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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-12

Just Landing,
LNROM brig Susan, from Portland, and
Il for sale at the cabinet warehouse, low
er end Of Prince-street,
Carrioles, Wagons, &c.
together with Furniture and Chairs, viz. {:
3 top carrioles, with plated barnes
il Jersey wagons, with harness
Bureaus tables sideboarcls
Dressing glasses; bedsteads; chairs
A few barrels No mackerel
IN STORE,
A general assortment. of goods in his line
comprising tie best vdriety IN the district
of Columbia: all of which will be sold low.
on HAED,
Mahogany, III logs and boards.
CTFurniture, SC. made and repaired as
usual. SAMUEL WARD.
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Notice.

THE public are respectfully informed
L that the business heretofore carried on
by the subscriber, will in future be con-
Quoted by himself and son, W. II. Miller,
under the firm of .E5r9ccni Miller d Son.
tfORnESaI MILLER
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WATERLOO.

Agentleman OF the town Of Newbury-
port, lately returned from Europe, took an
opportunity last spring, OF visiting the spot
where the famous battle of Waterloo was
fought in June 1915, which terminated the
great European conflict, and was succeed
ed by the final extinguishment of Bona
parties military career. The person who
conducted him TO the spot, was the same
who attended Buonaparte and his 'taff, as
typographical guide on the memorable 18th
June. He informed that on the battle field,
IAN extensive plain) was raised the last
year, an uncommonly luxuriant crop OF
wheat: and well IT might, for it was ierll-
lized by the blood Of $4,000 soldiers, who
fell in the sanguinary battle. The gentleman
picked up an Eagle, such as are worn by
the French Infantry, and two musket balls,
which are now in his possession. The sur
face of the ground over the pit, in which
were thrown many thousands Of the slain,
both men and beasts, in one undistinguish-
ed mass, is sunk considerably lower than
the surrounding earth, and distinctly marks
the extent of the vas. cemetery.
t.Newburyport Herald.
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ANEcporE OF THE TEMPLE CLOCK.

ANEcDoTE OF THE TEMPLE CLOCK.
Some years ago new clock was made,
TO be placed in the Temple Hall-the
clock maker was desired to wait on the
benchers of the temple, who would think OIL
a suitable motto to be placed on the clock.
He applied several times without getting
the desired information, as they had not
determined on the inscription. Continuing
to importune them, he at last came when
the old benchers had just sat down to din
uer. The workman again requested to be
informed of the motto one OF the bench
ers, who thought the application ill-timed,
hastily replied, " 90 about your business. "
The mechanic taking this for an answer to
the question, went home and inscribed ii
at the bottom Of the clock, and placed it in
the Temple-but TO the great surprise OF
the benchers, who, considering the circum-
stance, agreed that accident had produced
a better motto than any they could think
Of : hence, ever since, the motto has con-
tinued to remind the lawyers, to " Go about
their business" [LoadOa poper.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13

The alarm Of fire last night between 8
and 10 o'clock, was found 10 proceed from
the conhagration Of several wooden bull
dings in the meadow between South and
Holiday streets, and near the Gas Factory.
These buildings were occupied by the Gas
Company, by carpenter, and also by a
blacksmith. The whole were consumed in
few minutes. [Bah. Amer. Aug. IL.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
From the .New- York Euening Post.
FOOD FOR PHILOSOPHERS.

, fOoD FOh fHlLOSOPHEHS.
The reader will find in this days paper,
some curious and novel speculstions from
Captain Symmes, the new geologist of o.
hio, whose recent declaration that the
" earth is holloog and habitable ,sihtia," has
excited so much diversion among all clas-
ses Of the community. Itwould seem from
these publications, that captain SSmmes is
intent upon establishing his theury-thougb
his first communication was received by
some as a burlesque upon the vagaries Of
some modern philosophers and by others,
as wild efusion of disordered brain
For ourselves we profess but little know
ledge Of the science of " world making"
as this branch Of philosophy has been ia
ceGously called but as absurd and pre-
posterous as the theory of captain S. GER
tainly appears at the first glance, we vii.
do him the justce to say, that it is not more
so, than many theories which our phi!oso-
pliers have attempted to establish within
the last twenty years. At all events. we
doubt whether captainSymmes' ideas OF the
structure of the earth will be received with
moredrrsion or reluctance, than were Sir
Isaac Newton. doctrines of the earth when
first promulgated.
Many people entertain an opinion that
capt. S. is afflicted with partial derange-
ment of his intcllect-and possibly this o.
Onion may be strengthened'by his efforts
TO illustrate his singular principles Of geo.
logy. Upon this point we can state, tina,
we have recently had conversation with a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13

