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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
From the Lycoming Gazette.
LAW CASE.

LAW CASE.
At the late court OF quarter sessions for
Tioga county, Butler B. Amos was indicted
for malicious mischief In the course of his
trial, it proved that he had threatened VEN
eeancs on Mr.. Mathers (for some cause not
stately who is since dead. About six months
after bis death, several cattle, lately the pro-
perry of the deceased. were stabbed, where
bv some of them died. 1t was in evidence
that Amos said they should not have hoof
Of cattle left by Christmas" and that he had
offered one young man five and another fifty
dollars, to seduce the daughter of the de-
ceased.
The charge laid 10 the indictment, was
supported by train of concurrent circum-
stances, that fixed the crime of Amos beyond
possibility of doubt The jury had no he
STATION in returning verdict of guilty. The
council for the defendant then moved an
arrest Of judgment, on the ground that the IN
dictment should not have concluded " con-
trary to law" but " contra formam statuu.
The prosecutor for the commonwealth con-
tended that as there was no act OF assembly
against malicious mischief, except for trif-
ling offences, the English statutes formed
the necessary law, upon which to predicate
such indictment that il would be novel in
Pennsylvania, to conclude an indictment !;
g contrary TO acts of parliament" those acts
ba wing been incorporated al or after the de-
clsration of independence became the law Of
the land.
As case of this kind has very seldom &C.
Cured in the courts of this commonwealth, it
was matter OF serious doubt to the asso-
ciate judges, (the president being ABSENT
whether the indictment, as laid, wa agreea-
bic to law. But, after taking some time to
consider, they overruled the motion and
sentenced the prisoner TO pay fine OF hty
dollars, and to be imprisoned one year in
the county Jail. -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
CsNsrs OF NEW YoRK.

We have received the official return of the
census taken by order Of the corporation !;
from which it appears, that there are one
hundred and nineteen thousand, six hundred
and fifty -seyen inhabitants in the ten warts
of this city giving an increase within three
years of 10 ,O3S. In this census there are
&c. 1893 males, 81 1877 females, $3.50 male
aliens, 5,2O4 female aliens, 3,S44 male CO.
Toured people, 5,82s iersles of colour, .
male slaves, J55 female slaves. And it aP-
pears, that IN three years, there hes been
decrease in slaves to the number of 367.--
We are Of opinion, that the total number ex-
ceeds 10000, and that the city rapidly In
creases. = lNGt. .7aV.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20

From the Baltimore Morning Chronicle.
The Legislature Of Tennessee, nave pass
ed string Of resolutions, approving of the
conduct of General Jackson in his manage
ment of the Seminole War, and have further
instructed the Senators of that state how to
vote at tue ensuing session OF Congress. We
have seen with unleigned regret the pro-
eeedings of that Legislature-they torestall
the judgment OF the Senate, and clearly if
that body cannot in their capacity as judges
act independently, a resolution of the Senate
approving of the Generals conduct, obtain
ed by such means, is severer censure on
the general and an inculpation of his cha
rscter, far beyond what vote OF cendemns-
ton would have been. All the other local
legislatures on the contine nj inherit the same
right as the Legislature of Tennessee. &C.
neral Jackson, in conseque nee OF his being
citizen, or a native, or an inhabitant OF the
last mentioned state, cannot claim 10 him.
self higher privileges from the Legislature
of that state, when his conduct as public
officer is arraigned, than if he was citizen
or native, or a resident of any other state in
the American coufederacy. General Jack
son is not an officer appointed by the govern
mant Of Tennessee, nor responsible to them
for his aclions-he does not derive his COM
mission from the governor Of that state, nor
is he paid for his services out of the funds OF
that state. He is appointed by the Presi-
dent, with the concurrence OF the senate, to
bis present ofice-he is paiG for his services
out OF the funds of the United States, and
to the constitutional authority of the United
States is he to be made responsible for his
actions. We will suppose then that the Le-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
From the Charleston Times.

From our, correspondent at New Orleans,
We have received by the schr Thatcher, Sc.
veal prices current to the 18th October. IN
sclusiye-Prices at New-Orleans, cotton, Is,
quality, Is II; Cd do. IL a ID; rice 9 a
$40: wheat. cushel, 1; sugar, country,
ar,ase,<s 10; Havana, white, 16 II ;
,coiasses, So a 40 cents.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
Sacket's Harbor, Nov. 9.
PUBLIC DINNER.

On Thursday last, the citizens of this vii
lage gave 10 Com. Rogers, a public dinner,
at which maj. gen. Browne and suite, COL
Brady and suite, com. Woolsey, and other
distinguished gentlemen were guests.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
DUEL.

