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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-18
Eroe. ilie Hudson Wig.
IMITATION OF BYRON.


A few evenings since, when the new
poem ''Beppo" was The topic OF converse
lion. and which was attributed TO the pro-
life muse of Lord Byron, gentleman
nreseut condemned it as unworthy his lord
shin, and declared, that any one could
write verses equalIy good. The poem was
opened at the following stsnza, which the
gentleman challenged:
"Did'st ever see gondola For fear
You should not, IN describe it you exactly:
lis a long cover'd boat that's common
here,
Carv'd at the Prov. built lightly but COM
pactly,
Rowed by two rowers, each called Con.
Golier;'
II glides along the water looking blackly,
Just like Il coffin clapt in a canoe,
Where none can make cut what you say or
do"
The imitation, which we suljoin, he pro-
ducel almost Immediately and if it is not
equal to the original liquid lines, the fault
certainly is no; chargeab!e 10 US,
odds, ever see a Steamboat? Ii you've
not,
/ will describe il to you exactly il | can:
'ris long sidedvessel, with head
Fan,astically carv'd, like some great man,
And curiously painted white aud red
Aud in il people sail from albany and back,
And when you see the smoke, It's always
black"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-18

".Mountnin Of Pnfos. Goth inst.
"Most Excellent Sir-I have this mo-
ment (half past 5 o'clock in the aitemoon)
completely routed the rebel Cedeno, who
at the head of 1900 cavalry and 324 Intsn-
try, dared to make a stand in this place a.
gainst H. Ms troops. All his infantry and
a great part of his cavalry have been left
dead on the field of battle, and the rest
have been completely dispersed. Intend
to follow the fugitives TO their utter destruc-
ton. Our loss has been very small, but
cannot at present give you any farther de-
tail: tomorrow shall have that satisiac-
ton"
The bearers of this dispatch, who were
in the action, state, that our loss consists OF
Don Jose Garcia, Captain OF the regiment
of Navarro, killed, and about fifty woun-
ded. OF the enemy mcfe than TOO have
been killed, and large number OF horses,
quantity of arms and other booty, besides
standard, have fallen into our hands.
They also state, that the rebels Oh lea
wing Calabozo, put to death all the prison
ers and sick, not even sparing their own
wounded whom they could not carry with
them and finally, that the prisoners taken
from the enemy declared, that Bolivar had
been severely wounded at St. Fernando,
having been run through the body, and that
it was not known whether he was dead or
alive, sc. &c.
God preserve you many years.
PABLO MORILLO.
.Eote-The noun. ain of Patos is 9 miles
in advance OF Calabozo.
Official letter from the governor Of Cuma-
ma, to the Captain General, dated Cuma-
na, G&ay 80, 1918.
The enemy having taken post at the
port of MADEIRA, league and half from
this place, determined, on this the birth
day OF our august Sovereign, TO attack him
in his trenches with 700 men, and was so
successful as to drive him from his strong
entertainments at the point of the bayonet.
We have taken all his cavalry, consisting
OF 100 horses saddled, large quantity OF
ammunition, muskets and lauces, tw o pieces
OF artillery which he had mounted there,
and all his cattle. The field is strewed
with the dead bodies OF the enemy-We
have experienced some loss. As soon as |
receive the returns, shall send them to
you.
God preserve, &c. &c.
TOMAS DE GRE.
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The Robbers Of the Cumberland Bank in
POrtland.-I appears that" Captain Role
was sea captain, in very good circumstan-
ces; owned a fine farm about miles from
town, and one quarter of "a good brig. He
has left widow and seven children to
mourn his dreadful fate.
Mr.. Manly has been West India ira
der in Portland for many years, and was in
easy circumstance"
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Translated for the Charleston Times.

