 1818. & A friend of mine has just arrived from St. Augustine, who informs me that an American sloop had come into that port from Musqueto—the captain states that he was boarded by two patriot privateers and robbed by them of all the property on board. report is current here, that a force has landed at Musqueto, but from what I can find out I believe it to be a gang of Africans, whom some patriotic Ameri- cans at Augustine have gone, it is said, to drive away ! ! It is certain that the gover- nor of Augustine has sent off the deputa- tion of Indians with good advice to make peace as soon as they can.” Henry Delargy John Davidson Joseph Davidson James Drips Henry Dougherty 2 ¥ James Fruburn David Fulton, 3 John Flegle Jacob Flegle John Fulton Mary Felton Susan Fagunders 3 Polly Goodfellow Adam Gray Richard Gunsallis H. William Haworth ‘R. C. Hamilton, 3 George Helman John Helman Jacob Helman James Hall | Samuel Houser 1. Henry Ischowet John Irwin 34; Henry James John Jemison Mrs. Jemison oJ Adam Kauifer L. Samuel Lie Amos Lewis Edward Purdue, 2 Henry Petrikin Charity Packer William Petrikin Jane Patton Sophia Roddin Daniel Richards Fary Rothrock { re en A gentleman who came passenger in the sloop Hudson, arrived at Wilmington, N. Carolina; on the 13th inst. from Port au Prince, informs, that the Island of St. Do- mingo is surrounded with Carthagenian privateers, who indiscriminately board and rob vessels of al} nationg that may fall in their way. An English brig had recently been robbed of goods to the amount of 3000 pounds sterling ; and a brig under Swedish colors of half her cargo. President Boyer had fitted out a brig and schr. which have been in pursuit of them for some time. A corvette sailed three days previous to the Hudson, ori the same expedition. | eR — Seth Sayer be, Thomas A. Smith. Paulser Sellers Uriah Slack ¢ I, Thomason Thomas : Jane Tumbleson Joseph Updegrafl, 2 William - Underwood : W. Charles Wilson James Watson Jacob Wolf - David Wiland Joseph White : Y i Pittsfield, (Mass. } June 19. REMARKABLE OCCURRENCE, The blood of the mad dog, mentioned in our last, which was killed in the chamber of a house in the Shaker Village judged to be about a quart, was taken up and buried about four feet from a large pear tree, in full bloom and very thrifty. The third day after the tree was completely wilted to the highest branches ; and it continues to with- er as fast asit it were cut down. In dig- ging the hole, some of the small roots were cut off, which enabled the poison to mingle with the sap; and convey its deadly influ- ence into every part of the tree. The Salem Gazette of Friday says—Our| Minister, (Mr. Sumpter, {from whom Capt. Holman brought dispatches for govern- ment) had, just before his sailing, received letters from the U.S. ship Ontario, capt. Sinclair ; they were brought by an English Daniel Yodder R. T. Stewart, P. M. Adjourned Court. ————— . AN adjourned court will be held for the counties of Centre and Clearfield, at thy court house in the borongh of Bellefonte, on the first Monday of July next. By the Court, John R ankin, Prothonotary, was convicted gad punished : his proper) receiving their orders, The frigate had Bellefonte, May 2, 1818, vessel from that quarter,
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