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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23

suTs
Accidentally meeting with your pa.
per the other day, observed eonimu-
nica,;on from q A Friend to Useful I'm
movements" with whoa heartily join
in csngratulating the public on the great
Importance OF the projected ruad to WI
ley's-opening more convenient com
munication with our most valuable back
country. must, however, beg leave to
differ with him most decidedly on the uti-
lily Of straight lines, for public reads l
reeollect, when the CREST post roads were
laid out in England, the commissioners
unfortunately for the public, happened to
be admirers Of straight lines, and sPP0lnt-
ed disciple Of severus and Agricoia TO
lay out the roads. Accordingly, the high
est mountain or the deepest rsvine could
not deter him from following his taver'te
lines although it was perfectly EVIDENT
that By winding round the bottom ct
hill. or judiciously avoiding ravine' the
road might be made not only mOrecorn'
Portable but more interesting to the pub
lie, without materially increasing its dis
taucs and such was the nature OF the
public opinion against these admirers OF
the auclents, that the roads have since
been re.surveyed and altered, much 10
the comfort Of the traveller, and g.satIy
70 the satisfaction Ut the public.
was glai. however. to hear from h"
that the Little River rurnplke is likely
to turn out good sPeculation--as, IRON
the mode in which il seems to have been
conducted, was prepared te expect q
ve.y different result. Let any person
the least. conversans in the art OF road
making, take view of the recent altera-
tim, at tie West End gate, where the
gravel mas been p,ied up ieei thick by
e feet wide, compelling the Wagons to
wade through up to their babies, without
in The least bapg able to vary their track
and he viii perceive that nisnanasemens
exists somewhere. l hope. however, that
the fault was committed from the haste
it was necessary to use to make the road
pa,sable. aud that it will be remcdied as
early as possible.
The last paragraph OF the communica'
ton is scarcely intelligib!e to me. Is it
possible that any Obstacles could De thrown
in the way Of the turnpike from the cir
cums.ance Of its entering any particular
part Of the town. II saeh objections
were ever started, they must have been
By selfish minds, fermenting in the dress
Oh Ignorance. And that commerce will
find its way to the best market, however
difficult the path, must be evident to the
must superficial OBSERVER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23
MUSCULAR EXERCISE.

Nothing is more common in England
than trials Of muscular strength, speed
and bottom of their uen as we'll as horses.
The walking and running matches are
we'll known; the last exhibition of the
kind we have seen vas a feat Of one
Warnsll, who ran three miles in sixteen
minutes and twelve seconds-goins
mile in 1--WE minutes and twenty four Sc
c0nds. These fests appear to many to
be gross e not brutal but they excite to
muscular energy and activity, which have
been found useful in national .mersen.
cies. Prior to the battle of Waterloo
the British army, taken by surprize, had
forced marches to make and fatigues TO
undergo, which nothing but the exertiOn
of the physical strength Of which the ha.
man frame is capable could have perform
ed. We have indubltable evidence OF
the most astonishing feats OF the kind, in
whole corps and individuals. thas been
proved that Taylor, sergeant Of the
British Dragon guards, aud famous
single stick tcudsel) player, killed three
of the French csraissieurs in that battle
BY the exertion Of his great strength and
skill; and that corporal iSha'r. of another
English corps, was encountered by six Of
the imperial guard. and BY his muscular
force killed four of them before he was
despatched by the fifth.
AGantafinn Ia fha vain and ridden lr.i :
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23
Richmond, January 90

Yesterday, in the house Of delegates,
on motion of Mr.. 3lackburn-Rsso!ced,
That the committee Of reads and internal
navigation be in,'rccted to enquire into
the expediency of gran ing to Churchhili
Jones, OF tue County of Stafford, permis-
sion 10 build tod bridge across the Rap
pahannock, commencing on his land in
the county OF Stafford, and extending a.
cross to Fredericksburg; and that they
have leave to report BY bill or otherwise.
On motion of MIR Burton-Rssotrsd,
That y committee be appointed 10 en-
qu.re into the exPediency OF moving the
scat Of government from the city Of Rich
,nsnd to the centre Of the state; and
that they have leave to report ~ bill or
otherwise.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23
From the sar:e, of Zee. GO.

