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Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1803-11-03
10 Merchants.

). WlLLRENT for one yer, or during my
iiie, HOUSE and LOT in 'th. town ofS'evsnf-
ouIg; THERE'S eors room in The houfe we'll fl
'e z, to-. the reception of goods, acounting room
ADJOINING the fore, a large dining room and cham
@r' with two Ere plscts below fairs, fur lndg
l1g rooms, with two FIRE places and paaage
aoOVs itaifs, alarge garnet, and two large, dry
CELLARS graaary, kitchen, 4.noke .houfs, fable,
aao ahaddiome filling garden. ] have Iikewiie,
Two lots well euclofed in thedaid town, and fome
mcan'loss which will rent with or feParase from
!: ae above defcribed lot. The Gand for badness
laicrsor 10 none in this place; the iiruation is
s'sn and remarkably healthy, add commands a
ass PROJECT of the adjacent country and an ex-
''0ase view Of the Mountains.
ELIZABETH TALLIAFERRO.
S'essrsbu'g, CulpcpPer Couaty,
Osfober a. dsw
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BELL and WRAY
Have received in addition so their former, neat
aiottmsnt of

Super6ne and fecond cloths, kerley
mercs, lwantd6wns. king, queen, contribution and
Melton cords, coasngs, aanncls, blankets, plains,
kerfeys, ho{iery, chintzes, calicoes, em5oaed,
black, dab. glazed oambrick. and tamboured
mullins, Irih iineas ticklenbusgs, oznabnsgs, pla-
illas, s1fclIs, calinancoes. humbszes, inteering,
kid and Morocco fhoes and fippefs, with ysrie
~ of articles too tedious TO eDuHeFate, which is
offered for fae at their ufual low prices for cath
or country productivity offer their enfeigned
acknowledgements TO a generous pnhlic for Psf
favours, and hope, from their very reduced prices
to merit continuance.
N. B. TB<y dq;D enpeH a 1ertber Jap3ly II
tbe abape articles, and haze ~ hand part IT a
bqle s Negro Catoas (Which eyill BE madf az o5jeF
to eoxxtry pareb9lsrs.
October %. eo4w
Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1800-1803, 1803-06-14
BOSTON, Iune 7.

On Sunday evening the fhip Gen. Wa'h
;ngton, capt. Roberts, arrived n IS days
nom Bordeaux. When he left France the
queaion Of peace or war remained unde-
cided.
By capt. Roberts, Paris papers were re-
ceived to the I'd of May, containing Lon
don dates to April rs.
Col. Patten had given notice in the
Britifh Houfe Of Commons, OF MS intenti
on to move for committee of the whole
on the fate Of the nation ; but thar ne
would delay the motion few days in the
hope the Minifer you'd make bis Promli-
ed communication respecting the ita'e OF
the negociation with France: AatteIlng
himielf il would be made.by the zoth Of
April. h The papers fays, the MinltteF,
Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1800-1803, 1803-06-14
FiUe Dollars Rcward.
RAN AWAY from the fubfcriber on
Tuefday the 5ia Of May lat,
negro maa named
+ A M E is;

he is about five feet one or two inches
high, dark complexion, his fore teeth
OUT above and below had on and took
with him pan Of white linen oyeralls,
a white lhirr and waifcoat, an old felt
hat, and new great coat OF dark grey
cloth, his other clothing is NOT reeolief-
ed, and il Is probable, he may change
what he took with him. will give the
above reward 70 any perfon thar will ap-
prehend iaid negro, and Lecture him in any
Jail 70 that / gct him again, or will pay
reafonable expences if bought home, be-
fides what the Law allows.
DANIEL JOHN.
MenaGes Gap,
Fsuquier county, June IL. d3sf
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FOR RENT.

lPsg:JFsa nay 6< had immediately
The fubfcribers brick Ware
houis and dwelling Houfe, Gtuated on
Prince Street, with OF without the adjoin-
ing Warehouses.
Further deicription is unnsceEary
Thofe who are inclined, can view thepre-
niles and know the terms.
VIM. HODGSON.
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Jonah Thompfon and Son,
HAVE IMPOR TED