Translated for the Charleston Times.l
HaVana, July &c, 1918.
From Porto Rico Gazettes of the 18th
ult. we have extracted the following inte-
resting intelligence from the main:-
Copies ofQfcial letters from his ercelieney
Don Pablo .Morillo, 10 the Captain Gene
raj efVereznela.
Brigadier Don Francisco Thomas Nora
les, writes me from Calaboza under date Of
the 18th inst. that he entered the town on
that day, and found it abandoned by the
enemy, who left behind him three pieces Of
artillery dismounted.
Cedeno, who now calls himself "Su-
preme Chief" was posted about six leagues
distance with force, as was stated, OF 700
cavalry and 800 infantry, number, which
| conceive to be exaggerated.
We have strong reasons TO doubt Of the
existence of Bolivar, of whom we have
heard nothing positive since the action of
" Rincon de los toros." The rebels buried
in Rastro, with much secrecy, parsonage,
whom they carried thither wounded, from
the field of battle, and they afterwards
spent eight days in Calabozo in paying fu-
neral honors and in Offering up prayers, on
what account is not known. have order
ell these circumstances to be carefully exa-
mined into, and shall inform you Of the re-
suit OF my enquiries.
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The Ncw-York Gazette of Friday last,
states, that the corner stone Of the seventh
Presbyterian Church was laid in that city
on the Monday preceding.
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ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 1s.

We refer our readers TO the perusal of a
proposal in another column for publishing
a collection OF valuable secrets in Me 1icine.
The author has fully developed the utility
of the work and as its cheapness will ena-
bic every individual TO obtain il, we can
not but believe that it will be generally
subscribed for. A person who is now in
town will call upon the citizens in few
days for their subscriptions.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-08-18

There is now living in New-York, free
colored man, of excellent habits, who is
well established in business, and has ac-
quired property. He was once a slave,
but purchased his freedom. The children
ofhis former master, fell into poverty and
he has for several years supported one Of
them. [Phlad. Freemnn's Journal.
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Two corporals Of the Cd regiment of in
fantry at sackets Harbor, (Hany and Va
rian) agreed TO fight with muskets-they
appeared on the grouud, with their seconds
on the 11th ultimo. The ball Of Hany
passed through the heart of Varian. The
seconds are arrested and await their trial.
What kind OF murder is this ? Thus honor
descends to the ranks. ". Y. Gaz.
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The editor of the Philadelphia American
Centinel, states, that he has in his posses.
sion, a supplement to the Prince of Wales
Island Gazette, the paper of which is ma
nufactured from rice. He describes il as
being smooth, even, and of fine texture.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-23
Ten Dollars Reward.

Dan away from the subscriber about
- the 4th of August, Nero " oman
LOUIZA-she is 25 wears old, ohout 5 feet
five inches high, AMI stout; has some OF her
front teeth out, and is a9, TO laugh when
spoken to; size has sister Marinda and
a mother living in Georgetown, one above
Semmes's tavern, aud the other on Herring
Hill, where she has heen harhored tor two
weeks, and left there to come home, bat
has not done so. IcxpeCt she can be found
in Georgetown or Alexandra, where she
has many acquaintance. vii! give the
above reward il brought home, or lodged
in Jail so that | get her lgain ~
ROBERT HARPER.
Prince Georges CO. Maryland,
September 8 dit
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General land AGENCY.

FENHE subscriber al the request G. seye-
ral non residents and under belief
that an agency of thjs kind is much wanting
in the state OF Kentucky, will undertake in
,s,ure, to give NON-RESlDENTS such
Information as they may desire respecting
their !ands-will also undertake 10 laye5tl-
Gltc claims, pay taxes, &c.
lie has also formed a conneXioH with ilr.
Samuel Smith, ci Kaskaskia, and will M
dertake to nave transmitted and recorded
Deeds for Military Land in the Illinois Ter
ri,ury, and will also undertake to have en-
tered Public Lands in said Territory, and
taxes Paid for nou-rCsiieGtS.
lie has SO IN agent at Washington City,
aud will undertake to have any claims upon
government l;quidated and settled.
The suhsct.Jer still continues % practice
LAW in the several counties OF Fayctte,
Woodiori, and Jessamine. Al business
Conided 10 his care, will receive I! strict
est attention. DAN. MIC. PAYNE.
Lexington, Ky. July l4ih, 1873
October i9l got
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Jones's Point.

