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received by the government this evening. The dates ||received by the local government from his Imperial
reach to the 10th March. Admiral Roussin was ma- Majesty at Peking respecting the appearance of for-
king preparations to quit Constantinople, on account eign vessels upon the coast. A copy of this docu-
of his protestations against the prolongation of the ment has been transmitted to the Chief of the Brit-
presence of the Russian fleet at Bujukdcre, and the ish Factory, in which he is enjoined to prohibit in
march of the Russians from Jassy, proving unsuccess. future the vessels of his country from persevering
ful. It is added that the French Ambassador had in these attempts to open a trade which can by no
had a sharp altercation with the Reis Effendi, and means be suffered. The officers of the Imperial Ma-
that in consequence of said interview, he has de-rine are also directed to keep a strict watch upon
manded his passports.
these strangers and send them back to Canton,
whore alone the foreign trade is permitted to be car.
ried on.
This is only one out of several similar edicts; but
we presume that it has been provoked in this in-
stance by the appearance of the Jamesina, which ves-
sel left Lintin sometime since, as was understood,
on a cruise of this description.

Second Postscript.-Some additional information has been communicated to us on the subject of the despatches received by the Government from Constantinople. Admiral Roussin has not demanded his passports of the Porte, but had written to Paris to ask permission to retire.

NEW GRANADA.-We have files of Bogota papers to the 25th March-the address of President Santander-and a long report made by the Secretary of Domestic and Foreign Affairs, to the Constitutional Congress of 1833.

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From Norfolk to New-York in 33 hours!!-The new arrangement of the Baltimore steam-boat Colum. The message of Presid't Santander, the choice of bus and Pocahontas, says the Norfolk Beacon, which goes into operation on Sunday next, proposes to Joaquim Mosquera as Vice President, and the gene-give a degree of despatch unexampled, to the conral tone of the papers, inspire us with confidence that veyance petween Richmond, Norfolk and New-York, New Granada-even if all attempt to reunite the transporting the passengers from Richmond to New. former States which composed the republic of Co. York, in 41, and from Norfolk to that great commercial emporium in 33 hours. lombia should fail,-will enjoy in tranquillity, and The Genesee Aqueduct.—It appears that serious gradually mature, free institutions. Both the Presi-apprehensions are entertained, lest the aqueduct at dent and Vice President have had the opportunity of Rochester should fail. A meeting has been held in examining the practical operation of a free represent-that place to take its condition into consideration, and ative system in this country, and of comparing the to take precautions to prevent the interruption of the mass of happiness, of security and of equality diffu- navigation of the Canal in case of its being injured. sed by it, with the results produced in Europe by TAM O'SHANTER.-Of the admirable group referthe monarchical system. Our public schools and red to in the annexed notice, we lose not a other means of disseminating as widely as possiblement in advising every one to go and see it. the blessings of education, were objects of attentive praise of these figures can go beyond the truth. inquiry to both those distinguished individuals;-and will be, we are persuaded, of their anxious imitation in New Granada-we hope not in vain.

[From the Journal of Commerce of Saturday.] EXHIBITION OF THE DEAF AND DUMB.--This exhibi. tion attracted as great a crowd at Chatham street Chapel last evening, as was ever brought together there, on any occasion.

The pupils, of both sexes, and of different ages, had an appearance of uncommon neatness, cheerfulness, and intelligence. In their interesting exercises, they displayed a quickness of apprehention, and readiness of expression, which surprised every one.→→ The very youngest class, which had been instructed, in connected composition, not longer than ten days, wrote more readily and correctly than other children of the same age in any of our schools.

The recitation, by signs, of passages from the Spectator and Shakspeare, and the illustration, by signs, of various passions and emotions, and of the meaning of different words, were very interesting and curious. Roscius himself, who could express thoughts by gestures with as much nicety and variety as Cicero could give them in words, would have found a rival in the lad who recited Shakspeare's seven ages.

The President of the Institution, the Rev. Dr. Mil. nor, delivered a brief address concerning the affairs of the institution, from which we are sorry to learn that it labors under much pecuniary embarrassment. Four thousand dollars are wanted to discharge debts already incurred; and, notwithstanding the aid afford. ed by the Legislature, the funds of the Institution are wholly inadequate to the instruction of all the deaf and dumb in the State. The whole number of deaf and dumb in the State, at the present time, is about nine hundred, and even on the supposition that it will remain stationary, there will always be one hundred and fifty of suitable age for instruction. The whole number now under tuition is ninety-six.

Very able instructors have been obtained, and im mo.provements in the mode of instruction are making. No During the intervals of the usual course of instruc. tion, lectures, by signs, on various subjects, are to be given to the pupils, by the professors.

The young men are also taught various trades, and dle work, household affairs, &c. the girls are instructed in plain and ornamental nee.

We feel great pleasure in announcing that Tam safety fears have lately been expressed, are comfortaO'Shanter and his interesting companions, for whose bly seated in the Sculpture room of the Academy in Barclay street, where they are now daily exhibited INFANT SCHOOL SOCIETY.-The sixth annual meet[From the Canton Courier.] to the public. They are the first attempt at the comicing was held on Friday, (10th) at the Canal street LATE FROM CHINA.-The Rebellion in Formosa.— Canton, Jan. 10.-We hear that the rebellion on this notice of the public. Contrary to expectation, their in stone, which has, in any country, challenged the Church. The annual Report exhibits a gratifying view of island has assumed a very formidable appearance; debut in England was completely successful; and not the increasing number, popularity, and success of the and that all the disposable military force is being sent, only the uninitiated gazer, but the cultivated artist, schools in this city. The first Infant School was with all speed, from the province of Fokien. Our na-and even the fastidious connoisseur alike joined established here in May 1827, and the experience of tive informants are by no means communicative on the heartily in the merriment of the laughter loving six years has placed beyond dispute the practicabili subject. perhaps from the ignorance in which the gov- group, and in their commendations of the genius ty of instructing infants, not only in the branches of ernment wisely shrouds all information of an unplea- which conceived and the hand which executed it.- primary education, but in the principles of morals sant nature from the knowledge of the public Some We confess that we warmly participate in the anxiety and religion. reports are afloat of the rebels having submitted, and which has been felt to behold the bold productions the ringleaders surrendered to the Imperial forces, which have thus set the narrow bounds of the art at but to these we do not attach much credit. The gross defiance, and have "won golden opinions" from its national vanity of the Chinese makes them exceed professors themselves; and we rejoice that these ingly jealous of any reports, that may detract from works, whose praises have been sung from the great the supposed power of the empire, reaching the ears metropolis of England to the modern Athens" of of foreigners; and thus it is, that the usual reply to Scotland, have found an asylum in the American any question as to any of the numerous rebellions Academy of Arts. (which, year after year, spring up in some part of China, or its half conquered tributaries) is that the business is "just settled."

