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time than (lie 9th insf. to so awav. Capt. Ilyn * -will perhaps :ro to 'i-Si.' ma to wait the result I this biock atie?this letter v\iil then reach vein through that channel. An hermaphrodite brig hove in sight the clay before yesterday, nnd! was chased by the Chilian shi;? San I Martin but with evident disulvan-: tage, as we could clear! v see her getting to windward as fast as the pursnrer was going ahead. Lord Cochrane made an unexpect ed attack on the Spanish fleet in port, on the 1st inst. but he received a warm reception, and will not proba bly renew it. This fleet consisting of two <10 gun frigates, four strong . corvettes and more than 30 gun boats, and h prepared to return him hot shots. A gun boat with an officer wi h 40 men on board, fell in his Lo (Whips hands, hut this was ow in? to this boat being4jrtfoVved in a thick fog, found itself in the middle, of the Chilian fleet unexpectedly. The number of the killed on this side is 15 and 3 or 1t wounded; a circum stance due probably to the tiring of round shot alone. The appearance of this^ fleet in the Hay, and the several proclamations from General Han Martin has not in the least af fected either public peace or the or dinary course of trade/?nor has this circumstance, and the admittance of several Br tisli, American and French cargoes, altered the prices of mer chandize given to you last October. I put an end to this letter in great haste being now informed that Lord Cochrane who yesterday promised to treat the neutrals with indulgence, has declared this afternoon that all vessels that should not be underway at day break he would make them Good Prizes? What a luvgiwgcfor ?an insurgent A An English gentle man who on board this frigate re ports that he gave him the positive assurance that in case the Macedo nian would force the blockade, he, Admiral Cochrane, would have the impudence to fire at her and force her to withdraw. That. Knglish blooded fellow has forgotten what lessons " Yankee?' cau^give to pre* sumption. Kxiract of another letter, dated Li~ ma, 8th JMarch, 1819. Dear Sir.?I arrived in this city on the 8th ult, in the night, weary to death with fatigue, having travel-, led the last 180 leagues on mules, the Litera not suiting my natural vi vacity. 1 will not attempt to give you now a description of the coun try I have gone through, because I have not time to do so. In a few words I will only say that to the ex ception of i\ few valiies that ihe trav eller meets at distances from one an-i other of 12 to 40 leagues, lie see/I nothing else in the world but barren sands, not one green bush nor a liv ing n mal to remind him of life?all is dead. Lima is situated at the en trance of one of those valiies. which nre all indeed very fine. Tlie city is largo and well populated, the sight of women walkiu^ the streets with the Saya and Capa is a novelty, and also a singularity not to be met with any w1mh? else; at home they are exactly dressed as our belles; and the few I have as yet been ac quainted with through my friend's attention a;* amiable and very car inosaa with strangers; as I have much improved in the Language, I cnjov much their society, and do not find them destitute of wit. 1 was 4 days before I could get private lodgings; therefore, 3 days ago only, I installed myself in these I now occupy. Lord Cochrane having under his command a Chilian Squadron of men of war consisting of two armed Brit ish Rmt-India men, the late Span< ish frigate Isabella, one gun bt>at and a couple of light vessels, made liis appearance off the port on the 2Hth ult. and on the 1st inst. proclim ing the Coast from (vnay&quil to Ahncama, in a stato of blockade; on the 3d the proclamation was in timated to the masters of the neutral vessels lying in the roads, ami as this is the last day s^xxiiied for them to remain, they will all get under ^ ii^h to morrow, hardly knowing where to ?o, leaving behind them their property, making their case altogether a very hard one indeed.? His Lordship attacked the Spanish ships thiit were in port on the 1st inst. hnt without effect, the engagement lasted about two hours ami a half, having begun at half past 2 P. M. and ended at 5. Since, as before, the appearance of this fleet, the pub lic transquilily has not in tlie least been disturbed. Business l>oth pub lic and private is carried onaa usual, and 1 do not observe the smallest concern about the present or future operations of the Chilian forces. 