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Lancaster Intelligencer from Lancaster, Pennsylvania • 3

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tifioatc of tie steady and sober cokct cf Monday, June 2i. allowed lo them, should be withheld until the restoration of property might take place. the settlers since their arrival, air an ac "AVWWVVVkW.VWWl vwwvVVWVWV wxvwv knowledgement of 432 dollars 6'2 cents, humanely advanced to them since they landed, to promote their comfort and ad-vantage. Lost, Repertory. (COM.MUNICATiD.) Lancaster Tmvn, in the county Lancaster, State crcniitylvania, North America.

Deau I'at, ence. If they -cannot pake a fortune by it coup de fiiaiif they of speculations re-quiiing lime, arid sell but to attempt some novelty. Now have been so long excluded from crthmcrcc, that their merchants are in general the most paltry huxtcis and sharpers, and most of their business long has been and probably long will be transacted by rangers. Our own countrymen have enjoyed their portion of this, but many of them who obtained citizenship, to transact it to more advantage Montpei.iek, (Vermont June 11, Snow Storm. The oldest inhabitants in this vicinity do not recollect ever to have experienced so extraordinary cold weather at this season of the year, ns on tfieClh, 7th and 8th inst.

Wc are informed that on the morninrr of This crimes hopping you are in gude Iiclth as I am at present except a cut in my right The official canvass of votes, for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Senators and Representatives to Congress for the state of New-York, has been completed. the 8th the snow drifts on many of the ad 45,412 1 he votes lor Governor are, For Daniel D. Tompkins, Rufus King, jacent hills were more than a foct deen 33,647 Many sheep have perished with the cold me oircts nave sought sneitcr by Hying in- 6,765 Uo houses, and trreat numbers havft lin Democratic Jeff, tnat I pot by railing- over a vtiecl-barrow. Dear Pat I didn't liear fiom jou-this gude while tints bckase yoti didn't write, I suppose I live in a town called Lancaster, as you may see by the top of my letter Iti a bit of a town as you mr.y call it a kind of an inland sea-port, where they katcha prcat many fish Its adevlish curious place, it lays in the midifle of two streams of water, as a body may say, for they both run round one nd of it there's plenty of work, Pat, but -d little money only in the banks and they are afraid of giving it till the people, bckase you see its made ol paper, and might tare in its circumnavi- gulaticn, I think the parson to call it that is, Koing straight forward in circle like I'll tell you what Tat, there is some little bits of Dutchmen in this town they bate ail for retting1 wanes, with big; heads. Lancaster is a great place for purty Of the Representatives to Congress Iectcd, twenty-two are Democrats and five Federalists.

found dead in the fields. Yesterday morn ing the frost was severe. To behold the earth covered wltd snow, and the foliage of the field blackened with frost in the month cf June, is an extraordinary sight, and affords but a cheerless and gloomy prospect to the hopes of the husbandman. New-Hampshire. The Legislature of this state convened nave sullered severely in the heavy requisitions lately made for the idlics, and whether they can get relieved fro.ti this impa-Bition is yet problematical.

The French are extravagantly fond of shows. In every street and square the populace are amused by multiplied puppet shows, monkeys, vocal and instrumental music and scenic petformances. l'ucso last arc exhibited gratis in many restaurateurs and supply the higher classes with spectacles 11 or 15 theatres ore requisite in Paris. Their best tragedies are well performed, c-pecialiy by Thalma, who was reader to Bonaparte, and gave many lessons in gestures to exhibit in public As a general performer he falls short of Cook, but in power of face, expression of horror, and the high wrought tragic passions, he never wns surpassed. One could, safely swear he had been peifected at the, at Concord on the 5ih instant.

David LI Morrill was chosen Sneaker of the House om the Richmond Compiler' of June (5. Richmond yesterday losr one of her best and most beloved Citizens, in the person of WILLIAM MARSHALL; F.sq. (brother ofihe Chief Justice of the U. the Commonwealth's Attorney for this Ci of Representatives. On counting the official rcturns'for Governor, it appeared that there were.