There have been three arrivals tbs
week from Puerto Cabello, but we have
learnt no intelligence by them relative
to the cOntendng parties on tho Main
that can be depended on. II is stated
that general Morilio left Valencia on Tie
10Th instant for Calabozo, where he will
establish his headquarters. The indie.
peEdents are said TO be in possession d
San Fernando de Azure, but 10 general
action had been fought. according to tie
last accounts received in Puerto CabeIlO.
The beIiigerents must, however, be an
proxima'ing very fast, and We may ant.
cipate that a dreadful conflict j, on the
eve of taking place. which will probably
decide the fate Of Fenezuela-' con-
cummaton devout'v 10 be wished"
The following is an account Of the e.
ports Of sugar from Barbados TO the Cr-
ted States. for the present year, up 10
25th September: In SO vessels, of 5,4ej
tons, manned with 500 seamen. 1909
bhds. l.S46 tierces, and lG9 barrels
2,559,422 lbs. VT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23

N.iaL. No'"i''a a-r;"ei rs-c +
days ago from North An cTrCa; he
very inror'an. sazet'cs. from WI ..
appears that he Cove; nTeLt Of tx
I'd States has despa cit6 a ir.catc =. ,
a deputafion CONT osed Of general F..
a military chief. ard Two other peil
ages, destined TO the indcIer dent
yefnnent OF South America. in order =,
thea, on tie terms on which tie Uri,,d
States are about 10 aokso. edge tie il.
drrendence. In consequence If al.
Rocio and Revepga had set cut 70,
Washington.
The prscipitate departure Of tbs vps.
sci prevents me from sending you ccr;s,
OF all our letters from AUgo.;ura, aud ey
tracts Of gazettes from that place !,
this. however, is briefly deIineated the
most substantial parts II them.
Our enemies have promulgated a r..
port here few days ago, thar So vessel.
with 5000 men had arrived at Porto
Rico fom Spain. What ts!sehOod.-
Cut thank God Ne have detected the in.
yertCr it
Jose Franei,co 8crnudez, of he order c,
Liberator,, general Of division Of the
armies Of the republic Of Netszue!a,
governor. conn sndart general ct The
province Of Cunians, SC. &c. &c.
Inhatitants Of Cumsna II am CON.
mauded by the supreme chief 20 psciiy
The province ard literate the capital u
Cumana, an Undertaking most grateful
to tie feelings Of my heart. and perfectly
con!ormabe to tie vel! directed interest,
Of my fellow citizens.
Inhabitants Of CuRans IL am one #
your brethren, who, animated br list
sentiments Of amor ratrip has ever COM
batted in Cumsra for the LIBERTY If Nenr-
zueIl. With heartfelt. grief behsld tie
desv4tion cf your fine province BY Spa
nish ferocity, as well as BY party spirit;
with no less concern has the gorernmer,
witnessed the distress Of Cumara, for
how could it view with indifference a
spectacle 50 hor5id; It has, therefore,
directed 70 mr care the healing Of yoGr
wounds, and I bring among YOU the bal
sam Of CONGO d. The force. under ms
command, aud tie elements If which |
can dispose, are mcrc than sufficient 70
drive ~ Tive seas. or battle 10 their blood,
those Spariar,,s who ha,e aid waste ycu.
They shall be extermina.et,
and he lovers of faction ,haiI eithe'
ces.e to eSi.t, or euter into lie circle 6f
peace ard sbefiercc. This sTC0r, re-
lying on your fidelity, 'aioT and patriot.
ISM.
Inhabitants of Cumana You know
me, and none better thsn yourselves are
with the numerous sacrifices
| have made for your liberty and glory,
love YOU as nv brethren, add as such
come to Ink YOU 10 the chain which cor
poses the great family Of Venezuela, aIL
from which vCu were hitherto separated
,y the baletul eject of GiscoId. | come
to rescue YOU, at the same time that
bring the olive Of peace and tire Ianres
cf victory. }. T. BERAtDEZ.
Headquarters, Cumsnacva, lat Me-
venbe-, 1917.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23

