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Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-06-01

ships intended to accompany the expedi-
tion, and that all OF them refused to act
The plea for this refusal is, not from any
lear OF the patriots, but belief that
their own men are not to be trusted, and
that all confidence in the fidelity and 10y
atty OF those who are destined for South
America, is lost" "The Kiog," say they,
IS losing his power, and we our honor. /"
Extensive purchases of provisions were
making at Gibraltar, by the last accounts,
Tor the use OF the expedition preparing at
Cadiz, and much wit and wisdom is said
10 have been displayed by the Spanish
government to raise money, upon pledge
OF payment on the arrival Of the Africa
"a, and Sabiua frigate, which are ex-
pected from Vera Cruz with millions |!
Until these ships arrive. but little can be
done towards the completion. In the mean
time we are told, that the impudent patri-
OF privateers are daily peeping into the
harbor of Cadiz. A Bueaos Ayreau pri-
vateer Of % guns was cruizing off Caesiz
about the middle OF March, occasionally
taking g birds eye view" of the bay,
to learn the progress Of the expedition
and intercep!ing vessels 10 the very teeth
of the batteries. A strong reinforcement
of these troublesome customers was soon
expected, when the tranquility of the
waters of the Mediterranean will no doubt
be disturbed, than which nothing could be
more practicable, and nothing better cal
culated TO bring home to the " business
and bosoms' of the Spaniards, the wretch
ed situation Of their affairs.
We further learn that MIR. VIM. d.
Robinson, (whose release from confinement
in Cadiz, on his parole, we announced
few days ago. has made his escape from
that place and arrived at Gibraltar. 1t
appears that as seon as Mr.. Erving knew
of his arrival at Cadiz, he Immediately
commenced a negotiation with the Marquis
de Yrujo for MIR. RS release from captiv-
ity; and through the iDtercession OF the
American Consul at Cadiz, the Governor
was prevailed upon not to remove his
prisoner from Cadiz, until further orders
from Madrid-meanwhilc Mr.. r. obtain
ed personal interview with the Govern
or, with whom his eloquence prevailed so
far as to obtain for himself the Indulgence
of parole. On the l4th Of March he
was secretly informed that orders were
received from Madrid, severely repri-
handing the Governor for his generosity
10 Mr.. II. and commanding him to put into
immediate execution the order before con-
fided to him, directing the prisoner 10 be
sent to Ceuta; he was further Informed
that the town adjutant with guard was
then in pursuit Of him. The recollection
of bis 80 months of the severest hard
ships of captivity, rushed upon his mind,
and determined him to fly from his parole.
He effected his escape on the same day,
ia small vessel laying in Cadiz Bay, the
Captain of which, with benevolent heart
which does him infinite honour, set sail
Immediately, against head wind; and
thus Mr.. r. bid adieu to Spanish castles,
tails and dungeons, TO inhale once more
the wholesome air of his own native land
of liberty.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-06-01
BALTIMORE, May rs.

The strongest evidence OF the general
pressure Of the times, is to be found in the
low price Of country produce Of every
description flour is quoted at only five
dollars per barrel. 1t is not, however, to
be inferred, that this change may not pro-
duce corresponding advantages, when the
state Of commerce is more settled.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-06-01
NEwBuRYPoRT, May !.
THE WRITING ROCK"


