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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-14

Of the army we're f ON tire to time 80
reduced as to present to the eye OF It's
GREAT COMM ANDER mere ske!e-
ton of what it ought to have been-"f
that period during which the enemy, in
addition to the occupatien OF this city
throughout almost the whole period OF The
war, at one time and another, had POS
session OF Philadelphia, Charleston and
Savannah. and had nearly o,errun the
whole of the southern states-when the
array were nliserably fed, worse clad.
and still worse paid, because the curren-
cy of the country had desenerated into
perfect trash. Without any tselins ssnss
of these things, low can it be expec ID
that men WIN only know them 6 By The
hsarirg of the ear" can truly and justly
appreciate the services of those who
struggled through them with every degree
of personal suffering and hazard.
II in the nature OF man, as well as
of things, that subjects of this sort should
make much fainter impression upon the
minds of those who have been born since
the events took place-who when they
first opened their eyes on the light, found
their country in possession of that indie
peudence which had been By their ia.
theirs with such difficulty and danger
chieved and who personally know no.
thing either of the colonial state, or of the
miseries which attended the transition OF
tie colonies from that state to Fredoom
and Independence. Were this not the
case, it would be npossible for even the
NEST youthful members Of Congress to
feel a cold Indifference 20 the present
character or condition Of the officers
and soldiers of the war of Independence.
Feeling themselves and all their friends,
as well as the whole nation, indebted to
them. under providence. for all the ma
tional blessings which they enjoy, they
would not waste large portion OF a
session in cold -blOoded discussion, in un.
feeling debate, calculating with mercan.
tile nicely the exact amount OF each IN
dividuaI's merit in the controversy, and
postponing decision until the tomb had
lessened even the small number that re-
manned when the session commenced.
If national gratitude was ever due to a.
nv OF its benefactors, it is most richly
due to these persons. II ought to be
measured to them by liberal hand-in
such degree, that TIE short remainder OF
their path to he grave may be lighted and
cheered by the certainty Of comfortable
competence, as well as Of security a.
gainst want.
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ALEXANDRIA:
SATURDAY,, FEBRU.aRY IA, 1873.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT AT WASH
INGTON.
Friday, February IS, 1918.
MR. MEADE.

tD''
The public will rejoice to hear that the
affair of Mr.. Meade and his imprison.
ment at Cadiz was brough, up yesterday
in the House of Representatives, By Mr.
Sergeant, in a motion that the whole at
fair, together with the resolution pro-
posed by Mr.. Trimble some days before
and Che several documents that had been
laid before the house, should be referred
to a select committee, in order that the
facts should be examined into and report
ed to tn. house. The subject, he said,
was OF the utmost impO' lance, and it was
the duty of the house to proceed in 1t
with cautious deliberatioD, but with firm
ness. MIR. Trimble expressed his con-
currence, aud The motion was granted.
Colonel Johnson's string Of resolutions,
which had been for some time before the
house, then came in turn, as the order of
the day. The house resolved itself into
a committee upon them, and they were
all negatiyed, with the exception of that
expecting an additional national armory
on the western waters, which lies over,
and that which goes to the repeal of the
law Of 1919, annexiDg pay and emolu,
ments to brevet rank in the army. The
rejection Of these resolutions gives de-
cisive blow to the great military fabric,
the plan Of which, when it first appeared
in outline, occasioned high hopes to all
our militarians, and deep regret to those
of different description. With all my
dislike to standing army, think there
we're some parts Of Mr.. Iohnson's resolu-
tons founded in good sense and sound
policy.
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REMARKS
ON THE