III hs Hips W,llam q .J19da ffrom I0sasn,
md United Stafss fron Liyer9ooi;;
Superhnc Cloths and Caaimeres, Cam
brick, jaconet and book Mullins. fix
Shswls, cotton HoGery, Jeanne's, Fuf-
tisns, eriped and clouded Nankeens, Cor
duroys, VeIyetts ard Thickletts, Dlmi-
ties, fancy Marlsilles, Waifeoatipg, few
imp Silks, Twit AMI Thread. 81. &c.
They are in daily expectation Of their
alfortuent OF Hardware.
MAY o. d.
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To Rent.

A HOUSE on Gibbon Rreet. Poi.
FELTON, may be had Immediately. Apply TO
GEORGE N. LYLES.
June s. d3w
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4 SUBSCRIPTIONS

To the PoRT FoL1o, a literary
Paper en5lslaxd IA philadelphia,
are vecsiusd By the Editor 8 thiS
Paper. The terms are Five Dol
lars per anaans, fayabls sa ad
vanee.
Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1800-1803, 1803-04-20
For Sale.

nNE half of the valuable tracts Of
INLAND, in Stafford comfy, called
Bell Plai0s and Hickory Botfom, late the
property and refdence of George Lee
Waugh, deceafed. Upon the land are an
excellent dwelling houfe, with four rooms
on each floor, and padage; large barn,
kitchen, dairy, and fmoke houie: bound
ed on one hde by Potomac creek, where
is an excellent ffhery, and abundance of
wild fowl in the feafon. This land will
be fold altogether or in lots, as may beft
fuit the purchafers. ANY perfon deGrous
Of viewing il, will be fhewn Bell Plains,
ny applying to Mr.. Cary Seldom who lives
Convenient, and the Hickory Bottom trae
By Mr.. John Sweetnan, who can alto
thew all the lines.
If this land is not difpofed of by private
fale, it will be fet up to the higheH bid
der, at Mr.. Efes's tavern in Frederick
burg, on Friday the 9th day of May next,
where plat will be ihewn to thofe who
with 70 purchaie.
Two thirds of the purchale money mutt
be paid down. Twelve months credit
will be given for the balance, on giving
bond with approved fecurity, to bear IN
teref from the date. For other particu-
lars apply to the fubfcriber, who is au-
ghorifed by the Devices to bargain for
he fame.
Gavin Corbln TuYberulNe.
King George County, Doggy, dds
April {, 1903.
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Fifteen Dollars Reward.

u AN AWAY on Saturday, the 5th Of this
IL month, bright Mplatto Man, named
STEPHEN; about 28 or 80 years Of age: He
is about feet 7 or inches high, pleafant coun-
,enance, fpeaks rather flow, but very active aud
handy at any work; he ferved an apprenticeship
20 weaver, is a good workman at that buff
|nefs, and remarkable good hand in brick
yard in ihort, he is fmart at any thing he is
Jet about he is very fond of fpirits of any kind
cannot defcribe his dfefs. He never ran away
before, 70 expect he has been inticed off by
(omc artful villain; if it be the cafe, and the
nan can be apprehended, will give SO Dollars
IN his conviction OF the theft.
ROBERT BOGGESS.
NE. forewarn all pcrfons from harboring
aid fellow at their peril, as in that cafe they
nay expect to be profecuted.
Fairfax County, March n.
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BRIDGES.