1 am told that I^ord C. has setot in a flag of truce proposing an exchange of prisoners^ Ibut that it has been re jected. ^ $ f CAMDEN. HURSDAY, JULY 15, 1819. Extract of a Utter from a member of t/u North-Carolina, Catawba Navigation Company, to a gentleman in this town* " I have great pleasure in stating to you, the rapid progress that is now making in ihe Catawba Navigation, within the boun dary of North-Carolina. Much zeal is manifested by the company, and, I have little doubt, but thtt if it is met, with a cor rrnponxiing promptitude, by the citizens of South-Carolina, and, especially, by those living contiguous to the Watenrc, we shall, in a vcrvjhort time, have ihc satisfaction of seeing ooats running on its waters for more thair'lSO miles above the dividing line of the two States. The liberal appropriation made by the State of Soutlv*Carolina, at its last Session* is worthy the high character of the State; and, if discreetly managed, will confer ad ditional importance on the reputation she already enjoys. Its amount, I understand, is abundantly sufficient to effect the object in view, and i look forward with increased anxiety, to the formidable obstruction^ which your Engineer w ill have to encountc^ at Rocky Mount and Graves' Island. ..vVatN these impediment* removed, a safe ?tad tit < conveyance would throw the whole iufplu I Produce of the Counties of Mecklenburgh, Lincoln, Iredell and Burke* into thb nur kets of Camden and Charleston. It is a fact but lately known, although well ascertained, that the produce of the upper country, even within aix mile* of the Blue Ridge, could, with a removal of the present existing obstructions below the boundary line, be transported to any point on t|te Hivcr, with the utmost ease and but little expense. This circumstance taken into consideration with that of the high pri ces which the citizens of Camdea and many of the Planters, for a few years past, have been cojnpclled to give for provissions, namely cpf*h, bacon, fee. will, I apprehend, be ofjp&lf, a sufficient incentive to direct thy/attention to this important object i Ir. Abernethy the Company's conjpic tor, is at ptment engaged in cutting a Canal around the shoals of Mountain Island. This is a work of considerable labor and ex pence, but from a recent inspection, I am induced to believe, that, together with the necessary Locks, 4t will be completed be fore the first of January 1820. The other shoals on the Main River%ikre but slight and will admit the passage of boats with perfect safety, in a very few months, However, the attention of \he Company, duriffg a part1 of the Spring aed Summer (h&s been and) will b# directed to the South Fork of the Catawba, many parts of which will require as nuich labor and probably moreenpence than the,Main River itself. Howe\ er, should the cohtrac % tor succeed in procuring as many laborers, as he is instructed to employ, we may rea* son ably expect the whole undertaking to be sufficiently advanced within twelve months of this time, to admit the passage of boats on both rivers.?' I am Sir, Ucc. A salt lick was discoverod some ye*r9 since in a very deep valley on Twin Creek, about ei^lit miles from Salem, Indiana. The owners very lately made an experiment at l>oring, and having penerated a rock to the depth of 4 feet, they struck the vein of salt water, which has been pro* nounced superior in quality to any in the western country. The keel of a 74 s;nn ship wa* recently laid at the navy yard, in Pultsroo^h|iJ^H.