A letter from Philadelphia of the 18th inst.
says, Mr. Harris, late Consul at St Peters
burg, was Yesterday wounded in duel with
Mr.. Lewis, who lately returned from Russia.
The ball OF Mr.. l.. passed through The thigh
of Mr.. H. grazing the bone little below the
hip"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
Norfolk, NoU. rs.

VOfIGN, .NOU. 10.
The squadron under the command of
Commodore Morris, consisting of the fri
gates Constellation Capt. B. Nicholson,
taag shipl and John Adams, Captain " ads
worth, after being detained several days on
account of remarkably smoky atmosphere
which has so long prevailed in this neighbor-
hood, got under way IN Hampton Roads on
Thursday last, with the wind S. by E. and
before night were clear Of the Capes. lIter.
On the 18th and l4th October, violent
hurricane was felt in the WiDdward Islands,
equally as destructive to Barbados, Grena-
da, and St. Lucie, &c. as the September gale
was to st. Thomas and ST. Barts-accounts
had reached ST. Thomas of the Tavages oc-
casioned to the shipping and plantations in
those places. Nothing was felt at St. Tho
mas Of the last gale, but the swelling OF the
sea Indicated a very violent blow at no great
distance. The weather during the latter
part ofOctober to the middle of November,
has been so smoky and thick at sea, that it
was with difficulty the sun could be seen
the smoke of wood could be distinctly smelt,
and at times quantities of dead fishes were
observed floating on the water. lBah. pa.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
From The Deluware Watchman.
CELESTIAL ADJUSTMENTS.

CELESTIAL ASSESSMENTS.
Those who are fond of contemplating &C.
lestal phenomena, may be gratified by OBJ
serving an ocCulation OF Saturn by the moon
on The 25th Of This month, il the evening be
clear. OCCUPATIONS of Saturn afforded the
best means OF determining the quantity Of
refraction in the lunar atmosphere, and con-
sequently, (if it be constituted like our own
its density and height-they are likewise
more curious and pleasing than those of any
of the other stars, when viewed through a
telescope whose magnifyins power is suffi-
ciently great to make the planets ring dis
tlnct.
Saturn's immersion will be about 46 dogs.
east Of the south point of illumination, on
the dark side of the neon and the emer-
sion about IA dogs. west of the same point on
the enlightened side
The moons being about one day past the
quadrature will be favorable to the distinct
ness of the occulation causing space Of
10 minutes Of degree between the point Of
immersion IF Saturn, and the line of illuni-
nation on the disc of the moon at the in
slant of immersion the planet will disappear
without any visible cause.
The south side of Saturn's ring will be
turned towards the earth.
Beginning Of occulalion, No. H. M. S.
vember Goth; at IL "a SOA
Visible conjunction go %
End of occuiation III 50 80
Duration 90 10 40
Nearest appr ZACH of centres, or
Saturn S. OF moons centre 90 10 40
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
MORE PIRACY.
3 sloop Superior, capt. Barnes, hence
~ Jago. was fallen in with and captu
MORE PIRACY.

The sloop Superior, capt. Barnes, hence,
from ST Jsgo, was fallen in with and captu-
red of Cape Maize, by piratical schooner
ofabout so tons, armed with muskets, pis-
tolls aud case halves, but no cannon. Alter
Abusing captain Barnes and his crew-threat-
ening to murder them, robbins the captain
of his watch, &c. they forced them into an
old leaky boat without any clothing but what
they had on, and scarcely any sustenance.
In this situation they turned them adriit, and
bore away with their prize, supposed for
Hayti. Capt. B. reached St. Jago in tour
days, after much fatigue, and took passage
in French brig now below. The Superior
We are informed is insured at New York.
rpb.T Orr
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
TRANSLATION.
INTELLECTUALLY.
= Republic of Hayti.


Jean Pierre Boyer, President of Hayti.
To Mr.. -, merchant, New- YORK.
Ihave received sir with the livelest salts.
factisn. your obliging letter Of the 18th of
the 9th month of the present year. enclosing
an excellent treatise on objections to the use
OF prize goods, which has been translated
and published in re Official Gazette Of the
government, as you will perceive by No.
accompanying this letter. Your principles
sir, are those of the friend of man, and since
you are DESTROYS of being useful to that class
Of the unfortunate descendants of Africans,
who groan under oppression, they will know
how to evince their gratitude TO you as well
as to the members Of your honorable society
Persevere, therefore in your efforts, and as
sist with your counsel those unfortunate per-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
sEw.YoRK SAVINGS BANK.

