Republican Advocate Batavia, -Genesee co.-NY November 8-1822 Stray Steers Strayed from the pasture of the subscriber, in the month of August last, a RED Yearling Steer; About middling size, no artificial mark about him. Any person who will return him, or give information where he may be found, shall receive a generous reward. Aldridge Wells Batavia, (Bush's Mills) * Another Elopement!!! My Wife, Susannah, having seen fit to elope from my bed and board, without any just cause or provocation, I therefore forbid all persons harboring or trusting her on my account, as I will pay no debts of her contracting, after this date. John Preston Perry, October 31-1822. * Died. In Johnstown, on the 29th ult. Major John Little, aged 77. He was one of the remaining patriots who are fast dropping off from life, whose youthful vigor was spent in achieving our independence. Major Little was a brave and active officer during the whole of that arduous struggle, rendered peculiarly dangerous from the station in which he was placed. He was appointed to the command of the fort at Johnstown, for the protection of the surrounding country from the hoardes of savage Indians and more savage tories, commanded by Sir William Johnson, who resided near there, and whose horrid cruelties will never be forgotten. - from the 'Amsterdam Herald' * From the Geneva Gazette, Oct. 30. Distressing Event.-We stop the press to announce, that on Sunday evening last, between 8 and 9 o'clock, as Capt. Asa R. Swift, of Palmyra, eldest son of the late Gen. John Swift, Mr. Asabel Van Duzer, of the same place, and Mr. Roswell Smith, of Sodus, were attempting to cross Sodus Bay, from the Point, the boat either sank or upset, and melancholy to relate, till three were drowned. The bodies were not found yesterday morning when our informant left Sodus. * Coopering. Ephraim Morrill. Informs the Public, that he carries on the above business at his shop in Leicester street, a few rods east of the brick church, in this village. All articles in his line of business, constantly on hand, & very cheap. Work will be done on the shortest notice, and in the best manner. **Most kinds of PRODUCE received in payment. Two Journeymen at the Flour-Barrel Making Business, are wanted. None need apply unless they are first rate workmen. submitted by Linda Web-Page Editor for Bethany BETHANY: Its Past and Present ~ Bethany Town Page http://www.arkwebshost.com/family/bluebird/TownOfBethany.shtml Contributor for the BUFFALO and Western NYS Website: www.buffalonian.com ~ History Through Newspapers