There are now, in this city, 16 schools. wherein 2360 infant children receive instruction-1400 in the charity Schools, and 970 in those attached to the Public Schools. There are also 11 private schools con. ducted upon the Infant plan, comprising about 420 children. There are still 6000 children, under four years of age, who are not embraced in any of the schools. The Managers report that their funds are entirely exhausted, and unless their Treasury is reInundation at Albany.-The steam boat Novelty, plenished, their exertions can be of little avail. The Captain Thomas Wiswall, arrived Tuesday even-impression that provision is made for the instruction CANTON, JAN. 10.-The Weather.-Our meteoro-ing at half past 8 o'clock, having left Albany at 10 o'- of the infant children of the poor, is erroneous. That logical diary for the past month shows a more sin- clock in the morning. When the boat left Albany, Society will be able to support but few infant schools, gular change in the temperature than can, we believe, the water had risen over the pier and wharves at Al- and their funds cannot be appropriated to children be found in any other inter-tropical country in the any, and was still rising very fast. Large quanti- under four years of age. Under these circumstances, world. At the beginning of the month, while a south ties of timber and lumber were to be seen floating the Managers appeal with confidence to the public erly wind prevailed, the thermometer stood at 76 down the river and property to a large amount in cel- for further contributions. deg. with sultry and oppressive weather, but the lars near the wharfs had been damaged. northerly wind, which in Canton always brings with INFANT SCHOOL EXHIBITION.-The Exhibition of Naval. The U. S. ship Natchez Capt. Zantzinger, one of the Infant Schools, comprising about 100 chil. it severe weather, suddenly reduced the tempera-bound to Brazil, went to sea from Hampton Roads, dren, from a year and a half to five years of age, ture, especially at night. During the night of the on Wednesday evening. 30th, a registering thermometer showed a fall of one Passengers-Lieut. T. W. Shaw, James W. Wat-tification to all who were so fortunate as to be pre. took place at the same time, and afforded much gradegree below the freezing point, and ice was, on the son, and W. W. Hunter, and W. P. Zantzinger, sent. They could not only read very well and con. following morning, found in considerable quantities, Purser.-[Norfolk Herald. about half an inch in thickness. verse intelligently, but they seemed to be no mean PIRATES. By the Governor's orders, proclama- with Chmmodore Elliot and family on board, sailed phy, astronomy, &c. We have reason to belive that The U. S. schr. Experiment, Lt. Com. Mervine, proficients in morals, arithmetic, grammar, geogra tions have been issued concerning a fleet of pirate from Norfolk on the 7th inst. bound to Boston. boats, which have come up from Cochin-China, findthe children thoroughly understood what they seem. ing their depredations checked by the vigilance of We regret to learn that the Hon. Langdon Cheves ed to understand, and that none of their answers or that Government. Two of the boats have been ta. has had his arm broken by the upsetting of the stage remarks were mechanical. kon, and the prisoners have stated that the whole between Augusta and Savannah. The driver of the feet consists of upwards of 90 sail. The leader's stage was also much injured, but we understand they name is Yang tsew-foo, a Chinese of Lintin (or Sin-are both doing well.-[Charleston Post.] gan) district.

CANTON, JAN. 5.-Our late Governor Le, of whose death so many reports have been circulated since his disgrace, has, it appears, arrived at Peking, where he awaits his trial for bad management during the Lee Chow insurrection, and other charges which have been preferred against him.

Surety of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.-We learn from the Quebec Gazette, that Captain Bayfield and party are to proceed in the Gulnare to survey the Gulf, about the 22d inst. A tender built the past winter of about 40 tons, is to accompany the Gulnare, the navigation of the Gulf being too dangerous to admit of surveying in an open boat. The party

CANTON, JAN. 12.-We hear that an edict has been lare to return to Quebec in September.

A liberal Act.-An act of liberality has come to our knowledge within a few days past, which de serves to be mentioned. A friend of ours purchased of the New York Life Insurance and Trust Compa ny, an annuity of $400 for two near relatives, (mother and daughter) and within a few weeks after the purchase the annuitants both died, and all claim on the Institution for compensation, with them. A knowledge of the facts being laid by the President before the trustees, the Board unanimously passed a resolution awarding to the purchaser $400, being one

year's annuity. Such an act of liberality will go faring Mill of Mr. Storm Truesdell, at the Hudson Print] LOTTERIES.-By the annexed act, it will be seen to increase the confidence of community in this in- Works, gave way, supposed to have been caused by that after the 31st December, 1833, the State of New stitution.-[Hudson Republican.] the great weight of grain and flour, and Mr. James York will be freed from this most mischievous spe. The Collector of the Port of Philadelphia, has re. Clark, the miller, was killed. When the floor gave ceived the document addressed to Captain Kinsman of the brig Gazelle, by the Royal Humane Society of London, adverted to in the subjoined letter from the American Consul at London; and as it does not appear that the brig Gazelle belongs to this port, adopts this method of advising Captain Kinsman of the circumstance, and requesting to be informed where he may addressed.

CONSULATE

London, 22d March, 1833. SIR-The Royal Humane Society of London, having unanimously adjudged that a vote of thanks in. scribed on vellum, should be presented to Captain Kinsman of the United States brig Gazelle, for the preservation of the crew of the British schooner William and Elizabeth," on the 27th September, 1831; and having requested me to forward it, I take the liberty of transmitting it to your care by Captain Mott of the brig Margaret Anne, as I understand from him that the Gazelle belongs to Philadelphia. Should he be mistaken, I would ask the favor of you to endeavor to ascertain in what way it can be sent to Captain Kinsman. I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedient servant,

THOS. ASPIN WALL.

We find in the Cincinnati (Ohio) Gazette, the fol. lowing paragraph relative to the only bank, out of many applied for, incorporated by the Ohio Legisla

ture at its last session.

Franklin Bank.-The following gentlemen were elected directors of the Franklin Bank, on Saturday last:-J. H. Groesbeck, Saml. Wiggins, W. Greene, Marcus Smith, J. P. Foote, M. T. Williams, George Luckey, Josiah Lawrence, Edward King, David Lor. ing, Jas. McGregor, Wm. Disney, and Danl. Corwin. Mr. J. H. Groesbeck was elected, by the Directors, President of the Bank.

Premium of $300.-The American Lyceum, during their late interesting annual session in New York, passed a resolution offering a premium of $300 for the best text book on Physiology for teachers. This they were enabled to do through the liberality of an individual who wishes to see the body trained with the mind.

way, Mr. Clark and a young man by the name of cies of gambling.
Staats were on it engaged in removing grain from An Act fixing the period for closing all the lotteries
authorized to be drawn within this State. Passed
the front to the rear of the mill; Mr. C. was precipi-
tated head foremost into the hopper; the grain and April 30, 1833.
rubbish falling in upon him smothered him to death.
Staats was not injured. The loss to Mr. Truesdell
must be very great.

