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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-28
From IKE Baton Rouge Gazette.
TOPOGRAPHY OF BATON ROUGE.


Situa,ion.-In lat. 80 SO, n. long. 10 Ii
from Philadelphia.
Living on the eastern shore Of the Mis-
sissippi, high, deligh'some, and healthy
being the first bluff or highland above
high water mark: as you ascend that
mighty river from its mouths, This blum,
although free from stone, is, notwithsland'
ing, sufficiently firm, to withstand the VI
olence of the river; is elevated about 30
feet above high water mark, the top OF
which is almost perfect level. excepting
q few small ho!lows or drains, evidently
worn by the water precipitated from the
clouds. There is, however, an almost
imperceptable descent easterIy OF the RI
yer, from the top or verge OF the blum,
barely sufficient 10 carry of the water
The land is excellent for gardens and
buildings, at least two miles back from the
river. and will admit of cellars OF any
depth. and affords excellent water by dig
cling Is or 90 feet. In the northern part
Of the town is piece OF ground belong
ing to the United States, eight arpents in
front and seven deep, on which stands the
remains OF the old Spanish fort, its walls
of earth about 8 feet high. About tive
arpeuts north of this public lot, is bayou,
into which. in high water, the river sets
back about one mile. From ibis bayou,
sou,herIy, the bluff bounds the river about
e5 arpents, running S. 10 90, E where IT
makes an angle with the river, say, so T..
The town plat extends Is arpents further
south. making in the aggregate Al aTpents
in front, and as far in depth as future Po'
pulation may require.
The Mississippi, about q miles above
the town winds from the west, strikes the
bluff nearly al right angles, wheels to the
right, runs south 10 90 E. with the dun
one mile, where BAYOU comes In--irom
thence to the first mentioned bayou, just
above The town, is a narrow bottom be-
tween the river and bluff. about quarter
ola mile wide, and miles in length, and
which is overlooked in high water. 1he
Mississippi continues nearly the same
course one mile below the town, thence
turns to the right. making an angle with
the meridian So 90 west, six or seven miles
so that, when standing on the verge OF the
bluff. you have most enchanting view OF
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SALES OF PUBLIC LAND.

The governor of the Alabama Territory
under the authority of the Legislature, on
the fourth week in May, offered 1873 halt
acre lots for sale, in the town OF CANADA,
being part of the lands given by the United
States to the territory Of Alabama for the
purpose of a permanent seat ofgovernment'
to erect the public buildings, &c. loi lots
were bid off for an aggregate of upwards
Of &C. 900 dollars. The highest price gl-
ven for lot was, 5,O25 dollars, another
sold for 5000; of the number sold, none
went of for less than 500 dollars, with the
exception Of one, which being low and wet
situated, went little under 500 dollars.
AT the St. Stephens sales in April
last. land sold very high, many tracts on
the river commanding upwards OF Az dol
lars per acre; one tract sold at 90 dollars
80 cents per acre. Many tracts OF high
land brought from 90 to 40 dollars an acre.
AT the May sales at Cahaba, none OF the
land Law on the river; though the upland
sold high; many tracts at from % to 50
dollars. CKnorp,lls Register.
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PHILADELPHIA, June %

II. s. Bank Stock seems to be dechn'
;,g SO offered, 80 asked, his morning.
but no sales. i,
Yesterday, in New-York, U. 5. bank
stock was at s0i, sales; Spanish dollars,
~ TO 9 advance; doubloons, Sl5t; go
vernment stocks. and foreign and inland
exchange. continued as last week. Ken
tueky tobacco sold at auction, tor cash, al
s23 to At; short yellow nankeans at 7sa TO
20 cents: domestic brown shirtings at ia
cents plads a: II, and stripes at | cents
per yard prime New-Orleans pork II to
Is; beef, 9to IL.
At Boston, June 10, Spanish dollars were
q advance exchange on Philadelphia was
at to l discount, on Charleston. q !; on
London, at par; no sales OF U. st. bank
stock. aud Degrand says that nothing IS
done with this stock in that market to take
anv sort of lead. He also remarks, that
exchange on France AID Holland is always
uncertain in Boston, little being done In IT.
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CLAIMS OF PORTUGAL.

