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
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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.
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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
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‘fore me what was a vive doilar note of
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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.
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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,