- - CHARLESTON, JfLY 0. FIRE. l It becomes our painful duty t< notice one of (lie most distressing wiih which our city ha* been visited for some time j)U5?t. The loss of property is considerable, and lias fallen principally on those who are little able to support it. The flames were discovered about one o clock this morning, burstin"- forth from the front of a house occupied^ ? dwelling by Mr. Erodie, a baker. . 1 be fire soon communicated to the adpiining largC three story wooden building on the corner, the lower story W which was in the occupation of Mr. Campbell Douglas, as a [pocery, ami tbe upper part by Mr. Uailoway, as a tavern. There was no possibility Of arresting the pro gress of the destructive element, un til it had consumed six houses on the North sid* of Market-street, and eight on the West side of Meeting street, northwardly; besides a num ber of out houses which were either consumed or pulled down. The loss is estimated at ahout sprertfy thou WJid dollars. The occupmts in fleeting-street, (sufferers) were Mr. Douglas, grocer; Mr. Brodie, baker Mr. IS evil le, cabinet-maker; Mr. Oodfroy, painter; Mr. Mackiiitosli, cabinet-maker; Mr. Mord< c?l, ^un-' ?ir' (*ros9 cabinet maker: and Mrs. bwinton; and in Market street, Mr. Douglas (dwelling); Mr. bue, jm-plata worker; Mrs fruiterer; Mr. Ling, riding cl.air maker, (dwelling und workshop): and Mrs. 8%, store-keeper. The ftearcity of water, owimr to dryness of t);e season, was felt as a serious evif The wind fortu nately was not high, nud our citizens were generally very active, to which circumstances we probably owe tbe saving of one third of the cilylrom distraction, as there are a great manv wooden buildings in the ueighboui' .1 bere ??" ke no cioubt of tbw being the work of some incen diary, for it is the third time tha' similar attempts have been made at nearly the same spot, when the flames were first discovered by Mr. Brodie, they were, seen bursting from the 'rout part of the dwelling in which , * ?*??'? ?? "tales that he had retired to bed but a short time before, and that there was no appearance or indication of Are, but such was the that it was with difficulty himself and wife saved their lives. pa(riot SWEDEN. The late arrivals from Europe in fonn us, that the emperor of Russia *T? king ?f Prussia have signified to the king of Sweden (Bernadotte) '} *?uld ,>c preper for bim to [qiflt the throne. This intimation, as might be exacted, had produced many intemperate remonstrances, and *veral letters passed between these toynl personages, and the emperor llf Russia bad refused to receive anv more letters from the kingpf Bwed m* ? All (his may not be true 5 but we have never doubted that such' an "vent would occur At no distant pet I . 0 the people of this couutiv.' cncumstance of one king elbow ^ ariother from off his throne is of foment-?but this case cot-' era a very important moral, and con T.?r^ 'mpoftint lesson, and forcibly illustrates the feelings and >iews of these ?legitimates' and honorable allies?JVat. Advocate. , v # ' The Season.?Wo far advanced, promise, abundance. No complaint of the want of provisions, necessary to life, will probably I*, beard 1 but wants, of a different nature, consti tute a theme of general complaints and however unreasonable and in conaistcnt with the character of a lnoUS[,]y con,l"?e. oticli is the condition of human kind. Boston paper4 AjoungMan RECENTLEY arrived in thin pl?Ce, wjshe? a stiuation as Clerk in a Store, either in thia place or in the country. Enquire oftlie Printer. l% C>mJcn, July 15, 1319.^ ?0?12 \ FKFSH AND CHEAP GlUHlS. II. Levy lV To. ? ^ </? 