s notice has been issued in Portugal by
the board of Commerce, from which 1t APP
pears, that the Portuguese,g government IS
preparing TO claim Of the United States the
amour, of the losses sustained by their
merchants, in consequence Of the captures
by privateers under the Artigas flag. The
notice is as follows:
"1Rs Royal Board of Commerce to oil lbs
.Najesty's subjects, makes knoTn:
''Tbat his majesty has been pleased to
order that the owners or those interested
in the vessels insul,ea. robbed or captured
by tie pirates, present legal proofs OF the
losses they have sustained, in order that
the necessary claims may be made upon the
United States For this purpose, the per-
sons Interested in lhuse losses are required
TO exhibit the above mentioned documents
within thirty d>ys after the date OF the pre-
sent notice, that they may he submitted to
his majesty for his royal determination.
Sin virtue whereof the said Board has
directed the above to be published, in con-
sequence Of the order received from the Sc
cretary OF state and war department, dated
the esd instant.
(Signed) JOSE AIIussro DAs NEvEs.
Lisbon, 29th .4prii, 1919"
This was to have been expected, as it IS
indeed surprising that we have not heard
before of such demands being made upon
our government. It is fact which is dal-
" established in our courts of justice, that
almost all the priyateers which, for so long
a time, have been plundering, plIlaglns
and robbing on The ocean, are lifted out IN
our ports True it is, We have laws a
eainst such proceedings, but they are pub
licly and openly violated. When prizes
captured by any Of the Artigas pr'vateers
are brought within ourjurisdiciion' they aie
lihelled by the representatives OF Portugal
and restored by our courts but the proper
ty is deprecated in value, il is 10
AZ Improper Hdfhet, u 10
ses, losses and sacrifices, and every one IS
benefited more than the owners.
Blu, of the number captured, very lew
ever are known to arrive in the United
States.-The remainder are Struggled in
under various devices, and millions st pro-
perry are lost to the unfortunate owners.
Il is equitable and just, that if our govern
men, does not possess the vigor or activity
which is necessary to prevent our citizens
from plun,!ering nation at geace with US,
we should answer for and pay the DANA
ges.
Scarcely vessel arrives frou' por'u-
-xne.e Mort. which does not bring US an ae-
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arrangement, very soon with number OF
Grocers, Butchers, Bakers, and others, to
receive the Notes of the Washington and
Warren Bank, at par in payment for every
article they may have tor sale, thinking 1t
the hest means in my power of aceomoda-
ting the holders. Money will be lodged
in The Franklin Bank next week to pay the
balances due the customers ofthe Exchange
Bank on deposits
Jee JACOB BARKER.
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IMPORTANT cEssIoN.

IMPORTANT CESSIoN.
1t is stated in the Canada papers. that the
Missisagua Indians have coded to the Bril-
fish Government tract of 2,748, 900 acres
of land, equal in extent to 46 townships.
1t is said, that "this tract embraces that e.
legant river. the Mississippi, from its source
until its entrance into the Lake Chandiere
or Ottawa river"
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count OF the Dissatisfaction and disgust
which they have contracted against US, anc
it would not be surprising, if they were to
retaliate by authorizing or winking al the
same enormities against US, which they he
Iieve we permit against them,
IN Y. Euening Post.
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suMMARY-FRoM LONDON PAPERS.


