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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-24
Orphans Court,


.aleIandria County, ,o,o
December Term, 1910.
ORDERED, That the executor of Geo.
" A. Thornton, deceased, do insert the
usual notice TO debtors and creditors three
times week for four weeks in the Alexaa-
dria newspapers. A copy.
Teste, A. MOORE, Reg. wills.
THIS IS 40 GIVE NOTICE.
Thatlhe subscriber, of Washington, coun.
ty. in the District of Columbia. has obtain.
ed from the Orphans Court Of Alexandria
county, in said district, letters testamenta1
~ on the estate of Doctor GEORGE A.
THORNTON, late OF the county last a.
foresaid, deceased.--AII persons having
claims against the said decedent, are here.
by warned to exhibit the same to the sub
scriber, passed by the Orphans Court, on
or before the 10th day of June next, or they
may by law be excluded fr6m all benefit to
said estate; and those indebted thereto are
required to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 10th day Of
December. 1918.
STUART G. THORNTON.
Executor Of George A. Thornton, dec.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-12-24
English 8 German Almanacs
For 1919,
WITH large and general stock Of
w school books and stationary, suitable
for the country, trade, for sale by
octS JOHN A. STEWART.
s. & I'D. Reed,

5. y Id. Reed,
= TIAyE just received fresh supply Of
Ii SHOES and HATS, consisting Of the
following kinds:
1900 pair women's leather pumps
400 do do thick soles
800 misses do do
500 ladies' morocco slips
200 do do with heels
500 do low priced morocco slips
600 ehildrcn's morocco and leather
: shoes
500 mems & boys bound leather shoes
400 mems low priced fur hats
400 do and boys wool do
100 boys white do
10 boxes lemons
ALI Of the above articles are Offered for
sale at low prices for cash, aud at the usual
credit to punctual customers.--Country
Merchants can be supplied at Northern
Prices. August go
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-28
From the National Advocate.
Com. Perry 81 Cant. Heath.

Statement Of The proceedings .gre4yinr
out IF he aAereaffon 6et4veen Com.
Perry and CAPT. Heath.
Commodore Perry. in consequence of
having received a communication from
Captain Heath in Rhode island, on which
the civil authorities oil that state prevent
ed him from acting, was Induced tu 20
to Washington on the 10th OF October
for the purpose of giving to captain
Heath the satisfaction which he had de
manded. The absence of his pre,ioesl,
engaged friend, commodore Deca,or,
whom he had passed on the road, render
ed it necessary that he should resort to he
intervention of another friend for time,
that the intention of his visit might be
communicated to captain Heath This
was accordingly done, and the following
preliminary arrangements were agreed
upon between major Hamilton, upon the
part of commodore Perry, and lieutenant
Desha, on the part of captain Heath:
LIST, 1t is understood that Com Perry
is to proceed to Philadelphia, or it's vicin-
|ity, by the rout Of Baltimore, where he is
Ito remain until the arrival of Captain
tleath's friend.
I'd. That Capt Heath is to proceed BY
the way of Frederick and York TO Phila-
|delphia, and TO remain in the suburbs
until the arrangements are made for &
injecting between himself and Com Per
lry-his name not to be on the stage bills
Sd. Lieut.. Desha and Major Hamil
ton are to meet at Renshaw's on Wed.
nesday after the arrival Of The New Cas-
tie boat.
4th. That the meeting between Com
Perry and Captain Heath is 10 take plac.
on Saturday morning, or as soon after a.
practicable.
Washington Oily, Oct. 10, 1873
Endorsed on this preliminary arrange
ment was the following note:
Capt. Perry desires it 10 be exprcssl,
understood, that in according to Captain
Heath the personal satisfaction he has de
manded, he has been influenced entjrel,
by sense Of what he considers due frcn
him as an atonement to the violated rule,
Of the service, and not by any considera
tons OF the claims which Capt. Hea,l
may have for making such demand
which he totally denies as such claim.
have been forfeited by the measures of
public character which capt. Heath ha
adopted towards him. If therefore III,
civil authority should produce an impos
sibility of meeting at the time and plac
designated, Of which he will take ever,
precaution to prevent, he will conside
himself absolutely exonorated from an
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-28
DR.. FRAN'KLIN.
Messrs, Editors,