9 Have received in addition to their for mer Stock, the following articles : Extra fine Cambric Prints, for ladks] dresses, Russia Drill, French Jeaus, Irish Linens, Diapers, Dutch Rolls, Ginghams, Nankeens, blue and yellow, Palmetto Hats, Ladies black and colored Kid Shoes,| with and without heeis, Do. Morocco do. ?ALSO? A few tierce* Rice, do. boxes Ling Fish, do. do. Spermaceti Candles, Warranted Spanish Segurs, Best L* tidon Porter, With a general assortment of Groceries. July 15, 1819. 70?| LIST OF LETTERS, Remaining in the Post-Office at l.anca$ter\ Co irt-Iiouorr, & C.JuUj 1, 1819. A?William Allen. B?John Black, SimonBowden, Stephen] Burr, Daniel S. Bailey, Joel Black man, iJohn Bell. C??Jefrussle Conntl, Frances Connel, 2; Sanuie; (Ja6ton, 2 ; John Connel, Thomas Cauthoro, Edward CratTord, William Clin tou, Tuia Craig. I)?-Charles Downes, William Duke. G?John Gaydcn. II?James Hood, Ivy Iiorton, William {Hood, Benjamiu Harper, John Henson, James Heath. I?John Ingram, James Ingram, Wil liam Johnston. K?James Kirkpatritk L?George l,o^an. William L:\ngley, Col. John Lee, Samuel Love. M - Daniel M'Donald, Davkl Muers, Robert M*Dow< '? James Moore, Sen. Jacob Madiier, William Moore, Charles Mac key. G?George Perry, M?.rtha Pinder. R?William Robinson, Rcbtcca Robin son, Alexander Rarabert, 2 ; Thomas Robinson. ^ S?John Stogner. Timothy Sulivan Frfcrtces A. Shields, Charles Shewbert, Peggy Strain, George Sims. T?James Tribble, 1 homas Twitty, 2. V?James Vickery. W?-Mary Weaver, Lemuel A. Wil liams, Zcbuion Wren. ] - 1. STEWART, P. M. Regimental Order, 35th Regim nty Camden, July 12, 1819. LIEUT. COL. ENGLISH, of the 35th Regiment of Infantry, having been promot ed to the rank of C an election for 4 Major in the fecend or lower Battalion, is hereby ordered to take place on Friday, the thjid of September next. The Cap tains, or Officers commanding Companies, will open a noil at their respective muster grounds, and in conjunction with two sub altern Officers, or other fit and proper per sons, WiU hold and manage the same from 11 o'clock A. M. until 3 o'clock P. fa. giving public notice forty days previous, at three places within their Respective com mands ; and the said managers, are ordered to meet in Camden on the fourth of Sep tember, the day after the election, and count lhe>otes, declare the election, and report the same to the Colonel. By order of Col. Enghsh^I/'J. C. CARTER, Adjutant. Garden Seeds* THE subscriber has lately received in nJdition to his former supply, a few kind of valuable fall TUUNIP SEEDS, among them ai-e the RUTA BAGA, known in the State of New-York by the name of the Yellow Russia Turnip. It i* a fall Turnip, and the proper season for sowing them here, is about the last ct fill) of first of August* It has lately been in reduced into America* and is saici to be superior to an)' heretofore in use, and is much more productive ; it is found to be excellent food for tows, sheep and hogs, by steaming or boiling the roots, With the addition of a little m< al?The product in England or to the North- is said to be tip wards of A thousand bushels to the acre, therefore it may be worth the attention of the Farmers here lo cultivate it. A small treatise on the culture and char acter, may be found in the pamphlet on Gardening, offered for sale* ?also? Large white flat Turnip# Yellow 8tone do. Yellow Matta, (a new ami choice kind.) Prickly Spinaga, Black Winter Kadish, Mustard, Orange Carrot. A few valuable kinds of Gra## Seed $, is expected in time for fall sowing, among them will be the Lucerne or French Clover. All the above are suitable for fall and winter use. A liberal deduction will be made to those persons wlthing to purchase by the quantity. P. Thornton. Camden, Juljr IJ, 1819, ^ 70?T3? Dancing School. MR. MONTA1S has the pleasure ?.! ir> forming the citizens of Camden, and h* vicinity, that he has opened a DANCING hC 11OOL irvthe Market-Room. Tiie young ticnilemen's School wi!l commence on Thursday and Fiiday even ings at candle light. The young Ladies and children's School will commencc every Thursday and Friday evening's at half past four o'clock P. M. He is in hopes from his long expern nee in that hue, to share a portion of ihc publie patronage, which w ill be thankfully ac knowledged by his attention to please all who may be disposed to encourage him in the above line.?fie will be tound at Mu BuUurd't Tavern at all times. 