Sentence of death has been pronounced
against the young Count Samuel Belezney,
for the horrid crime ofkilliDg his father -
The Emperor of Austria has been applied
to for pardon, but he has addressed 10
the tribunals an order to proceed conform
ably to the laws, without regard to the
rank of the prisoner. Shortly after the Or
der had been received, with the aid of
some of his friends, the Count made his
escape from the prison Of Pest, but was
apprehended, and re-conducted back,
where he remains in chains.
The Persian ambassador has been re-
ceived with very great distinction in Lon
don. The fair Circassian who accompa-
MED him from Persia, has also received
the attention Of the curious in the metro
polls, many ladies OF the first distinction
having visited her, and presented her ma
ny presents. She is represented to be OF
small stature, her skin of yellow tinge, OF
regular features and expressive counte-
nance.
On the Goth Of April, many persons Of
distinction. and some of the foreign minis
tiers. visited the Ambassador. Among the
latter was Mr.. Rush, the American minis
ter, and Mr.. Adams Smith, the secretary
obligation. In the afternoon OF the same
day, the Ambassador, accompanied by
Mr.. Gore Onsley, and Mr. Wilcox, his Sc
cretary, mounted upon three OF the Per-
sian horses, took ride through Hyde
Park. His ExceIlency rode a beautiful
grew horse, with Persian bride and sad
die, and was dressed in bis national cos
tune. in rich crimson satin, with tine
large sash of the same color, with highly
finished dirk, with large diamond IN the
centre of the hilt.
The following letter has been addressed
by NJ De La Fayette to the Attorney Ge-
neral at Paris;
Fam informed, that NJ. the Attorney
General has thaugbt proper to cause pro-
ceedings to be instituted against the au-
thors of L'.4mii de Ia Royauts, on account
of know not what passage relating to my
self. During AZ years that my life has
been before the public, never asked any
writer to say any thing favorable OF me,
nor gave any person any uneasiness tor
having written i'll of me, and though very
sensible ofkindness, have never answer
ed calumny. NJ. Bellayt, will, therefore,
permit me to refuse bis protection, and
without knowing the offence, to declare,
that | do not consider myself offended; |
disclaim all proceedings in this respect,
and oppose them with all my power.
This is.a species Of magnaninl'y which
we do not often hear of.ll-Pail. Gag.
COMMUNICATED for the Bal Morning Cron'
Mr.. EDITOR,
Permit me, through the medium OF your
useful paper, 10 make known the mate
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rails which compose my newly discovered
COMPOST, that agricnlturists may form
some idea of its fertllizing powers. The
materials are
Sulphate of lime or plaster of paris
Porus carbonate of lime or chalk
Nitrate OF potass or nitre
Carbonate OF potass
Muriate of potass
Carbonate of soda
The value ofthe first article, sulphate OF
lime has been so gradually tested in the
production of clover, that it will only be
necessary tor me to state, that it is neu.
trail salt, deriving its tertilizng powers
chiefly from the sulphuric acid contained
in it.
The second, or porus carbonate of lime,
furnishes to the plant the carbonic acid, it
is to this acid, that limestone lands are in
debted for their great fertility. The use
of the porus carbonate of lime or chalk in
this compost, has double acton it takes
up the nitrogen which may be disengaged
from the vegetable substances as manure,
&c. and oischarging its carbonic acid,
produces the nitrate of lime as an absor.
bent il receives and retains the other sa-
line substances, and at the same time takes
upa sufficient quantity of water to enable
the plant to act on them with greater faci-
lily.
The four following sslts the nitrate of
OF potass. carbonate of potass, muriate of
potass and carbonate of soda, are those
which give to ashes and manure the pro-
pert of feriilizing lands. Vegetable mat
ter communicates no fertility TO the soil,
until it commences its decomposition, and
the salts and gases begin TO form, these
salts enrich the soil, and the gases are sell
zed on by the growing vegetable. II will
BE- observed, that all thesalts of this COM
post are in a neutral state. Lime is used
with success on poor lands, hut esperi-
ence has taught the farmer to let it remain
exposed to the air until it becomes carbo-
mated or sackened by the air it is then
only serviceable in as far as it approaches
the nature OF chalk or porus carbonate of
lime. As plain evidence of the nature
of neutral salt, will offer as an instance
plaster, ur sulphate of lime, which is COM
posed OF the sulphuric acid or oil Of vitrol,
and quick lime--now, it would be obvious
that the use OF either of these articles, "a
lone, would be instant destruction to We
getable life, while the combination OF
these destructive ingredients, forms neu-
trail salt. tasteless, and almost insoIub'e-
and, when combined with more active
salts, ferti,izes and enriches the soil, and
invigorates the vegetable.
These remarks will be sufficient TO make
the utility of this compost, Obvious to en-
lightened agriculturalists il is from them
only, that improvements and discoveries
in this science can receive encouragement.
A. B. MARTIN.
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JACOB BARKER.
s. FraneiisriUs. (La.) May %.
LocUSTS.

LOCUSTS.
Louisiana is this season visited by my
RAIDS of these insects. You cannot leave
the village without having your ears stun
ned with their offensive cry yet no IN
iury has been sustained from them. But
who can say how long they will remain in
offensive A? We hope they will not descend
from the high station where they are toca-
ted, (the tops OF our tallest trees) TO our
cotton fields. God preserve and protect us
if they do! bad:rot-worse locust and
from fourteen to Seventeen cents tor cotton.
Then HE to the bank and the usurer.
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Norfolk. June %.