NieSsrs' Editors,
read with pleasure the letters Of
Peter Collins.n, Esq. and Dr. Franklin,
IN your paper of the 10th on the sub
Ject OF OF Industry and domestic manu-
iactures MIR. Collinson was very re-.
spectacle English gentleman Of the Socie-
ty OF friends" and many Of Dr.. Frank
Inns letters on Electricity are addressed
to him. DIR. Franklin, Mr.. Collision, *
Dr. fothersill, were three very eminent
philosophers, who laoored together
tor the good of mankind in general and
OF the people of America in particular,
and more particularly for those of Penn
sylvania.
The following letter from DR.. Frank.
lin, to DR. Waterhouse, bears honorable
testimony to the philanthrophic character
OF Fothergill. send it to You for pebli-
cation, well knowing that an origieal let.
ter from that great man, and Prince Of
Printers. would be grateful to the public,
OF Boston. PlilLANlHROpOS.
A letter from DR.. Franklin, to DR.. Wa
tcrhouse, at the University of Leydon.
"Passey, Jan. is, 1891.
Sir,
| received your obliging letter Of
the 10th past, enclosing one from my
dear friend Dr. Fo'hersil, l was happy
to hear from him, that he Was quite free
OF The disorder that had like to have re-
moved him last summer But | had
soon alter letter frcra another friend,
acqualna' s mt that he was again SAN
gerously i'll of the same malady; and
the news papers have since announced
his death II condoIe with you most
sincerely on this occasion. | think a
y orthler man never lived. For besides
his constant readiness to serve his friends
ne was always studying and projecting
something Tor the good of his country
sn' or mankind in general, and putting
nthers' " no had it in their power, on,.exe.
cutting what was out Of his own reach .,N
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-28

sion Of but few articles from the cas-
&, "a continents. As no tin has been
discovered 10 America we oush +
import it from Esgland or elsewhere,
as we can get it most conveniently.
But certainly the importation OF iron
ought to be discouraged.
You will perceive that l have adj
vocated general proposition, that Of
living on domestic fare. in preference
to foreign luxuties. Much might he
added in detail, IN the subject Of iru-
gal, healtAfui and independent living.
Your treatise on brown biscuit is an
excellent specimen Of this sort. Al
though ] commenced the use OF bis
cult along with my husbandry, you
have taught me to make it better
than l used to do. My present CON-
position is two parts Of snip stuff. and
one of common flour. The bakers
inform me, q little flour is neccssar,
( to the due eonsistence-or tenacity o!
the dough. Well baked biscuit Of
this sort, with boiled milk. Being
always ready, 1 find biscuit great
az. om,nodation to family. l COM
monty break my biscuit in wooden
mortar, which ! happened to have
for shop use. A friend Of mine, wht
: had lost bis teeth, took occasion Il
/, observe one day at breakfast, that h,
\ iound my mortar the best substitute
!, for teeth he had ever discovered.
! mention these little circumstance
with view To remove all possibl,
4 objections to form Of bread that i
cquaIly irasal, heaithful and delioi
D Gus.
j Regarding this essay as i'undauen
3, tal on the snhject Of independent iiy
! ms, ifweil received by your society
Y it may give encouragement to nnn
:. bcrIess details, all tending to s!iev
t the vide distinction between goos
! living. and fine or fashionable living
"A distinction. which. if generally an,
: well understood, would be Of immens,
|consequencc to society at large.
i Nithrespect, am. dear sir,
:. Your friend and humble servant
i JAMES ALTON,
RICHARD PETERs. ESQ.
:. President Of the PHILADELPHIA .Agrienttu
raj Society.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-28
AHRTCULTU1.Ai
Observations.

