“ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vergennes, had been discharged. General
Wilkinson had left Plattsburg. Seven of
the men wounded at the battle of La Cole
nad died.
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~~ 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-
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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.
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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