The Argus. (Savannah, Ga.) 1828-1829, April 23, 1829, Image 2
Aaiwisk WEDNESDAY MORNING, April 22, 1829. A negro fellow named Ben, belonging to Mr- Daniel Gugel, was taken up under circumstances , which authorised a suspicion that he was making am attempt to fire the stable of Captain Shick lie was discovered placing combustibles under the building, and others were found about his person. He was examined at the Police Office last evening, the result of which we have not yet heard. x ’ Rtlics!-~Some of our conteinpora ries have been amusing themselves with a preci ous relic of antiquity , which is said to have been found by the workmen while removing the earth fer the foundation of the Green and Pulaski Mo nument, viz.—“A half tile, in perfect preserva tion, of about nine inches in diamater, bearing the inscription “A. D. 1782,” with n log of pine> five leet in length, supposed to be the remains of UT\ ancient liberty pole.” Now it is not usual, we believe, to place such memorials at the foot of “pine poles,” which are altogether temporary trophies, and not intended to cary forward tl e record of events into the realms of futurity. We will wager our best gray goose quill—which to be sure is worn to a more stump—that the tile in question, has passed within a twelve month through the furnace, and that the sculpturing is not a week old. If so, th e perfect state of preser vation, in which it has been found, may be easily accounted for. The style of the lettering and figuring, is not Lt ail of the period ot ’B2, but of the latest and most improved cut. We cannot help thinking that some merry wag has been playing off a pleasant joke on the antiquarian tastes of our contemporaries. Fire. —The Pittsburgh Gazette of the 17th irnst. says—“A destructive fire occurred on Satur day afternoon, in Second, between Market and Wood streets, by which four frame dwelling -houses and one frame carpenter shop were con sumed. Three of the dwellings belonged to Mr. David Irwin, the other dwelling and the shop to Mr. Thomas Ligget. The fire orginated in the opsetting of a kettle of fat into the kitchen fire of the house occupied by Mr. I. Carey as a tavern, (which was one of those destroyed,) and was communicated from the chimney to the roof of the adjoining 3hop. The whole loss cannot be less than 10 or $12,000. Mr. Ligget's alone, is - estimated at $5,000. While the fire was raging, several robberies wfcre committed. One gentleman’s rooms locked up to prevent intrusion, were broken open, and his bed clothes carried away. A confectioner’s shop was rifled of a considerable portion of its contents, wet and dry A che6t of books belong ing to Mr. Carey, were found on Sunday morning on the margin of Suke’s Run, the pilferer proba bly not understanding the use of them, or fearing they might make disclosure*.” Colonel John Findlay, late a member of Con gress from Pennsylvania, has been appointed Post Master at ChainbGrsbnrg, vice Jacob Dec kert, Esq. deceased. Sierra Leone. —In the House of Commons, on the February, a member asked whether the fatal colony of Sierra Leone was to be abandoned. Sir G. Murray answered that no measure of the kind was at present contemplated, though its abandonment might take place at some future period. An arrangement had been made for quit ting Cape Coast Castle; but serious inconvenience would attend resigning Sierra Loone at present. It is said in a private letter from Buenos Ayres, published in the Morning Courier, that Admiral Brown, the acting Governor has discharged G 4 officers; and when they called upon him for their pay, he ordered the corporal of the Guard to shew them out of the Fort. This ingrate, who wr.s made by Dorrego, and betrayed his master, can not but be considered as a disgraco to his native country, and to that of his adoption. * Jk Good. Jackson Man.—' The Steuben co. Advo-’ cate states that Joseph Potter of that county, had twins presented to him on the 4th March. lie named one Andrew J. and the other Jackson A. The York-(Upper Canada) Gazette, of week be fore last, contains six columns of Sheriff’s 6ale ? and an advertisement of the Coroner to sell out the Sheriff. We should judge from this, that there was great pecuniary distress in that prov ince. The Banks —The Albany Daily Advertiser says that there is a probability that an amendment In the spirit of compromise, will be made to the Bank Law which has recently been enacted. JEztract of a letter to the Editors of the Baltimore Chronicle , dated “ Washington, April 12. %i 1 learn that the Fust Muster General has daily devoted himself since hfe arrival to the concerns of his oflice ; and that he has made some appointments of deputies, say in Portland, (Mo ,) Raleigh, N. C., X’huiubersburgh, .