Petition to Congress by the SURVIVING Of
fcers Of the Revolutionary .7rmy.
When the national legislature delibe-
rates on very important objects, it is
the duty of individuals to present their
opinions with due respect the more so,
because if well founded, they are those
of many thousand good and intelligent
citizens, that have not leisure or ability
for political writing. In the present case,
which relates to matters forty years a.
90, some of great moment can be duly
estimated only by persons who witness.
ed the calamities of those times. Rel
siding, as Swedish missionary, during
the whole war, in New-Jersey. not far
from Philadelphia, sharing in great
measure the public sufferings, and by
sympathy the distress of others. | had
both opportunity and inclination for at
tentive observation.
The request of the officers is very e.
quitable Refusal of it would inlNir the
honor Of the United States and may
endanser their future safety. The first
will appear by the following statement
In countries that have standing arm les,
the officers enjoy their salaries, more Or
less, before war, often many years, and
with ease-they also have certain re-
wards after it by half pay or pensiops.-
Our officers had no such advantages
They lett profitable employ mems or
prospects Of future comfortable support
from various professions. They had no
assurance Of compensation on the re.
turn Of peace, and would get nothing if
the contest, which was very dubious,
should prove unfurtuna,e.-The military
service was attended with uncommon
sofsrings by the depreciation OF the
continental money, which began very
SOON, aad increased rapidly TO an amaz-
ing degree. This ecca.iOned wany wants
provisions were scarce in some parts
Of tie country, aud in those that had 4
suliciency, many sold reluctantly for the
bad money. Clothing became incredi.
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Ne,U. Fork, Feb. 9.

Captain Adams, of the ship Elizabeth,
who arrived yesterday from st, Ubes,
brings dispatches from Mr.. Erving, our
minister. at Madrid, 10 the secretary OF
state, which were forwarded by this
mornings mail.
The following document was handed
to captain Adams, with request to have
it published:
81. Ubes, Dec. II, 1917.
On beard the American ship Constitu-
ton, OF Norfolk, Va. Seward master,
riding quarantine, Abraham Christian,
who h adj been in a mutinous state since
the ship left London, where he was ship
ped, came on deck while the captain ard
officers were below at dinaer, and threw
fire about the deck, some of which fell a.
mopg dry shavings, where the carpenter
had been dressing spar, and among o.
ther oombustb!es. The cook gave the
alarm of FIRE. The captain, on Calling
him to an account, received blows on his
head. A guard was called, and Abraham
Christian was carried on shore By Them
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Sararrah, Feb. 5.
FROM BREMEN.

The ship Commerce, Capt. Peterson,
in IA days from the Wescr, arrived at
this port last evening. BY her we have
received file of Bremen papers to the
18th of December, and have placed them
in the hands Of friend for translation.
Should any thing be found worthy OF in
sertion, we shall give it a place in our
next. Capt. ?. reports nothing new
Prices current at Bremen, Dec. IL -
Gotten, sea island, 81 a 81 srouts +; up
land, SIS S95 grouts; n. o leans So a
40 grouts; rice, Carolina, l45 Is; to
bacco, Kentucky, l03 a Is grouts.
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following description, from the N. York
Chronicle, is so much better than any
thing we can say on the subject that we
readily give it place:
CAMERA oBscURA.
The ingenious proprietor of this ele.
CANT machine, has made such improve
meats in its construction, that we feel
warranted in asserting it to be unrivailed.
1t will contain ten or twelve persons,
(besides the exhibitor) who are arranged
round circular table which stands in
the centre. On the surface of this table
appears every external object, animate
and inanimate, in their just proportions,
hues, and attitudes reduced in size,
and soitened in complexion. Every sign
board can be easily read, and the cour-
tenances Of the passing citizens as readi-
ly recognized by the wondering specta-
tor, as if he was before them, in open
daylight, instead of being shut up in TO-.
tai darkness in this little magical tenn
pie. Horses, carriages, men, women, and
children-birds, cats, and dogs, are seen
moving over the table. Among the nu-
merous advantages attending such peep
at the busy world through /" the loop
holes of retreat" as Cowper says, we
will mention the follewirg-premising
however, that our quotation is unfortu-
nate, for there is neither loop holes nor
any other kind OF opening to look through.
A person can here see every body, with
out being seen himself. Here a lover
may unobserved watch the motions of his
mistress; or lady may gaze upon her
lover without the least violence to her de.
licacy. let the poor prosecuted dettor
pop in here, and laugh in the face Of the
unfeeling constable, who like hound at
fault, will soon take wrong scent, and
thus be eluded. Here those curious fe-
males who spend half their time in gazing
from a second stary window a, the pas
sensers below, can crafty their curiosity
without exposing their charms to the rude
encounter of every vulgar eye. Here the
members of certain dignfed body can
watch over the movements of their quad.
ruped Scarsngsrs, without the danger oil
being thrown into the gutter or bespat-
tered with mud, BY these promoters OF
cleanliness. In short, all the above adj
yantages, and hundreds more not enume-
rated, Can be obtained and enjoyed, by
entering Mr. Banton's Chinese Temple
and the price of admittance is only 2j
cents. Let ingenuity be encouraged
in whatever shape it appears; but espe.
cially when ne,O light is thrown upon a
very dark subject. as is the case with the
Camera Obscura. Painters and Drafts
men, should not neglect the present op'
portuuitv on any consideration-an op'
portunity of taking lessons from Nature
and Of learning to initiate the finest
touches Of her pencil.
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From the .ysw- Fork Daily .7drert,ser