On Monday, the 9th, and Saturday, the
18Th inst. the sum of4742 dollar. were re-
ceived al the Savings Bank, from sc deposl-
tors. Cfthe number of deposits, "a were re-
pevals Ibid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20
Kno1u,lfe, Oct. Of.

hnOIUlIEe, UCt. IT.
We learn that the president of the United
States refuses to appoint marshal, for the
district of West Tennessee. In consequence
of which disposition, that appointment will
not be filed, until the meeting of congress.
The following is a translation Of letter
received by respectable merchant in this
city. from Boyer, president of the republic
of Hayti. nv. Y. Daily lido.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20

In the face of the rock forming The banks
or bounds of tie river, are several caverns.-
One of these in the east bank about so tee
below the summit and about 800 feet from
the water, in the perpendicular face OF the
rock, has door or entrance apparently 81
feet high, and four wide, and near it small,
err aperture about two feet square. This spot
is inaccessible. but its exterior j. plainly ID
view from the opposite bank, & seems to be-
neatly executed as art and the ehissel could
effect. Concerning this cavern is an interest
ing Indian tradition, that was related to Us
by those who had been speakers in their coun'
ellis. A tribe oflittle Indians, often visible
but intangible, made occasional visit to the
neghboring Cherokees, and carried of theF
women and children. These maraudes
were attempted to be entrapped, but in vain,
they were atlength closely pursued and seen
to take refuge in The cavern Of which this was =,
a door, where no effort of the captive's friena'
was ever able t. relieve her, nor even again
to get sight of her," This story or some Other
circumstance has made such an impression
on The tribe, that no full blood Cherokee can
be prevailed even TO hunt near the RAPIDS o.
TalIulah.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-20

A few days since, woman of bad fame
was drummed out of the city Of Richmond.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27
cONniIrNIcArinS


Departed this life, in the Goth wear of her
age, Mrs Elisabeth Hairston, the amiable wife
or Col. George Hairstnu Of Henry county
She died after short. bur severe illness, dur
ing tue absence OF her husband, then on a visit
10 me c'ty OF Richmond. She discharged N
the don,estic charities of life with the mos,
commendahle care. An affeciionate wife a
tender mother, an indugent mistress. "A IiberaI
friend to the poor, she has left void in her
SOCIAL circle, which years cannot fill up.
But there was another blow reserved for This
Tn.icIed family; Her eighth son, Constantine
Just y years old, had come to visit his Ian.
gushing mother, aud after her death, remain
ed to console his distressed family. He too
was AIKEN sick. and on The I2tl, instant. tern,i.
nateh his existence. Though his pain wa
eNcinciatinr. he appeared more concerned
for the salvation of his soul than auy earthly
corNideratifn. He declared a few moments
before his dissolution that he was willing TO
de and finally expired without g,oan. Thi.
young gentleman was respected BY all tina,
knew him. Thus has one family been ber.ayad
IN few short DAYS OF two of its most REGIONS
ornaments.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27

nnyiel,ling courage, flrnisl.ed:o The enemy
one OF the siroHgest prevenijvcs Of inva
slon. La Fact there Was a holiness Of de-
>ign IN all liIs movements aud gesture that
peculiarly fitted him FOR a soldier. II is.
tar from my object 10 deducc or even Ia
a,iihorlse invidious comparisons IN de-
tract from the merit of another. 10 cm.
biason tn, shield of Mason TO add "a
laurel To his brow, his merit had not
Won and woven in "a wreath, NV hum
ble task is the delmeation of truths
Which the patronage Of his stale has
stamped with lis seal, and perpei,iatesl un
its records. AMIGOS.
fro BE cokrtNurn
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27
HOUSE OF RErREsENTATrvTs.