OH LII Pio Wuce ~ 1850 o'Sss e~s"S WI
JAMES TILToN, M. d.
BELLEVUE, (near Wilmington.
i,ei.) December Is, 1912.
DEAR SIR,
have to beg your pardon for
omiltin. so long to contribute to theI
useful labors Of your agricultural So
ciety. In return for my negligence,
/ propose to entertain" You with a sub
ice, entirety new. MuI'itudes Of wrl-
tiers instruct US how to raise corn,
cattle, Nu. but find none. Of mode
rate uate, who inform the farmer
how to live, TO the greatest advantage
on the produce Of his plantation. l
shall attempt this interesting subject,
with this single apology. that l hope
you will not accuse me Of vanity or
ego,ism, from the frequent reference
to myseii. since declare to you, that
my object is to convince my fellow
farmers, the opinions and advice l
give are as practicable, as they are
reasonable and profitable. Indeed, ]
cannot communicate ideas, that have
been strongly impressed upon my mind
better, than by Intervening some
history Of my domestick economy
siure 1 became farmer, together
with the advantages resulting.
When l resolved to retire to IN.
it'll. plantation OF about sixty acres
it was natural 10 east about, amonSs
agricultural authorities. Tor ad'lr'
and instruction. As remarked ahOv.
i loud many to advise me in tn
production Of grain, stock. &c. hu
Virgil alone how to eat and drink
Besides regarding his Georges as
standard Of agricultural science e
this day, was led to consider E''e
cues as recommending asricuItGr
lille, from the superior capaci,.
enjoyment it gave to its votari' {;
above ali other employments and. a
the same time, AS recommending
tn husband zen. to avoid thr luxuslr
Of tae day and live upon the pro6uc
Of their own farms. The beauties o
thu poet are. in my opinion, surpasse'
by the wisdom Of the philosopher. /
that memorable invitation ofhis frien
to supper, hear him sing
--sunt nobis militia hon1o
Castanie moNes, ct hressi cohia iactis.
The liberal translation we used
give this bill of fare at gramma
school. VAS. we hare mello1o apples
boiled chesnuts, and plenty Of card
and cream. A volume light be writ
ten on this single text. will onl
remark, til Virgil wrote at the mos
luxurious epoch Of tin Roman eWpir
when the luxury and extravaganza 4
tl.t people surpassed every thin
that ever happe ned heiore or since
anu yet this sage patriot advises. in
manner the most persuasive and d
li.htful. tolive on nome produce. !
bis bill of fare DO foreign luxury
mentioned. but only the delicious prt
ducliOns oil .Mantud.
Have we not occasion of similar a,
vice 10 our days? And oil, my frien'
that we could employ the same iniI'
ence! for the best classics agree, Tn;
Mavanas, the proud minister Of u
powerful Augustus, thought himse
honored by NirgiI's invitation.
Independence has been the then
of dcscani from the days of 1866
this time. During the revolt ton. i
dependence OF government, or St
government. as it WAS emphatical
styled. was the rage. from Georg
to Maine. III presenl, an rYual ze
appears for in,iependen e in our eliot
I'M, And ypt stran,p&, tn fpi, fpxv
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-28
PHILADELPHIA, Oct, ID. 1919
r. M. DESHA,

