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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-04
cURIcsiTIEs OF LITERATURE.

Translated tom the encn ot Maryille.
Imprisonment Of the Learned.
Imprisonment seems not much 10 have
distugbe the man Of letters IN the pro,
sress OF his studies.
1t was IN prison Bethius composed his
excellent book on the consultations Of phi
losophy.
Exuucs wrote, in his confinement, his
Commentary on Saiut Matthew.
Buchanan, in the dungeon vi monas-
terry IN Portugal, composed hi. exceilen,
~ada-di cst~agf eea0fs book in the Spanish
language lDon QuiXotte) during his cap
tivity in Barbar,.
Chsr'es thu First, during his cruel con
fiaement at Holmsby, wrote that excel
lent book entitled g The Portrait of a
kang; which he addressed to his son,
and where the political reflections will
be found not unworthy of Tacltus.
Sir Walter Raleigh produced in his
confinement hrs History Of the World !;
of whom it is observed, to employ the
language Of Hume, they had leisure 10
reflect on the hardship, not to say the IN
justice OF his sentence. They pitied his
active and eaterPrising spirit, which Ian
gulshed IN the risours Of conf cement -
They were struck with The extensive ge-
Mus OF the man who, being educated a.
midst naval and military enterprises, had
surpassed in the pursuits Of literature
even those OF the mos. recluse sedantary
lives; they admired his unbroNe IN magma
MUMMY, winch, At his age, and under his
circumstances, could engage him to UNI
dertake and execute so great q work as
his History OF the World.''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-04

ton Of this claim, will be extended to
the detsiled adjustment Of II.
have the honor ts be,
with high respect.
Your most "b't serv't.
JOHN J.. KERR.
To his excellency Charles Ridgely Of
Hampton. Governor Of Maryland.
Copy from the original on file in the
executive department IF Maryland.
NINIAN PINKNEY,
CleIk Council.
Which Was read.
On melton of Mr.. Jeniier, the follow
ing resolution was twice read and as
scented 20.
Resolved, That the governor and cOun.
Gil be and they are hereby authoI;-
ed to invest the amount Of the SUN
assumed by the general government due
to this state, provided il be paid in money
in such manner as they may deem most
sxpedieut.
The House adjourned until the first
Monday in December next.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-04
From the baltimore Federal Republicnn
l.fAedge Reflector, FEB. u

From the baltimore Federal Republican,
II has been stated with great conf
d"nce that the Treasury Of Maryland is
bankrupt-that this has happened under
a federal admin straiin. and that the
money WAS expended amongst the favn-
rites Of government. This calumny found
a cordial reception at Washington. where
it was invited, while it bonored that CITY
with its residence, to take up its abode
in the columns of the National Intelh-
geocer. Such tidmg must have been
peculiarly acceptable to Joseph Gales and
other exalted patriots Of his stamp
Now let US look at the real staten ent Of
this Transaction. We presume it will
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-04
From the Norfolk HeraM. FEB o..

The Revenue Cutter, which was dis
patched by the collector. a few days ago
in search of little schooner, fitted out in
this port under suspicious circumstances,
returned on Wednesday evening without
having seen any thing of the object of her
pursuit. Capt. Ham, OF the cutter, put
into all the neighboring rivers that were
na,igabla,. and made particular enquiry
Of the inhabitants in their vicinity, alter
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-04
PICTURE OF HAPPY SOCIETY.
From Belknap S History Of .Nszo Hamp

FROM BeIEndp History y .fefo Hdmp-
shire.
Were / to form the picture OF hap
py society, il would be town consisting
OF a due mixture of hills, vallies aud
streams OF water; the land well fenced
and cultivated; the roads and bridges in
good repair ; decent inn tor the re.
ireshment Of travellers, and tor public
entertainments. Tue inhabitants mostly
husbandmen, their wives and daughters
domestic manufacturers; a suitable pro
portion of handicratt workmcn, and two
or three traders; physician and law
yer, each Of whom shall have farm Tor
Their support; clergyman OF any de-
nomination, which should be agreeable to
the majority, man Of good understand
ing, OF candid disposition and exemplary
morals-nOt metaph ysical, nor pOlem-
ic, but serious aud practical preacher (;
a schuolmaster. who should understand
bis business and teach his pupil. to 60
vera themselves; a social library, annu-
ally increasing, and under good regpla-
tions; a cluo Of sensible men, seeking
mutual improvement; decent musical
society. No intriguing politician, horse
jockey, "a nbier or sot; but all such cha
racters treated with contempt. Such a
situation may be considered as the most
favorable to social happiness OF any which
this world can aifnd "
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-04
Trenton, IN. ~ Feb. %.