(Pa.) and Maysville, Ky. The notion that he was engaged in lieu of his distinguished predecessor for the pur poses *of indiscriminate revolution, will prove groundless. 1 understand Mr. Barry has adopted the rule to commission no one while in atten dance at the Seat of Government, prefer ring to act upon written representations front the People, interested immediately in -the offices to be filled, rather than the per sonal -applications of the candidates them selves. This is a wise determination, and will make it impossible for any one to ob tain, against the opinion of his'neighbours, a place affecting the convenience and busi ness of any community. The mode of ap pl'cation required will necessarily notify ertiy one entrusted, and allow the opportu nity of a farreanvass In the course of the week past Gen. Boyd, late of the Army, was appointed Naval Of ficer for the Port of Boston; and Major Henry Lee, of Virginia, Consul General, to reside at Algiers. By grrnw of our fel low-citizen©, reluming from the scat of government, you will learn perhaps more than i can tell you, of the measures, it any, to be taken in relation to B Jiimorc. In relation to the Post Office of Balti more, I have never heard it intimated, by any one, that a removal of the incuinbant ; was intended; nor do I believe that the j present Collector will he disturbed at all. 1 I make no doubt, that there will he a per fect agreement between him and the Secre tary of the Treasury, as to the administra tion of his office.; nothing will be required, nor any thing submitted to, inconsistent with the honour and character of eit Ire r. Commodore Hull, is now in this city, and it is said, will take command ol the Navy Yard here. Commodores Rodgers, and Patterson, of the Board of Navy Com missioners, are about *o proceed to Pensa cola, on business relating to the Navy Yard at that place. JVlr.Rush, has made arrange ments to go to England, as agent for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company, to obtain funds for the prosecution of their work. Great confidence is entertained of the success of his mis ion.*’ Extract of a letter to the Editor of the Baltimore Patriot , dated “Washington, 12th April. “ The appointment of a successor to Mr. ! Maury, Consul at Liverpool, has not yet : been made ; but should it take place I hope it will be conferred upon one of our towns men, whose name has been ‘mentioned here in reference to that post. We have another letter which says: —lt has just been stated to me as a rumor that a desputation from the Jackson party has been here demanding in the most authori tative manner the removal of certain des ignated individuals from office in Baltimore, and threatening the powers that be with direful consequences, unless the mandate is obeyed without delay. More anon.” A letter from Ihicnos Ayres,to a Gentleman in New Y<jrk , dated 18 th Jan. , says : “ A proclamation hasjust been published, declaring W<xr against the province of Sante Fe—gun boats have all gone up the river. Brown, still remains Governor; he has discharged 64 officers—when thev cal led upon him for their pay, he ordered the corporal of the guard to show them ouc of of the port!” ~~ Port Au Prince. —By the schooner Virginia, Southcomb, at this port yesterday I 11 days from Port au Prince, we have re ceived the following letter from a corres pondent there.— Balt. American. “Portau Prince, March 26. Business, in the commercial line, is ex ceedingly dull here at this time. Receut , shippers of (lour will sustain heavy losses. ; Very few articles from our conn try will bear freighting, just now. Soap and Her. , rings have becu sold to the best advantage, since ourerriv.il, and within, the present, month It is believed, however, that the flour market must soon took up, as but lit tle of that article has come iu ot late.— Mackerel and Rice are in tolerable de mand. The principal topic of conversation, a mong politicians here, at present is the negotiation now pending between th© gov ernment of Hay ti and the French Consul relative to the long talked of indemnities to the|old exiled colonists Information has, no doubt,reached you erejthis, that the Consul General, fiom France M De Mailer, who has resided here for some length of time, is about to return home, and that another has been sent to take his place. Ilis successor, M. De Mollien, arrived in this city, a few days since, clothed with futl powers, it is said, to settle definitely the business of tin,* indemnities to the colonists as aforesaid.