For William 20.338 James Sheafl'e, (F.) 17,994 Governor Plumer delivered his speech ty, the Clerk of the Federal Court, fortius District, and one of the ablest practitioners at me oar ot Virginia, lie ciieu ot a lin genng indisposition. He was a man cf pans sligo is no toucti to it but tnere is some fellows as tall as the bip captain of ISallinaclinch with devil a baby till their family Some money in this country is devlish bad you cant get any body to take it, only the marchants, and they do it to oblige their customers They tell me the west is a preat place that may be, for you see I dont know any thinp about it bekase 1 havent been out of this town all the time I've been in it I dont like paper money Pat, for you see paper is paper all the world over except parchment, and that you know is sheep skin They've pot a fine bit of a market in this place but, oh, by the hill of Iloath, my stomach turns at the name of it There is a little kind of a cheese, Pat, about the ize of a turnip I never saw such a smell in all my life O'Connor's muck-yard is a rose parden to it. 1 havent time to write much more B.lly Murphy who Writes this lor me, is just dodging the sheriff, lie wanted to be ft freeholder and he took it infill his head to speckalate a little with a lottery ticket, as they call it, and now they're going to put him to jail, only bckase he cant pay for his town-lot which is not his now because he sold it So I'll that sterling worth, that the whole world saw and felt it Without wooing popularity, he won it while so many ran after it, it followed him It was a popularity, so nicely balanced upon the softer and more solid qualities of his character, that it was hard to say whether he was most beloved or most respected. But he has gone and years must pass away before the chasm which he has left in the bosom of his friends can be adequately filled. on the 6th.

Four natives of Owhyhee are educating in Connecticut, intended to be employed as Missionaries to the Sandwich Islands. A number of ladies of Savannah recently subscribed and remitted 335 dollars, to aid in defraying the of their education. In France, the married men are said to belong to a "Legion of Honor." One who is said to have a scolding wife is said to bear a "Grand Cross." A smith in England advertises that he irons wheels and steals axes. Cherries Made their appearance in London this seas.cn on the 7th May in Covent Garden just mention to you, if you. have any notion of commp to this country, bring a tew guineas wul you they're equal to gold 1 he family is all well, except Moggy she burnt her mouth tother day with a potatoe she cant get over that fashion of market.

1 hey were sold at two guineas and a hali per lb. The story of a man's having committed suicids near Petersburg, on account of "un returned love," turns out to be a hoax, and taking more than a mouthful Jemmy is jail, but he is coming out by the act they say I dont know Jiow that is for betwixt us two, he's too dumb to and if they wait till he takes himself out by the act, I am afraid he'll not build my bake oven ill he is dead. Oh IV, make haste and come over I think you'll be a great man there's Bums John Binns, Pat Oh by my soul, would you think it, he rules the governor You see, if I hadnt just thought of it, I hadnt been able to tell you about the sun in this country Now dont think I'm telling a lye, Pat its all covered wid spots they tell me yes by my soul, big spots visible to the naked eye through a tallyscup, I think they call it I saw a dead snake tother day its a monstrous ugly beast, Pat Did you ever see that one among the curiosities at Berry Ogh its the very spit of it only a great deal bigger every way, and the liead and tail different. Hut Billy cant stay any longer. So I remain your loving friend until death lis do part.

BV N. B. If you should get this, write immediately Vy the first post, and if you shouldnt get it, write nevertheless, and direct your letter in this way "Mr. in Lancaster, in the town of Lancaster, in the county of Lancaster, in the state of Pennsylvania, one Of the North Americas then you see if it should be broght to me, I'll be sure to petit. Your friend 2gain till death do us part.

guillotine, and other tr nibie scenes of the French involution. Perfect scenery, music, dancing with all the highest grace and utmost agility of which the human frame is capable, 150 actors and 20 horses together on the stage, make the grand opra the most splendid spectacle 1 have ever witnessed. But either from love of novelty, or from serious impiession, left by their revolu ions, a rage now exists for grave, pathetic and impressive plays of the school ofKotzebuc. The ignorance of our country is remark-a le. A French curate, thou -h a m'tn of considerable education and science, inquired of me what language we talked in A-rncrica, and if it was the savages who burned Washington.

A geueel young lady, not-deficient in i nformation on most subjects, inquired how many wives we are allowed. This last question however illustrates another trait in the French femala char. cic'. Their volatility. Origin of the Island of Nantucket.