Mr. Clark was a native of England. and had been in this country about four years. What renders this accident still more afflicting, he was daily expecting his family from England. His wife and children are now on the ocean, or have arrived within a few days. He was a man much respected.-[Hudson Republican.]

The laying of the corner stone of the monument to the mother of Washington, took place at Fredericksburg on the 7th inst. agreeably to the concerted arrangements.

About 9 o'clock the President was escorted from his lodgings to the Town Hall, where he was introduced to a number of citizens and strangers, who called to pay their respects to the Chief Magistrate of the Nation. The day was fine, and the occasion attracted a large concourse of persons from the adjoining counties. The procession set out from the cording to the arrangement of the Committee, in the order and through the several streets previously designated, to the site of the Monument.

Town Hall at half past ten o'clock, and moved ac

Whereas, John B. Yates and Archibald McIn. tyre, assignees of all the unsatisfied lottery grants made by this State, have executed to the people thereof an agreement, bearing date the twenty-fifth day of January last, that all lottery grants heretofore made by this State shall cease and determine from and after the close of the present year, and releasing and acquitting the people of this State from all right, title and claim to continue or draw any lottery within this State after the last day of December next, pro. the lotteries authorized by this State may be continvided the legislature will pass an act declaring that ued until the close of the present year: Therefore, The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: within this State may be continued until the close of 1. The lotteries authorized by law to be drawn the present year; after the end of which period it shall not be lawful to continue or draw any lottery within this State; but all and every lottery heretofore granted or authorized within this State, shall absolutely cease and determine.

said John B. Yates and Archibald McIntyre, shall be § 2. That the said agreement and release of the filed and recorded in the office of the Secretary of

State.

As the procession moved up Main street, the exMortgages on personal property.-By an act of the tended line, the various uniforms of the military, the glittering arms, the music, the dense mass that last Legislature, every mortgage, or a copy thereof, thronged the side walks, the crowded windows, over- of personal property is required to be filed in the looking the whole scene, altogether presented a view office of the town clerk, where the mortgager resides, or if a non-resident, where the property is at the grand and imposing.

Arrived at the spot, after an appropriate Prayer time of conveyance. If, however, there be a county by the Rev. E. C. M'Guire, an Address was deliver. clerk's office in the city or town, then it shall be filed ed by the President, and also by Mr. Bassett, the in his office. Such mortgage is valid as against plate with the inscription deposited, and the other creditors, or subsequent purchasers for one year only, usual caremonies were performed. The procession unless within thirty days next preceding the expira. then returned to the Town Hall, where the proceed-tion of the one year, a true copy of the mortgage, toings were concluded, and the companies separated. gether with a statement exhibiting the interest of the mortgage in the property, be filed as before.-[Hudson Rep.]

PORT GIBSON, (MI.) APRIL 20.-The Indian who was convicted and sentenced for murder, at our last Circuit Court, received the reprieve of the Governor on Tuesday last. What few Indians were in the neighborhood made much rejoicing at his liberation.

VERY LATE FROM CHARLESTON.-By the steam-boat David Brown, Capt. Penoyer, we have received Charleston papers to Saturday evening, 11th inst.

A few days since, three young men, on the south side of the Island of Martha's Vineyard, were engaged in laboring in a field which was once an or chard-two of them ploughing, and the other picking It is stated by a writer in a recent number of the A POOR STORY.-By a statement of the affairs of up stones at a distance. As the plough passed over Galenian, that new and valuable discoveries of lead the Merchants and Planters Bank of Augusta, it ap. a certain part of the land, the ploughshare started up ere have been made upon the east bank of the Mis- pears, that the bank owes $345,734 59, and has in two or three pieces of silver coin, which were hastily sissippi river, between the Platte and Grant Rivers, available assets $85,927 51. The only hope for so snatched up by the holder, and put in his pocket. in Iota county, M. T. The ore is said to be of the great a deficiency rests upon $281,822 00 of doubtful His companion observed him stoop and pick up some- best quality, found in large bodies, and over an exten- debts. This statement does not include the amount thing, and when the plough went over the spot again, sive tract of country. Among the most valuable due to stock holders for capital paid in, which is seeing him repeat the movement, he desired to discoveries, is a horizontal cave, the entrance of $224,975 00. change situations with him. This was done, and he which is about 150 feet above the level of the river. A correspondent of the Augusta N. American Ga. too reaped his crop; when each finding that the other It is from two to four feet wide, and from six to nine zette, writes from Milledgeville, under date of the 7th was master of the secret, they proposed a manoeuvre feet high. From this cave about 400,000 pounds of inst. that Judge WAYNE has been elected President of to get rid of the third person, so that they could di- lead ore have been taken, with little labor; and the the Georgia Reduction Convention. The vote stood, vide the spoil without his coming in for a share.-operation was still continued. The land is of the JUDGE WAYNE 151; W. H. CRAWFORD 88, scattering They therefore declared it best to leave off work that best quality, and covered with timber. A town, 9. The same writer states, that the majority of the afternoon, as it was nearly 12 o'clock, which was called Van Buren, (which name has also been given Union and administration members is at least two to readily acquiesced in. What they obtained no one to the mines and cave adjacent,) has been laid out, one. can exactly state-but it is believed that not far from and that part of the country is rapidly increasing in DANISH CLAIMS.-The Washington Globe of Tuestwo or three thousand dollars, which had been ori- population. day last contains a list showing the result of every ginally buried there in a bag, (ascertained by pieces Choctaw Indians.-About 7,000 of these Indians it claim presented to the Board of Commissioners, unof cloth adhering to some of the coin,) which were excavated. This was divided between the two, leav. is estimated have removed during the past season.der the late Treaty with Denmark. The full amount ing the man in the field, (who was no less a person- presented on their journey an appearance of great A white teacher among them represents that they awarded in all the cases is $2,154,425. The sum acage than our good friend Jones, well known as the author of Haverhill) to attest the truth of the old The cholera made great ravages adage,

"He who by the plough would thrive,
"Must either kold himseld or drive."
[New Bedford Gazette.]

wretchedness.
among them.

tually payable is $670,564 78.