IrHWON, ks'' ~ FeO I'd.
On The 18Th inst about o'clock il the
afternoon, daring and partially success.
full attempt, was made By two OF tSe con.
yicts in the Nea-Jersey state prison, near
this pace, 10 effect general release OF
the prisoners corfped in that Institution.
At the time the prisoners were Assem-.
b'ed in the large rooR, ater supper, pre-.
vious to their being conducted to their
several places Of confinement for the
night, two of the most adroit and daring
among them, who ad planned and pre-
pared for the undertaking. succeeded in
making their way to, and in opening he
large grated door leading to the entry Of
the keepers apartment, and thence out
of the prison. Each had armed himself
with bayonet from the gun shop. They
rushed into the keepers Office, where
were himself and son-in law, and there
seized each musket with fixed bayou
ct from the arms kept for the security OF
the PRISON They babe the keeper end
his companion to be quiet at their peril,
who, however, after all ipefftctual attempt
to get at the arms. made their escape
from the office, and raised an ALARM
The desperadoes then went back 10 tier
fellow prisoners in the hong room, threw
open the door, told them the way was
clear, and to make their escape. This
invitation, from the ignorance 81 the o.
theirs of whct had taken place, was not
braccd with that aIacrity that it pro-
baby would have been, lad they known
at the time the real >tate Of ,hings-and
two # their companions. who we're am0ug
the first that gained the grated door open
ing to the entry Of the keepers apart
ments and thence 10 the street, forced it
back upon the rest, and maintained their
ground ill the arrival Of the keeper, his
assistants and Others, who came forward
rn the alarm heing spread in the neigh.
D"rhncd. and rPnde ed 1t necessary FOR
! them to retreat to their several places Of
confinement.
But one Of The convictS, save the two
desPeradnes who planned, sud so far e1-
, ecu'ed the PROJECT, succeeded in getting
beyond the confines of the prison-and
he was soon after apprehended and bret
back. The two leaders, With each GUN
and bayonet. succeeded in getting Off
Their names, Hugh M'Carty. and VIM.
Knowles, alias Ross-uoted offenders.
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Patterson, ~ J.) FEB. IL.

Patterson, w. j. FEB. IL.
, a rare instance OF affection and bcuevo-
lence, from daughter to an aged pa
rent found in distress, and of whom.
from lapse Of time and her extreme
youth, at the period of separation, she
retained little or no recollection.
Some two or three weeks since, a lady
OF respectable appearance, called at the
house OF the writer Of the following mar
rative, and was very nquisitive about
certain MIR. -, who, she had heard,
resided some where in this quarter. From
her description, the writer concluded
he knew the person and Informed Der,
that il he proved to be the same, he was
very poor, and that he 1.-THE wliler) be.
lieved town charge. She enquired par.
ticularly whether bis poverty proceeded
from improper conduct, or from misfor.
tunes incidental to human nature. Tn.
Ill she could ascertain this fact, it SEEM
ed, she did not feel disposed to acknow-
ledge any relationships; the writer being
but partially acquainted with the Circum-
stances OF the old gentleman, reIeued
her to neighboring lady, who had red
ed several years in the same ncigLbor.
hood with him, at a few miles distant
from this fnwn, from whom, he presumes,
she obtained the necessary information;
and, after travelling 400 miles on her
way TO the city of n. York, (wtere, she
was informed. he had taken his residence
for the present winter she fund him
small distance from the landing next be-
low this place, after an absence OF up
wards Of so years,
Further particulars Of this little history
as related to the writer hereof.
Sometime during the revolutionary
war. the said Mr. -, sailed cut It the
port Of Salem. (Ma.,.) on pri'aterrlng
voyage, whether as an ofhcer or as pr
yate seaman. is not known he has, how
ever, by some means obtained the title u
Captain. By which he still gces. He Ie'
behind vile and tn ee small daughters,
in what circumstances has not beer as
certained; his vile, however, died du'
ring his absence, and the children tie
rane dispersed After some time, he re-
Turned from sea, cane to New Jer,'''
go, married. and resid d many year, !
The pciehborhood above mentioned. J
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-03-04
From the .Miliedgerilie Journal, Feb. II