AN INDIAN TRADITION! On the west end of Mirtha's Vineyard, are high cliffs of varie gated col i ed fcat lhs, known by the name of Gayhead. On the top of the hill is a large cavity, which the appearance of the crater of an extinguished volcano, and there are evident marks of former subterraneous fires. The Indians who lived about this spot l)3ve a tradition that a certain deity resided there before the Europeans came into America that his name was Mansiiop that he used to step out on a ledge of rocks which ram into the sea, and take up a whale which he broiled for his own eating on the coals of the aforesaid volcano, and often invited the Indi ns to dine with him, or gave the rel-icks of his meal to them. That once to show their gratitude to Manshop for his very great kindness to them, they made aa offering to him of all the tobacco which grew upon the Island in one season. Thi was scarcely sufficient to fill his great pipe; he received the present very graciously, smoked his pipe, and turned out the ashes of it into the sea, which formed the Island of Nantucket Upon the coming of the Europeans into America, Manshop retired in disgust, and has never linen been seen.

From the Boston Daily Advertiser. MEMORANDA Made in Europe, 1815 15. At the battle of Moscow, Marshal Ney to complete his success, requested the Emperor to allow him to charge with his guards, about 60,000, who never any part in the battle. To this, however, he would not consent, and the victory was left unfinished. A distinguished General of Bonaparte blames him for undertaking ihs battle of Leipsic says he hud determined to accept the treaty offered by the Allies on the opening of the last German campaign, and had the pen in his hand to sign it," when Berthier entered and said it was the first treaty he had ever made which he had not dictated, threw the pen to the ground.

It was at the termination of this campaign, say the French officers, that Bonaparte began to carry on war by the cui des hommesy sacrifice of men He ought to have selected the gariisons of Er-furth, Dresden and other advanced places on his retreat. Attended the levee of the celebrated authoress. Bonaparte, when first a very silly one. What supposed ingenuity or benefit there can be in fabricating such stories we cannot conceive. Virginia Patriot, The London Gazette of the 4th ay, states that the Prince Regent had approv ed of the appointment of Mr.

Ingraham, of New i oik, as American Consul at Lon don. The Portland Argus of Wednesday last, and Supplements, contain an advertise- i mem iony-iwo columns in lentnii, minor notice to Delinquents in the Distrct of Maine, as to the United States Tax of 1825, that those who do not pay previous to 10 o'clock, A. M. on the 15 th of July next, with 10 per cent additional, will then have so much of their estates sold, as will be sufficient to pay with 20 per cent, consul, gave her certain papers to prepare In the following British notice, we have an official acknowlcdgement'that the President frigate was captured by a squadron, and not by the En-dymion. This acknowledgement was not necessary to establish the fact, for it was declared in Admiral Ilotham's letter to the Admiralty but it contradicts a'feecond time a false assertion, which the officer who made it must blush to review Phil, Reg.

LojfDO-, May 4. Notice is hereby given to the officers and com-realties of his maie-ty's ships Endymion, Extract of a Letter, dated. New Orleans, May 23. Business is growing still more dull for publication, but on the appearance of the work when he became Emperor, he had so completely changed his politics, that he ordered it suppressed as seditious. But" an action being brought for damages, the Chancellor represented to him that the documents bore his own signature, and he ordered a reimburemcnt of expenses.

But he forbid her having more than four or five visitors at once, placed her under surveillance of the policy, and seized her papers. It was only from the greatest prudence 8c the friendship of an cffir.er of his secret policy, that she escaped his vengeance. He and Tenedos, captains Hope, Parker and Lumley, and people preparing to leave the city. There were several fires in Suffolk, COrr.uiaiUKTS, wuu wcic un uuiiru. ai uic capture of the American frigate President, on the 15th of January, 1815, that they will be paid their respective proportions of the net proceeds of head-money for the said capture, on the 10th inst.

and Enedand the beginning of May, the work all shares not then claimed, will be recalled at of incendiaries, in consequence of the introduction of some new labor saving improved machines. Siome of the incendiaries had been apprehended and committed for trial. Mrs. itudy Will attend families, who may have scholars, at their houses, or will receive scholars at her lodgings, at the house of Godfried Zahm, North I'rince street, next door to Mr. Anthony Albright's printine office.