Perhaps few of our readers are &C
quainted with the fact, that, in Taunton
River, between the towns of Dighton aud
Berkley, there is large rock, on whica
is cut some curious characters, but by
whom, in what language, or what age.
are questions, the solution Of which has
heretofore baffled the skill Of the learned,
both in Europe and America.
The writer of this article recollects
about the year 1901 or of seeing two
copies Of the writing on the Rock, taken
by two gentlemen of Dighton, one by DIR.
Eli. Baylies, the other by Mr.. William
Goodwin Copies Of the Doctors trans
cript were sent TO several of the Universi-
ties 10 this country, and copy Of Mr.
Goodwin's was sent by the Rev. John
Smith, the minister of Dighton to the
University Of Edinburgh; but it is not
known that, at that period, any satisfac-
tory result was returned as to the origin or
meaning Of these hieroglyphics. We are
led to these observations at this time by
observing the following paragraph 10 the
last Mem Bedford Mercury -
We are requested to mention that
the Rev. Timothy Alden, President OF
Allegheny College, has lately received
information from a gentleman in France,
that the Hieroglyphics OIL Digkton Rock
have been decyphered and that it APP
pears they were inscribed by an Asiatic
10 the year of the world 1902. We are
promised further account of them. -
~ Bedford Mercury.
We hope the editor of the Mercury
will not fail to give all the information on
the subject he may obtain; in the mean
time, we will 10 our next give the ac-
count of the writing Rock which has
been published by Mr.. Kendall, an Eng
lish traveller who passed through New
England some twelve or fourteen years
ago, and who visited the rock himself.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-06-01
NORFOLK, May l9.
Distressing effects Of the tate gale.

Distressing eUeGtS q t"e t@te g0Ie.
From gentleman who arrived in town
on Monday last from Currituck. we learn
the following disastrous intelligence
The schre. Ganges, Ketchum Specula
tor, Bishop; and Constitution, Terry,
from New Y ork, bound to Currituck, and
the sloop Rachel aud Betsey, Nichols,
from Philadelphia, bound TO this port, ar
rived off Currituck, Inlet on Wednesday
last, the wind at the time blowing gale
from N. e. The Gauges 10 her attempt
to run in got ashore on the bar, and in
pitching with tremendous sea carried
away first her bowsprit, then her main
mast, finally upset. Capt. X. bis brother,
and a seaman named VIM. Osborne, were
the only persons composing the crew; a
lad who belonged to the vessel having
been previously washed overheard they
succeeded 10 getting on the bottom OF the
vessel. but in little time Osborne was
dashed off by wave and persisted and
sooo after another sea swept the Captains
brother from the wreck, but he was
caught by Capt. X. and rescued for the
moment from watery grave, though so
much exhausted that he could no longer
bear up against the fury Of the waves, aod
shortly after persisted ia his brothers
arms. Capt. Ketchum chung to the
wreck until it drifted ashore on the south
point of the inlet, from which perilous
situation he was relieved by some Of the
inhabitants who humanely went TO his as
sistance.
The Spectator in attempting to fetch
in carried away her main boom, and run
ashore on the south side Of the inlet, with
out any material injury, and will proba-
bly, be got off.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-06-01
From the Boston Daily Advertiser of May IS.

From the Boston Daily Advertiser of May Is.
We understand that the allusion 10 the
correspondence of Lord Cochrane with
Capt. Biddle, TO the case Of neglect 10
salate the AdmiraI's flag by the fr'gate
Essex on entering the harbor OF Gibraltar
in 1902, is grossly incorrect, and that the
British Admiral on that occasion, so lar
from requiring that the salute should De
afterwards paid by Capt. Bainbridge, 10
very handsome terms acknowledged that
under the circumstance none was due.
Some of the Southern papers have
shown a strong disposition to censure
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-06-01
From she National Iutelligenoer Of May as.

Fromshe National Intelligencer OF May 25.
The Boston Centinel has thrown out
some hints respecting the Treaty recently
concluded with Spain, but not yet ratified;
which, as they are in part apparently
founded on the suggestions made 10 this
paper, it may be proper to notice.
!. It is limited that the Cabinet THAT rs,
the Executive) have hopes that the Urea,
ty will not be ratified by the Hing OF
Spain. This, we have reason to believe,
is great error. The eyes of the govern
ment were open, when they made the
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-06-01
From the Montreal C0urant Of May 70.

Mr.. Mower,-On Friday last the wind,
which for some days had blown cold from
the Norihward, suddenly became South
erly. and 10 the course of the day in
creased to a violent gale. Considerable
anxiety was felt for the various small craft
ii the ST. Lawrence, but happily all the
batteaux which were out reached the
shore 10 safety, except one whose fate in
yolyed an event the most tragical perhaps
that can be found in the annals Of this
Province.
Soon after noon two BatteaaX, the one
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-06-01
From the Bath Herald of May 90.