THE subscriber presents due respect 10
: the gentlemen OF Alexandra and its
neighborhood, for their liberal encourage
ment since the commencement OF his es-
tablishment, and solicitS continuance of
their support, informing them that he COM
mences, on Monday the 10Th instant, Oys-
ter suppcrs, which will be continued during
the season, and for choice wines. liquors.
and moderate charges, cannot be excelled,
Those who have not visited his tavern, will,
ON trial, find his accommodation TO surpass
their expectation.
Gentlemen who wish to become subscri-
bers for duck shooting this season, will
please to forward their names 10 me. as the
numberis limited, and only few are want
ed to make up the subscription No per-
sons permitted to land on the point except
his friends. There is good carriage road,
nearly completed, and worm stable for
horses. G. JONES.
Jones's Point, October l2 II
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mo. 1866.
New Publications.
lust Received and for sale by the
al Subscribers

lust Received and for sale by the
% subscribers.
Capt. Tuckey's Narrative of an
Expedition to explore the RiverZaire.
usually called the Congou. in South
ern Africa. in 1916, to which are ad-
ed the Jonlnal of Professor Smith,
and some general observations on its
Inhabitants, published by Permission
of the Lords of the admiralty.
The possibility of approaching the
North Pole asserted by the Hon. ID.
Darlington. with an appendix. con-
tanning Papers on the same Subject,
and on Northwest Passage, by Col.
Bcaufoy. f. II. S. illustrated with
Map of the North Pole, according to
the latest Discoveries.
Hnbhouse's Historical Illustrations
of the fourth Canto of Ch:lde Harold,
containing Dissertations on the Ruins
of Rome, and an Essay on Italian Lii
terature.
Joycc's Dialogues in Chemistry for
the amusement and Instruction of
young people. . vols.
The Brownie of Bodsbcck and olhcr
Tales. by Jamrs HogS, Author of
Queens Wake. &c.
Marriage, a novel.
The Bachelor and the Married
Man do.
Foliage, a Poem. by Leigh Hunt.
The Fudge Family in Paris.
Yuma, or the Tree of Health, and
other Tales. by Mad. de Genlis.
A Help to tie profitable Heading
of the Holy Scriptures, by the Rev.
Edward Bic.ersteth.
The Testimony Of Natural Theo-
logy to Christianity, by DR.. Osborne.
The Life of Mrs. Isabella Graham.
Mrs. Martha Ramsay.
Rev. DR.. Buchanan:
Dir. Watson, Bishop of
Landau.
Ellis's Account of Lord Amhcrsts
Embassy to China.
Ramblcs in Italy. by an American.
Rob Roy Nc Oregon /; or Aud
Lang Sync, a Musical Drama.
fQs Every new publication as soon
as il can arrive. may be had Of
JAS. KENNEDY q SON.
September 9
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so NnllarS Reward.

A SECONDED oVSaturiay morning, the
N 18th inst nsgfb George, or Geo,ye
Griifn, the property Of Miss HCa'i, ~
';ade mailer. aud understands some part
If The blacSsmitl's business; he is about
81 years OF age, 5 ieet g or I inches high,
stout made, very black complexion, large
eyes ani mouth, with thick bps. He is a
very arlhll fellow aud has been in the habit
Of obtruding himsalias a free man, and viii
~ douot attempt to pass as such, aud pro-
baby get work-haS down LOOK when
apokcn to.-His clothes not rccoilected, ha-
wig various suits.
A reward of 10 dollars win be given if
taken in the town o. county, 2Oin the coun-
~ Of Washington ar Fairfax, or the above
reward il taken 80 miles from town, with
all reasonable charges ii brought home.
Masters of vessels are cautioned against
hsrboring or carrying of SAID runaway, as
they will be dealt with aGcoriing to law.
JAMES SANDERSON.
August y q
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Stop the SwindIer.
FIFTY DOLLARS. EEEp.aRD

FIFTY DOllL~1no- fLV.1itD.
TWILL give the above reward for aprrc-
4 hending and lodging in any Jail in tie
District of Columbia, person by the name
of JOHN POST, Bricklayer and Stone
mason, who has been at work for about two
months past at Fort Washington, and was
discharged on the 7th of September inst
He says he was horn in the: state OF New
York; is about feet 9 or 10 inches high,
and has sandy hair: he had with him an
apprentice boy, nearly grown. A few days
previous to his leaving Fort " asIlington
he took The liberty Of borrowing, in The
name of Mr. John ColIagea, from lady at
that place Is dollars, which was not known
till alter he left il and Immediately after
he was discharged and paid of, he forged
two checks in the name OF the Subscriber,
on the Farmers Bank Of Alexandria, one
of which he procured the money for at the
Bank, and theotiler he passed 10 person
in Alexandria, which was detected and
refused.-Previous to his. coming TO Fort
Washington, be worked in the City of
Washington, where he said he intended 10
work again; but it is probable he has not
stopped so near the theatre of his yiilany.
Persons are cautioned against being I'M
posed on by him. BOL!EHA LAWS.
September IS u
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New Ii ,0kS.