Major general Jackson, accompanied
by the officers of his staff, arrived at Fort
Hawkins yesterday week, and has since
gone on to Hartford. the head quarters OF
general Gaines. A thousand mounted
men from Tennessee, it appears, are 10
cooperate in chas,i.ing the Indians -
We have no confidence in the idea sug-
gested by one OF the Nashville papers'
that the capture of Pensacola is contem'
plated --
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-24
Major RfRnsA1I.
Directors.

The Albany Register acids the following par
1lrniars 10 those before published concerning
fhe murder Of MAJOR Bjrdsal The wretch
WHO shot him, has not made way with himself
as was reported. lie is in close confinement TO
await the sentence Of the law.
Major BIUDs8bL was sitting in conversation
with Lieutenant scott. at the cantonment be
tween This city aud the seat of Gen. Stephen
Van kenSselear-the company was coming on
parade Hamilton came within u few Yards,
took deliberate aim aud fred. On presenting
his piece they rose. and when the Major was
falling ne grasprd the lieatenant's hand shook
il warmly, and said " Scott, fang take charge
cf tie men," aud directly after exclaimed Mr.
Ind, lehat can all ttis medHY Mr.Scott enquir-
ed he was in mach pain, he answered g. an
~ grsef pam the lieutenant expressed hope
that the Vonnd was not mortal, and was an
swered J0m gone "-Three men were instant.
Il despatched fOr surgical aid, and number
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-24
ODE TO VANITY.

ODE 10 VANITY.
Thou cloak Of fur, that keep'st the warm
Amidst Adversity's rude storm,
And sbield'st me from the worldling's froyn-
Thou canopy, that spread'stthy shade,
When malice kindles DER my head,
And pours its hottest fury down
Thou spirit, gay and volatile,
That psomptst the self complaccrt smile
And sporpst thy Pyotean shapes AROUND me-
More comfort do ind in thee
Than in demure philosophy,
When sharp vexations wound me.
In vain may critics nnder.rate,
And deem my talents short OF weight,
When thou with partial scales art hish;
When laid with thy consoling spirit,
cannot fail toJeeS my merit.
Though all the world decryi
IT'S true, thou send'st me castle.bullding.
And uock'st me Oft with tinsel gliding
Aud iead'st me oft to false conclusions;
Yet when fatigued with plodding face,
And when with dry reflection rack'J,
love 10 court thy sweet illusions.
Thy last fond dream was 10 be frars)
Amischievous, bewitching prank,
Assportive fairy ever piay'd
Ifou dtdst persuade that IACRt's eye
fomy fond gaze made soft reply
And more than friendships warmth betrayal
But, twas no thought Of me, the while.
That lie hted mp that angel smile
Upon her lovely face;
Twas but the mingled glow OF sense
Vivacity and innocenc&
That gave the inimitable grace.
Transient "a Joyous was that dream;
But, OF Its Taptnres were Supreme
As could be felt by fraii mortality
There was such bliss ia that short hour
or fancy's visionary power
Twas NH of duli reali'Vf
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TNues' Register.

British Packets The Franklin Gazette oh.
serves-Dming period of t,re,tv.,;ne years
before the last American war, the English had
lost only three of their packets by all the diff.
ierent nations with which they had hecn AT
war. During their iasi contest with America.
their original number, they lost tioenfy.s screen.
Now when we rccO1lect that the packets oC
the English are bnit expressly for swiftness of
SAILING, and AT the same time are so armed and
appointed, as to be capable of active resis
lance when necessary.-the above fact ,,j.h
cut further comment, may add another test.
molly to our naval enterprise and John Bulls
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-24

