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^ The Sea-Serpent,* The following account of the sea ifnaUe, or serpent of the ocean, we expect from Murtyn’sG.ography—Theaicpunt ghoa oi this Afmstcr so near-jv^_^ri£Aniindi ~?Hh tfcftt at thewar3, Jhat we a'rc Itt3act3 to publish it.—Del. Gaz-“ The Norwegian seas are not only famous for the variety and peculiarity of their fish, but they likewise produce creatues whose existence has been for ages deemed chimerical. The sea-snake, or serpent of the ocean, is no longer regarded as a poetical illusion. One of these creatures was shot in ITS6 by a master of a ship; its head resembled that of a horse, its month and eyes were large and b!ack and from its neck hung a White mane. It floated on the surface of the water, and lifted its head a con** siderabie way out of the sea ; between thr head and neck Were seven or eight folds, and its entire length was upwards of a hundred yards. These serpents are said to have a remarkable aversion to the smell castor ; for which reason mariners generally provide themselves with quantities of this drug, to prevent their being a-verset. In short, the peculiarities of this animal would exceed belief, ff jhe facts relating to them had not been attested in the most solemn manner.”Irish llumoui.—One of our fellow citfcen9, for the purpose of arresting attention, caused his sign to be set upside down. On Monday last, 'While the lain was pouring down with great violence, a Son of Hibernia was discovered, directly opposite, standing with great gravity upon bis head, and fixing Ins eyes steadfastly upon the sign. On an enquiry being made of this inverted gentleman, why he stood in so singular an attitude—he answered—-I am tiying to read that sign.-— Fed. Bepub.Chinese Humour.—In the late English negociation with the Chinese monarch, of which Jord Amherst was the envoy, it appears that the whole,plan was defeated because his lordship refused to present himself on his knees, and bang his head nine limes on the ground, in token of his submission. It the English ministry had chosen a two year bid Rain, instead of his lordship, as an envoy, he Would have accommodated the Chinese monarch-, with a quantum sufficit of bangs from an head nearly as hard as his own.-*-ib*The black labourers on Central wharf, have formed themselves into a Society for the purpose of creating a fond as a refuge in time of need. Each one contributes 6;cents per week, and although it appears small it may be of essential service to the necessitous members When tbe rigor of win-ter sets in, and they am unab’e to obtain employment.—Boston Gaz.Female Importation. — A Cierrrtan settled in the United State -, -s on a visit to his native count v to procure wives for his chuntrymrtt, lt;, i\3n!«; here; the successful revdt of his la-bours are—tWehc pretty y. ung girls who have consented to be transported to America, and be ui-iied to tiieir countrymen here, who anxiously a wait the arrival, determined not to espouse any but their own countrywomen.— Wash. Gaz.The injuries caused by the late flood are very rapidly repairing, il-to* the vigilence of the city officers and the active exertions of the citizens. The bouses in those parts of the city which were inundated, are now cleaned and purified, and many of the celiacs and small low dwellings are in a much better state than if they had not been flooded.—Balt. Paper.OBITUARY.In England, Prince Hucn Peuct, Duke and Earl of Northumberland,Baroo Percy, c. and eight other titles, set. 76. He was a General of the Army. At the comraencement of the American revolution he commanded the 5th Britiih regt. and the reinforcements fent out to the troops under Col. Smith, on the 19th A-pril, 1775.—Alfo, Lord Arundel, set. 54 At Niagara, Mr. John Mahorney, JEa. 20. While leaping m a held,he waafud-denly killed by the fall of a tree* He had been in the fetvice of his employer not exceeding two hours before this melancholy accide»t happened. He is a native of Ireland, and but recently from thatcduntry.Time” ~ONrE hundred ca«ks Thomastown HME,for sale byJOSHUA GREFNLEAF, ' S^pt 2. t£» Market SquareBARLEY. : ROBERT DODOE,No. t, Ferru Wharf,WILL pay Cash for e few hundred■bushels-of gpqd g\qw -SAB: LJSY. |
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Newburyport Herald Commercial And Country Gazette
Newburyport, Massachusetts, US
Tue, Sep 09, 1817
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