Lubec Gin the Passamaquoddy Bay has
been wholly built within the last 8 years,
and like ancient Tyre arose from the hostile
capture of the former residence of lis in
habitants. lis worthy and patriotic citizens
could not content themselves to live under
a foreign jurisdiction or be subject 10 Bril-
fish laws. Having pitched upon the most
beautiful peninsula Of Passamaquoddy Bay,
a spot enjoying natural advantages for COM
mercial business and for the safety of navi-
Cation, superior TO any in this section Of
the country, they commenced in 1916 the
building ofthis neat, fourisbing and beaui-
fnl town. May neither change of jurisdic.
ton, which has lately taken place, nor any
other cause, ever prevent its rapid growth
and highly meri;cd importance.
Boston Gazette.
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ofan indecent kind. So far from thieving,
they refused to take payment tor the sup
plies Of meat and food and mechanical la
Dor they bestowed upon the British ships
and crews, and exercised degree OF Vir-
tuous hospitality, which for unadulterated
character, unsparing abundance, and per-
severance unfatigued, unrelaxed and undI-
minished during six weeks, has not Its pa
rallel in real history, and scarcely In TO-
nance so far were they from carrying on
sanguinary wars, that they possessed no
such things as weapons either for offence OR
defence; and as to cruelty, they were SO
averse to the exercise of any thing resern-
bling that vice, that when some the peo-
pie of the ships shot bird, the good peo'
pie intreated them not to repeat the act
telling them they loved to see the birds fly
about them, and adding that if it was for
food they wanted them, they would sup
ply them with abundance and they did
accordingly furnish them, gratis, with as
much as they chose to ask for.
"They had no warlike instruments Of
any description :" says Mr.. Mcleod, no
weapons offensive or defensive, and when
they saw the effect of the English iowling-
pieces, they intreated that they would not
kill the birds, which they said they were
nle,sed with see;no about their houses !;
adding that il they wished to get them
merely for the purpose of eating, they
would supply them with plenty oil FOWL
OF course an order was given to desist.
Far from provoking by fraud, theft, wrong
of any kind, or duplicity, any thing Ike
enmity, vengeance or oppression on the
part of the British, there did not arise one
dispute or disagreement betweenthe natives
and their strange visiters, during the whole
time they staid there. On the contrary
every day seemed to improve their friend
ship-every day they gained ground in the
estimation of their English visAers. They
seem to be gifted with sort OF natural pc.
likeness, so unrestrained and so unstudied,
that there was not man in the ships who
did not consider the people Of the Lew
Chew as his friends. A stronger proof Of
their conciliating manners and kindly dis
positions could not be given than in the fol-
lowing passage by Mr.. Mcleod:
"That proud and naughty feeling ofna-
tional superiority so strongly existing among
the common class of British seamen, which
induces them TO hold all foreigners cheap,
and to treat them with contempt, often call
ing them outlandsh lubbers, in their own
country, was, on this Island, completely
subdued and tanned, by the gentle manner
and kind behaviour of the most pacific peo-
pie upon earth. Although completely, in
ternixed, and often working together, both
on shore and on board, not single quarrel
or complaint took place on either side, du-
ring the whole Of our stay on the contrary
each succeeding day added 10 their friend
ship and cordiality.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
CUMBERLAND EAYK ROBBERY.

Mr.. Topliff writes TO the editors OF the
Newton Gazette, under date of Friday
last, 81 have just learned by gentleman
from Portland, that the persons concerned
in the late Bank robbery have been discov-
cred. Their names are Daniel Manley, F.
Della, and Captain Rolfe."
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
Markets at Cane Hcary, Hayti.