Green Peas.-The Alexandria Gazette of yesterSir Archy. This famous horse has cleared for market.-Green Peas were on the table of the Cin. day says, that Green Peas are quite plenty in that his proprietor, (independent of his etchievements on cinnati (Ohio) Hotel, on the 7th inst. tremity of old age, (in his 30th or 31st year.) His the turf) $70,000. He is still living, but in the exImportant to Mariners.-We learn from a gentle. vigor is extinct. He has not shed his hair for sever. man just arrived from St. John's, East Florida, that la years, and it has grown to the length of two or the lights at that place have been discontinued and three inches. Agentleman who has lately seen him, the lighthouse itself will soon be taken down. This says that of all animals he is the worst looking, and is owing to a sudden alteration in the channel of the would be the last taken for the most celebrated horse river, which washed away part of the dwelling house of his age. His owner treats him with all possible attached to the station, and partly undermined the kindness, as it would be unpardonable indeed if he lighthouse. Proposals were issued for taking it did not. Provender without stint, at rack and man down to prevent its falling into the water. The lan. ger, and a soft and delicate bed, proclaim the Pro. terns, railings, and stone, have been taken down prietor's gratitude. The door is left open to allow and conveyed to a safe place.—[Balt. Gaz.] his egress and ingress at pleasure, but it is observed that Archy only comes out to drink, and having done so, immediately returns to his stable. Except those of the finny tribes, it is conjectured Aflicting Casualty-We learn that on Wednesday that Sir Archy's posterity out numbers that of any afternoon last, a part of the upper floor of the Flour-living animal.—[Richmond Whig.]

A fire broke out in the city of Troy on Friday morning, which destroyed six buildings, occasioning a loss of property exceeding 10,000 dollars. Tennessee Emigrants to Liberia.-A letter has been received from Mr. H. D. King, agent of the Colonization Society of Tennessee, dated at N. Orleans, announcing his safe arrival there with the last company of colored emigrants from this State on the 9th of April, and stating that the whole party from the west, amounting to about 150 or 160 persons, would sail in a few days from that port for Liberia, in the brig Ajax, Capt. Taylor.--Mr. King had determined to accompany the emigrants to Liberia, to examine in person the condition and prospects of the colony. --[Nashville Republican.]

PRESBYTERIAN EDUCATION SOCIETY.-The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Education Society was held last evening at Chatham street Chapel-The Hon. Theodore Frelinghuysen in the chair. The Report was read by the Rev. Mr. Patton. This Society was formed in 1818. During the whole period

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MISCELLANY.

[From the Encyclopædia Americana.]
ANTHONY WAYNE,

from Philadelphia to Lancaster, the action was commenced with great spirit by Wayne, who led the advance. It was soon arrested, however, by a vio lent storm, which rendered it impossible to keep the ders of the commander-in-chief, to move forward field. On the 20th, Wayne, in pursuance of the or

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of its existence, it has assisted 679 young men in ob-|| taining an education for the Gospel ministry. The number now under patronage is 471, of whom, 74 are in 10 theological seminaries, 150 in 15 colleges, and 247 in 52 Academies. The number of new applicants received under patronage during the year, was born in the township of Eastown, Chester counA distinguished general in the American army, is 162; licensed to preach, 25; patronage withty, Pennsylvania, January 1, 1745. His father was a upon the enemy, and endeavor to cut off his baggage, drawn from 4. Amount of earnings by beneficences farmer of great respectability, and passed a long life took an excellent position, with 1500 troops, includduring the year, chiefl by manual labour, $6,504 04 of usefulness to his country, having frequently occu-three miles in rear of the left wing of the British ing militia, a mile south of the Warren tavern, and being an average of $28 40 to each individual. Re. pied a seat in the provincial legislature, and repeat56. Expended, $24,014 56. Addresses were made Indians. His grandfather was a warm friend of libe.//tention to march and attack the enemy's rear when ceipts of the year, exclusive of the above, $23,024 edly distinguished himself in expeditions against the army, whence, after being reinforced, it was his inby Rev. Messrs. Gilbert of Wilmington, Del., Waterman of Providence, Peters of this city, and Wis.ral principles, and commanded a squadron of dra. they decamped. He made every arrangement to prener of Boston. The House was well filled, and the goons, under King William, at the memorable battle vent a surprize; but the British, having received full of the Boyne. He emigrated to America in 1722. intelligence of his movement from traitors, and be. services were listened to with great apparent inter-The subject of this sketch received a good education, ing faithfully piloted by them, contrived to attack though, for some time after his entrance into school, him unawares, with superior numbers, and obliged We yesterday examined, in the Exchange, the he spent much more time in planning and executing him to retreat after an obstinate resistance: but his beautiful row boat constructed by Mr. Joseph Fran- military amusements, than at his books; but, in con- troops formed again at a small distance. This cis, for which he has secured a patent. It is about sequence of a threat of his father to consign him to the affair having caused some to attach blame to him, 12 feet in length, beautifully modelled, clinker built, drudgery of the farm, he applied himself assiduously to whom it was unanimously decided, that he had he demanded and obtained a court martial, by and put together with brass screws. It can, at plea- study, and in mathematics, attained great proficiency. sure, be taken apart put in a small portable box, and After leaving the Philadelphia academy, at eighteen done "everything that could be expected from an transported from river to river and from lake to lake. years of age, he took up his residence in his native active, brave, and vigilant officer, under the orders It is calculated for three men or boys to row with county, and commenced the business of a survey-quitted with the highest honor." At the battle which he then had ;" and he was therefore ac. sculls, and will carry the weight of half a dozen indi- or, in which he acquired great reputation and suc- of Germantown, he evinced his wonted valor, leading viduals, with tolerable comfort and safety.-[Gaz.] cess, devoting also a portion of his time to practical Fire Engine. An Engine remarkable for the ex- astronomy and engineering. On these subjects he his division into the thickest of the fight, and in covcellence of its mechanical finish and for the beauty left manuscripts, which have obtained high com- ering the retreat, he used every exertion which braand splendour of the ornamental work, has lately been mendation from adequate judges. He likewise fill. very and prudence could dictate. His horse was made for the Corporation by Mr, James Smith, of 55 ed some county offices, and took a very active part front, and he received two slight wounds, in the foot killed under him within a few yards of the enemy's Elm street, and presented to Fire Company No. 23. in the preparation for the struggle which resulted It was yesterday placed for some hours in front of the in the independence of these United States. He and in the hand. During a large portion of this camExchange, and excited general admiration. was one of the provincial deputies, who, early in the paign of 1777, owing to a combination of circumstanIt is but justice to the mechanics and the artist em- year 1774, were chosen by the different counties of ces, he performed alone the duty of three general ployed, beside Mr. Smith, in the making of this Engine, Pennsylvania to take into consideration the alarm.officers. About the middle of February, 1778, when to give their names to the public. The decorations ing state of affairs between Great Britain and her the army was in winter quarters at Valley Forge, and were designed and the carving executed by Mr. Jonn colonies and report concerning it; and a member of suffering miserably from want of provisions, he was F. MILLER, Warren street. The painting, gilding the Pennsylvania convention, which shortly after. detached with a body of troops to New Jersey, in and bronzing of the body was done by SMITH & FREE wards assembled at Philadelphia, and excited power- the Delaware, and to destroy the forage which could BORN, Cherry street. The painting on the back is ful emulation in the other colonies. In the same from the pencil of Mr. G. W. TWIBELL, N. A., a most year he was chosen a represeutative of Chester not be removed, lest it should fall into the hands of promising young artist: it is a copy of “the Trojan||●ounty, in the provincial legislature, and, in the sumFugitives," by Jones, R. A., London, and one more mer of 1775, was appointed a member of the commit. appropriate could with difficulty be imagined. The total cost of this engine is sixteen hundred dollars, only about one-half of which is given by the Corporation, the remainder has been contributed, with laudible pride, by the members belonging to the fire company to which the engine is attached.-[Courier and Enquirer.]