y l n \ n.
The Speaker laid before the House a letter
from the Secretary OF the Treasury transmit
ting AN abstraoi OF the official enolnmepts aud
expenditures of the officers OF tie Customs for
the !eai ISIS; ana also a letter fro M the First
Comptroller OF the Treasury transmitting a
ist rendered By the Reg OF balances on his
books which apr ear 10 have been due more
IMAM three years piior Ia the 30th Septemteg
last or 10 have remained unsettled on n, aftlay.
which were ordered to lie or lie able.
Mr.. Little. moved 10 iakeup tlrr Report of
the lo'Et committee on the snbleci OF the ptini-
lived.
RANk OF THE UNITED STATES.
Jhe house having again resolved H.
sell INTO a con niif,ee al the whole, on
he suijeci of tie Eank Of Tie tinted
States:
Mr.. Spencer rose and srckc more
Tran four hours III defence OF there, ort
ct tire Bank con mittce.
MIR. WuDy, OF Kentucky, made Il .lort
spsccii in srppcri 81 lie motion 10 rcreal
The charter OF the Bank.
Ire question Was Hen taken 81 the
resolution, offered by h.r. johnson, oi Va.
as follows:
:" R.sOIr,d, That the commi,iee or tie Judi.
ciary he instructed 10 reports LII 10 rtrfal
the act, entitled" An Act 10 incorporate tie
Subscribers 10 the Bank Of tie uiled states"
passed April 10Th, 1876"
Ana decined III The negRtNC--sy %.
The question was next pun On The re-
solution offered by Mr.. 1jin.Lh. to issue
ii scire .taciaS and also decided 10 the me-
gailye--ayrs %.
The resolutions offered bS Mr.. Spencer.
and also reierTctlto This conn iiier, were
withdrawn by him and
The committee took up The bll reported
by The Bank committee, To enforce HE
act OF incorporation by prohibiting the
pretended distribution of s! ares for the
purposes Of undue influence in .lle eiec-
tioRs of Directors.
hlr. Spencer proposed vsriows ampnd-
mems, intended 10 render The pro, isions
Of The bill more efectual; all OF wbis h
were agreed 10.
Mr.. BaSsH moved then two amends
menis, The first. substantially, 10 renp,I
the Bank 10 redeem all IFS notes iih srf-
cie, AZ whatever branch they might be pre-
senIed for payment. The ollrct at The
second amendment vas 10 prohibit eny
director Of the Bank bile acing az such,
from dealing III the stock Of lie bank.
Both propositions were nrgaiived By sF-
~ large majorjiIcs, aud
The committee Of the Whole then rose,
and reported their proceedings tu tie
House; and
The House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27

additional shares. on the terms, and nndcr
the restrictions and limitations prescribed by
law
The above are true copies from the Jour
m,' Ut the 2o,h Of February, when they we're
adopted by the Board.
Is. pEYrON, Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Page, ordered, flat
the Governors communication. with The
accompanying document. be referred 10
the committee OF roads aud internal ma
vigalien.
On ms ,ion Of Mr.. Morris, Resoiced,
That This House will ON Tomorrow pro.
coed, by JOINT ballot, with the Senate, 10
elect Judge of the General Court for
the fifteenth judicial circuit.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27
n SENAIi' .-FrB %.

ne 'hnst important object exclusive
oil Executive business) winch engaged lie
e'tehii"D ut The Senate to-da,, was a re-.
port l'y MIR. Locock, from DE committee
10 whom was referred su much OF the Net.
sage OF The President as relates 10 HE
Seminole War. This report. which Wilde
published Hereafter, Is in decided fepre-
tension OF The acts of the Commencing
General The report was read and order
ed Ia be printed.
Other proceedings will be noticed in
ourneXt..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27

We have been favoured by a mercantile friend
OF this City, with the following extract from
letter from his Friend in Scotland. II re
minds us of the changes TO which our orr
CLIMATE Is subjected, though ours il IN less
de.tee. We ate persuaded we have no
known theory, by which the astonishing va.
Iiaiions OF oar climate for the last three or
four years can be explained. (ib.
Paisley, NoU. 70. I9IS.-We have had an
uncommon fine Summer and Autumn nor
nave yet experienced any Of the blasts of
WINTER. Instances Of the miidness of the
seasons are almost incredible tie grass at
present Is as good ss il was in the month Of
august, ans fields from which corn was reap
ed, dIspidy rapid vegetation. The harvest
soWn wheat, has become so long in the stalk
as TO require 10 be cut down by the scytl,e. and
~ some parts Of The country il has been found
necessary 10 allow il to lie eaten by sheep in
0faer TO keep short. I read ia 4 paper of
ins day, OF Peas in garden in AYR having
come TO maturity without the aid OF artificial
heai and at the same time Of second crop
OF kaspberries being pulled in KeiIDaars
perfectly ripe. Many Of the garden covers
nave again budGed, aBd are NJ present in fnIl
blossom Birds have commercial Luilding
nests, and many have been louDd coniaiuire
yo"Hs And Tic Highland fills arc segin tbs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27
NJ. ALEXANDER, JR.
SINGULAR SNOW

between aud 2o'clock yesterday. we win.
nessed 10 this city The most singular fakes Of
snow which we IecoIiect ever 10 have behald
,iihcy were OF astonishing size, and looked
IKE small snow-bails falling from the clouds.
some OF them measured an inch and half il,
diameter. The substance Of then, was umcon,.
monty light--their Capitalization, yery de
hcate- exhibiting a collection OF the finest
needles, i!iug together 10 every direction
tCOmpiter, 2Gth. Inst.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27