Flour, Ola, beef, No. Do, pork, Is a
90, butter 90 cents, soap D3 per box 25 lbs
hesrings 81, Goldfish d 5, white pine
boards % 80, Island produce, coffee 10 a
20. At the scales-sugar D8t, molasses u
bits per ,elt. lio'd.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
THE SEA SERPENT.

The repeated assurances Of the existence
of so extraordinary an animal near our
shores, have atlength induced number of
individuals 10 make spirited attempt to
take it, and an expedition consisting of a
schooner and two boats, well manned and
armed, and in every respect suitably prepa-
red, actually sailed from this port yester-
day morning, for that purpose. We learn
also, that number Of boats, well prepared
for the same object, were 10 sail from Glou-
cester yesterday. [Salem Reg.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
FROM VALPARAISO.

The Ontario sloop ofwar left Valparaiso
about the middle Of April for Lima. The
captains OF the ship beaver and Brig Can
tonwere 10 proceed to Lima about the same
time where they were TO have new trial.
n. Esrk Columbian.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
FIGS.

A person who has prosed their efficacy,
in his family and others, feels it his duty to
recommend the eating plentifully OF figs as
an effectual cure for the bowel complaint,
both in children and adults.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
FROM THE FRANKLIN GAZETTE.


ETERrITY-A FRAGMENT.
The shadowy reign of time had pass'd a.
way,
Systems had Hed-and suns illum'd no
The starry gems were lost in radiant day /;
The last shrill trump had wak'd the distant
shore,
Its clang had ceas'd--and silence was in
Heaven
| saw the ma, shall'd Gordon of the sky,
In glittering ranks bestud the trackless
plain
The tonbs' pale monarch bound in chains
stood by
The prince of darkness-and his powers
were nigh
While ransom'd myriads, swelld the count
less train
n n
| saw the scroll
Endless duration, never can unfold
Dread UNcREATE The life of DEITY
was there
It's awful signet shall remain untold
No strains in Heaven may tell--no curse IN
He'll shall dare
The dreadful years OF dark ETERNITY
declare
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13

To the Editor fthe Freeman's Journal.
Iobseryed in the Freeman's Journal of
Wednesday, an account of a boy falling
from the fore toy gallant yard on board OF
the ship Bellona, which induces me TO corl-
municate the following:
In 1919, young man on board the ship
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13

pekin. bound TO Canton, from this port,
fell from the main top-gallant yard ana
struck the fore yard brace, which 'hfew
him into the sea, and he disappeared-the
boat was put out in search Of him, which al
length foundhim, and brought him on board;
he went down the forecastle and changed
his clothes he then went aIoft and perform
ed his duty.
Insert this and oblige
AN OLD SAILOR.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13

Five hundred families from Wales and
the northern and western parts oil Scotland,
arrived at the ports OF Greenock and Glas-
Cow on the first OF May, Tor the purpose OF
emigrating to America. They were CON-
PEELED to form an encampment on the banks
of the Clydes where the novelty OF the sight
attracted number OF spectators. Ibid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
WORTHY OF IMITATION.

A number Of gentlemen OF the hrst re-
spectability, at Bridgetown (N.J.) have
formed themselves into society for the
purpose of detecting and Furnishing all per-
SONS engaged lin kidnapping negroes from
that state-they invite the cooperation OF
all the citizens oievery town in the state, TO
aid in carrying into effect the objects OF the
society. tPhiiad. Freeman's Journal.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
[New- York Columbian.

A short time since, parrot belonging TO
a gentleman at Corkickle, near White ha-
ven, laid eggs one Of which, bringPlaced
under tame pigeon, has produced line
lively parrot. lLondon paper.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13
MOLES.

It's singular fact, that three men killed
10000 moles in tue course Of six weeks,
within lew miles of Egremont ; so says a
London paper.
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OLD TINES.

The incorporated company of Wax
Chambers, of London, gave feast on the
28th October, l47G. This company was
aourishing, and the following was then
their bill of fare and cost -
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AN OLD SAILOR.