On TasIday The third Of May aext bring
the /eesud day Of Prince William eoart,
at The corr b0gJe Of Eaia f0any, be-
tween The hairs efIa and4 o'eloek, will
be let to the loqOsf bidder,
The building of two Bridges,
of lone; one over Cedar Run, near Corn
waIlis's Ford, and the other over Broad
Run, near Atwell's Ford. A plan will
be fhewn on the day of fale, by the COM
miflioners. Bond with satisfactory lecu-
rity will be required. Two thouiand dol
lars are now ready fubjett to the orders
Of the Cnmmiilioners.
James EqveH, I
f6os. Lee, zen. Court
Charles E4veN, (Comn'ers.
Beruara Haze, JIM.
April s. dds
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pabllr sale,

on Tbu7aay The ai9 Of april at 10
o'tloek in The joreuoou qvillJe J0ld TO the
6ef bidder,
That Valuable PROPER Y,
10 9vit
One Houfe and Lot Of ground on Prince
Street, new occupied by Mr.. R. Young,
the Houle is we'll hnilhed I; the lot fronts
on Prince Street II feet and in depth
49, fee. Another I1oufe and lot on the
Wef hde Of Warrington freet, between
Prince and Duke Street, fronting on
Warrington II feet, and in depth Iz3
feet. ALTO three Lots Of ground on Ca
meron freet, between Pitt and Wafhing-
ton 9rects, "a feet front ard IoI feet and
7 inches in depth, to 2 feet ally. The
whole Of the above property in fee Gmple
and clear of all incumbrsnce. Terms
&c. will be made known at the place of
lale.
PC. MARSTELLER.
or;f - n
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Is hereby gwen to the Creditors
of VIM. Bell, a Bankrupt,
THAT on Saturday the goth of April,
1903, between the hours of three and four
O'Clock, at the Clerks Office of Alcxan-
dria county, certificate of dilcharge will
be given to the faid Bankrupt, unlefs caufe
be then and there fhewn to the contrary,
by the faid creditors or either of them.
By order of the Honorable William
Kitty, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of
the Diaria of Columbia, this Fifteenth
day Of April, 1903.
6. DENEALE, Clerk.
April 50. d3otFA
Alexandria advertiser and commercial intelligencer. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1800-1803, 1803-04-20
John Gardner Laid

i1Ao FOX DALE,
al bis qvare6on|e, Prince F'eef qObArf,
az Vfy fs1]oaa6le FERN, f0r fed6, o.
cppro7ied ercaft,
Mulcovado Sugar in hhdS. and
barrels Isai. and u.y.ps. white do.
Loaf do.
Coffee in bags,
w. India and N. England Rum,
French Brandy,
Holland Gin, fof tneiosh quality
Fle(h FIy ION.
Young Hyfon, TEAS,
Imperial
India Cottons,
Bandanno Handkerchiefs,
Ruf;a Duck and Sheetinps.
Iiih Linens.
Bar Iron. cotton and wool Cards.
Sole Leather. Shoes of all forts.
Pepper, Nutmegs and Cinnamon,
Br.mlfSne. Alum and Copperas,s
Window Glafs.
Gables and Cordage of all fees.
Wrought and cut Nails,
Sperulaceti and tallow Candies,
Soap. Cheefe, Oil,
Sherry,
Lilbon, WINES,
Malaga,
A few boxes excellent Claret,
10 de-, a~,caIl.,t E.aneh Cord;al
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5 A L I,
Suitable for the Fifheries, and
ENGLISH COAL.

or fale on board the barque Henry, Capt.
Trotter, juR arrived from Liverpool.
Apply TO
Wbo haze Mezvile far Sale,
A quantity Of Englifh Slate
for covering houies; Port, Dry Lifbon, &
Cslcavello Wines in or. caiks foft fhelI'd
Almonds in bags; Earthen Ware in crates,
Stone Ware in crates London Porter in
afks Pipes in boxes !; Marble Slabs fol
iiearths, and quantity of Georgia Cot
ton in bags.
March 81. d
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5ales by Sutton.
On SATURDAY.,