Memorandum the Nreleminary arvQnge--
ments between Com. Decatur, on the
hart Of Caht. Perry, and Lieut.. Desha
on The hart of(aht. Heath.
LIST. That it is understood that Cant.
Perry and his friend are to proceed to
New York, or its vicinity, where he is 10
remain until the arrival Of Capt. Heath,
or sntil the period which is named in this
paper for their meeting.
I'd That Captain Heath, with his
friend, are to follow and remain at some
convenient point on the Jersey shore,
near the city OF New York, and to give
information after their arrival 10 Cant.
Perry's friend, where such arrangements
will be made as may be deemed neces-
sary.
Sd. The parties TO be on the point
specified, ami the notification required by
the I'd article given prior to the approach
ing Monday the 10th.
The parties accordingly met on Nom
day, the 10th inst at l2 O'Clock, on the
Jersey shore of the Hudson, where Capt.
Perry received the fire of Capt. Heath
without returning it, when Commodore
Decatur immediately stepped forward Sc
declared, that Commodore Perry had
come to the ground with determination
not to return the fire of capt. Heath. in
proof OF which he lead letter from him..
which he had written land is herewith
snbjoineD soliciting him TO become his
friend and, therefore, he presumed the
party agrieved was satisfied Captain
fieath having expressed his acquiescence
Iii tins opinion, and the injury he had
leceived From Capt. Perry was atoned loy,
the parties returned to the city.
We do hereby certify that the fore.
gong Is correct statement.
(Signed) STEPHEN DECATUR,
r. NJ. DESlIA.
Letter from Commodore Perry, refer
red to in the foregoing, to Commodore
Decatur.
:. Washington, January 10, 1918.
MY Dear Co@modore--
You are already acquainted with the.
unfortunate affair which has taken place
between Captain Heath and myself Al
though | consider, from the course he
has thought proper to pursue, that am
aosolved from all accountability to him
yet as did in moment of irritation.
produced by strong proyocation, raise my
hand against pcrsun honored with
commission, have determined, upon
mature reflection, to give him, meeting
should he call on me !; declaring, at the
ISame time, that | cannot consent In re-.
turI his tire, as an atonement for the
E violated rules ofthe service. request.
4 therefore, my dear sir, that you will act
as my friend OH this occasion.-Very.
truly, your friend.
I o. Fl. PERRY.
Com. STEPHEN DECATUR.
I thus has termined this unpleasant diff
ference: and, as it has created considera.
bic sensation throughout the union, the
publication of the foregoing documents
are deemed necessary.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-28
O. Fl. PERRY.

Com. STEPHEN DECATUR,
Thus has lermined this unpleasant diff
terence and, as it has created considcra.
BILE sensation throughout the union, the
publication of the foregoing documents
are deemed necessary.
Delaware gazette and peninsula advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1820, 1818-10-28

responsibility to Captain Heath, ching
their paesent cause of difference.
(Signed) J. HAMILTON, Jun.
(for Catt. Pcry.
Approved,
(Signed) r. M. DESHA.
In consequence Of the foregoing the
parties assembled at Philadelphia, and
major Hamilton there transferred the
above memorandum to commodore Deca-
tur, introducing TO him, at the same time
lieut.. Desha as the friend of capt. Heath,
when the following arrangements were
made BY them:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-16