Extract of letter from general Carlos
Soublctte to one Of his friends in this
i.laDd, dated st. Thomas, (Augostura)
November s.
Since | had the pleasure Of seeirg you
and your amiabie family in Feb. 1876,
the events Of war have prevented me from
giving YOU the slightest news of nav situa-
ton: it is probable, however, that you
would have learnt from public prints all
our successes subsequent to our depar-
tore from Aux Cages. We have la'ely
made ourselves masters Of the province
OF Quay OF the navigation Of the Oro-
noco, Of great part Ut the provinces Of
Csmara, Barcelona, Caracas, Barinas
and Cassanare. We command all the
plains. We are masters Of all the horses
and cattle; and have sufficient forces,
both infantry and cavalry, TO racify al
the rest of the province. before the end
Of the year.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23
.Ne,r- Fork, Jdnuary 19.

LATEST PROM TIE SPANISH MAIN.
By the arrival this morning OF The
schooner Major Croghan, Captain Woot-
ten. in o. days from Curacao, wo have
received a fIe Of the Curacao Gazette
TO the 10th Of December, from which we
copy the latest adyices from the Spanish
Maine. We have also been turn shed
with manuscript COPY off proclamation
of General Bolivar, who had been elected
Governor Of Augustura, which We have
translated for our paper tins evening
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23
Extract of a letter dated st. Thomas
December g.

By a vessel arrived here en- The 81 in.
slant from Augosturs, letters have been
received from persons Of responsibility.
conveying the agreeable Intelligence Of
the establishment Of supreme council Of
the nation at tina, place on the lth uIt.
and of the election If general Simon de
Bolivar as first magistrate, or executive
power. The lunciI seems to be divided
into two sections, political and military ;
OF the former Iea is elected president,
and Brion Of The latter.
The 25th November was fixed for the
departure of 81 snail vessels, with 1860
men, sgainst San Fernando ZlrazA is
harassins the enemy somewhere about
the Villa de Cura, and intercepting all
thei- convors from Caiabnzo.
General Bc mudez, al the head of his
army ia Cumanacao, hsransued his army
in Proclamation. which enclose. No
nagas is closely beseiging Barcelona.
Union, peace, fraternity, security. civil
and mlii'ary-such are the general cries
10 Auso'tura, aid among all the armies
or divisions II the republic. The tri-
smph Of their srms, therefore, seems H.
evitable.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23
MISSOURI.