FROM inc sNeU-fOIh HUUy sleCcitoei.
The proceedings in Congress during
the present session, relative to the Off
GERS and soldiers Of the war of indepen.
dence, and on the claim of General st.
Clair, though notifying to the feelings
Of those high minded persons, whose ST.
tuation and services have been the sub
iect of discussion, may still be account.
ed for upon conmon and well known
principles Of human nature. 1t is now
thirty five years since the war OF Inde-
pendence was closed by the treaty Of
peace by which that Independence was
acknowledged and it is more than forty
years since the solemn act of declaring
the then colonies Tree and independent
states took place. Since the occurrence
of these two great events, large part
of the present active genera ion of men
have been bern. Among the members
Of the national legislature, probably a
considerable proportion have no other
knowledge Of these events, than what
they have derived from history or tradi
ton. II this Is the fact, it could not
have been expected that they should be
able 10 realize the extent, the value, or
the hazard, of the services Of those who
conducted the civil and military affairs
of the country, during that dark and
mementous period. Indeed it requires
no small effort Of mind, and that Of a
mind warmed with feelings of pure
and elevated character, to form true
estimate of the condition, the fOr,itude
and the risque. which attended the con-
duct of that illuslrious body, who put
their signatures to the Declaration Of H.
dependence, or of that not less illustli-
Gus body who composed the army. In
dependence was declared early in the
contest, when the colonies were withaut
resources for carrying on the war-when
the parent country was strong rich, and
powerful, and apparently able to crush
them-when all The means of maintaining
bostilities-men, money, officers, militia
ry stores and arms, were almost TO be
created-and when,. in the event of a
failure in the struggle, any distinguished
actor in the controversy was liable to
be tried, and executed IS traitor. And
after that step had been taken, scenes
scarcely less interesting succeeded, in
which every appearance was against US
and the hearts Of many Of the most ar
dent friends to TIE country and its cause
were ready Ito sink in despair. Little
do these young politicians know OF the
alterations of hope ADD 'ear-ci enthu.
siasm and dependency which succeeded
each other during the fearful period OF
1779, 1880 aud l7sl-when tie ranks
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CAMERA 0BSCURA.

Weiuvite public attention to this very
interesting exhibition, which stands at
the principal corners Of our streets. The
following description, from the N. York
Chronicle, is so much better than any
thing we can say on the sutiec that we
readily give it place:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-02-14

nChanry sermons will b T 'e
On Sunday next, in The Met, '''' ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1818-10-23
Alexandria. !AEgust +.
October 7

W7AS committed TO the Jail of this Co.
w as a run away, negro iaan, who
calls himself JOHN WEAKS, and says
that he was born free in Prince George Co.
Maryland, that his mothers name is Sally
Green, who lives near the road leading
from the Alexandria.Ferry to the Eastern
Branch bridge, adjoining one Hen. Thomp-
son. He was committed 10 this Jail on the
9TH My last, and then called himself Will
liam Washington, but made his escape the
10th. He is about % years OF age. 3 feet
7inches high, stout made Says he is known
to Mr. Daniel MoxIey. and Henry Thomp-
son, of Maryland. The owner is request
ed TO cone and prove his property, pay
charges, and take him away, otherwise he
will be disposed of as The law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, Tailor.
August law2m
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Shin Timber, &c.

aNHE u,,criber. residing on Malta
woman Greek, in Charles County,
MARYLAND, will dispose Of standing) a
large quantity OF first rate White Oak
Ship Timber, Wharf Logs. Timber suit
ed for Slaves. Plank. Scantling. or other
purposes, in any quantity; likewise Sc
geral thousand cords Oak Wood Pur-
chasers will find il tn their advantage +"
apply as the terms VIII be moderate, ant
there is nar';ablc water % the spot.
VIZ. MASON.
Nav Il
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Valuable Land for Sale.