JjdJ. ro-wtf nearly ruined her husband, however, by No. 23, Suffolk street, Strand, every Tuesday and Friday for tares; months from the first day of seizins: his printing establishment ot mi- s. JManiiuu of Partners hi First class Second class Third class Fourth class Fifth class Sixth class Seventh class 168 6 4 3-4 IiilS 7 9 7 0 1-4 2 47 10 1 18 6 t-2 0 19 3 14 0 12 10 0 6 5 mense value, under pretence of his being English, though he had been long printer for government, lived in the country 20 years, and served in the armies. As this gentleman affirms also Bonaparte establishing a printing establishment of his own, and many other manufactories, being too tyrannical to suffer a single important establishment independent of himself.

Bonaparte is said to have called a coun- Eighth class WILLIAM MARSH, for cilon the criminal code oi ranee, ana made a speech which so astonished them THE subscriber humbiy 11.. debted to him for carrying newspapers, kc. to make payment without delay. The amount due him by each person can be deposited at the places where he delivers packets. A further continuance of theL custom is respectfully solicited.

IlfiNItY SWAUTZ. June 21 132-imj VVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVWVVVVVVVVVVVVVV Dissolution of Partnership. THE partnership heretofore existing- betweerr-Messcrsmith Brubacker, of the village of New-Holland, was dissolved by mutual consent, on th 14th inst. All those having demands against said firm, are requested to present them to Mr. 'Mes-.

his store, in the village aforesaid, fctf Philip MessersmiuV Henry Brubacker. June 21 1S1-5i that the chancellor pronounced him the createst criminalist in the country. It was afterwards discovered that he had been clo- The British Government expended for the maintenance of French prisoners during the late war, the sum 6,871,6741 lis P.ince Kaunitz, the Austrian ambassador at the court of Spain, has been recalled, it was rumoured in consequence of a misunderstanding between the two courts relative to Parma, but this is contradicted. The British and Nepaul war has been brought to a complete termination by a treaty of peace which was signed by the Governor General in December last. Ciiilicothe, June 11.

The Sacksand Fox Indians, who refused to treat with the commissioners at Portage des Sioux last fall, have lately changed their temper. They came to St. Louis the fore part of last month and submitted to terms. A council was opened vith them, and a treaty signed on the 10th of May, in which it is stipulated that all former treaties should be absolutely confirmed that all property stolen since the conclusion of peace with Great Britain, should be restored that all prisoners should be restored and that the annuity of 800 dollars former-! JOHN DOCGAN, Gas Lights. This method of lighting public rooms has becu introduced into Baltimore with complete success.

One of the rooms in the Museum in that city, was lighted on Tuesday evening, and the effect is said to have exceeded the most sanguine expectation, and to have struck every one present with its superiority ever every kind of artificial light. The mayor and common council are about to adopt proposals for il-laniinaVuig their streets with it. Herald. Paul CufTtc, who in December last carried out to Sierra Leone from tiie United States nine men of colour, with their families, has recently returned to New York, acd'exhibited to the New York African Institution certificates of the landing of those persons at Sjerre Leone. He has also received from Gov.

McCarthy a cer- setted a whole day with a Judge, the ablest of his profession, whom he had questioned, with that peculiar talent at procuring information, for which he was distinguished. At Marengo, Wagtum and Eylau, he is supposed to have given up every thing as lost, and his success in these affairs attributed to his officers, who acted independent of him at least this is the opinion of respectable judges. France is cultivated like a garden, and manufactures are flourishing, but as it regards commerce, the same causes which prevent paper currency, render them incapable of this. Besides, they have never cultivated a respected commerceand both in this and war they are deficient pau-. VW WWW lVVVVVVVVVVVWVVVVVVVVVVVVVV'VVVV' Stray Mare and Colt.

CAME to the plantation of the subscriber, living in Manor township, near Millerstowa, on the 7th ult. a bay Mare and Colt the mare is alsou! six years old, with one hind foot white. The colt has no particular marks, and is about one year eld. The owner is desired lo come forward, prove property, pay charges and take them away, otherwise they will be dealt with according to law. Michael Kauffmau.

June 21 131-2nq I.

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