Lake Ere StecD: lSoot- are advised. bv
letter IRON Que OF the proprietorS, that this
boAt VIII not 20 into regular operation before
the hrst OF next month. This boat for bur
then, and power. of her machinery il is said
Will be interior 60 none which has been bnilt
The travel to Buffalo and thence west
ward, has been muck greater the presont
than during any former yrar; aud we IRE
sumo that when this boat goes into operation
1t will be still greater. The vast and fertile
country which Is now opening for sale and set
tiement, in Ohio, Michigan, &C. attracts the
attention ct the enterprising from every mart
OF the country. The uds of emigration cont.
nues to course in iha, direction with ui,abated
strength ana trade and comme rec are in
cTrasinS M the same ratio as population.
lie facilities of conveyance, nv means of
The steam boats on Ontario and ChamuI,;n
nave also rendered northern excursion, from
Sthanv Ia Niagara and Montreal throu,h
those hikes, both pleasant and fashionable
NO tour can afford erander and more yarie.at
ed views and although The distance is from
500 to 1000 miles, it is performed without IA
tigne IN ten or twelve DAYS
Nhile we are TINS holding ont to gentlemen
o! pleasure and curiosity, Inducements 70 yisit
oar northern frontier, we cannot omit 10 call
me asienton OF the proprietors to the shame
iui co0diiion OF the turnpike road betwcen
schenectady and Utica, which is in am infinite
~ worse stale than almost any of the DuhIic
foacs ia me interior and we would also re-
commend to sosie of the innkeppers on this
route, better attention to, and less extor,ion
np0n travellers. Double the prices have been
paid al heFSim'r and Little Falls that are.
charged az Baggs excellent hotel in Utic,
iNt 'h'S hih' shhlce. albany .irgus.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-24

NSh. K. BOULWARE x CO. respectfully Inform
" their friends and the pnhic generally that they
h.se phfchaseo OF Michael G.: Ter his Stock Of oods
ana intend to continue the business in the stand So
long occupied b. him.
Ihey have on hans, and win continue to keen an e,e
GAM and extensive assortment Of gold silver patent
IeteE anu pain watches, fashionable eUelry silver
ware &c All of which they will sell at the most mode.
rate prices.
The public may rest assured that no exeriions win be
spared to ensure coBlinua1cs OF their custom
n. u. Watches and clocks neatly repaired, aud war.
ranted To perform.
July RI. % ar
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.InlX ".

gtWh sALE-One thousand acres 81 LINZ aLont
Ia miles below RICHMOND, and lies partly i'm tbr
Sopty OF Henico aud partly IN the cosnty of Charles
lily, on iufkey Island creek, and within a mile of
James river lwothIds OF this land well and heav
~ numbered the growth consisting of pine red oak
white OAK hickory it lies remarkably well is a llue
wheat and peculiarly adapted the clever plaster
ION TINS 'ahd is one OF the best country grist
nlliis below Richmond, producing income OF about
hiieen hundred dollars per annum two or three saw
ul'is can be erected near Tia grst mill incoasid.
hbie expense and which have constant SIMPLY of
uhe nest pine IN tue iowef county, IN its Immediate
neisAborhoed The purchaser, II he chooses can have
heIyllege OF carry ing the anil 10 James river where
he can have fall OF upwards oftwenly feet.
For terms, apply tothe subscriber.
ROBERT GAMbLE-For Hill Carter.
Iune
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AGRICULTURAL.

There is now growing on the farm of r. 6
ihonas. esq. of Baltimore county. a little match
ofryo ola singuiarly beautiful and nterestinr
appearance. II is part OF the product of fo;5.
grams that were received few wears AFRO in n
letter from near the head ofthe Mediterranean
sea. by gentleman of New England The ne
cniiar characteristics of this grain arc stated
10 be, IN the superior qsGntty aud quality of the
Crcp,. The stalk is nncommoniy strong. as in.
deed, IL needs must be, TO suppert the very
heavy head that it bears-which is bearded
aud until fairly formed bent completely over
and held by the beard TO the stalk. The grain
is represented TO be nearly half an inch iope and
OF bright yeilc1r color. The pods in which il
Is enclosed are more than an i..ch in jenotb
ara exceedingly numerous. II was sowed on
the 10Th March last, and promises TO become
an invaluable resource against the effects Of
our winter frosts, SC. l am no Judge of those
things, but never beheld growing vegetable
mat pleased me more than this luXurjant rye
ADJACENT to ii aiSois beautiful pat ch ofgheat
thc product OF pint of very 6ne grain thai
grew last year in European Turkey, which uyc.
nises to be an equally valuable acquisition he.
ing heavy and light colored. II was also sow.
ed on The 18th of March, Gentlemen who in.
trodnce and encourage snch things onght TO he
considered public benefactors.
NJ,es'
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ENoR SALE OR EXCHANGE, on reasonable terms
ior reai properly the city of Richmond, or in It's
vicinity, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND ACRES OF
LAND, III the stale OF Kentucky.
fcr sale, also, q tract Of FIFTY ACRES OF LAND
near Iuckaiioe creek in the comfy OF Henrico Itii
Instance above the confluence of the creek with
James river-Ihis latter land is believed 10
contar rs great quantity OF coal tract OF like size
on either side Of James river any where on the wa
teis hereoi Along with the tract will he sold and con
s!eu m ight OF ingress egress, and egTess and
ont Of tn hundred acres adjoining The afy
wan privilege in perpetuitv Of searching for digging
ducaityg - ay all coal that may he the said
adJein,ng LAND. ~ the fifty OF land coat haS
actually been found. 800
Der. sIPX ,rpAS
Jaly 3.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-24

