Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-03-31

A detachment Of the SSH regiment arri-
we'd soon after, followed by another headed
by Major Graham, which were posted a
cross the Lawn Market at the well, and in
similar manner from the High Church to-
the Exchange.
Various reports were current about the
state of the unfortunate man as to his rsanl-
nation however, he was again carried to
The drop, and at FIVE minutes before four O
clock was launched into eternity. The
military remained until the whole apPara-
tus was removed, andwe are happy 10 state
no farther disturbance took place. The
shops in the neighborhood were closed on
the first disposition to riot, and many OF
them were not reopened that night.
We have not heard that any persons were
seriously injured, but many inconsiderate
women with children in their arms were
thrown down and tramp!ed on.
With feelings alive TO the character of
our metropolis. we do most sincerely re-
greet the acts of which the above is but an
imperfect account; but to prevent impro-
per statements at distance, we must de-
clare that no appearance of preconcerted
riot was visible--on the contrary, it "a
rose we believe from the untoward circum-
stances of the instant. II will be long a
matter of regret TO the country, and to the
inhabitants of Edinburgh in particular,
that so foul stain should thus be fixed up
on us-but we trust effectual measures will
be adopted on future occasions, to prevent
recurrence of scenes at once di,graceful,
and repugnant to the feelings of humanity.
We sincerely hope, also, that tue pro-
priety of changing the hour and place Of
punishment will now be felt by those in
whose hands lie the execution Ct the law,
and that immediate measures will be la
ken to accomplish both these desirable OBJ
jects.
Since writing the foregoing account, we
regret to learn that the Rev. Mr.. Poreous
was severely hurt and carried to the royal
Inirmary Also. that lieut.. Bremner, of
the police establishment, was seriously in
jured.
London, Jan. &c.
On Monday, The IIth Jan. fine Ameri-
can vessel, the Kitty, Of Norfolk, about
500 tons burthen, was driven On shore at
Abereatte, near Fishguard-the cargo con-
sisting of Tobacco, is s.rewed for miles,
and thevessel most complete wreck-the
crew having deserted her, and taken all
the papers out of her, il is not known
where she was bound-the pieces OF the
vessel are collecting under the supernten-
dance OF three persons, one OF whom lays
claim as agent for the droits OF the Admi-
rally, the other as agent TO Lloyds, and
the third as agent for the manQrial rights.
In this state the matter rests until some
thing is settled-at all events they serve to
keep each other honest, ard combine to
prevent piliering. The cargo lies in large
heaps, and has the appearance of sea weed
being sodden with salt water, it is COM
pletely useless, TO suppose it Wa in hogs
heads, but not one is to be seen. The
water within two hundred yards is quite
discolorcd, and great number OF hsh
floating in, poisoned with tobaccojuice.
Norfolk, March, o6.
To the politeness Of Capt. Folger of the
brig John g. Adeiine, and his correspon-
dent at Bermuda, the Keeperof the reading |
Room is indebted for Bermuda, Antigua,
Trinidad and Jamaica papers OF the latest
dates received in the United Safes.
The brig William, of Beverly. (Alas.)
on her passage 10 Mares, ST. Domingo, was
plundered the latter part of January, off
Gonaives, by piratical schnr manned
with negroes. The briggs crew were made
to go on board the schr and heave out her