“ Nor polish’d marble emulate thy face, “Yet shall thy grave with rising flow’rs be drest, « And the green turf lie lightly on thy breast : « There shall the morn her earliest tears bestow ; « There the first roses of the year shall blow ; « While angels with their silver wings o’ershed. « The ground row sacred by their reliques made.” Frequently, while mixmg among the gay would Philander become absorbed in sor- row, and in spite of his endeavors, a tear would some times steal from his eye and roll down his manly cheek. Even years were not sufficient to dispel this occasional gloom. EE Sy ISI RR & — —— - J Ltd BELLEFONTE, SATURDAY, Mar, 7, 1814. «To speak his thoughts— Is every Freeman’s right.’ sl aa tm tit phn swag Zor mms wl nt Tom, She TT, EIS TIN om mv —— HORRID MURDER AND ROBBERY. It is with painful emotions we are com- pelled to relate one of the most daring and villainous murders and robberies on record, commited in this borough, Mr. Isaac Wells, who kept a store in Front, a few doors be- low Market street, in which he slept, was most inhumanly murdered on Tuesday night last. He received a stab below the ear, which penetrated through the neck, from appearances, while in bed, and was afterwards dragged, or by his own exerti- on got over the counter ; a handkershief was drawn tight round his neck, no doubt to assist in executing the fatal deed. After performing this, there was stolen about 9000 dollars, in bank notes the door locked and key taken off. Mr. Well’s brother? who lives on the opposite bank of the river, perceived the store closed after, hreakfast the next morning; concluded he was indis- posed and came over, when after getting in at the window, he was found lying on the floor weltering in blood. An inquest was held over the body; their verdict was « Wilful murder by some unknown hand.” There has nothing transpired since, tend- ing the most remotely to lead to a.discove- ‘ry of the monster. His remains were interred on Thursday attended by the Masonic Order, and a nu- merous concourse of citizens. Ogracre of Davrurx. BE hP P-R SUMMARY. he A gentleman from Vergennes informs that Lake Champlain is free from ice, and that the British fleet (nine sail) made their appearance off Burlington—and were stand- ing for Vergennes; that about a thousand militia had assembled at Vergennes and every preparation was making there and at Burlington to give them a warm reception. "The flect at Vergennes, the distraction of “which, was supposed to be their object, is thought to be perfectly safe. The fleet on Ontario, when completed will consist, of one ship of 64 guns,one of 30, one of 28, three brigs each 26, one brig of 18 and 4schoon- ers of 2 each, making in the whole 226 guns. A letter from a member of congress to his friend in Philadelphia says , that articles of an armistice, have been agreed upon, and will be promulgated in Canada, United States and on the coast; on the 15th of May next. Another letter from the same source received at N. York, states that the repotts of an armistice being about to take place, were correct, that a proposition 10 that purport had been under consideration, but, was postponed for the purpose of ascertain- ing, whether govornor Prevost or any other person on our coast is authorised to agree upon a maritime as well a sa land armistice. A part of Col Parberry’s regiment stationed on the Potomac, has hada recountre with the British frigate, that came on shore at St. Mary's in the Potomac. There has not yet come to hand any certain account of the result of the action; but it is believed that the British were beat off. Eightlarge ships were lately seen N. E- from Cape Ann. A gentleman from New Provedence states, that a flect of 13 sail, with prize Cotten, Sugars, Coffee, &c. left there for Bermu- da and England, under convoy of the Mo- seile and Riflemen brigs, and, that they were all armed with in the place, and many of them having b confined 8 or 10 months, they had it at their option to remain prisoners, or ‘navigate the above vessels to England ; they readily ac- cepted the fatter ; some giving premiums for the preference they are to have 30 dols. per month ; are furnished with pas sports trom Mr. Lord, or commissary, anda pro- tection from the British authorities. Amotion was made by Mr. Miller of New York, to enquire iuto the manner in wiich the war has been conducted. It was negds tived, yeas 29, Nays 68, General Wilkinson's late quixotic excur= tion into Canada, which from his official ac- count would appear to be mn strict conlorms= ity to the directions of the secretary at wary has, in a late National In elligence been contradicted as contrary to the views of that department. A letter from governot Ed- wards, to general ilarrison, states that the North Western indiahs have recommenced hostilities in the territory of lilinots. 2 de- cent is expected upon St. Lewis and that the recent alarms, and want of protectors are depopulating the territory. ‘The 15th section of the militia law requires, that all tne regimental, staff and commissioned officers of the militia within the bounds of each regiment, shall be annually discipli- ned for and during the term of 3 successive ‘anys, to commence on the third Monday of Ociober next.---Eacn and every: officer to receive one dollar and fifty cents ior every day’s service upon parade for discipiine.