Extract Of letter from gentleman "no
yome time since enigrated from Ports
meutn, y. II. to the Western country,
dated at st. Charles, near st. Louis,
in the Missouri Territory.
have finally concluded to tx my la
mily here. In point of heaithiness, beau,
ty OF country, and fineness OF land, i
have seen no Place that ike so we'll
This village is situated by the Rivers, 40
miles from ST. Louis, and aboa, 20 miles
up the Missouri, hich is naVisabie more
than 5000 miles above this. The laud a.
bout this town is the most delightful that
can be imagined. Great part OF it is
kind of land of which the people in New
England have no idea ; an open, level
plain of the richest possible sell, 40 feet
deep, perfectly free from bushes, and
covered with grass higher than my head.
On these fields the people get 80 bushels
OF corn, so Of wheat,two thousand pounds
OF tobacco, ard the same auantity OF hops
to the acre, with no manure, and very
little cultivation. Where they have or
chards they raise the most beautiful iruit
imaginable. -Plumbs and hops grow wild
in great abundance.
As thousands Of acres Of the finest pas
ture lies open, every one keeps as many
COWS and horses, as he chooses, and cuts
any quantity Of hay for them where ne
pIeases. Aud yet butter ADD cheese are
higher here, than in Ne~-England.-
I his arises from the extreme laziness OF
the people, and from not one in hundred
knowing how to make cheese. Mocha.
hicks get from Q so TO dollars day
Land may now be had from Q % to 8
dollars the acre-but as emigrants are
flowing in by hundreds, it will shortly
rise in value. We are here, near thu
mouth of the Missouri, ard the Illinois.
aud only four miles from the Mississippi.
Goods are conveyed from here to n. Or
leans cheaper. than so miles back in the
country from Boston. Wild game is a
bundant seldom 90 out without seeing
a deer-and in ride last Monday,
am confident saw 500 Wild turkeys
And yet the land is grea: pat Of ii open.
and looks like cd fields. The country
is as healthy, think, as in N.Ensland and
I am inclined to think itmure so for feeble
people. have M health better. The
summers here are very hot, but heaitay.
TIE winters are short and moderate. |
am about trying to build NE brick house
in the village; but if am able. | mem
in the spring to have a log house a"i a
farm on the beautiful prairie near this
town, in view of the Missouri, 'he Hi
nois and the Mississippi. The soil is the
riches, and the prospect the most delight
ful of any place have ever seen. Ian
guish indeed for the society OF my
friends; but if We are to see each others
faces no more in this world, let Us so
live that we may have some ground to
indulge the hope that We may meet in
heaven. -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23

! lives, lie wealth., We ibhoSe"> a
being, and the hanors and glory u u''
brave defenders of Venezuela, as well a:
of their children. wives ard parents.
Heaven has viewed with horror tbs
parricide. aid did not permit that man
who in such manner offended the deity
and human kind, should longer Proiane
the earth, that ought not to suffer him 10
exist moment, after his nefarious deeds
Heaven itself delivered him TO be Pu'
nished by the laws.
Soldiers. God watches over your vel
fare. and this government which Is your
parent, i. constantly vigilaDt tor your
happiness. Your leader, who has always
been your companion ia arms, and VINO
always at your head, has shared WIN
you 10 all your psriIs, dangers, nhserles'
and in your triumphs, trusts III you.
Trust then in him being assured tLa'
you are more loved and endeared to INN.
than i! he were your own parent or your
child.
Headquarters at Augustine. Octsber
18th, 1sl7-and of the independence the
9TH.
(signed) BOLIVAR.
From the Curacao Comant Of Nor. 60
His Majesty's Frigate Eurydice, Cap.
tain Folders, came into port on Sunday
morn ng, rem La Guayra. last from Pu-
erto Cabelio.
On Wednesday three ships. brig and
a fe.ucca. apparently men Of war. and
carrying the French flag, passed on the
south side of this Island, steering a wes
terly course. One Of them al peared 10
be a two decker. Any particulars iela.
tive to their destination have not as yet
tra1spired.
The schooner Live Oak. Hsnt, Of n.
York, bound to this Island, put into 81.
Johns. Porto Rico, on the 22i October,
with the loss of main mast and all her
sails.
DEFEAT OF TEE ARMY CF ZARAZt.
0Hicill despatch from the Colonel at the
regiment of Navarro. commandment If
Calabo7o. to bis exceilency tie cap
tain General, cOmmaudant Q! Military
forces.
From Bri.adier ID. Manuel dc la Tor
re have received the following despatch
dated Yesterday -
e. have the homo; 10 aCQuairt ven Tor
the information OF the troops under your
command. that the insu' gent army which,
occupying The test positions. with 1000
horses. and upwards Of the same nambe'
Of infantry. (agrecahlc 70 the statement OF
thei, forces taken by Us, and the de'!a-
ration OF several PrisOnersl had he weak
ness to wait !nr sn attack, has been com
pletely foiled in the field of lIaaazo, |
cannot give YOU detailed account OF the
result of the battle, as am severely
wounded. bu. hasten to LEI you know,
that the whole of the encny's infantry.
and 400 hundred of their ca"a!ry have
persisted, and that they have left the two
pieces Of artillery, all their ammunitIons,
mu.ke's, horses, and fur colors.
have also to mention tia, the hussars
If Fernando 70, have acted very GAL
lart part in this truly brilliant acton,
and that 10 them We are indebted Tor
much Of the glory Of it. All which
communicate for your information and
satisfaction.
"LINO XENARO DE ROGUE.
CaIaboZo, 5th December, 1917.
&" To His Ercelency the captain
General o. Caracas"
Extract of a letter from general Carlos
S.lI-... g. 80. e -. g. I'D, -, ,I,,
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From the Caracas Gaze,ts Of .NGr. :