Hydrophobia following case of a
cure of hydrophobia is communicated
from a most respectable and authentic
source :--
Mr.. Westcott, respectable surgeon, OF
Ringwood, and his son, were, about eight
years since, bitten by favourite bitch
which died mad about three weeks after
wards. A number OF dogs were bitten by
her and confined, all of which died mad
excepting three that we're drenched with
the recipe which appears underneath, and
immersed 10 the sea.-The same treat
ment was pursued by Mr.. Westcott him.
self, and his son, with complete success.
Many persons in the neighborhood and at
Damerham were treated 10 like manner
with the same benefit and few weeks
since the medicine was tried on a gentle
man near Lymington, with success -
For the bite of a Mad Dog. Take the
leaves of rue, picked from the stalks and
bruised, ounces garlick picked from
the stalks and bruised; Venice treacle or
mithridate, and the scrapings of pewter, Of
each OF. boil all these over slow fire,
in two quarts of strong ale, till one pint is
consumed; then keep it in bottles close
stopped, and give Of it nine spoonfulls to
a man or woman, warm, seven mornings
together, fasting; and six to dog. This,
the author believes will not fail, fit be
given within nine days after the biting Of
The dog. Apply some Of the ingredients
from which the liquor is strained to the
bitten place. This receipt was taken out
of Cathorp Church, in Lincolnshire /;
many of the inhabitants of which town
were bitten by mad dog, and all that
took this medicine did well, and the rest
died mad.-N. B. Reprinted 10 April
1895, after many years experience of its
proving an effectual cure to man aud beast.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
Vaccine Institution.

THE small po1 having appeared in A
Il lexandria, such persons as have been
vaccinated by the subscriber are invited to
attend at his office, on St. Asaphstreet, be-
tween Prince and Duke streets, to have
their arms examined. INDECENT persons
are also invited to the same place for the
purpose Of being vaccinated. The sub
scriber will attend at his office every day
in the week except Sunday, from Z o'clock
until 10 in the morning, for the purpose Of
receiving them.
He proposes also to he less particular
than heretofore in the investigation of their
claims to the benefit of the institution, as
may respect their indulgence and length of
residence in town. The subscriber ear
nestly requests all such citizens as may be
acquainted with PERSONS liable to contagion,
to send them without delay as above d.
rected, where they will be served edectu.
ally and gratuitously.
March Is 4 GUST. A. BROWN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
Robert GRAY

HASjust received on consignment, 70
IL sale,
Walkers octave Dictionary, stereotype
edition
Ewell's Medical Companion
Virgil, Cicero, Sailust and Horace Del
phini,
Clark's Cesar; Aimsworth's Dictionary
Taylor's Enquiry into the Principles and
Policy of the Government of the .. States
Taylor's Arator, being Series of Agri-
cultural Essays, Practical and Political
Doctor Watts large and small Catechism
- Preservation from the sins
and follies of Childhood and Youth
School Testament, 6ne and coarse
A few copies O'Nei's Geography
Dwight's Geography {
copy Norse's Universal Geography cc-
tav.. II February 5
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
Houses for Sale.

- The premises OH the South east
AH corner OF King and Henry streets,
a.. containing'9 good dwelling houses,
with stores ready fitted up for bu-
s.. Also, the brick dwelling house
and store near to the former, lately
Ess.l in possession of Dennis NJ. Lyles,
I'LL esq. for whose time therein, the
7th of Feb. next, it may be rented;
(e5-AI the above property would be sold
npon liberal credit, the payment being Sc
cured. Inquire of
VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
September % dtf
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
Laborers w anted.

L1ROM go to 100 laborers are wanted to
Il labor on the Notifications at fort Wash
ington, for the ensuing season. Application
10 be made to me at the fort.
T. ". MAURICE,
March II Capt. Eng. Snpt.
The National Intelligencer and Maryland
Gazette are requested to insert the above
for two weeks and forward their accounts
to this Office.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
Lumber Yard,

At the louver end Of Duke Street.
TINE subscriber has just received large
l. assortment of shingles, which have
been inspected agreeably to late law Of
the corporation, and will be sold at the
customary prices, With the necessary de-.
duction for cullings-also, other lumber Of
various kinds, all of which will be sold az
low as at any other Lumber Yard in the dis.
trict. ELISHA TALBOIT.
3mo25
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
John III. Ladd & Co.