OW ~ IL - IOA
Al 10 o'clock, evil be J0id at The Yendus
Store, The eoraer ct King and Uaioa
f,sets.
Rum in hhdS. ana barrels,
Whilkey in barrels,
Apple Brandy in barrels,
Gin in caiks,
Wine 10 pipes and quatter caRs,
Mclanes in hhds.
Sugar in hhds. and barrels,
White and brown Soap in boxes,
Coffee 10 caiks and bags,
RaiGns in kegs and boxes,
Queens Ware, and
ALSO,
A variety of DRY GOODS.
AMONG WHICH ARE
Broad Cloths, Irilh Linens,
CaGimeres, Calicoes,
Kerleys, Threads,
Coating;, Chintzes,
Halfthicks, Bedticlls,
Fearnaught, Oznaburgs,
Blankets, Sewing Silks,
Planes, Muffin and MuAi.
Negro Cottons, Handkerrhiefs,
Worried and other India Cottons, &,
Stockings, &c.
gTvTTTNfN. T, A
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Notice is hereby given to the
Creditors Of Thomas Moore, a Baukrubt,
that 90 Wedn.iday the goth day Of April,
1905, betweca the hours of three and five
o'clock, st the Clerks Office ct Alexan-
dria county, certificate of dlfchalge will
be given to the faid bankrupt, unlefs caufc
be then and there ihswn to the contrary,
oy the faid creditors OF either of them.
By order of the honorable William
Kitty, Chief Judge OF the Circuit Court
of the Diitria Of Columbia, this twelfth
day Of April, 1903.
&C. DENEALE, Clerk.
April I3. d3othA
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GOODS tor SALE.
TO BE SOLD.

TO BE SOLD,
By 9rivate bargain, bstore fbe STD day
ofntxt montb, the
STOCK Of GOODS,
of an extenhve and we'll aiorted retail
ltore-the goods imported by the propri.
etors. Only fmall advance on the colt
will be required, and liberal credit given
upon bond and approved feculity. APP
ply to MeGrs. Alex. Eenderfon aud Co.
Alexandria, or Mr.. Brown, Dumfries.
April u. dSthM
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April @.


a
The fubfcribers being appointed agents
for delivering Mr.. Carey's FAMILY
BIBLE in Alexandria, and the country
adiacent-this is to inform thoie who hold
fubfcriptions, that the Bibles are julf come
to hand, AID are now ready.for delivery
at their book and ltationary fore in King
freet.
r. and 7. GRAY.
Wbo bavs lutely reeefved,
A large fupply Of Engiifh and American
WRITING PAPER,
of different qualities, & good alortment
of Latin and Englilh fchool books, for
wholefale and retail.
April9. d
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lOublir lieNaae.
On FRIDAY,

Wv ~ - - =
no, .eloek, COLL Be said at IKE Tsnaas
Stare,
Rum in hoglheads and barrels.
French Brandy in pipes,
Gin in pipes and bis.
Whilkey and Apple Brandy in bis.
Sugar in hhds. tierces and bis.
Coffee in tierces and bags,
Chocolate
White and brown Soap IN boxes,
Mould and dip'd Candles
Rai6ns in kegs, boxes and jars,
Figs ia kegs and trails,
Queens Ware in crates,
FURNITURE, &c.
Al S o,
A variety of DRY GOODS,
Among which are,
Cloths, Coatlngs,
Kerleymeres, Dufils,
Plains ana helicyS,
Negro Cottons, Serges.
Elaeicks, blue FREEZES,
Calimancoes and Ruiiels,
Yarn Stockings,
Chintzes and Calicoes,
Irilh Linens, Sileha do.
Platillas,
Ofnaburgs and Ticklenburgs,
Mullins and Muffin Hand'ss,
India Mullins and Table Cloths
Bsndanna Handkerchiefs,
Silk Stockings,
Coloured Threads, Hats,
Plated Candleticks,
And fundry other Articles.
P. G. MARSTELLER.
April 70.
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l lR-2S Xland Salt.