- ouoh. 10 iufe thst il is not the canse
cf one individual alone which sc de'ena'
and that general Arismendi TO whom
YOUR excelIency attributes the orls'n OF
our adyersit;es, far from drawing upon
us those supposed evils, put into ou,
hands the precious gilt OF liberty anu
knew how 10 conduct us to the SUNNI
of siory, leaving US on his departure
wise lessons for our defence, and 'a'th'u'
models whereby to conquer Spsniards.
"The hi I'D which has been split AID
that which again will be shrd: t'ovs from
the absolute necessity which every ore
ha, Ia defend himself ssainst his enemy:
and from the imI,lacsble odium which the
sons Of New Sparta PROFESSIONALS heir
orpressor., and rot from the perver'e
idea Of our error, hut from an enthusiasm
HIGH unanimously animates US I" ohrV
ourselves under the ruin. OF our country:
with all the most tender objects OF our
al, ct;cns. rather than leave 10 p"N'erty
tn black tain of humiliation ard sub.
miss IN upon the brilliant picture oil our
victories.
" Certain it is that your excellence IS
we'll known to W., and never will the
Margaritamiars bct from their memories
the transient duration Of yoUr passed pro-
misses. Evils Of every descriptions came
upon us il the room OF prosperItles; age
neral shout was heard Ia rrsOnnd through
out the Island. and thi. dolelul cianor
was what instiga,ed its Inhabitants TO as
sert those RIGHTS for which they now
st usg'e. Since that period New Sparta,
alias Marsarita, ratified lis cath OF honor
" de veneer MORT" Ito carqner or dIe)
and banshed from its memory the words
"pardon and forge,fu'ness OF the past"
with which all the Spanish chiefs secHnd
their intentions and their n'ggordIy plots
TO sacrifice US Thus it is useless fur you
to repeat this scheme or step, which your
excel!cncy has had the goodness to adopt
in behalf of humanity. at the same mo-
ment that sou threaten our island with
total desalation. BY such expressions IT
your excelIeucy. and from our 6ral reso-
luton, you will learn what arc he uni
torn sentiments Of these people
eff your excelency should be the con.
queror, you will become the master OF
the fragments, the ashes and lugubrious
vestiges, which shalt be the remains OF
your consistency and valor; in these your
tyrannical ambition NAV take delight.
and If not in these. in that Of domineering
over the area of the island OF MargarIfa,
alias New Sparta, bat never its iliustti-
Gus defenders"
Head Ola tiers Of Savana G-ande,
New Sparta, 18th Of July, 1917.
(Sisned)
FRANCISCO ESTEBAN GOMEZ.
RUS. Secretarv."
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-16

schr Catherine Rogers. Ketchau,. H.
DAYS from N. York. On Sunday the lo,,
April, in lat. So, SIS, N. long. - a.
W. at meredian discovered a wrec
bearing s. bv f.. distance y mile bo.
away to ascertain who she WIS and On
coming mp with he-, found her To be i
brig nf IeO tom, called the Edward, bn'
Of what place, where from or b'gad.
could not ascer tain She had low deck
AMI hort quarter deck; the waist var.
nishci two white streaks and one black
It eak on her qnsrter; the quarter de,k
vanished /; a lead col'red streak !r The
waterways; q wide moulding ruGnd the
stern, with a star in il, all painted white;
her bottom light vaTnish or red. She Law
on her .tsrboard side. with her heal 70
the ". W ter fnremast carried away
about 4 feet above the deck; and The
bowsprit within the cap; part Of the re.
gng and sails were hanging 10 her-s6e
appeared 10 BE- almost a new vessel
Sent the boat to get something ircm her,
but there being such swell. It returned
with some blocks and few yards CT can.
vas, which t.ey cut from the yards and
rigging. young man on board the c.
r whu appeared to know the vessel as
5000 as ve came up with her, as he was
On boa'l Of her in the Havana, SAYS she
is the brig Edeard, Of Warren, and was
bound 20 New York with cargo Of su.
gar end nolasses.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-16
ALEXANDRIA:
SATURDAY,. .MAT IL, 1918.
Frou N, BOSTON Cenrinei, May 6

From the Boston Cenftnet, May o
We are requested BY capt Graves TO
give insertion to the following sta'rmeat:
Five days before my arrival at I'll
braItar on m, late voyage in the Cesar.
VIZ. on the Goth Of November last, l had
the misfortune to wound my ris'.t hand
severely with the main boom BY which
my third finger was jammed OIL and on
nv arrival was in danger Of losing my
hand, if not my life, through want OIL
medical assistance. which the regulations
Of quarantine, being then extremely RI
scrous in consequence OF plague being
on the coast of Barbary, prevented me
from receiving in the hospital, or on
shore as usual. From this perilons situa-
ton was relieved BY the bsneVolence OF
com. Chauncey. and the officers Of his
squadron, then lying in the bay, who, on
learning my situation, Immediately order
ed me every assistance which generosity
and humanity could dictate or kindness
conceive.
"In making thi, public acknowledge.
ment, l hope not to offend the dellcacy
Of my benefactors in Particu'arlzing the
names Of those whose situation enabled
them to render me peculiar services. viz:
OF Dr.. Washington, Of the ship Franklin,
who came on board my vessel as soon as
anchored, and dressed my wound, and
afterwards rendered me every assistance;
of capt. George Rogers, of the slooP Of
war Peacock, who brought his ship into
quarantine ground tor the purpose of ia
king Inc OIL board, where remained 10
DAYS under the medical care Of DIR. John
Cadell, surgeon Of the ship, whose unre-
mitted kindness, with the attention OF the
other gentleman of the wardroom, lieu's.
Cassin, Laughton, Helmsy and Evans,
Mr.. Wilson, sailing master, Mr. Beales,
purser. and Mr.. Lord, lieut.. Of Marines,
who We'd with each other in rendering
me every possible assistance to promote
my health ard happiness, shall ever re-
member ~i,h sincere gratitude also, to
every sfHcer and mid shipman Of the Pea.
cock and the squadron for their kindness
and attention.
NEYEQ GRAyEa3
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Also, for Freight.
Ten Dollars Reward.