" approved paper at long dates W
IS hhds India rum
SO N. E. rum
80 bis do do
Is h!lds and 10 bis India Point an,
common gin
! hid and / Dbl cherry bounce
10 bbIs coloring
81 boxes white Havana sugar
% brown do
81 hlds retailing molasses
2G bags green Havana coffee
80 chests young dyson tea
chest imperial do
$50 boxes mould candles
Is do dipped do
81 do yellow and brown SOAP
80 do fancy soap
81 tons Russia old sable iron
goo pieces Russia sheetinys
81 bales AMI cases English. India
German and domestic goods
IS boxes mems and boys coarse and
fine hats
5 cases large and small combs
20 trails Arabian dates
l2 boxes Turkey figs
40 do Muscatel raisins
3 casks lemon juice
Cassia mustard and ginger
Pipes, half pipes and quarter cask,
SCOTS and other Madeira and Sicily Madei.
"a wines
Reams writing, sugar loaf, wrap.
ping and sheathing paper
Bales English herring seine Irvine
I Dbl indigo
Is casks red ore
400 casks lime
1900 bushels loose lime
100 NJ clear and merchandise boards
1000 bushels Albany oats
27O0 bushels Isle of May salt
5000 do Liverpool coarse do
600 do Lisbon do
Is casks Connecticut cheese
Boxes dun Goldfish
Is bis prime pork
10 navy beet
so No. behring's
IS casks English powder, lying in
the powder house
5 cases mems and boys shoes
30 boxes double rein d Italian brim.
25 Connecticut ploughs
Clocks, time pieces and mahogany
furniture
Weavers' reeds or Stays
Nest measures, boxes, gin cases and
shaving boxes
100 grindstones
Yawl boats
ITO kegs large and small twist manu-.
featured tobacco
bales hops
Is tons fustic
IS crates and hhds Liverpool ware
40 boxes window glass, Of various
sizes
Cordase, handspikes, mast hoops,
hanks, &c. &c. March !
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
Ladies and Gentlemen's Boot
and Shoe Mandatory.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the
J. inhabitants of Alexandra and its VI
cinity, that he has RECOMMENDED the above
business, opposite the Mechanics Bank,
King-street, and intends keeping on hand la
handsome assortment ofladies' and gentle.
mems boots and shoes of all descriptions OF
bis own manufacture, at as reasonable pr,
oes as can be had in town, and Of good
quality, as he is determined none shall ex'
eel him in the District for fashion, durabil-
ty and neatness, and hopes by bis strict al
tehtion. 10 merit share Of public patron
age
All orders and measures will be strictly
attended to and executed on the shortest
notice.
Two apprentices wanted to the above
business: boys from the country will be
preferred. JAMES G. WHITE.
FebruaTye4
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
District of Columbia.

County of Alexandra, TO wit: 1914
November Term,
IN CHAYCERY.
The Mechanics Bank of Alexandria, Com
plainants,
AGAINST
Thomas w. Peyton and William H. Dun
dass, Defendants.
TIME defendant Thomas W. Peyton not
Il having entered his appearance to this
suit, and given security according to the
statute and the rules of this Court, and it
appearing to the satisfaction of the court,
upon affidavit, that the said defendant Tho
mas w. Peyton, is not an inhabitant of this
District-on motion OF the said complain
ants, by their counsel, it is ordered, That
the said defendant, Thomas w. Peyton, DO
appear here on the first day Of the next
Term, and enter his appearance to the suit,
and give security for performing the de-
crees of the couri; and. that the other de-
PENDANT, William H. Dundass, do not pay
away, convey or secrete, the debts by him
owing to, or the estate or effects in his
hands belonging to the said absent defen-
dant, Thomas W. Peyton, until the fur
Their order or decree OF this court; and that
copy Of this order be forthwith published
in one of the public newspapers published
in this county, for two months successfully;
and that another copy be posted at the front
door of the courthouse in SAID county.
Teste, EDMUND 1. LEE, C. C,
January 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
Yalnable Property for Sale:


TIME subscriber is desirious OF selling
handsomely situated farm, on Hunting
creek, in Fairfax county Virginia, ad]oln-
ing the Mount Vernon estate and the LANDS
C( general Thomson Mason, four miles from
Alexandria, containing about gao acres, 8o
Of which arc in wood-4o 10 5o IN thriving
meadow of clover and timothy part OF
fhe residue recently seeded with wheat and
fye, and clover, last sprins---the whole en-
closed with new post aud rail fence
The improvements are comfortable and
-. convenient frame dwelling house
f and kitchen, smoke house, poultry
NIL house ,granary aud stables. There
Ais on this place arch and produc-
tive garden, and large body OF marsh mea-
dow. from which may. be saved annually
100 tons of hay, nearly as nutricious as the
hest timothy or cloYer.-With the farin
would be sold a number Of very valuable
horses. cows and sheep; Wagon, carts, and
a variety of farming utensils and household
and kitchen furniture; corn, oats ana rye,
and 40 tons hay. Also, adjoining tine one
above described, farm containing 100
acres, recently enclosed, on which is
brick house, which trifiing ex-
&Hf pense would render comfortable.
Esssi The soil is excellent, and a consi-
49, derable part might be easily con-
verted into meadow. -itwouldb be sold with
the other or separately. Also, anumber of
valuable servants, male and female. To
prevent unnecessary application, he would
observe, that hey will only be sid to per-
sons residing in the District or its vicinity,
and not to be CARR. from it. The sub
L. a n
household furniture, wheel isuew aud hand
aN",e For terms of all or any part ofthe
above property, applYto NOBLET HER
oets FRANCIS ADAMS, Jr.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
10 Let,

uyHAT convenient Brick house on Roy
al street, now occupied by Mr.
Charles Tyler-possession to be had the
99nd OF December next for terms enquire
Of VAUDEVILLE s. LARMOUR.
November 3
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
Eor Sale or Rent,

yU1uAT valuable property called ION
Ways WHARF, with the Ware
houses thereon fronting on onlon-s.re ai..
The warehouses viii be rented separately
,f reouired. For terms apply to
ie4 WIN. HERBERT, jr.
August Is ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
List OF Books,

about 200 volums
- recently added TO the Alexandria
Library.
Life OF Buchanan
Patrick Henry
Bishop Watson
Cicero, by Middleton
Curran, BY Phillips
Sir Joshua Reynolds
General Jackson
Russia, by Sir Robt. Wilson
Italy, by Forsyth
Rambies in Italy
Travels in Brazil, by Kostu
Expedition to the River Zain, by
Tuckey
Rallies Tour on the Continent
Letters from Geneva and France
Malcolm's manners and customs of
London
Morius' Second Journey in Persia
Amherst's Embassy to China
Account Of the Loo Choo Islands
: Travels through the United States
and Canada, by Hall
Journey thro' France, by Birbeck
France, by Lady Morgan
Edinburg Review
London Quarterly do
Monthly do
Cl,esterfield's Letters
Rollins Ancient History
Frederick Ills Works
History of Europe from 1sosto1sl5
of England, by Bigland
Of Virginia, by Burke
ofNew-Hampshire, by Bel
KNAPP
of Virginia. by Campbell
of Georgia, by Mccall
OF the French Revolution,
by Baines Bristed
Resources of the United States, by
Travels in do by Birbeck
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
Rnildine Lots OF Sale.

OUNDRY good lets upon Cameron; fItt
y ani Queen streets. on liberal creaiI, "a; a!
reasonable prices to purchaserswho would
mild thereon. For terms enquire OF
N VAUDEVILLE s. LARMouk.
n.tohor 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-10
HOUSES. LANDS &c.
EAr Rent.

- A very convenient and comior-
irritable house on R'yal-strset al pre-
5sss sent occupied by Dir. Gensres-
- possession may be had the hrst Oh
.aprii next. ALSO. ,;,h
The dwelling house adjoining, OF which
rossess;oa may be had Immediately
March So st JOHN I. BROONo.