Iulf received 1900 bufhels Of
Turks Inand SALT, aHoat at Irwin $
wharf-ALso, few boxes of frelh Prunes
for tale by
]. and ]. II. TUCKER.
March as. d
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FOR THE RECORDER.
nm HDPICE
TO MILESTONE BUILDER

y MILLS TONE BUILDERS.
1T is to be regretted thst 70 u(sf,,I h,,finsf.
as that OF uliiitone building fhould be at
Fended VITA iuch injurious consequences, Is il
commonly IS to thofe who follow that buiircfs.
IL is well known to all vino follow miliFons
building, that there IS duR which aries
from the tones, and is conveyed to the lungs
6y the tuctlon in breathing, which together
with the duit from the platter Of paris, fetties
on the lungs, AID never fails TO bring on a
iconlumPton IN the courfa Of three or four
years
In order to prevent this | will orer the fol-
loving remedy, to thoie who work at that
buiineis. FirA, let them get nnaAz, or fsi(e
face made cloie, 70 IS not to admit snr air ex-
cept by giais tube, which nightbe extended
from each iide Of The mouth four cr Gy inches
above the heao. With pair of good glafs eyes
to iuit the pe!fon. This would efFeausilv
prevent the duff from getting into the mouth,
and by wearing pair of bucktkin gloves. il
would prevent the bands from being buff By
the inlaH pieces OF itoac and feel that ~ OF
The PICK, and render .he work more agree-
able 20 thofe who follow the bufneje The
above might terve 70. thofe who attend TO
kfincining of platter, BAT fhsli here ofe-
a more efe6tuai and eaGer method. This Is
to have the kettle, or boiler, enclolej all round
with door 70 pue in and out the platter, and
TO be hut while boring he platter might
be itirred up from the bottom Of the kettle
BY an upright ihaft, wrought into the boiler,
and that turned by a tumbling fhah with
crank on the outcnd Of the fhaft, and m;.bt
he turned by one or two men as rl-ght be
required This method would expedite
the boiling of the platter by keeping in the
heat, and prevent it from flying, as IL com
monty does. Al this could be done at ? rrasIl
The recorder. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1802-1803, 1803-04-02

