Thanksgiving.--Thursday, the 1st of next month is agreed upon by the several denominations of protestant christians in Philadelphia, to be observed as a day of thanksgiving and praise. Military-On Wednesday last, a handsome military parade and series of sham engagement took place on the open grounds at Greenwich, near the State Prison. The troops out on the occasion, were, the battalion of cavalry commanded by Major Warner; the battallion of riflemen, under the command of Major M'Clure, and a detachment of Artillery, and of light companies from different regiments of the line.lored very yellow, were seized The day was fine, and the vawith violent and distressing COLORED CHEESE: Caution.-Yesterday three persons in one family, in Boston, in consequence of eating new cheese which had been co puking, which had not subsided at a late hour yesterday afternoon, October 15. Caution.-On Friday night, the 5th inst. no less than six persons in one family, in the wertern part of Philadelphia, in consequence of eating cheese which had been highly colored with yellow, were seized with with herself, and a son on horseback, the animal she was driving took fright: the daugh ter jumped from the chair without iujury, but in a like attempt Mrs. Newsom's foot caught between the seat and the shaft. In this condition she was dragged nearly half a mile, her head sometimes under and sometimes by the side of the wheel. The horse was stop violent and distressing pukingped at the house of Mr. Simm's which did not subside until the forenoon of the next day. Duel.-On Tuesday afternoon a duel was fought at Sandy Hook, near the light-house, between two Midshipmen of the names of Rogers & Morgan, belonging to the frigate Constitution. Both shots took effect at the first fire. Rogers was killed, the ball passing into his right side, through his body and into his left arm.Morgan received only a flesh wound, the ball passing across his breast. Raleigh, (N. C.) Fatal accident.-On Thursday last as Mrs. Newsom, a respectable woman, was on her way to this place accompanied by her daughter in the chair about five miles north of this place, when the lady was found to be quite dead, having both her legs and arms broke and her head shockingly bruised. A receipt for making Potatoe flour, and 5 pounds of potaTake 6 pounds of good toes boiled and freed from their skins, beat them into a pulp or pudding, and then mix them smooth with the flour and a pint of hot water; then mould it into loves, and it will keep better, and is much preferable to bread made all of flour. A country merchant advertises a commodity for sale, for which he will take all kinds of country produce except promises. What is wit, what is learning or science Even genius may weary the sight, By too fierce and too constant a blaze: But affection, mild planet of night! Grows lovelier the longer we gaze. MUSICAL ACADEMY. FOR teaching various kinds of Musical, Wind and String Instruments, in a short, true, and com prehensive manner as will be most advantageous to those who learn as above specified, and render them It shall thrive when the flattering forms selves capable of enjoying the That encircle creation decay; It shall live mid the wide-wasting storms When time, at the end of his race, Shall expire with expiring mankind; For the Ladys Miscellany. Messrs. Editors, You will extremely oblige by inserting the following lines in one of the num bers of your Miscellany. Addressed to Miss T pleasure of this art, on moderate terms, by JAMES H. HOFFMAN No 51, Anthony-Street. ALSO, Military Bands, may, upon application as above,be taught correctly, and receive the true method for any instrument to complete the same. Oct 13 Sir, Free and Easy. The favor of your company is requested at Richard Ford's Large Room, No. 12, Rosevelt Street, to attend a Convivial Society, on WHY should I mourn my hapless fate Monday Evening next. When I am ever to my charmer nigh. To shew you how I love, and where's And never may I by thought, word or deed. Offend that being, though she made me bleed. O, did you feel the smart my Caroline, Mr. In the Chair. WANTED Immediately, an accomplished Tayloress. Enquire at No. 212 Greenwich Street. N. B. Wanted Two female apprentices to the above business.-Enquire as above PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY M'CARTY & WHITE, No. 317 Water-street, New-York: in half-yearly volynes, containing twenty. six numbers each, (issued weekly) at One Dollar the volume, payable quarterly. Distant patrons to pay in aa. Postage to be paid on all letters directed to the Editors. vance. |