Capt. Carraway, OF the schooner Tho
mas Tenant, from St. Thomas states, that
a short time before he sailed, small pirate
schnr. under the guise Of Patriotic priva-
.eer, and commanded by one Mason, be-
longing to Baltimore, had been taken by an
English SO gun ship and carried into Bar
bados-tbe LIST lieutenant of the pirate at
ter he was carried on board the ship, was
tucked up and had 30 lashes inflicted on his
bare back. consequence of the depre-
dations OF those piratical cruizers upon the
commerce of the Islands, a Danish slonp
of war hearing Of the success of the English
man of war, went out in pursuit of a small
schr. which lay off Turtola, and took pos
session Of her by stratagem and carried her
into st. Thomas-she was commanded by
one Palota-The Danish vessel took the
crew into safe keeping, and not to be out
done in point Of courtesy by an English
man.of.war, they took the second in COM
mand (who belonged TO svithin sir miles Ct
this place. and inflicted summary punish
ment ON him. Both the above pirates
were last from st. Thomas.
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MORE CHEAP GOODS!

.fre his day ohening, az tEe above stand,
ID EAL bargains. bought for cash, at auction, in
IA Boston-aaong which are
Whole pieces of India Cottons, for only ASS per
piece undressd Calicoes. again for 20 cents blue
red aud purple Copperpates; Cslicoes, for only Is
yard elegant z and 8-4 Canton Grape Shawls {;
black and colored Nankin and Canton Grapes, very
cheap; India and Spanish linen Calicoes a large
assortment of the cheapest Bombasets that have
been offered in this town for many months. colors
drab, olive, brown, blue. black, and cinnamon
Bombasins black and drsb; plain black green and
twilled Lustrings and Levsntines plaid silk Hand
kcrchiefs, 30 cts each Russia cotton and linen Di
apers. very cheap more cheap book MusliiS silk,
cotton and worsted Hose and half Hose, Cambros,
So, from 2s6 $50; Chex again for Cd per yard !;
black Lustrings, rs cts lace half Handkerchiefs.
only 6s Real India Book Musns black and white
English silk Gloves black Satins and Floren,ines
for vests; white and colored Marseiles Quitings |;
white, lead and mix'd cotton Hose for on, 2s per
pair Italian, French and Canton Grapes irish and
German Linens. from % 10 6s ladies' black un.
dressd beaver Gloves black and white "a and 81
cotton shswis double shotted do real merino do /,
cotton imitation do large lot cotton lace, for only
Is per yd . very cheap floor Csrpeting; cotton Rag,
black silk, Aeg & bandanna Handkerchefs Amer.
can shrtings and sheetings, very low, , Colerain,
Madapolsen. steam and power loom shirtines; Gle.
giant straw Bonnets, OF the newest patterns.
QT few OF Doct Watts Ill ynln. Books, arrang.
ed by Mr. Winchei Aug
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JOHN DYRE.,
No. lo6, IHAMEs.S7REET,

40. lo6, IHAMES-STREET,
las rca sALE-biack and colored
l. Grapes: white and black italian do white
co'ored silk shaws black and colored silk
dkercais.s dag aud bandanna do; black, white
green Lustring black, white and colored silk
res silk yelvets, &c &c.
hso-CaIicoes, 6 4 Carlisle Ginghams,
white Cambsics. colored and black do, jsconet
lbrics, eno, book and India book Mus!ins, null.
! Muslins, Dimities, Nankins, m-loom shirt
Co, ons, white cotton shawls with mer,no bor-
B, plain white shawls, black danask do, gentle.
and ladies' white cotton Hose
tx Scise-Ac Shi' tings, Stripes, Chex
Ticking. Threads, &c. Aug IL.
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KHODE-ioLAND REGISTER.