dan AWAY. or the 18th instant, a
II Negra boy named DICK. abOu, 10
,ea,s Of age. rather slender made, walks
very erect and active, has good teeth.
lone of The upper ones little P'ojeetinsl
and scar on his left fore finger. Had
On when he went away dsrkish outside
jacket Of domestic manufacture, a white
wsistcoat, considerably worn, and linen
trowsers. The above reward viii be
Pald Tor securing him in any jail, and
reasonable expenses il brought home.
All persons are forbid harboring or
concea!ing him, it they would svoid the
penalty OF the law. J. SWIFT.
MAY 10 st
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EXcELLE .

A Vermont paper gives the names of
So couple, married in the little country
town Of Barnard. in the year 1911? A
plaza indication this of the absence of
pride and luxury, and the prevalence Of
content and innocent simplicity in that
vicinity--Where young men and women,
in the common walks Of life, can be con-
tent to keep house with plain decsncy
and comfort, and 40 not consider side
board and imported carpet as indispensi
BILE articles OF furniture, matrimony will
naturally flourish. Extravagaaee Il pride.
whenever hey prevail, axe sure to deter
people from marrying, and leave hos
OF old maids and bachelors state OF
pfivation aud comparative inieiieltI.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-16

Extract from the la,r ofihs Cooperation.
Section 4. BE il further enacted, that
no appeals will be heard after the time
apppinted for the sitting of Council as a
Court of Appeals. or after the adjourn
ment thereof, As may be BY them deter.
mined upEn.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-05-16

all passed events shall be forgotten ana
you NAV calculate upon the protesuon
Of the government Of His Majesty ihose
chiefs Or loyal persons who may accom-,
pany you in this important service snail
equally be attended to, and recnmPehsed
in proportion to the merit which they
NAV be entitled. The bearer OF tins
summons will inform you Immediately
every hing you may wish to learn Tor
your future cosduct. You must cot cul-
pate ne with the disasters which hence
forward NAV ensue, if obstinacy and Inn
deity is your resolution and you may
rely upon it, that without vsinly threaten
ing or ostrutatiously 6"a'tng 81 my Tor,
ces, the chasti,ement Of this Island snail
be SO exemplary that there shall not re-
main a single Individual who Shall es-
cape tn. punishment Of his'erlses' nor
preserve the mem"ry Of the bloody and
terrible fate which they and their iamI-
lies shall .uf,r
"Head-Q1a tiers, De los Darales' Mar
garita. 18th July, 1917
(signed) PABLO MORlLLo'
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W antcd,

A NUMBER Of VESSELS to tran'-
a port Stone from the Falls nes:
Georgetown, on the Fstomac. to on
Point CoIntort. Chesapeake Bay. lsi
stone is convenient 'T ioahr-.--t"'
dollars per perch will b. given TO freIgh'
h2ply t. I.ieut. Col. w. Z. hRMusTzA2
Agent for Notifications.
Mayls dim