— An active negociation is now going on be tween him and the officers of his govern ment. Much anxiety exists as to therosult. Many persons of distinction from distant parts of the island, are in attendance* The utmost harmony appears to prevail on all sides. Nothing has.yet transpired, from which we can state, with cei taiuty, the plan of the in political affairs, that the negotiation now rests, soley, on this one point,—whether any interest shall, hereafter, be paid or not. The flaytien government considers that the arrangement that will be agreed on. But I learn, from tlie most unquestionable sources of information, that France proposes to al low this government, not only the term of 25 years (as demanded) to pay the stipula ted sum, but mucli longer time, if it should Se desired, provided, that inter est shall be paid thereon, at three per ent per annum It is also under- f stood, among the best informed persons in political affairs, that the negotiation now rests, solely, on this one point,—-whether any interest shall, hereafter, be paid or not. The Haytien government considers that the sum originally agreed on, with the in terest that lias already been paid, is as much as ought to be given in the way ofindem niTying the colonists for the houses and lands of which they were deprived, but finding the period‘at first mentioned for the payment of the principal, too short, (on ac count of the general depression of com merce and revenue, within a few years, ) an extension of the time, without the fur ther payment of interest is demanded. -■*’ We expect every hour to hear the result of the new consul's mission. When ascer— tained,’l should not lose a moment ifi com municating it to you “March 27. —P. S. Since writing the foregoing. I learn from undoubted author ity, that the negociation continually assumes a more and more favourable aspect Par ticulars are still withheld from the public.” From the Rutland (Vt.) Herald. Tycondcroga. —Places which have been the theatres of memorable exploits are viewed with peculiar feelings, and often with the deepest interest. If the place has . been the scene of warlike preparations, of’ conflict apd bloodshed, the recollection of these events, associated with the place, ex cite in the mind of the beholder the liveli est emotions. We cannot tread the soil which has been moistened with the blood andjwhitened with the bones of heroes and patriots, without feeling a veneration for their memories. We feel as if tread ins on hallowed ground, and step lightly and tho't fully over the sacred dust. If there is a spot in our country calcula ted to awaken any of these feelings, it is Tvconderaga. This place, which now seems so peaceful and so secluded* has more than once seen the numerous and hostile armies of two rival nations. The placid bosom of the lake has been covered with formidable fleets, and the neighboring hills have echoed with the roar of artillery.— This little spot has witnessed the bustle and confjsion of war, and here many gallant soldier has closed his career, amid the car nage of contending armies, and buried his ambition and his hopes in a nameless grave The fort at Tyconderoga was built by the French, and entirely commands the pas sage of the lake. It was therefore consid ered by both French and English, as an important post, and a rallying point for in vading armies. In 1768, the post being in possession of the French, Gen. Abeicrom bie determined to attack it. On the sth July,he embarked as the head of L. George with an army consisting of 7,00') British troops and 9,000 provincials, and, passing down the Lake, he landed about four miles distant from the fort. With this formida ble army he assaulted the w orks, and was defeated with the loss of 2,000 men. So disastrous and bloody had never before been witnessed in America. In July, 1759, General Amherst, with a large army, approached the fort, which the French evacuated and retired to Canada. This year, the Canadian provinces were surrendered to the English, who held undis tnrbed possession of Tvcconderoga and o i tber fortresses, until the breaking out of the | American revolution in 1775. Immediate ly after hostilities commenced, Col. Ethan Allen repaired to Vermont, considering the 1 occupation of a place which hud cost so much blood and treasure, to be of the high est importance. He “collected a company of the brave and hardy Green Mountain boys, and proceeded with as much caution and secresy as possible. On the 10th May, early in the morning, he surprised and cap tured the place without the loss of a man. The account of that enterprise is familiar to almost every one. On the Ist of July; 1777, General Bur goyne invested the fort with a large army. The garrison under Gen. St. Clair, when he found that the enemy had possession of Sugar Hill, (hitherto considered inaccessi ble) abandoned the tort, being no longer a ble to hold it. The British army occupied it with a garrison until after the surrender of Gen. Burgoyne at Saratoga, October 17th, 1777. It then fell into the hands of the Americans, whose property it has ever since remained. The scite of the fort is considerably a. hove the