yyAViNG more land in the tract on
( 4 which reside than can farm 10 adj
vantage, vii! expose 10 public sale, on the
9Th lay Of NOVEMBER next, if fair, II
rot the next fair dav. eight hundred acres,
di.i!ed into lots of two hundred acres:
e,ch lot has seventy acres in wood i-oi the
cleared land one hundred and fifty acres are
in clover. m! two hundred in rye and
wbrst. This land IS situated ten miles be;
low ieyan iria, and is bounded north ana
east hv Acco,nX creek, which separates The
lower part of it from Jonathan Jdnney 5
mill. where the Alexandria price can be
Ia | f,r gran.-It is as fertile as any lana
in the county, and as susceptible OF I'M
provcment, by clover and plaster, as amy
/ ha, c seen. Persons wishing TO view u
sill call on The subscriber, living At Cedar
Grove. one mile below Janney's mill
The terms viii be one-thiri OF the pur-
chase money in hand, and the balance m
two ser.I annual payments. The sale will
take place at 10 clock on the premises.
EDGA MCCARTHY.
Fairfax CO. Va. October
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Columbian Insurance Office.
.lleranarin, 18Th October. 1918.

.4ierdndrin, 18th October, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given TO the stock
" holders of the Columbian Insurance
Company Of Alexandria, that an election
will be held at their office on Monday the
second day of November next, between the
hours of 10 A. N. and eP. NJ. for eleven
directors, being stockholders, citizens of
tie United 81 ties, land residents Of the dis
riot Of C"lumbi. or the county of Fairfax.
BY or Ter OF the board,
WIN. WILSON, Secy.
October 10 tsstutN2
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and for Sale

~ ~ subscribe ,llcr- Tor sale tact
# so acres Of LAID, on the Colches-
TO- road. IS" niles from AleXandrla. AZ
nain, thr nd> o. Havwend Fout" art
,.rni. Jphr stnn. The greater part OF
ii, tract Is fine meadow and.abundant-
rrr'ied with wa or. Also one other
tract Of COB acres, on the Ravcnsworth
r,Id. abou, 6 mil from Alexap ia.and
~ nile rrom the irst mentioncd tract.
adjoining land of Thus. Jaaney and Mr.
N'pnrrs"n: he greater pat oi this tract
IS in wood the soil ,nad and highly 81
..ent II" 81 Improvement lyom the use OF
ria Ter. If these lands are not so d tie
'n.e the first If January next. they VIII
h,n be for rent
CHARLES SIMNS
Iu'p'S ~
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Notice.

VINHE stockholders Of the Fire Insurance
Company of Alexandria are hereby no.
titled. That an election will be held on the
first Monday in November next, at their Of
fee, for twelve Directors for the ensuing
year The poll will open It 10 o'clock A..
NJ. and close at O'Clock p. VI The trtns-
ferbook will be closed from Wednesday the
28th instant, till after the election.
J.B. NICHOLS, Sec'y.
Octoher7 Iu3w
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Alexandria. October 81.

WAS committed TO the Jail of this CO.
= on the 18th inst. as a runaway, ne
gro man. about 81 years of age. who calls
himself JOHN, and says he is the property
of John GiIwnrt, of SIepherdstown, Virgil
mia, and that he has lately been hired 10
Thomas Hott, of Leesburg, Va Said re-
gro is about feet high, has some impede
msnt in his speech; had on an old hat, do
nestle Jacket, and black silk vest The
rwner is desired TO come and prove proper
". pay charges and take him away, other
wise he will he disposed of ~ the law di-
reefs. ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
Octqo jailor.
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Notice..