THE suhscriber having had it in contemplation
i for some time past to publish Q Register of
his native state, which is acknowledged be much
wanted, begs leave to announce that he has made
and is making such arrangements as to ensure It's
completion period as early as possible. probs.
bly, IN the course OF four five months.-Ths
State, II IS tr,ie small. when compared with rhany
OF ,be ottsrs out ccrrer, list cs al hes oS.oess,
associations and public insttct ions 10 certainly on
that account not the less desirable Il is the nten.
tion OF the publisher to spare pains render the
Rhode Island Register Interesting possible to
all particularly to The citizens of Providence Il is
int Bded TO contain complete list Of the civil, ju-
dicsi and military officers Of The State, the meet
ings Of the General Assembly, the State and Fed.
eral Courts, the Friends, the different Masonic
OF their officers, &c Also, list OF the officers OF
the General Government, Governors of the States,
municipal officers OF the different towns in this
State, complete list of Banks and Insurance Off.
in the State. with their officers. capitals, and
the discount days of the former, post-towns and
Post Masters in Island. and the rates of postage
in the Uaied States. as established by law
in order 10 expedite tie work as fast as possible,
It is respectfully requested Of the Town Clerks Of
the different towns in the State, TO furnish the pub
fisher, soon they conveniently can. with list
OF the municipal officers Of their respective towns
>the ordained ministers, with the particular demon.
ihation 10 which they belong, Attornes, Physicians
ard Surgeons, the public institutions and associa-
tions with the date of their formation, and the pre-
sent presiding officers of the same, for which they
will be paid reasonable compensation, If desired.
--Gentlemen Of leisure and information would aso
much oblige the subscriber, and enhance the value
Of the intended publication by forwarding any SINH
lar statements, which Nigh, be interesting to our
citizens generally; which may be directed to him
by mail, or sent by any other convenient convey.
ance HUGH H BROWN.
Gazette. Office. Providence, June IL (J 301
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EoRGE MANTON has just recsived from the
Nsnutsctory of Ives & White, Ssw-fork
,nteDens supe hne fashcra able flats, rGrrdnt-
ne best caahiy and nos 10 fade IN Wearing.
IS Hats, NTH ,siGs Br.ms
90, low priced Nspt & Castor Hats; Youths &
irens Hats, of every description and price.
PAPER HANGlNGS
handsome assortment of cheap and elegant
81 Hangings, for rooms and window curtains
received and for sale as above.
evpoFt, April 20.
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II is delightful to notice the tokens Of
the divine appreciation which SO frequent.
ly, in late days, attend the benevolent and
.pious eiiorts Of Sabbath School teachers.
And happy will that youth be, who re-
CARDS such public notice OF sbe Lords
goodness to any unknown young fellow
sinner, as a cali on him, from his great
God aud Saviour.
In a distant village lived careless
family, who seldom darkeDcd the door of
any church, and never it is believed did
they raise the voice Of prayer but when
/. they were calling on the Almigft, 10
damn those who had off nded them.
( Under such dreadful instruction and ex.
ample, and pa,enis too!. Samuel and
Janics----liyed. AS might naturally
be expected, When they had attained, the
one to his 18th, the other to his l4th
year. both were regarded, with sorrow
fuI concern, by many, as swift travellers
to ruin.
BUT it pleased that Being who endow.
cd a dear little band with charity
which was not rash, or vaunted not itself
but suffered long & was kind"---to
establish Sabbath School. II was con.
Quoted in an interesting and able MALI
ner. Many were induced by the re.
wards which were given to read and
mcmorize the sacred Scriptures. SAM
uel and James were at last to be seen re-
pes,edly among the interesting group
and after some months, by the DIVING
blessings on tie efforts Of those who act.
ed like dutiful pareats, both Of the Iittlc
brothers deserted the ranks Of young
clustering swearers, and lounging ignc-
rant Sabbath breakers. 1t was evident
to the estimsble gentlemen, their ,eacE-
ers, "that these boys were not content
with mere negative goodness''--tl,at
they were not content with mere labour-
ing to cease from eyil--but were learn.
ing to do well. In little barn they dsi.
ly met for retired social prayer. Here
| they probably often held sweet commun-
ion with the Father Of their spirits. But
they did not long enjoy the concealmens
| OF this little Bethel. BY an impradent
action Of stranger, which evinced his
hardihood in guilt, as well as the deter.
inmate but retired devotion Of the youth,
who were rudely disturbed while engag.
cd in social duty, they were induced to
search out a more private place in which
| to hold communion with Him whom
they regarded as their Maker, their Re.
deemer, and their Judge. This place
was no other than dark disagreeable
ceiar--so that they could not convent
entity address the Hearer Of prayer in
that posture which is 20 becoming and
expressive in poor, sinful, dependent
creatures. All! Samuel and Jamcs had
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Wiseeitany.
FOR THE RI REPUBLIC.f.v

The following letter. from Dr. johnson, TO The At
tornsy General of this State. We publish a. con-
tainng facts aud doctrine. highly important to
the community and, inlsres,iog . the Medical