'July 9. 69-7^ Sheriff Sales. BY virtue of sundry Executions to me di rected, WILL BE S01.D?on the first Monday, and the day following, in Ati: gust next, be lot e the Court-House in Camden, w ithin the legal hours of sale : FOUR LOTS OF LAND, in the,town of Camden, fronting Eastwardly on Church street, having one hundred and thirty two feet thereon, and westwardly oh Caniph 11 street, having also one hundred and thirty two feet thereon, having five hundred and twenty eight feet in depth from Church street to Campbell street, aforesaid, ural known in the plan of taid town, by Lois Nos. 262, 263, 276 and ^2T7. ?ALSO? ONE TRACV OF L\ND, adjoining the town of Camden, containing Thirty Six Acrcay be the same more or les?, bounded Eastwardly by Gordon street, Northwardly by the lands belonging to the.estate of John Adamson, deceased, Westwardly by lands jelonging to Abraham Helton, Southwardly by lands belonging to W. \V. Laog. All levied on as the property of Doctor Isaac Alexander, deceased, under an Execution in favor of the Administrator of William ^damson, deceased, against Sarah Alexan der, now Sarah liorton, Administratrix of the said Isaac Alexander. ?ALSO? TWO 'Hundred and Thirty Six Acres of LAN I), be the same more or less, lying on the waters of Hanging Rock Creek, ad joining lands of Hardy Jiorton, Ivy Hoi ton, Claiborne Horton, Abram liorton and lien Jamin Haile. Levied on as the property of Abram liorton, under a decree in the Court of Equity, in favor of William Hor ton, against Abram Horton. Hardy Horton, and Reuben I. Horton, resold at the risk of the former purchaser. ? ALSO? NINE head of CATTLE, levied on a~, the property ot Jonathan Duren, at tin s? p a ate suits of John ti. llullaid, M' W.luc &c Stover, Reuben Patterson ? ai d o hers Conditions of Sale# Cash?i e & <sto pay for Sheriffs Titles and Bills ol S d ?. M. C. WIGU1N8, S. K. D. Camden, July 13, 1819. For Sale,. TWO HOUSES and & LOT* on Broad strefct, with the out buildings, now occupied by Mrs. Joanna Passer, opposite Messrs Honors 6c M'Caa's More. The terms will be liberal, five years credit will be given for one half the amount, with interest iron* the date and approved security. Those who may feel disposed to purcltale, may apply to William B. Parker, Who wishes to inform those indebted to him, to come forward and settle then* ac counts, as he wishes to close liitf busintss. Camden, July 15, 1819. 70?73-? For Sale, A PLANTATION, situated on Pino Tree Creek, seven miles from Camden#, containing two hundred acres ofL^ND, twenty five acres of which is under fence* on which tjiere is two execellent Springs of Water, and a very good young Apple and "each Orchard. Possession to be Riven on the fi^st of October next. For further particulars apply to Peter My res, or John Mjres. July 15, 1819, 7<W FIvEE SCHOOLS. THK Commissioners for the FREE SCHOOLS for Kershiw District, tarc re quested to attend their semi-annual meeting 011 Monday the 26th inst. J. W. Lnhg) Sec'ry. . July 12, ip 19. -x-"*,; 70?71 ?* AN APPIIE^TICEWANTED. EITHE^R a "white or black BOY, from 13 to 16 years of nge, is reotiired as an A p? prentice to the Cabinet-Making business. ?ALSO? 500 feet of WALNUT PL<\NK, for which the tash *ill be given. Apply to Joseph HLJowilf. .Camden July )5, 1819. jfr 7o? ! COMMITTED ~ TO the Gaol of Kershaw District, a Mo latto Roy, about 18 or 20 )ears of age, five feet high, has what iscHllcd the scald head reiy bad, says his name is SANDY, and belongs to a Mr. Blackstow, he ir Market* Wharf, in Chariest* n, S. C. The (wm*r is requested to come forwaid, f.rove pr > perty, pay charge* and tak< hira away, William Lo1 e> a &. r>, Camcl^n, "July 14, 1#19. ~0 t.' ?