lake, and from its commending position has been termed the Gibraltar of America. It was built of grey limestone, and is rrow hi a dilipidated condition. The redoubts and abaltis are gradually disap pearing. A few years since Mr. Pell, of j New York, purchased the peninsula on which the fortifications were erected. The taste and elegance of his mansion and gar dens, and the high state of improvement of his farm, are by no means the least attract ive objects to the numerous visiters who have of, late years, frequented the place. JAQUES. Cclebrution of Washington's Birth Day at Paris . —On Monday the 23d Feb. a unmber of Americans assembled at Grig uon’s (Rue Neuvre des Petit Camps) for the purpose of celebrating the Aneiversary of the Binh of Washington. The company were honored with the piosence of James Brown, Esq. En/oy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary j of the United States at the Court of France, General Lafayette, and Messrs. G. VV. Lafayette, Levasseur and Jules Lasteyrie, (the General’s grandson.) At a quarter past 6 o’clock, Isaac Cox Barnet, Esq. 1 United States Consul at Paris, took the chair, and was assisted by Samuel J. Fish er, Esq. of Philadelphia, as Vice President, and Messrs. U. P. Levy, U. S. Navy, R. H. Cabell and G. Ord, as a committee of arrangement. i The following among other toasts were given by the Chairman: j General Lafayette —The early and con* stant friend of our country —he has beheld our progress from infancy to manhood with the eye of a benevolent heart; our chil dren shall rise up and call him blessed. General Lafayette rose and said— Gentlemen—You will better feel than they can be expressed, the emotions which are crowding upon my mind when I, the only survivor of the revolutionary Gener- ‘ als, have been allowed to stop on this side of death with your young generations to celebrate Washington’s anniversary birth day, a birth that has been like an heavenly token, not only of American independence and freedom, hut also of the progressive destinies of mankind. It is to me an additional gratification, here once more to share in oar patriotic celebrations with the friend wha being tbe representative of a people (be first in free dom upon earth, has filled that high and pre-eminent station in a manner which must leave in our hearts the deepest and most grateful remembrance. You have been pleased to allude to the double felicity I had to be associated, as a young soldier in our glorious and fiuitful revolution, and to be lately a witness to the blessed results of these principles of liberty, equality and public order which have mar ked the American era of political civiliza tion ; wonders in which, as an American veteran, as a faithful disciple of the Amer ican school, and amidst the favors of the people, so profusely so affectionately be stowed upon me, I could not fail on every account to delight. Os our great and beloved Washington, what could I say tfrat is not engraved in every American breast 1 So shall his mem ory, his examples, hs ndvid'e, be forever cherished in common with that constitution al bond of onion which in his farewell ad dress, he has declared to be the palladium of political safety and prosperity Permit me, gentlemen, Ins adopted son, to second that sentiment by introducing the following toast : The Amcricau Confederacy , and may Washington’s birth day be forever celebra ted under the full constellation of their united state. . Mr. Brown —On behalf of our f How citizens present, it is my pleasing duty to address you on an occasion that has brought us together, to celebrate the establishment of our republic and the birth day of Wash ington, a name that by the most natural as sociations recals that dark and pro lent ions hour in which our desires arms achieved tire blessings that we, their descendants, now peacefully enjoy. ‘Tjs a proud sat isfaction to see amongst 11s one who was the favored disciple of Washington, and who; sustained with him a part alike conspicuous and honorable in that holy strife—satisfac tion too that is rendered complete to see him, when so many of his compatriots in arms have been gathered to their fathers, in the full possession of his mental and physical powers: the joy of such a meeting is checked, however by the reflection that we meet (it may be) for the last time our coutry's distinguished Representative.— Perhaps no opportunity more suitable than the present may occur in which to express to you the sense that, in common with your ! fellow citizens, we entertain of that digni fled course that has marked the adminis tration of your official function, and that graceful urbanity which has shed around our personal intercourse with you a halo (as it were) of pleasing recollections. In the former we feel that our national char acter has been sustained and honored, and grateful hearts are not wanting to hear a testimony to the latter. You are shortly to leave us on your return to the country you have so usefully served, and to friends by whom you are beloved.