ExtraS7 ofa isttsr fo7p m 44a,erican gsn-
tle0sag III Paris, "a bis j5TeBG in Nsla-
2ork, 9assd Decsa'aer 24tb, 1902.
The Brililh ambaGador and his Ia
dy after being here near month, have
been Introduced atcoure : ] was prefenr
On the occaGoD--no particular atten
ton, however, was pGid TO them. Tho
the Engifh papers are full Of the MARX
ED poIiteneis of madame BonaDarte, I
allure you thar the whole is falfe ] cx-
peGEed as peace vas a deGrabIe Object,
rhar every ciVility and attention would
be paid to chem on their Introduction,
Dur 70 my great afto7i fhment the reYerle
was the cafe. The Englih here are
very much mortified.
The erqueIrc at Paris is extremely
1roubeiomc no perlon appears at any
OF the French G7l0llters butin full Dire IS :;
and en- luxury and ruagniicence of the
entertainments arc Beyond every thing
perhaps in the world. Talleyrard lives
in the mott fptandid Gyle from lztv
TO feValty perions fr down to his pub
lie diners, which confft Of eyery de-
fcacy, and a band Of mudc plays dur
ING RE repaa.
OR ninifer fahds extremely well
with the conflll, and every attention, and
Pollteneis IS paid him that is ufuolly
paid foreign miniitcrs.
Ito every candid and intelligent man,
the name Of William Duane has lone
been iynonimous with shat Of Barrino-
ton, or Jack Sheppard. We hall fay
nothing at prefent about the Ca!cutts
pole, bccaHie we are in daily exue9a-
ton OF his producing thofe documents
from Calcutta, which he 70 readily pro-
miied, INK months ago and Of which
ne hath it'll been Plealed to make iuch
iecret' We ihali fay nothing 2bour his
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approach % that part 81 this new world,
winch probably poiislles a heeter foil
and enloys benigner climate than she
En2iiih terrlemeits.
f" No aninolity OF Earrings can A.
pfeienr DC feared. They viii, indeed,
,neyiraoiy come. As they came ii
North America, they will come IN Nv
Holland. bur If they terminate nor il =
very aiHtrent manner, at Whole door
VIII ne the fault The Engli.h baTe
not gone far in the race. Tbev NAV ~
ealiiy outftriPped. TKeir ferrjrncn~
'nits preienr feeble and infanrinc con
ORION, MAJ ealily be fwallowed m
or bought, or even forcibIy outrooF,
ed. w hat has been a fource Of m
IexPtcteu e%pence--what has beer adon.
ted Chiefly With a view to the reform
zion OF criminals, and has failed Oh
,iwetlng the end--wbaI, By reaFon Of rbo
IPlan adopted, can o..., .,rove rhc bor-
ped OF anarchy, The ntrfery Of rebellion
will not turely be defended with mTCh
,lollcltude, or valued at an exor3;ran,
Iprice.
=" The Engiifh have repeated all ebe;,
Imlitakes in chs new colony, Thry
wanted Prllon for their yagabonds and
.pickpockets, and their witdom tsitchcr
upon a ipacious Continent, rem rton(..,C
miles diitanr, whether the wrercbc3 y,c-
TINS Of their laws were to be carried w;tl
an expenhye apparatus Of hips, chains.
and guards, where they we're TO be de.
tered from eicaping TO the neighbour.
ing regions, from robbing the cnn.
boards, and cutting the rhr6ats of eacl
other, by military violence wher,
itripes and the halter are. held ub as th,
Inducements to labor. What could \,
the fruits OF iach a fcheme, bur *
Penie and difappointtncncs, and how
inevitably would fetrlements like this Is,
twailowed up by colonies unded on rra
lon * equity where enigrants, virtuots
frugal, ard laborious, are invited Ev III
Proipett Of lettering their condition, q
elcaPing from the preiIurc Of taxes. III
tyranny OF landlords, and the bafdfh;n
OF poverty. and ofobraining landed bro
perty, where they can be provided fol
and conveyed witI1ot,r danger, Toll O
inconyenienr expenfc. An huntiredt
part OF the rhoughy, laboul and expenie
OF the EgyPraln expedition, will piant
colony, and raile 1t 10 6ourifhine con
dlclon. For this end, al incompatible
Iichen1es ihould be relinquialcd, bur n,
Iicheme is Incompatible with this. ~
darling ProjeGt need TO be abaDdone
Tor the fake Of this. So little arduou,
IexPenliTe or intricate is il, thar all rb
tdorncttic lchemes Of greatness, ma,
proceed at the fame time without della
ior C0nIulioR.
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expence, and 10 prlietve tie heaiyh OF tho!e
who follow that employment, VINO would
otherwiie have TO ingcr out their DAYS under
the hands ofdo6tots. I ihan not be particu-
Lar in dcfcribing the plan, as intend 10 max
out;a comp,eat pattern OF the .whole, noshing
dou5ring but it viii anfwer cvcry purnD!c
Intended and will iuperirand the. making
Of all for tho!c who with to adep. the
plan.
n. B A lire eddrel1ea to II. S. and Left
It the Office Of the Recorde- will be duly at.
tended to-
Henry Young of Sterlhgsyiie, Nor5h
Carolina, will be Kind enough 10 pay the poi
tage OF the next letter that he tends US I he
Iate was NOT worth thofe twelve cents and az
ha'GQf poltage for which he tack " IT.. a
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s editor of the Aurora either fole, or broke
"onen any letter whatever, haVs tbsft lsttcrs
4" dire<1edts bimifi5c"
Without commenting upon Paddy's Fsal-
rig bis og0h letters, we fuggch that II might
be well for him, whenever lie begins to write
or fpeaS Of his exploits in this bufinefs, 10
keep in mind she fable of the two thieves,
one Of whom fsole the meat, and the other
bid IL Hndsr hrs rlstk. The fable has pun
gency and force, and its application TO the cafe
under confederation has been frequently and
property made.
he Aurora editor, however confehes
that he copied the letter after it had been
pubiiihed in the American Citizen" But it
viii be obterved, chat not word is faid in
this defence concerning the notice which ap4
peared in the Aurora on the morning after
the letter A1ould have been received bv the
pcrlop 10 whom it was addreIed, in which the
cdigor proclaimed the joyful news thar he had
obtained it, and publihed, the iubfance OF
every ding which II contained, and alto =
pait of TIE letter itielf.