M. Grothe, charge d'Affaires from Holland to Mexi. is accused by the Mexican Secretary of State, M. co, who sailed on the 8th in the Roscoe, for Liverpool, Gouzales, of quitting the country to which he was ac. credited without the eustomary formality of taking leave, and of dishonouring his diplomatic character and abusing the privileges attached to it, by leaving

a large amount of debts unpaid.

We publish to-day two laws from the Argus; the one relating to the mutilation of bank notes-the other restricting the trading capacities of that indefinite person, Co.

order to secure the cattle on the eastern banks of

and, with his officers and soldiers received the thanks

the enemy. This was a most hazardous and ardu. ous enterprize, within the limits of the enemy's lines, tee of safety, to whom the duty appertained of calling and in a disttrict of country subject to his control into actual service the associators (as they were term whenever he chose to exert it; but he cheerfully proed,) and providing for the defence of the province ceeded to execute the orders of the commander-inagainst invasion from abroad and insurrection at chief and literally carried on a winter campaign be. home. Being desirous of serving his country in a with the enemy, in all of which was successful, he sucyond the reach of any aid. After several skirmishes military capacity, to which his natural bent was ceeded in sending to camp several hundred head of strong, he retired from civil employment in Sept. 1775, and raised a company of volunteers, of which fine cattle, many excellent horses, suited for cavalry the ensuing year, he was appointed, by congress, well affected, he executed certificates in due form. he was nnanimously elected colonel. In January of service, and also in securing a quantity ef forage, and destroying much more, for the whole of which, for the colonel of one of the regiments which they had re- He returned to the army about the middle of March solved to raise in Pennsylvania, and, at the opening of the campaign, received orders to join the army un-of the commander in chief. In all councils of war, gender general Lee, at New York. Thence he proceed-eral Wayne was distinguished for supporting the ed with his regiment to Canada, and shared in the ers (conducted by general Thompson,) on which ocunsuccessful attack upon the enemy at Three Riv. most energetic and decisive measures. In that which was held before the battle of Monmouth, he and gencasion he was wounded, and distinguished him- eral Cadwallader were the only two of the seventeen self for his bravery and good conduct in uniting general officers who were in favor of fighting. This and bringing off the broken troops. After the reengagement added to his reputation, his ardor and An Act to prevent the mutilation of Bank Bills, join Washington's army, he was entrusted, by ge- his official report to Congress. In 1779, Washing. treat from Canada, and the departure of Gates to resolution having been so conspicuous that Washington mentioned him with particular distinction in passed April 30, 1833. neral Schuyler, with the command of the fortressThe people of the State of New York, represent-es of Ticonderoga and Mount Independence. Feb. ton, having formed a corps of light infantry, composed ed in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows: 1. Every person who shall mutilate, cut, deface, rank of brigadier general. He continued in com- command. In July of this year, he was intrusted, by 21, 1777, he was promoted, by Congress, to the of a select body of troops from the different regi. ments of the army, appointed general Wayne to its disfigure, or perforate with holes, or shall unite or mand of Ticonderoga and its dependencies until cement together, or to any other thing, any bank bill, the month of May, when, in consequence of his the commander in chief with the execution of a dedraft, note, or other evidence of debt, issued by any earnest solicitations, he was allowed to join the sign which he had formed for attacking the strong incorporated bank in this state, or shall cause or main army, under Washington, in New Jersey, details of his success in carrying the fort (on the 15th post of Stony Point, on the Hudson river. For the procure the same to be done, with intent to render where he was immediately placed at the head of of July) by a night assault, and making the garrison such bank bill, draft note, or evidence of debt, unfit brigade, which he made every exertion to bring to be re-issued by said bank, shall, upon conviction, into the field in the highest state of discipline. prisoners with bayonets alone, without firing a single forfeit fifty dollars to the corporation who shall be After the British retreated from New Jersey, the gun, we must refer to the history of the times. In injured thereby, commander in chief complimented him on his the attack, he was struck by a musket ball on the bravery and good conduct. As soon as the object of forehead, which grazed the skull nearly two inches the next movement of Sir William Howe was devel-in length, just under the hair. He fell, but instantly oped, general Wayne, in pursuance of the directions rose on one knee, exclaiming, "Forward, my brave of Washington, left his brigade under the next in fellows, forward!" then, in a suppressed voice, said command, and proceeded to Chester, in Pennsylva- die in the fort." They did so, and the three entered to his aids," Assist me: if mortally wounded, I will nia, to arrange the militia who were to rendezvous there. In the battle of Brandywine (Sept. 11, 1777, amongst the foremost troops. The wound fortunatehe commanded a division stationed at Chad's ford,ly proved slight. The thanks of Congress, and a for the purpose of resisting the passage of the column gold medal emblematic of the action, were presented under Knyphausen. He maintained the contest with to Wayne for his "brave, prudent, and soldierly conduct." At the end of the year 1779, the corps of the utmost gallantry until near sunset, when, at sions of this act, shall, upon conviction thereof, be enemy, who had defeated the right column of the Ania line. During the campaign of 1780, he was con§2. Any persons so offending against the provi- length, overpowered by numbers, and perceiving the light infantry was dissolved; and, soon afterwards Gen. Wayne resumed his command in the Pennsylva. deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be punished|merican army, approaching his flank and rear, he was by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars. compelied to retreat. A few days afterwards (on the stantly actively employed; and, in that of 1781, 16th,) Washington determined to try the fate of an- which ended in the capture of Cornwallis and the other battle; and, both armies being arrayed in Go-British forces at Yorktown, he bore a conspicuous shen township, Chester county, on the road leading part. He was sent by Washington to take command

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Wife.

POETRY.

[From the Political Arena.]
WASHINGTON.