E.rtraei ofa Letter from Messrs. Pcliefrou. Bel
tang y 60. dated Bardeaur, Dee. 2tst to gen.
tieB,an in hich,a.nd.
Since our letter OF the l2th ult. the quantity
OF American Fionr which came to our mark et,
* about IL 900 barrels. Su;crfine Wheat Ficnr
isoi'ered AT ~ francs. and Rye At 27-Wheat Il
loss tor the shippers--rbe price will probabI,
rise little about Tie month of Marcl--but il
Wall NOT be Vt great importance and will de-
pema npom the appearance of the crop.
Commerce is in "a most depI.rable situation
the faii OF public Stock in Paris is severely
felt by the bankers, who facilitated the Sp-cu.
Iatiohs In the several ports of this King dom
the consequence is, that articles of importation
and those ofour own produce are very low and
purchases are onl> made for consumption.
The causes Of that difsicnit crisis do not sri.
g'nate IN our hnauces, nor in the want of solid.
ify Ut the public funds-they have never pre-
sented better guaranty and motives fol a
more perfect security,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27

II terminates THE on'y rx',tirs, rof;.yff;
versy with any of the. European powet-.
q rounds off our southern D, &, tssiuns.s
and forever precIuies foreign e,n,ssarica
from stirring up Indians to war and Ne
grnes 10 rebellion. whilst i, gives Ia ,te
southern c0hpiry important ,,uflciS,S the
sea. II adjusts the ,ssi Western bcun-
Diary, acknowledging the United States IN
be sovereign, under tI,e hitherto c0uic>iA
ed Louisiana treaty, over all the territory
we ever seriously ccuitlded for. In Il
word, u Is a Treaty than wiicf, the most
sangnine have mol anticipated one much
more favorable: il is one fhst finally
comes up 10 The expectations III the great
body OF the American people. Nat. irs!
The Debate on the subject Of Tie Bank Of
the United States is probably closed. although
not finally dismissed, in the House of Repre-
srntatives. Enongh, however, has been iifs-
clos d, TO shew that there is a large and quite
Unexpected majority against any measures
W hich have . tendency to menace The eAist.
cnce OF affect the credit Of that institution.
SUPREME COURT:
~ ifedaesday. FEB. 81.
Mt. Chief Justice MARSHALL delivered The
opinion of the Court Ia the case Of Gifnran
against Brown, argued by the attorney General
and MIR. Veiaer. Tile decree of The Circuit
Courtwas affirmed.
The .iHOrhry General and Mfr Jones continu.
ed the areument oil the case OF M,Cuifoch
against the State o. Waygiand. involving lilo
question OF The right OF the several Atatrs 10
tax the Bank Of the 4. States I he arvumc,,t
has involved seine of the NEST inn artanf pril-
cip!es Of constitutional law, which hay. heer
discussed with AN equal degree at ltaruiAc
aud eloqnehce, aut! haYr CONSTANTLY attracted
the attention of a numerous ard Intelligent
auditory, by whom the final ,.e, slot oil this
most important qee,iion, from the supreme
tribunal OF the county, is anxiously Expected.
u Is supposed the argument will be c. continued
for several days longer. 70.
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70NNV@E1


mAKRtEDl-on the I'd inst. by the Rev. Griffith
Dickinson, ABRAHAM c. SHELTON Ps. Of Pi,,s,i
wanna to Miss MARY CLAIBORNE, OF Franklin.
On sdnesday the 2lih inst. by the Rev.. MIR. Court.
n 'sy' @a! lanes @. ROWE, OF King Queen county,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-02-27
FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT.

The present LtgisIature have passed a
law for " establishing a new Judicial Cir
cult. and for other purposes = which
takes effect from he 24tti February, 1919,
the day on which il passed. The new
circuit consists of the counties of Lewis,
Harrison. Wood, Mason, Cabell and Ken
hawa.-(A more particular account OF the
sessions OF its courts will be given in the
Sketches ofhe Laws, which we shall pro-
badly commence in our next. )-YEsTER
DAY, the Legislature by joint baIlo, elect
ed Lewis Summers, Esq. Of kenhawa, as
the Judge of this new circuit.