A more odious tax than the one mention
ed in the following article, could not well
be imposed.
Baltimore, .fngust 6.
Capt. Webb, CT the ship Benjamin, arrl-
we'd here In Is days from Havana, s'a'es
that a new duty of4 dollars is hereafter to
be exacted on every ressei arriving at the
Havana, for the support Of the inq"isition
and two holy friars are appointed to visit
each vessel arriving, to search torobnoxlouS
books, pamphlets, &c. The tonnage duty
is fixed at 90 rails e dolls SOY on all J@re'gn
vessels from LIST July last.
Four lads of the Cherokee and Chocktaw
nations of Indians arrived in this city few
DAYS since. in charge of a Missionary on
their way to Connecticut, to be educated
under the direction OF the Missionary Sc
cety of that state. Some CT these it is I'M
derstood are TO be prepared for the WORK OF
the ministry. Their appearance was rem
dered very interesting by the novelty OF The
object they have in view, and the correct
ness Of their department. 1t may IN truth
be said that this is emphatically work
Of mercy and labor Of love"
h-e-, loyE TolumIi1u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-13

gentleman OF taientsand responsibility, who
has known him well at Cincinnati, within
one or two years. During this acquaintance,
our informant states, that nothing was fur
.her IRON him than insanity. With these
remarks, we leave the matter 10 philoso-
pliers, wohd-lnakes and the public, to
puzzle for themselves-expressing our re.
greet at the same time, that capt. Symmes,
who appears so anxious 20 descend into tie
bowels of the earth, had not accompanied
the British expedition TO the North Pole.
From he Missouri Gazette.
GEoMETRY.-NEMOIR 2.
81. Louis, June II, 1915.
With dividers scribe circle on 4 plate
of matter of loose texture, and in the centre
add very small circle-then draw a right
line through the centre. II is evident las
matter gravi.aies matter in proportion TO
ouantty.and dis,ance) that either half Of
the inner circle, being almost equally SUI.
rounded by matter, must be very little gra.
waited centerw ise-sO being suspended eY-
tremely rare, only rotary motion is need.
ed TO throw it compac,ly towards the ouie.
circle. This admitted, it follows that hall
way from the outer to The inner side OF this
circle OF matter 50 thrown out, like rarityc
gravity should prevail and hence dispo-
sition TO separate into two concentric cir-
cles occurs. Thus far admitted, it follows
that successive similar subdivisions should
exist, gradually lessening in force or guam.
tity. By applying this principle to the
earth, found the necessity OF hollow con.
centric spheres. A decision of scboOlmen
on these lines, shall be followed by addition
al positions. further explaining my new
principles of hollow planets and conceGrE
spheres, declared in circular letter oil Tie
10Th April, 1918:
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ALEXANDRIA:
THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 10.
LOO-CHOo ISLANDS.
mo. 81

O! wonder!
How many goodly creatures are there here!
How beauteous mankind is o brave new
world,
That have such people int!
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GENERAL KLEBER.

GENERAL KLEBER.
Translated for the New York Columbian
frem French papers.
.NarseiRes, dug. 10.
Our city has just witnessed a ceremony,
as imposing on account OF its object as inte-
resting iron, the recollection it excited.
Conforrably to the orders which had
been transmitted by his exeelleney the min
lister OF the war department to lieut.. general
the baron de Damas, commandant OF the 9th
Military Division, The body ofGen. kleber,*
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ALEX ANDRIA:
TUESDAY, .NOVEyMBER II, 1918.

Extract of letter from commercial house
in Liverpool, Of 10th Sept. received per
Georgia, at Savannah. .
{" Ittakes very fine cotton indeed to fetch
cid. the principal sales are at 1874 GOD
the stock is getting particularly heavy OF
inferior kinds, which must press heavy on
the market-the Sea Island speculation will
not be so productive to the adventures as
was anticipated, for although you see quo
tatioas of As to 4s Id, there is scarcely bag
that brings that price, the sales being gene
rally IS IS sd, and do not average above
60 or 70 bags week, so that It is next to
impossible 10 force of. the stock, before The
new crop arrives" Charleston Courier.
At the late meeting of the Roanoke Ma
vigation Company, John Randolph, Esq.
attended, and entered with the greatest spi-
rit into the important design in hand. He
addressed the meeting several times with
his usual elegance and force; and made
on the part OF some gentlemen deeply in
tercsted in the opening Of the river, several
important propositions.
Raleigh MinerUa.
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From q late London Paper
coRoNER's INQUEST.