— The Major Generals. Brigadier Generals & Brigade Iuspectors arc tobe appointea by the governor ; cach brigade uspector to receive antuaily for his services, cick hire, blank forms and stationary, the sum of ove hundred and twenty five dodars for eve- ry regiment comprehended within ais bri- gade, to be paid quaricrly. Ofhicers tw be commissioned for seven years, and the mie litia to be divided into ten classes. Sack- ets Harbor it is said, is blockaded by the Briusin, and the inhabitants were removing into the interior. The American picnipo- Lentia. ies, have been met at Gottenburg by those of England, and a peace, it is ex- pected will shortly be the result. The president has ordered to be discharged, ou paroie, all the British officers held as hosta- ges under the retaialory syswem. Some A- merican prisoners neld mn ike manner by the British m Canada, have also been liber- ated. These are flattering indications oi a pacific and successful ncgociation going on between the two countries. Licut. col. Croghan, at Detroit, &c. at this time. being indisposed, is on his way to Kentucky. If report 1s to be credited, Maiden 1s a- gain in possesion of the Briush. Our force stationed at that post being small, evacua- ted the fort and retired on the@approach of the enemy. His vicws, it1s sald in repos- sessing himsel: of Maiden, is to prevent our shipping from passing into the upper lake, untii they can have a naval force completed fully competent to contend wiih us. A packet forom Admiral Cockburn, cone taining despatches jor our government, was received by the commandant at Nor- folk on Sunday evening, the 17th inst. 250, 000 dollars, prize moncy, have been voted to the officers and crews of the victorious fleet on lake Erie, and 5000 extra to com- modore Perry. tT NEW-YORK. A FLAG. April 21. Captain Paget, of the Superb, (74,) one of Ad. Cockburn’s squadron, cruising off San- dy Hook, sent a flag on shore yesterday, the protesed object of which was, to as- sure Commodore Lewis that no fisher- men would be molested by H. B. Ms. ves- sels of war. nie + 4 FN PORTLAND, April 18. A LARGE FLEET ON OUR COAST. A fleet of eight sail was seen in Ipswich bay, on Wednesday last, consisting of ships of the line and frigates. NEW-LONDON, April 2. The British squadron inthe Sound con- sist of a 74, 2 frigates, a sloop of war and a brig.----The sloop of war and brig were up sound, the others lay off this port. 1 ee 11 GD 10D Boston, April 26. NORTHERN FRONTIER. We learn by a gentieman who left Burling- ton on Thursday last, that the report that a British squadron had appeared on Lake Champlain, was erroneous ; and the alarm which that report caused had subsided. 500 Vermont militia, whe had assembled at American Sallors. As there had been no exchange of prisoners the hero of Sandusky, commands ° Col. Buier. Rl 8 f CE ¢ Vergennes, had been discharged. General Wilkinson had left Plattsburg. Seven of the men wounded at the battle of La Cole nad died. 7 £ /» La oN /S 7 Lr ~~ FROM CANADA. : Quebec. April 12. “Jt now appears to be unquestionable that an exchange of prisoners will take place 1 a moath or two. Great Britain, in hoarding her seamen, instead of sending them where they are wanted, acts the part of a miser with his guineas. She deals out sailors to the Can- adas as tho’ they were so many drops of her heart’s blood ;----and so they are. MONTREAL. April 9. We understand a sh'p of 80 guns has been laid down at Kingston ; the length of her Keel it is said to be 182 feet. The greatest activity is displayed in the dock ‘yard:--nothing but a reinfor¢ement of sea- men is wanted to insure success on Lake Ontario, next campaign. — RESTRICTIONS IN CANADA. Governor Prevost has issued a proclama- tion, prohibiting the exportation from Low- er Canada, to any country or place whatev- er, of wheat, flour, and meal of every kind, barley rye, oats, peas, potatocs, biscuit, salted pork and beefy until September next. tng 3 ED 120 ED 1 ——— It is with great satisfaction we are ena- bled to state, that the public authorities of the United States and Great Britain are re- laxing in their measures of retaliation. In consequence of the indulgence shewn to general Winder in the permission granted fo him by.sir George Prevost to return for a time to his home, the president immedi- ately extended a like indulgence to some British officers similarly situated. About the period that our executive was thus man- ifcsting his willingness to keep pace with the adversary in acts tending to promote tue cause of humanity, sir George Prevost, without any knowledge of the fact, allowed colonei Lewis and Maj. Madison to leave Quebec, on parole, for the United States : Ad, in pursuance of the same philanthrop- ic spirit. the president, we understand, has given divection for the discharge, on parole, of ail the British officers, now in custody as hostages, with permission forfthem to pro- ceed to Canada.---Thus, the retaliatory sys- te. 1, whicn, at its commencement, wore a menacing and terrible ;appearance, is grad- ually losing its aspect of ferocity ; and ina way too, which promises to leave little or no irritation on either side. The indul- gence granted to the hosiages, by the pub- lic authorities both in Canada and the Uni- ted States, are voluntary acts of benevo- lence, and have been sufficiently siinultane- ous to deprive either government of the exclusive merit of having commenced them. ~~ NAT. INTEL. FROM THE WASHINGTON CITY GAZETTE EXTRA OF TUESDAY AFTERNOON. IMPORTANT. : We have received information, from un- questionable authority, that arrange- ments have certainly been entered into on the subject of an armistice, and that it is Irug.