TX. rcceiUed on c0RSi gHm- +, and for sale
6y tie subscriber,
TENiLES of my Ian lord, second series
: New tales, by Mr. Orie
Zron's Pilgrim. BY Robert HIawker, D D
Event, Of the French Revolution, by the
baroness re Stael; O'Reiley's Greenland
Joknson's quarto dictionary, vol. l
Tayor'S Arator, lth edition
Rallies tour on the continent
Village sermons; Olive Branch
Dwight's geography for schools, in which
Europe is divided according 10 the late act
IT the congress Of Vienna Also,
A few copies of Bible News or Sacred
Truths relating to the Living God, his only
Son, asd Holy Spirit, o. Moan Worcester,
NJ Oct RODENT GRAY.
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Exchange s. Brokers Office.
Georgetown, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

4 T his Office, next door below Craw-
Z ford's tavern. Bridgc-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kinds Of Bank Notes on
the most reasonable terms.-All persons
Who nav have notes on the banks of North
Carolina. South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he is
largely in the purchase Of that kind Of mo-
neT, and will take it on the most reasOna
be terms. Persons travelling TO the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks at fair dis
court, by calling at his Office. For the in
formation OF all persons throughout the u:
States, X Riggs makes it known, that all
Of the Banks of the Distrist OF Columbia
nav their notes on demand in specie; and
Il would be much 10 the advantage OF the
merchants, and trading to the South and
wast, 10 encourage the circulation of the
Note, Of the Banks Of Georgetown, Wash.
ington and Alexandria, as it will at all
times answer for remittances TO the large
commercial and Atlantic towns all per-
sons emigrating or travelling to the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes of the Banks OF the District Of
Columbia, asthey will hrd them the most
current, there being no Countertei;s on the
District Banks. The Merchants Bank of
Alexandra has long since iIllcd-ali per-
sons should be on their guard, as they will
be imposed on. August |"
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Improved Patent Cooking Sto0cs.
THE improvement of those stoves on
I the original patent, at New York, con-
sists in the stands on which the pots and
kettles are set. The original ones IRE set
on wooden stools. which are liable TO upset.
The improved ones are set Oh iron stands,
which are fastened to the stoves, and are
perfectly secure.
All the appendices of the improved stoyes
are of first rate workmanship, and may be
obtained at the manufacturers prices, with
a great variety OF new patterns OF close and
open stoves. Apply to
CHARLES SLADE,
Oct 10 Agent for Vim. Baer & Co.
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Advertisement.

A BSCONDED from the subscriber S
n. service, on Saturday night the 10th
inst. Negro woman TREACE or TREACf
she is FIVE feet two or three inches high,
about 80 years of age, of very dark COM
plexion, and when particularly examined
is very apt to contound herselt.-it is
deemed unnecessary TO mention her clo-
thing, as she has all of them with her, and
being extremely arttul, she no doubt will
change them and endeavor to pass for a
free woman. She is well acquainted. in
Charles county, Prince Georges, AleXan-
dria and the City, as about years ago she
made her escape, and was or months
about the Lower Ferry, leading to Alexan-
dria, and from thence TO Washington City,
where she acquired an extensive acqualn-
lance among the Negroes belonging to John
Brent, esq; and the greater part OF SAID
Negroes belong now TO William and no
Der Brent, esqrs. and Mr.. Dudley Diggs.
Negro Treace has scar on the back part
of her neck, occasioned by seaton put Tor
the benefit of her eyes, which are very
weak at this time. viii give 10 dollars
if taken in the county and secured in Jail,
or if out ofthe county and secured as atore-
said, so that get her again, s5 dollars,
and all reasonable charges paid if brought
home. All persons are forewarned har-
boring or employing said Negro at their
peril, as the law will be vigorously put in
force against any offender.
THOMAS BURGESS.
Charles co. Maryland, near
Port Tobacco; Aug. "a d3tTu
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Office.