THE stockholders in the Leesburg turn
4 pike company will please to take no.
tce, that the fourth instalment OF Ten Dol
lars on each share of stock by them subscri-
bed, is requested to be paid on or before
the first day of November neyt.-By order
of the President AMI Directors.
SAM'L CARR, Treas'r.
Sentember 90 Iu5w
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PROPOSALS,
BIZ Gideon Fairman. John BiRns and
Charles S. Parker,
TO PUBLISH
4 Sulcndid EDITION of

y SDIcnUiu '.ultlOn Ol
Washipgion'S FareweN .9adress.
To the People of the United States.
THE world LAS seen enough of war
riors and of HcrOcs--cnpugh of Sta
tasmcn-ofmcn who have guided Ar
mics in the field, or dictated as Sa
ges in the Cabinet, for the exclusive
purpose of Ambition. History from
its earliest page 20 the present day,
has offered TO Our contemplation. only
ONE WASHINGTON, hut ONE MAN.
whose dangers in war, and laburs in
in peace. were undertaken and sup
ported with a single eye, to the bcnr-
fit Of his country (; whose wonderful
and honorable success, was the plain
result of wisdom in design, and val
our incxecution; whom danger ne, or
appalled,, nor defeat depressed /; who,
persevering in the Justice of his cause,
woOed Victory till he won her: who
coveted no reward but the we'll earn
edapprobation of those whose interest
he lived to promote who renowned
all public llonOrs. when they ceased to
be the necessary instruments of good
to the people. whose gratitude confer
red them who superior to all Mon
archs, was content to be called the
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Alexandria. October Fl.

WAS committed to the Jail CT this CO.
w on the | 9TH inst, negro nan who
calls himself FIR lNCIS, aud says he is the
property of Washington Berry, Maryland.
Said negro is about 81 years of age, . feet
9 or 10 inches high had on a half worn fur
hat, old country cloth jacket and panta-
looms, very ragged. The owner is desired
to come and prove property, pay charges
and take him away, otherwise he will be
disposed Of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, jarlor
October % 1awtf
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Orphans Court,
alerandria county, 1915
G,nf,Nbnr Term.

.Hic'Canafla coa"y 1918
September Term,
nRDERED. That the admins
~ traitors of John Violet. decea-
srd, do insert the usual advertisement
three times week for four weeks IN
the Alexandria newspapers. A copy.
Test, A. NoO"G.
REGISTER Of Wills.
This is 70 gire .N5fics.
That the subscribers. Of Alexandria
county. in the distrit OF Columbia.
have obtained from the Orphans
Court of said county. letters Of adj
minislratiom on the personal estate OF
John Violet. late Of the county a.
fnrcsaid. deceased: all persons hav-
ing claims against the said drccdent.
arc hereby warned 60 exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof. to
the subscribers, passed by the Dr.
phans' Court. on or before tic 10th
day Of March next. or they may ny
law BE- excluded from all benefit to
said estate-and those indebted there
to are required to make immediate
payment. Given under our hands
this 10Th dav of Saptomber, 1873.
CkTHiRINE Vl0LErf,
ROBERT G. Vl0LETF.
Administrators of JaiIn Violet. DEF.
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Houses for Sale.
For She.

A valuable Farm in Jefferson County.
DY virtue of a decree of the Superior
- Court of Chancery for the Fredcricks-
burg District in Virginia, in suit wherein
the Executors of Gen. George Washington
"cra complainants; and Gerard Alexander,
Thonas l.. Alexander. (hy Ludwell Lee,
his appointed euardlan) Ludwell Lee. Rd.
II. L.. Washington, John A. Washington,
Bushrod G.. Washington, and Mary Lee
Washington, were defendants, will be ex'
posed to sale to the highest bidder on the
premises, on FRIDAY the ooh day OF No
VENEER next, all that tract of land lying in
Jefferson County, Virginia, on BuIlskin,
commonly called Rockhall, containing $40
acres, now in the occupation OF John Saun-
derS
The above tract of land lies about sixteen
miles from Winchester, and about SIX IRON
Charles,own. on the mainrOad leading from
Winchester TO Baltimore, the city OF Wash
ington and Alexandra. 1t is well adapted
to plaster and clover, and is in quality little
inferior, if at all, TO any farm in that fertile
-a valley. The improvements on 1t
fsH re large two story frame dwell
:ees ng house. barn AMI other neces-
sary out houSes.-The water is
limestone and of exec lent quality
The terms of sale will be one-thiri OF The
purchase money, and the balance 10 be paid
with interest, in one. two and three annual
instruments, 10 be secured by deed OF
trust on the property.
Any person wishing To view the land WIZ
be shrwn ii upon application 10 John A.
Wasninutun ar Blsbrod c. Washington,
living near it.
.llfre'! 4. Po-geH, =
Henri ST. George Tucker, y
Robert IFortt!ngton. 4"
September "a VISION