t'o" t"e S"'EIuS ouNe''' " s'V'''
La Gaayra-On the evening Of TIE
21st October the horizon was seen 10 be
overcast, and more remarkably % o.
wards tie y. Z. at the same tire th'i'e
coast was clear ard the sky serene "a
the side OF the land. At 10 O'clock re
sea began to run so high, that on the z3t'
at break Of day, nearly all the boat con.
ing as usual in search Of provisions ven
to tie bottom. The surf continued 10 .'.
crease progressively, driving some .1.-@
vessels towards tie shores; from = y
moment the weather va. such, tn!' Ir
waves were perceived to break at a -
distance rom the land. in upwards 0. IT,
fathoms deep; all the vessels we
makir 9 ready TO put TO sea. when -.
were prevented, however, from ai''"'
p!ishing, in consequence OF the 'l'"'-
Their csbles could no logger be % 8.
service to them, and those anta,.'
nearer to the land, or more e2.'''"
the sea breaking upon item IRON. IRE -
T.. were driven with 50 much VIo'eI"
the coast. that they were das'''
pieces, without the smallest hope = e.
getting slloat. Fortunately the '"f.
OF the sea absted st IL. anu about 7. d.. I
the weather became clear s9d SeTeDs'
The number If the unfortunate VIC !.
ri.hed in the bay aud on shore, VII"
any possibility OF beirg sHcs'a'e''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-01-23

Alteration is the vain and ridiculous
attempt Of poverty to appear rich.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-10

TEAS FOR SALE at his store in Middle street.
II Il Portland. Cast Iron Oval Of diff
lerent sizes suitable for School and Counting
rooms Open Franklin DO. with grates--round
oval sheet iron do---Tin and sheet iron Funnele-
nolished tin, Coffee and Teepots-brass and japan
ed Lamps Of various kinds--plated and iron Cam
4llesticks-NurseL La mps--Blocktin Teapots-pew
Ter Platters-Quart Rasons--Po rringers-Re-
Electors. for Stores Looking Glasses--Tapaned
Waiters-Brass KettIes-Tapaned CandIes,icks,
with snaHe-s.-Together with alI kinds &c IN
WARE Nos 80.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-10
NOTICE.

THE fubfcribers having been appointed by the
Honorable Samuel Freeman. Efq Judge of
Probate of Wills. &c for the county of CumbeF
land 70 receive and examine the claims Of the few
erz creditors 20 The effate Of FRA GOOLD,
late of Windham, in laid county, gentleman, de-
ceased, reprefented infolvsns, do hereby give
,ice thar Gx months from the twenty-eighth dzy
Of October current, are allowed 70 laid creditors
to bring in and prove their claims, and that we
fhau attend that fervice At the house Of Nathan
Good. Efq 10 faid Windham, On the Gra and
third Mondays Of December next, and on the frft
Monday OF each of the four following months from
nine O'Clock 10 the morning 70 S . clock in the
afternoon Of fad' dzys.
THOMAS ANdoRY DURLOT5. 2
THOMAS LTrTLK
W; a am Oct. 50 Is 5, ttf9
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THE fubscribers hereby give notice 10 al con-
cerped, that they have been duly appointed
and taken upon themfe'ves hhe truf IF Admins
traitors on the e1ate Of JOHN ROBINSON late
Of Paris, in the county of Oxfotd, gentleman.
deceased, by giving bond a. the law directs--
They therefore reqnea al persons indebted 70
faid e(ia,e 10 make immediate payment; and thofe
who have any demands thereon to exhibit the
(ar,e TO SUSAN ROBINSON, D ddr1isi,ty0foys
STEPHEN BLAKE, " asaid sjlsts,
who will sttend the business at The hou(e Of faid
Snfan, the Widow, on the Ian Saturdays Of The
FIVE following nontha. Psrit, Nov 2. 1873
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GARD