hiSsoLuTiUN.-A dissolution u die iTrs Of E55o1s
~ Settfe of Richmond, and .sessls & Ethois OF
LNhchOurg, TOOK place on the 18th Say of Decenbe
except as related to the winding up the business of
me concerns which is close with the exception OF
very lew accounts on Settle & Echo!s books which
JOHN NJ SLTrLE has agreed TO take on his own ac.
count and is authorized settle them All aecounts
between us relating 10 the late coparnerships are SET
tied, iOSEpu ECiID,c "'' s''-
GARLAND II. MITCHELL
Attorney for John NJ. Settle
., n,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1818-07-24

4 IEhCHEk.-A young gentleman OF some eXpeTi.
ence, who can produce npqusstiorahie evidence Of
MS conduct character aud capacity, wants situation in
some respectable ueiglborhood private family here
w may ne Taught reading, writing arithmetic together
with English grammar, geography use of the globes and
TIE vaiious br3DClies Of mathematics.
any person wishing 20 make applications will please
do IL Immediately.
~ The Editor ofths ENQUIRER will finnish any per
son with my name and place Of residence.
July n. ~ ,,s
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s1ukSUANf 10 an act al = sgsinbly entitled :" an act
u authorizing the Executive 10 lease the Foundcry
and.Borins bil!,aHd for other purposes-WiI he let
~ pnhc auction, 10 the highest bidder ON Saturday
me 25t INST for the term s seven years in
hfals me waste water proceeding from the fonndry
ana nofing mil. at the manufac;cIy cf arms
ANA also on the same day, VIII I've lea n; puhIic auc
on me highest bidder, for the of dive years in
annual payments, the said foundery and boring mill
sect 10 the provisions and sirulaons of the afore.
by The Executive, will he required.
:, WIN. ROBERTSON, &C.
NIB. The auction wilt place M the arniory IN
O'Clock in the afternoon.
Juy 2i. .,
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q - M0nday, 21h June last, willis travelling fTnm
- HafTisonbuTg Va. to this place. by accident fell
IN c"'hsaBy with man who calls himself JofnsOn who
t9id me n was fr@in Rockingham comfy not lar fiona
pace called Port Republic that ne his way to
''"nn tn dispose ot'a Quantity OF bacon, Whisky,
@c.Whch ne SAID was then on the road coming down.
Inc way aItef we arrived in this place be sold his
dhu on Thursday, I'd inst at his request. lent him
my mare ior few honTs; since th9siue have neither
seen OF heard Of Mr.. Johnson my mare-l therefore
veIy muSh suspect Mr.. Johnson fer either going with
ny mare, or selling her in ibis place. and taking of
tue money either OF which, in nay opinion constitutes
N''ain Therefore, those who have The least hatred
- Such Character, Will II possible assist in trying 10
nttect hir-l suppose the young 10 be about live
Ieet nne inches nigh, very spare made has a,Ong
anu chin, light hair aud has Tost several N his fore
ieeih, wears light and drab panaloeas
mare IS black, abOnt 10 hands high. Gyears old...A
IWaId ~ 20 viii lie given for The maTe delivered at
tAe Eagle Hotel, OF to myself in HarTscnbuTg.
JoHN CL1RK.
'H'J