~--This armistice either has been, or wili shortly be, completed. The Dritish squadron have retired from the bay, and hos- tilities are to be suspended both by land and sea, within the maritime jurisdiction of the United States. No further particulars have been received----when they are, they shall be immediately given to the public. ———— Str J. L. Yeo is appointed British na- Val Commander in chicf on the Canadian akes. v % PRIVATEERING ON LAKE CHAM- PLAIN. The private armed boat Alert, Catlin mas- ter of Burlington, has captured and brought into that port, a British vessel,loaded with furs. NAT. Apv. Gex. WILKINSON it1s now said, is to be tried by a court martial, which is to assem- ble at the south end of Lake George. Col. King one of the members, has repaired thi- ther, and a gentleman writes from Platts- burg, April 13--- «General Wilkinson in- forms me that he will leave the command to Gen M’ Comb on the 13th inst.” proba- bly to repair there also. Aibany Argus. NeweorT, (R. 1.) April 17. ; This day arrived, Swedish ship Prins Carl Jean, capt. Oberg, 63 days from Lon- don, and five from Bermuda, in ballast, ‘ ‘ny newsp Janated from the official so where she put in. captain Goerg, left Bers muda on Monday, last and-informs us, that a ship afrived there on Sunday, (the day before he sailed) 35 days from Engjand captain Oberg was informed by the captain thathe brougnt London papers to the jst of Marchs and that they stated, there had been a severe battle ‘between the: French and the allied armies in France, that the 5) lies were defeated with considerable lo x and had! petreated about 90 miles. Tho captain also informed, thatin consequence pival of the Bramble, the expidition fited outfor America, had been suspended and that he general opinion of the Her int.ngland, was, that a peace Would speedily fake place between America and iain. The above are all the captain O. was enabled to ob- CEP T— eee BUFFALO, April 5. Village, which once adorned the ric, and was prostratcd by the ene y rising again-—scveral buildings y completed-—and contracts for 30pmore are made, and many of them in cdpsiderable forwardness. A Brick Company as been organized, by an associa - tion ofgtheimest enterprising and public spi- rited citizfhs, with a sufllcient capital bor the purpof of rendering the price of Brick so reasonadle that the principal streets ma be built u of that article. All that is "3 quired to g-establish Buffalo in its former prosperitygare ample remuneration from governmelt, andpeace : peace, if not ob- tained by rggociation, must be obtained b a vigorous ud successful prosecution of tho ad its charms---the situation prospect, and the general health of the oo habitants, to §hich we may add, the activity and entebprisg of the trade, the public spir- it of the €itizéns, and the state of oa all conspi red to render it a chosen s iy for the man of business or of pleatarer : Gaz. ee Pe — FroM A CORRESPONDENT. Bi reporty via Bermuda, about the defeat andthe retreat of the allies, has been received, ¢ think, with more credit than it deserve There 1s a constant influx of false and @ntradictory rumours in England, among ich we remember the arrival of tac Fs$#x in America with a million of prize molly | And there are, besides, ma- rs disaffected to the govern- h catch at any thing favorable to We ought therefore, to assure st, of the report having actual- Bermuda, & then, of the source | it originally came, before we ourselves to reason fora mo- yc supposed defeat. There are 'y known to the world, which ave better tn any private information, and which areftally at variance with any sup- position tofghc disadvaitage of the allies. By the late@rrival from Paris, up to the 9th of February we are certain that Bonaparte had then nofarmy numerous enough to en- gage the ahes ina general battle; itis morally the@fore impossiole that in a few days ne coull have mustered such an army. He might p@sibly have increased his num- ber by detdhments from Soult, put this would be refected on the wisdon of Lord Wellington §zho would not permit Soult te send such de@ciyments-with impunity ; and we are not cielined to adopt this hypothe- sis. Besileslf the allies were defeated, and retreated 90 miles, the time required for these operatidls would scarcely allow them to be known 1 London before March 1, up to which it is §ud the papers were brought to Bermuda. ®s for the pretended firing on the French®oast ; it might have been oc- casioned by the approach of the British ships in the chanue!, Which is often the case. At all evgnts it can have no connex- ion with the suposed deleat of the allies, as the firlng Was announced in London on the 11th of February, and on the 9th, wnich 1s our lastfrom Paris, there was not the smailcst app&rance of an” engagement as the hostile armfjes were noticven pear e- nough for such a purpose. Who can believe that from the 9th to 10th al great battle could be fought, an news off its result al- ready be con veyed to the cast. The ut- most that we can allow lor this report, is, that it may have originated inghe repulse of some smal corps or in the fretreal of the advanced bodics, who Kept miles, and on moelg with bie force, would naturally the mam army. To put ot readers more on there guard aguinst any riimours or edi= torial] assertions in the Londgn newspapers, we ber them to remember} the Courier’s comments upon the supposed desertion of the allies ; we then bad no Besitation in des nouncing these comments a the 1Psk DIXIT of the editor, and opposcd every idea, sot generally entertained, of their having ein - ‘ce. The subge- qent events have completely verified all wes | said upon that occasion. meant, whi ourszives ly brought from whi can perm ment upon facts, offic
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