Messrs Daniel Pike and Daniel Kimball, Of
Bangor, and Henry Little, Of Bucksport, and
Miss Rhoda Shed, of Billerica, Passengers on
board the Schooner Hancock, from Penobscot
for Boston, with the most grateful emotions re-
turn their thanks to Capt. Lawry, of the schr.
Hancock and Jane, for his hum anity and kind
ness in using his most active exertions, which by
the blessing of GOD were effectual, to preserve
their lives, from the wreck Of the said schr. Han
cock, after havi NC been exposed to the dangers
of Immediate death for the space of about so
hours, without the least susten ance whatever.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-10
BOSTON. NOV. 9,

BOSION, Nov ..
On Wednesday last, about noon, the schr
Hancock, Capt. Perry, from Bangor for Boston,
loaded with lumber, was wrecked off Cape Ann,
ina N. w. gale, and remained water-logged
The passengers. officers and crew, continued on
the wreck for about 60 hours without food, and
the sea constantly breaking over them,) when
they were taken off by the sch. Hannah Jane,
Capt. Lawry, from the Eastward bound to Bos
ton, and safely landed at Salem on Saturday
night last When relief was afforded BY Capt
Lawry, the Hancock was about so miles s. E.
of Cape Cod. A brig from the northward came
70 the assistance of tn unfortunate vessel imme-
diately after the disaster occurred; and every
effort was used TO relieve the sufferers, hut the
severity of the storm pre- vented, and the two yes
sells parted the night following The persons on
board the Hancock lost every thing they had
on. part of the vessels deck load was thrown
over at the commencement Of the storm IN the
hope Of preserving her.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1818-11-10

In Berbice. in Sept. last, Mr.. AIexandsg Paiue,
Of this town, aged e3.
On board the sloop President, on her passage
from st. John TO Boston, Miss Diana Duff, ma
tive Of Ireland aged 90
In this town, William ID. son Of Mr. Josiah
Carter, aged f7.--Miss Lucretia pote. sged IT,
Edward p. son Of Mr. Benjamin Bailey aged 2
ycars.--Edward Henry. son Of SIR. Absalom Far
well, aged monhs.---A child Of Mss Juiia-Ann
Serreves, aged about months.
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ITO be sold by order Of the Judge of Pro.
IL bate, for the county o. Cumberland on Sal~
mday the ,weniy.eighth day of November nezr
at one O'Clock IN The afternoon. al the dwelling
house formerly occupied nv the deceased, the
reversion Of the widows Dover. in he estate
Of JOHN TURKEY. l1e Of Raymond, in said
county, cooper, decreased said dover consists
of six sores OF Lsnd part Of the Homestead Of
ssid deceased. and Is sod for the payment Of
his debts.
Daed ~ RAYMOND aforesaid this 18th day Of
November, 1878.
EDWARD MRAYBERRY,
Admins ratnr OF said dece ases1
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181G


I'm Durham we hear there was no meeting
felepscot, Pewnal and Harpswell have
~ Oeen heard from. They will no doubt
- Mr. AHITMAN's majority.
- w 1he Third Eastern District we have re-
80 10 returns. We hope some Of our cores
i - IN that quarter will supply this defect
's's0n ior our next paper.