Long hast thou slept unnoted! Nature stole
In her soft ministry around thy bed,

And spread her vernal coverings, violet-gemm'd,
And pearl'd with dews. She bade bright Summer bring
Gifts of frankincense, with sweet song of birds,
And Autumn cast his yellow coronet
Down at thy feet, and stormy Winter spake
But now we come
To do thee homage,-Mother of our Chief!-
Fit homage-Such as honoreth him who pays.
Methinks we see thee, as in olden time,—
Simple in ga. b-majestic and serene-
Unaw'd by pomp and circumstance'--in truth
Inflexible, and with a Spartan zeal
Repressing Vice, and making Folly grave.
Thou didst not deem it Woman's part to waste
Life in inglorious sloth, to sport awhile
Amid the flowers, or on the Summer wave,
Then fleet like the Ephemeron away,-
Building no temple in her children's hearts,
Save to the vanity and pride of life
Which she had worshipp'd.

of the forces in Georgia, where the enemy were ma-] How beautifully the common love of literature amking formidable progress. After some sanguinary algamates adverse political and other opposing feelencounters, he accomplished the establishment of se-ings which belong othe busy world! An Abbotsford THE MOTHER OF WASHINGTON.—BY MRS. SIGOURNEY. curity and order, and was presented by the Legisla-subscription-book has been opened by our consul at ture of the State with a valuable farm for his ser- Algiers, and the first name upon its page is that of ON LAYING THE CORNER-STONE OF THE MONUment of Mrs. vices. Peace soon after followed, when he retired the Duc de Rovigo, the personal friend of Napoleon, to private life. In 1789, he was a member of the whose life, by Sir Walter Scott, gave so much of Pennsyvania Convention, and an advocate of the pre-||fence to his admirers.-[Ed. Lit. Gaz.] sent Constitution of the United States. In 1792, he [FOR THE NEW YORK AMERICAN.] was appointed by Washington the successer of Gen. Anecdote concerning Sir Walter Scott, not before St. Clair in the command of the army engaged published.-Contrast of taste between Husband and against the Indians on the western frontier. It was Hoarsely of Man's neglect. On a fine day in spring Sir Walter Scott and at first supposed that his ardor would render him an his lady sallied forth to enjoy a walk upon his own unfit opponent of a foe remarkable for caution. He grounds of Abbotsford. In their wandering they soon, however, proved the incorrectness of this idea. passed through a grass field where ewes were nibHe established admirable discipline among his troops, bling at the pasture, each attended by one or more and by his wise and prudent measures in preparing lambs. Attracted by the sportive frisking of the for an engagement, and the skill and bravery with lambs, Sir Walter remarked, that "there was no which he fought and gained the battle of August 20, wonder that Poets, from the earliest ages had se1794, near the River Miami of the Lakes, he brought "lected the lamb as an emblem of innocence, for nothe war to a completely successful termination. Inthing could be conceived more innocent than its 1795, he concluded a definitive treaty of peace with.. lively playful gamhols." "Yes," replied Lady the Indians. Gen. Wayne died in December, 1796. Scott, "I like them very much with mint sauce!!" ABBOTSFORD.—In the London Literary Gazette of Many husbands would, for obvious reasons, have al23d March, we find copied from this paper nearly at Walter, who seems to have thought the joke too lowed this incident to pass into oblivion; but Sir full length, the very interesting account of the visit good to be lost, communicated it to a respected neighpaid by Prof. McVickar and his family, to the depart- bor and friend, without any injunction of secrecy. He ed Genius of Abbotsford-with the following prelim- however, considering that there might be, to a cerinary observations: tain extent, an implied confidence in the commuuication, abstained from giving it publicity till both the gifted Baronet and his unpoetical helpmate should be placed, as they are now, beyond the possibility of having their feelings hurt, even in the smallest degree, by its publication.

ABBOTSFORD.-At the time when a noble effort is making to preserve the mansion of Abbotsford, with its literary treasures, and the specimens of art and taste collected by its late possessor, that they may

remain forever in the line and name of Scott; and that generations yet unborn may have the opportunity of seeing, as they were created and formed by him, the darling abode, and sources of intellectual enjoy. ment, of the man who has so largely contributed to the enjoyments of his kind-we have read with great pleasure the description of a visit to Abbotsford, by an enlightened American traveller, and published in the "New York American," of Nov. 23. From this interesting paper we are induced to copy the leading parts, feeling assured that the perusal of so vivid and touching a narrative will have the effect of promoting the patriotic aud national object to which we have alluded. If the inhabitant of another hemisphere, in our own day, experienced such emotions and delight in exploring the spot rendered immortal by the genius of its owner, what must be the sensa. tions of his own countrymen in future ages, when they may perform a pilgrimage to the sacred scenemay witness the very works of his living hand, before they drop a tear on the grave where his mortal remains have their lasting rest in Dryburgh's moul. dering Abbey !

DESCRIPTION OF BRITISHI SHIPS AT THE TIME OF CESAR'S INVASION.-Their botttoms were flatter than those of the Roman vessels, that they might be the better accommodated to tide harbors and to a shoal coast; and they were elevated both at the prow and the poop, because that mode of building was then deemed best adapted for stormy seas. They were constructed wholly of oak for strength; the anchors were secured by iron chains instead of cables; and the sails were made of skins and thin leather, either because the people were not acquainted with the use of linen, or because it was erroneously supposed and this was thought by Cæsar to be more likely) that no weaker material could withstand the winds to which they were liable in these parts. It was by disabling their rigging that he defeated them; and this he effected by affixing keen bill-hooks to long poles, and catching with these the ropes whereby their sails were fastened to the mast: this hold hav ing been caught, the Roman rowers put forth all their strength, and when the tackling was cut the ship became unmanageable. Thus the Romans obThe following interesting information respecting by any other means; for the beaks of their galleys tained a victory which they knew not how to seek the progress of the subscription for the purchase of could make no impression upon the strong oak timAbbotsford, is given at the conclusion of Prof. Mc.bers of the Gauls and Britons; and even when they set up towers, the enemy looked down upon them

Vickar's narrative :

Having occupied so large a portion of our No. with from their lofty poops, and threw their weapons with what we trust will excuse its length by its interest, advantage. An opportune calm enabled Cæsar to we have not room to do more than mention the pre-ed their cordage endeavored to make off; and of two complete his success, when the ships which had savsent progress of the Abbotsford subscription.

hundred and twenty sail, of which the allied fleet con-
sisted, so few escaped, that their naval force was in
that action destroyed.-[Southey's Naval History of
England.]

The

Of the night that cloth'd
Pater Patriæ,"-of the deeds that won
A nation's liberty, and earth's applause,
Making Mount Vernon's tomb a Mecca-haunt
For patriot and for sage, while time shall last,
What part was thine, what thanks to thee are due,
Who 'mid his elements of being wrought
With no uncertain aim-nursing the germs
Of godlike Virtue in his infant mind,
We know not-Heaven can tell.