THE partnership heretofore existing be-
l. tween the subscribers, under the firm
of ROBERTS u ALLEN, was dissolved
on The 9Th instant, by mutual consent. All
persons having claims, as well as those in
debted to the copartnership, are requested
to apply to JOHN ROBERTS for settle
ment. JOHN ROBERTS;
DAVID II: ALLEN.
OTThe Grocery, Flour and Commission
Business, will be continhed by the subscri-
Der, at the usual place.
September % dlw&T3w
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French Language.
WM. L,1NPHIER

W.M L.a.NPHIER
TNTENDS opening an Evening School
4 on the 18th inst. at 7 O'Clock, Tor the
purpose of teaching the rudi'rents OF the
French language. Applicants can leave
their names at Doctor STABLER's shop.
The following certificate is sublolned Tor
their satisfaction
1rdnsldtion.l
Having had the pleasure of daily inter.
course with Mr. Lanphier for seyera months
past, We the undersigned certify, that from
the profound knowledge he possesses OF the
French language, no person is more capa,
BILE than he Of teaching its rudiments and
different idioms (which constitute part OF
it(, and indeed the most correct pronunci-
alton. We have also had All opportunity
of convcIsing with several of the scholars
of the same gentleman, who, without ever
having been in France, speak good French.
PAUL NJ. GEBERT.
(Signed) Doct. and Surg.
EUGENE SHERIDAN.
Alexandria, June "a, 1878. Sept7
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Combs.

He also continues to manufacture Combs,
and has now on hand large supply Of diff
rerent kinds OF Tortoise-shell, Ivory and
Horn Comhs, e5 per cent lower than he
has usually sold them.
t5-Country dealers would find il to their
advantage TO call and view his assortment
before they make purchase.
THOMAS MOUNT.
October IL DOW.
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Notice.

c+y HAVE removed my residence from
w Alexandria to Stafford county, Va.
and shall hereafter attend the Inferior and
Superior Courts of Stafford and PrinceWil-
liam counties, and the Superior Court Of
Chancery at Fredericksburg. My Tnfnish-
ed business in the Circuit Court for the
county of Alexandra is lett in the hands OF
WILLIAM HERBERT, Jr. who will at
tend TO lis completion, and to whom those
interested will please apply. Letters adj
dressed to me must be directed to Aqua
Post-ofiice, Stafford county, Virginia.
Sept 90 I'm J. ID. SlMMS.
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l.. MastersOn.

BOOT and SHOE-.MaKER,
DETURNS his grateful thanks to his
III friends and the public in general: tor
the liberal patronage he has received in his
line of business, and hopes they will con-
tinue it. He has on hand good assort-
ment o(the best Philadelphia leather, which
he intends manufacturing in the best man
ner: for neainess and durability 1t will be
excelled by none. He has on hand good
assortment of
Roots, Bootees and Shoes,
which he will sell on reasonable terms for
cash. or TO punclual customers at the usual
credit, at his old stand opposite heGazette
office, Royai-street. =.
N. B. Two boys of good disposition
would be taken as apprentices TO the above
busiuess. Those from the country would
be preferred. August "a
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New Fancy Goods
IND ulRDu-aRE

II II'IIE'g'F 'IfF'''
TIVE subscriber has just received n ',e,g
I and splendid assortment of goods in
his line. which in addition 10 his former
stock will enable him TO offer 10 the pub
lie greater variety ofuseful and iashiona-
bic good. than can be seen in any other
hnpsa IN the town-all OF which have been
carefully selected by himself, from the best
Ergish and American manufactures, and
'shal, he sold at very low advance whole
sale and retail
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Rnnk OfpAt0nac.

October ), 1915.
NOTICE i, hereby given the stocShol-
=. Y terS OF the Bank OF Potomac that an
election for twelve directors will be held at
Tie Court House. on Non'lay the On | day
o.Nor. next. The election to commence
AZ 10. and end at ) O'Clock.
By order OF tue bo1rl,
Oc,S c. PAGE, Cashier.
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Boiling Cloths.

TNIIE subscriber has this day received, a
Il large and elegant assortment OF Bolt
ing Cloths, o., a superior quality, Which
will be offered for sale at the store Of
Messrs. Butts & Cawood, King street,
Alex'a, where he intends keeping CON-
p!ete assortment in FUTURE.
Septic AMOS ALEXANDER.
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Oct 10
Notice.

TINE subscriber intending TO close his
Il business in Alexandria, requests all
persons having claims against him, TO pre-
sent them for adjustment by or before the
18th inst. and those indebted to him, to
make payment. FIR. ADAMS, Jr.
OctO5er6 K