— • You will bear with you the good wishes of those behind, who w ill feel for your depar- j ture an affectionate regret. You are about to commit yourself to the treacherous element, but it is our consolation to know that you will be in the hand of Him who rides upon the whirlwind and directs the storm, and fervour protection and hap piness will be breathed the fervent prayers of those, who will long remember at your bands, a generous and unpretending hospi tality. You have strewed, indeed, with flowers the path of your countrymen, and made even an absence from their home to be re membered as a blessing and the aspirations of many a heart are given that the incense of lb em, like the alms of ibe centurion may arise as a memorial before God. Our distinguished guest the envoy extra ordinary, and minister plenipotentiary of the United States, the record of his pudlic services is the page of bis country’s story— the memorial of his private worth the hearts of his friends. Mr. Brown rose and after returning thanks spoke in a feeling manner of the satisfaction he had ever experienced during his mission to this country, from the correct deport ment of his numerous fellow citizens who visit this with peculiar pathos he enlarged on the pleasure he experienced at once again publicly meeting the pupil of the father of our country, which felicity he suggested might possibly never recur, and after an eloquent description of one whose undivided talent and unwearied patriotism were so eminently exerted to the promotion of our glorious cause in Europe, while Washington, aided by Lafayette prosecuted it at home—Proposed. ! The memory of Franklin. At the invitation of the Chairman, the Vice-President then read a letter and toast from Christopher Hughes, charge d'affairs of the United States at the court of the Netherlands. i Migration of Birds. —We have become so familiar with the fact of the periodical * departure and return to our climate of many : species of the feathered tribe that their’ flight, at the present day, when noticed, seldom elicits more than a passing remark, from the observer, or perhaps a single line in the corner of a newspaper. But to any ono at all acquainted with natural history, and who will give the subject a moment's thought, we presume there will not appear, throughout the whole range of this pleasing; study, a more wonderful, nor perhaps a: more interesting phenomenon, than that of the migration of birds. We know that when Autumn has put on her particolored the forests are disrobed of their [foliage, and vegetation has gone to decay, ! the little inhabitants which contribute so much to the felicity of a rural life, leavo their summer abodes, but to what countries the most of them take their flight has never been accurately ascertained. It appears to be certain, however, that when the weather is favorable, they are most regular, both in their departure and arrival. The long aerial journies which they undoubtedly make, while they excite our wonder, must convince us that this instinct , or whatsoever else it may be termed, can be nothing but a divine energy impelling and conducting them, through the trackless regions which they have to explore. The much boasted reason of man is often frail and fallible; but the instinct of brutes seldom forsakc?s them ; and, when followed, never leads them into error. Strange, too [that this sagacity of migration, although in the face of many difficulties and dangers, should always be performed with the utmost alacrity and pleasure. For their subsistence and propagation, Providence has certainly given them this inclination, aud power of betaking themselves to such countries and climates, as are best suited, for the time, to yield them proper food, aud that are tlie safest and most , incubation. . ‘" r and, , Some naturalists are imwiJt;,,,, I that bird, pass auv rnnsiderable | ocean, and are ~!,le of ,„ki„., lh '“ r I * ! Cb wl"fh osl others moimain ‘ t!’ ‘ | l,owever . w| ilioui milcb dim™’ plausibly account for il.m e S uW ‘ * pearance,-end ascertain in |,at I K ,I fastnesses they can bide themselves J' 1 ' 1 they*becme invisible here. They . make b believe tlmt they creep ,„ r ’ tree*, into clefts of a rocks, i mo crevln ‘° W old buildings, and remain in such place*- torpid state during the winter. Sou,/ ‘ l: * far as to affirm, that several species i fr retire under the waters of lakes, rivers &e. that after this submersion* tlievV**' I*’ 1 *’ before the coming spring; and ’that tVT? of summer, with fealhe.s unruffled aj-’ vigorous case,emerge from their cold \ v ? 