Rise, noble pile!
And shew a race unborn wнo rests below,-
And say to Mothers, what a holy charge
Is theirs, with what a kingly power their love
Might rule the fountains of the new-born mind→
Warn them to wake at early dawn, and sow
Good seed before the world doth sow its tares,
Nor in their toil decline,-that angel-hands
May put the sickle in, and reap for GOD,
And gather to His garner.
Ye, who stand,
With thrilling breast, and kindling cheek, this morn,
Viewing the tribute that Virginia pays
To the blest Mother of her glorious Chief,
Ye, whose last thought upon your nightly couch,
Whose first at waking, is your cradled son-
What though no dazzling hope aspires to rear
A second WASHINGTON-or leave your name
Wrought out in marble with your country's tears
Of deathless gratitude,-yet may ye raise
A monument above the Stars-a soul
Led by your teachings and your prayers to God.
L. H. 8.

CHILDHOOD.

We come to being from the night,
As cometh forth the morning light;
The world is beautiful and new,
The earth is filled with flowers and dew;
Birds loudly sing on wing and spray,
And we more merrily than they.
We gather strength, we run, we leap,
Find joy in every thing-and sleep.
With mirth and beauty hand in hand,
We take poss ssion of the land:
Life then is surely not a breath-
What then has life to do with death?
A mother's love, her smiles, her tears,
Are with us in those blessed years;
The seeds of fond affection sown

In youth. that strong in age are grown;
Love, that in part her love repays,
Her solace in declining days;
Warmth, light in age's wintry gloom,
Fair stars, sweet blossoms to the tomb.
Then knowledge comes with manhood's noon,
With care and sorrow-all too soon.
The springs of mystery are unsealed,
Whate'er was hidden is revealed:
A common vision is the spring;
The rainbow is a common thing;
The morning and the sunset skies
Are gazed on with familiar eyes;
The reign of wild delight is o'er,
And the bright earth is heaven no more!
R. HOWITT.

Yriarte. The following is a translation from one

The Ass and the Flute.

As through a field a merry ass

In search of thistles chanced to pass
A shepherd's flute forgotten lay
Direct, by chance, in Grizzle's way,
And as again he stops to feed,
His breath, by chance, inflates the reed.
Sudden th' unusual sound he hears,
Astonished Grizzle pricks his care,
And proudly said or seemed to say:
"Oh, oh! how well this flute I play!
Will imortals still our music slight?
Egad! I'll bray from morn 'till night."
MORAL.

Within the present week, her Majesty the Queen of Spain, having previously subscribed 201. to the proposed Edinburgh monument, has transmitted another donation of 201. towards the perpetuation of Abbotsford as a family and public monument. This Hydro Oxygen Microscope.-An exhibition has noble instance of royal regard for a foreign object, just been opened in London, which combines the wonwas communicated through the Spanish minister, le derful with the instructive in an extraordinary deChevalier de Cordoba, a gentleman himself of dis-gree. By a very ingenious philosophical application tinguished literary talent, which made it the more of an intensely brilliant gas light, the whole effect of of the best fables of this distinguished writer:gracious and acceptable, especially as no other con- a solar microscope is constantly produced, indepentinental government has shown any regard for this dent of atmosphere or cloud. The most minute obdesign. Perhaps the illustrious and gratifying ex-jects in nature are magnified many hundred thousand ample may yet be followed; for Scott's memory will times, and the most remarkable phenomena that can be cherished by the people of Germany, France, and be imagined are shown to the spectators. The ap other continental nations, almost as much as among pearance of living animals in drops of water are ourselves. At all events, we shall not forget the enough to astonish the thirst for that liquid into adQueen of Spain. juration. We cannot recommend to old or young a There is to be another general meeting of the sub-more curious and impressive half hour's disposal of scribers, &c. next month, when the state of the fund time than in witnessing the whole of this very scienwill no doubt be made public; and such measures be tific and entertaining exhibition. adopted as will complete what may yet remain to be done for the full accomplishment of the proposed plan. One of the most interesting books produced on the occasion, was recently transmitted by that estimable Scotsman, Sir Pultney Malcolm. It is filled from the first line to the last with the subscriptions of all ranks in the squadron under his gallant commandfrom the pounds of the higher officers to the shillings of the jolly mates. Such a tribute is, indeed, well worthy of being bound up with the rest among the archives of Abbotsford.

LOBSTERS.-Southey mentions in his Naval History,
that "naval war, since the introduction of gunpow.
der, has affected the lobsters. After a great naval
action the fishermen say that those on the adjacent
coast are found to have cast their claws, and for a
while they forsake those parts."

ber 13, we learn, that the mail coach travelling in-
Foreign Journals.-By Colombo papers, to Octo-
troduced into Ceylon continues to open the way to
la better acquaintance with the interior.

A fool, without a claim to wit,
May once succeed the mark to hit;
And should success be crowned with praise,
Enough--the ass for ever brays.

REVENGE.

A vixen wife who felt the horsewhip's smart,
Ran to her father, begg'd he'd take her part;
"What is your fault," said he: "come state the case,'
"I threw some coffee in my husband's face,
For which he beat me!" "Beat you, did he 'slife!
He beat my daughter! zounds! I'll beat his wife.
If for such fault he gives my daughter pain,
Come but his wife-I'd beat her home again."

MARRIAGES.

On the 7th inst. at West Town, Orange Co. N. Y. by the Rev. Mr. Depew, JAMES M. TAYLOR, Merchant, of New Orleans, to Miss HANNAH ROSAMOND, second daughter of Caleb Howell, Esq of the former place.

Yesterday morning, in Grace Church, by the Rev. Dr. Wainwright, WILLIAM P. VAN RENSSELAER, of Albany, to ELIZA BAYARD, youngest daughter of B. W. Rogers, Esq. of this city. Wednesday morning, 15th instant, by the Rev Dr. McAuley, OLIVER BRONSON, M. D. to Miss JOANNA DONALDSON, both of this city.

DEATHS.

Wednesday night, 8th instant, at 11 o'clock, after a lingering
sickness of 8 months, ROBERT MATTHEWS, Printer, a native of
Guernsey.
On Tuesday evening, at the house of L. Baker, Esq. Mrs.
SUSAN U. NIEMCERVIEZ, wife of Julian Urzin Niemcerviez, of
Poland, aged 74.
Last evening, EVERT C. LITTELL, of the complaint of the
lungs, in the 38th year of his age.

This morning, GEORGE CLEMENT, infant son of Dennison and Maria Williams, in the 5th year of his age.

This morning, Mrs. ELIZABETH JONES, in the 56th year of her age.

Last evening, Mary Pearsall, aged 27 years.

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SURVEYORS' INSTRUMENTS. Compasses of various sizes and of superior quality, warranted. Leveling Instruments, large and small sizes, with high magnifying powers with glasses made by Troughton, together with a large assortment of Engineering Instruments, manufactured and sold by E. & G. W. BLUNT, 154 Water street, J31 6: corner of Maidenlane.

