Mrs. Nancy Michael, known to most our readers by the familiar cognomen of “Black Nance” is no more.

The Bark Franklin, which arrived at Holmes Hole on the 12th inst, from Jacksonville, Florida, had a slave on board, who secreted himself in the hold, when the vessel was loading. During the night, while the vessel was lying at anchor, he took a boat, and made good his escape to the shore; since which his whereabouts have been known only to a select few. He was from 25 to 30 years of age. The Franklin was bound to Hallowell, Me.

The following business was transacted at the adjourned [Edgartown] town meeting, on Wednesday last.