1 ’ eating and uncomfortable winter r * e . Suppositions like these, however, an*,e'*” to be not only unsupported by observation, but wholly imnmbabh- against the laws of nature. *Tiie sotT : levity of most of the little “ that disappear, must prevent their b P j no 2 to descend to the bottom of rapid rivV< * And no bird, owing to the construction their organs of respiration, could coinin'” under water, without suffocation or comT lion. Os the feathered animals whose fli„: we are accustomed in this latitude, to notit perhaps there is none that give us warning, or attract more notice anul agriculturists, than the wild geese. Tin/ flight has been observed to be always elevated, unless it be in extrema f 0 J v weather; their motion smooth, accompanied with no noise or rustling, and the p| av the wings in striking the air seems ruu to exceed one or two indies. The regularity and conduct with which they are marshalled implies a sort of intelligence superior to that of other birds which migrate in cor. fused and disorderly flocks. The arrange ment observed by the geese, seems dictated by a kind of geometrical instinct; it is al once calculated to preserve the ranks free and entire, to break the resistance of the } a ' r a, *d to lessen the exertion and fatigue of the squadron. The} form two oblique 1 lines like the letter V.; or if their number be small, they form but ofte line; generally they amount to at least forty or fifty, and each keeps hrs rank whh admirable exact ness. Some naturalist we believe Buffon asserts that the chief who occupies the point of the angle, and first cleaves the air, retires when he is fatigued, to the rear.; and the rest by turns assume the station of the van. As almost every branch of natural history has received the careful investigation and research of the most eminent minds, wc think it is to be regretted that a thorough knowledge of the migration of birds should have been so little studied and so lung ne glected. Indeed, until it is more sought for in the fields than in the closet, any fur ther insight into this divine impulse cannot well be expected. What excellent oppor tunities have our sportsmen, foresters, and travellers both by sea and land, to inform theniselvos and tne world of the carious particulars which attend this wonderful ob jevt. They might easily, by taking obser vations which ate so often within their reach, soon remove the various doubts and uncertainties which still hang upon ibis I most interesting branch of our natural his- I tory. . j Antideluvum Remains.— lt is reported in the scientific journals, that at length hu man antediluvian remains, in a fossil stale, I have been discovered in a cavern near Bive, in the Landes department, mingled with the remains of other animals. They are said to have been found in a strong concretion, or black mud, together wile sea shells, and I fragments of pottery. If this be true it I constitutes a very important discovery ini geological science, and will overthrow ma* I ny fine speculations of Cuvipr. and others. I relative to the manner in which this littlfl world of ours was put together and worked I up into its present shape. I MARINE JOURNAL I PORT OF SAVAJYJYAII I ARRIVED, Sloop Encore, Sandford, Washington, S.C- V® I Charleston, with 3000 bushels corn, and bacon I R Hvbersham. | SAILED, I Schr Frances, Nicols, New York. * ** Eagle, Briggs, Darien. Sloop Excell, Blankenship, Ogeche § “ Marshall,'Chase, Darien. 11 Georgia, Luce, Darien. ® DEPARTED, . . § Packet steam boat John David Mongin, Dubois ■ for Charleston. I Packet steam boat George Washington, Curry* ■ for Augusta. . 1 AT 4 MILE POINT, _ ,j I Ship Vulcan, Weeks, f r o:n Liverpool. b* ll fl 17th Feb. with salt to A H Fay & co. ■ § Ship Oglethorpe, 60 days from Liverpool- ■ A ship supposed to be the Helen M ar i 1 New York. 1 [from our correspondents.] I Offices of the Courier, Mercury and Gaze. I Charle ston, April f - *’ l (I Arr. Lino ship Saluda, Jennings, New 1 1 days., . Brig Zamor, Johnson, Liverpool, sai> e ‘ I Feb. 9th inst. lat. 30, long. 70, spoke brig * I 12 days from Martinique, for Bath, Me- ,^l Schr Frances, Ellison, New Orleans, .^1 from the Balizo. Passed in the River, bou ■ sth inst. ship3 Talma, Marshall and R us3€ !/ fVourl dick, from Now York, and brig Shainroj*- m do. Left aground on the bar, brig Jjl son, for Philadelphia. The schr Lm* cd ‘ || Craighead, for St. Jago, sailed same day- Schr Laura, Delano, Baltimore 7 in company w ith the schr Independen > • ■ for Savannah. , labour?! Schr Rising Sun, Prince, Sa van nan BACON. | BALTIMORE Hams I Jd\f 140 do. shoulders Landing from schr Independence, an< J r ° I Hall , Shatter & **Pr | march 21 Clear Strained Honey- A supply just received by the r- 11 For sale by A PA RSON*B Druggist at the Eagle, No. 8, Gibbons 1 inarch 26 f