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The subscriber manufactures all kinds of Instruments in his profession, warranted equal, if not superior, in principles of To the Mechanics of the United States.construction and workmanship to any imported or manufac-In this populous and enlightened country, almost every tured in the United States; several which are ent rely new: description of persons can obtain knowledge and amuse-cached, by which angles can be taken with or without the use among which are an Improved Compass, with ale escope atment, connected with their peculiar pursuits, through the of the needle, with perfect accuracy-also, a Railroad Goniom their interests. The Theologian, the Farmer, the Philo- Goniometer attached, particularly adapted to Railroad purpoMedium of the Journal or Magazine especially devoted toeter, with two Telescope-and a Levelling Instrument, with a sopher, the Sportsman, and even the Plough-Boy, has each ses. WM. J. YOUNG, his journal, where he can find a record of the passing Mathematical Instrument Maker, No. 9 Dock street, events of the day, connected with his peculiar avocations, Philadelphia. and recreation. Hitherto, the Mechanics (who form a The fol owing recommendations are respectfully submitted had no Journal to which they could turn, with the certainty large and most important portion of the community) have o Engineers, Surveyors, and others interested. Baltimore, 1832. of finding that information they desire-no periodical, offactured by thee, now in use on the Baltimore and Ohio RailIn reply to thy inquiries respecting the instruments manu. On Sunday morning, after a long aud painful illness, which which they could with confidence say, road. I heerfully furnish thee with the following information. he bore with christian fortitude, Mr. G. W. TYLER, (son of Mr. The whole number of Levels now in possession of the depart. William T. and grandson of the celebrated comedian) in the ment of construction of thy make is seven. The whole num 29th year of his age. Having devoted himself to the tine arts, In the hope that the attempt to supply such a want, at aber of the "Improved Compass" is eight. These are all ex. and furnished promise of great professional excellence, his good price so reasonable as to be within the reach of all, will clusive of the number in the service of the Engineer and Graqualities have endeared him to his associates, and left a durable meet with your active support, the subscriber proposes to duation Department. claim to their sympathetic recollection. Both Levels and Compasses are in good repair. They have At Barnum's City Hotel, Baltimore, on Monday night last, P.azine." It will contain a well digested selection of the publish on the first day of each month a "Mechanics' Magn fact needed but little repairs, except from acc.dents to which VAN BEECK VOLLENHOOVEN, Esq. son of the chief of the old dam. He retired at his usual hour, and was found dead in the chanics' Magazine, London Register of Arts and Sciences, have been preferred by my assistants generally, to any others I have found that thy patterns for the levels and compasses and respectable house of Van Beeck Vollenhooven, of Amster- most useful and interesting articles from the London Me-all instruments of the kind are liable morning apparently in the same position in which he had re- Repertory of Inventions, Library of Useful Knowledge, in use, and the Improved Compass is superior to any other de. clined. He was a young gentleman of highly engaging mind Journal of the Franklin Institute, and other works connec-cription of Goniometer that we have yet tried in laying the rails aud manners, and in his whole tour through the United States, ted with the Arts and Manufactures published in this on this Road. was universally a favorite in the highest circles of society. At the residence of her brother-in law M. J. Myers, Esq., Mo-executed engravings. Its pages will be open for the comcountry and in Europe, accompanied with numerous well bile, on the 23d ult., Miss MARY ANNA, daughter of the late Abra- munications of all, and especially for those of the Practical ham Reynolds, of this city. Artisan, to whose interests it will be more particularly REPORT OF DEATHS-WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, MAY 11. Between the ages of devoted.

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This instrument, more recently improved with a reversing scarcely any thing to desire in the formation or convenience of telescope, in place of the vane sights, leaves the engineer the Compass. It is indeed the no-t completely adapted to later al angles of any simple and cheap insuument that I have yet seen, and I cannot but believe it will be preferred to all others now in u-e for laying of rails-and in fact, when known, I think will be as highly appreciated for common surveying." Respectfully thy trend, JAMES P. STABLER, Superintendant of Construction of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Philadelphia, February, 1833. young's Patent Improved Compass," I can safely say I be Having for the last two years made constant use of Mr. lieve it to be much superior to any other instrument of the kind, ineers and Surveyors. How in use, and as such most cheerfully recommend it to Ea. E. H. GILL, Civil Engineer. Germantown, February, 1833.

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The subscriber having been appointed by the General livery. Assembly of this State, at their session in New-Haven, in May laer, to call the first meeting of the Boston, Norwich and NewLondon Railroad Company," hereby gives notice that the firs meeting of said Corporation will be holden at Clark's Hote', in the city of Norwich, on Wednesday the 29th day of May next, WM. P. GREENE. at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. mls 2t Norwich, Conn. April 22, 1883.

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H. BURDEN.

TOWNSEND & DURFEE, of Palmyra, Manu facturers of Railroad Rope, having removed their establishment to Hudson, under the rame of Durfee & May, offer to Near Dry Dock, Now-York. supply Rope of any required length (without splice) for inTHOMAS B. STILLMAN, Manufacturer of Steamclined planes of Railroads at the shortest notice, and deliver Eugines, Boilere, Railroad and Mill Work, Lathes, Pressca,them in any of the principal cities in the United States. and other Machinery. Also, Dr. Nott's Patent Tubular Boil.the quality of Rope, the public are referred to J B. Jervis, Eng. ers, which are warranted, for safety and economy, to be supe. M & H. R. R. Co, Albany or James Archibald. Engineer rior to any thing of the kind heretofore used. The fullest Hudson and Delaware Canal and Railroad Company, Carbon assurance is given that work shall be done wel, and on rea-dale, Luzerne county, Pennsylvania. sonable terms. A share of public patronage is respectfully Hudson, Columbia county, New York, solicited. January 29, 1833.

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1 cask Red Copper, 1 do. Yellow do.
DRY GOODS BY THE PACKAGE.
10 cases light and dark ground Prints
40 do. 3-4 and 6-4 colcred and black Merinos
15 do. 5-8 colored and black Circassiane

2 do. Silk Bandannas, black and colored

4 do. Italian Lustrings

3 do White Satteens

4 do. White Quiltings

10 do. Borrie's Patent Thread, No. 22 and 25

10 do. Super high col'd Madras Hdkis, ent. to debenture
100 pieces Fine English Sheetings, for city trade
3 cases Cantoon Cords

2 do. Super blue, black, and colored Cloths-selected ex-
pressly for Merchant Tailors

25 bales low priced poin Blankets.

PAPER-
IMPERIAL AND ROYAL-From the celebrated Saugerties
Mills, of the following sizes, all put up with 480 perfect sheets
to each ream-

Sizes-24x35. 214x36, 21x34, 23x36, 26x37, 29x41, 27x381,
21x38, 21x29, 24x23, 21x26, 21x27, 20x24, &c., &c.
Also-All the old stock of Medium will be sold at very re-
Juced pricec, to close sales, the Mill having discontinued ma-
king that description of paper.

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