An inquisition was taken yesterday after
noon before Thomas Stirling, esq. coroner,
at Sugar Loaf, King-street, Dury-lane, on
the body OF Michael Dillon.
Mr.. Fred. Accun, No. II, Old Comp
ton-street, Soho, surgeon, stated, that on
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A CONTRAST.

The fears Of the uneducsted and the cuI-
tivated seem to be Of as Distinct class as
their stations and habits: what almost ami
hiates the former with horror, scarcely pro-
duces in their superiors any inclination bu,
to smile ; and what excites our utmost con-
s,erna,ion, OF, 1T least, anticipated dread
is thought OF BY them with complete indif-
ference, or, yet of,ener, wholly disrsgsrded.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17
A CONVENIENT HABIT.

Judge Rock, in going the western circuit,
had great stone thrown at his head, but
from the circumstance of his STOPPING very
much, it passed over him. "You see"
said he to his friend, that had been an
Ypright Judge, might have been killed"
An eminent quaker visited lady Of rank
whom he found six months after the de ath
Of her husband, sitting on her sofa covered
in black cloth, in all the dignity Of woe
Gently taking her by the hand, he thus ac-
costed hcr-"So friend, | see that thou hast
not yet forgiven the Almighty" This re-
proof had such an effect upon the person
TO whom il was addressed, that she imme-
diately had all her traPphrgs Of grief de-
strosed, went about her necessary aIoca-
tions-and soon after TO aapher husband.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-11-17

*Gen1 Kleber was assassinated in Egyp,
by fanatic Arabs: HIS body was convened TO
France after the convention between Menou
and lord Hutchinson, by which il was a.
greed that the French army should evacuate
Egypt. =,
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The conviction of Wood is the termina-
ton Of the fate of those persons who euga-
ged in the daring project OF robbing the
mail. OF the FIVE persons concerned, two
have been executed, one died in prison,
and two are condemned to atone for their
crime by long servitude at hard labor
An awful example to those who hope to
snatch by desperate enterprises the means
of INDUCING in proAigacy and crime, in
stead of gaining by honest means the re-
wards OF virtue and industry.
[Frankiin Gazette.
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ACADEMY.

VNHE Subscriber most respectfully in
forms the inhabitants of Alexandra,
that he will open an English, Mercantile,
and Mathematical Academy at Mir Rudd's,
Prince street, few doors west OF the Far
mers' Bank, where youth shall be instruct
ed with care and expedition in the following
sciences, in order to qualify them for the
different departments in trade and business,
viz. In the Mercantile, .NapGi, and .hititG
rv line Reading writing arithmetic ;"
English-grammar; bookkeeping i gcome-
try both plane and solid; mensuration OF sur
faces and solids trigonometry, 10th plane
and spherical surveying gauglnS nayl-
cation dial:ng use Of the globes, maps,
and geograp ply algebra comic sections
mechanics gunnery; tortlhcation lux
ions astronomy; &c. &C.
Applications TO be made 10 Mr.. Guy At
kinson. Mr.. VIM. Dunlap, or al the acade-
NV. where the terms will be made known.
Or-The Academy will open on the 18th
inst. JAo' oaDLN;
- PREF Nah 4. Nat. Philosophy.
*Arithmetic IN so compendious manner,
(by lec,ure) that one figure does the office
of ten in the common way and OF course,
in one tenth The time the student can acquire
a regular knowledge of this excellent art.
housekeeping (by single and double en-
try) in all its varieties, with general lectures
on Domestic, Factorage, and Company Ac-
couo,s Accounts of Exchange; Negocia-
ton of bills; covering of cargoes, &c. with
calculations, showing at one view the state
of the trader. merchant, factor, and grocer's
affairs. These being more closely connect
ed with business than any OF the above, oc-
casioned the subscriber to point them out 10
the pubic. He also invites the learned to
visit the academy at their convenience, and
Judge for themselves. On the first of Oc'o-
berh be will spen an Evening School, for the
accommodation of those whose employ
menls prevent from attending during the
day. -.
August 10 SUNNI