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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
Fr5mBeRs London Messenger.

PERSIAN AMBASSADOR AND THE FAIR CIR
CASSfAN.
During the residence OF the Persian am
bassador in Paris, he was so great an OBJ
ject of public curiosity, that he could not
leave MS hotel without being surrounded
by multitude OF gaZers. hen he at
tended fash enable parties. the eageIneSs
evinced by the ladies TO gain sight OF nlIn,
subjected him to degree OF embArrasS-
ment, the more insupporiaAle, as the Peo-
pie of the east entertain notions very unta-
vorable TO tLat KIND of female curiosity
We extract the following from the French
Journals -" The Persian Ambassador,
on returning one day from ride, found
his apar menls crowded by ladies, all eie-
gantIy dressed, tho not all equally beau
tiul. Astonisbed al this unexpected as
semblage, he enquired what these Europe
an Oda,lsqes, could possibly waut with
him. The interpreter replied, that they
hal come TO look al his exCellency. Ihe
ambassador was surprised to find himself
an OBJECT OF curiosity among people who
boast uI having attained the summit OF clvi.
lizatlon; anu was not little offended at
conduct, which in Asia. would have been
considered an unwarrantabie breach OF
good breeding he accordingly revenged
himself. by the following 1.-THE scheme -
j he liiustrious foreigner affected to be
charmed with the ladies'; he looked al them
sttentively, alternately pointing TO them
with his finger, and speaking with earnest
ness 10 his interpreter, who he was well a.
ware would he Questioned by his iar visi-
tors, ana ne therefore instructed him in the
parl he was to act Accordingly, the eld-
est of the ladies', who, in spite of her age,
probably thought herself the prettiest OF the
whole party, and whose curiosity was par
,icularIy excited. alter his excellency had
passed through the suite OF rooms, coolly
enquired what had been the object of his
examination Madam replied the in
terpreter, dare not INFORM YOU l
wish particularly to know, Sir Indeed,
Madam, it is impossible. Nay, Sir.
Tins reserve is vexatious-l desire to know
oh! since you desire, Madam--know
then that his excellency has been valuing
you 'Vaiuing us---how Sir? Yes, la
dies, his excellency, after the custom OF
his country, has been settling price upon
each YOU Well, that's whimsical e.
nough !; and how much mayahas lady be
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
AWFUL CALAMITY!

Two notorious drunkards, who have long
been known in our streets, last evening
fell upon this plan to get rid OF their tEou'
bles. The each drank pint OF clear
whiskey, being well charged before, AMI
requested third person.. when they were
both down, to roll them together /; placing
their mouths as nearly in contac! as posi-
ble-when thus placed, the third person.
in compliance with their request, Lighted
birthstone match, which he put between
their mouths, and in an Instant the two MI
serable wretches were blown to atoms, ara
as efectually scattered 10 the winds as i
filled with gunpowder and the poor ie.'
low who applied the match was so mu''
injured by the limbs of the two carca,e''
that his life is despaired OF. ti6sa
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
FRAGMENT

FRAGMENT.
And there were two who loved, but nova.
told
Their love to one another: years had role,
Since passion touch'd them vs. lib his p,r,l,
-, wing, tsomms
Though still their youth was in in its LIc,
Lofty OF soul, as riches ere denied,
He deemed il mean to WOO a wcalu,7
bride:
And, (tor her tears we're secret coldIy he
"reath'd herpale brow in maiden dignilr
Yet each had caught the others eve REM.
sing,
And, far as looks disclos., the truth disclo
sing;
But when they met, pride checked the soul,
warm sigh,
And froze the melting spirit of tie eve
A pride in vulgar hearts that never sbope.
And thus they loved and silently loved o.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
Raleigh, July %.
MURDER.

On Friday night last, at ia'e hour, a
negro man named Caleb, was stabbed IN
the back, and almost instantly expired
The supposed perpetrator, lad named
Mason Scott, has been regularly commit
ted for trial. This occurrence took place
at a very late hour OF the. night and ITS re-
suit mast she TO the most indifferent, the
extreme improperly, not only of keeping
grocery stores open alter Ten at night, but
Of permitting boys to carry offensive wea-
pons about them. The poor slave who has
fallen a victim to Incorporate rage, was
very valuable servant-and his 1ale has
excited universal sorrow.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
Baltimore, july SO.
FROM AUX CAVES, 10th JULY, 1919.

FROM AUX CAVES, 10th JULY, 1919.
Since the arrival here OF general NcGre-
cor in the Ell McGregor from Port au
Prince, he made several propositions to
his officers, none of which it was possible
for him to carry into effect. His first pro-
posal vas, that they should proceed to st.
Andrews aud await the arrival of arms and
ammunition from England, wbi h WIS coh'
,sidered mpracticable, not having sufficient
provisions, nor means OF procuring sup
ply. The next was that they would cruize
off the Havana with the brig, where they
would without shadow of doubt, capture
properly to an immense amount, which
would enable them to procure every thing
requi tie for another expedition this was
also objected 70 on the ground (the best in
the world) that he had bet five or six men
on board, without ammunition and small
arms, and the Ell McGregor unfit to pro-
coed on cruize without considerable re-
pans III ! SoihE, odi'o, w. ho''H ~ "''S''
objections he had the power to obviate.
Yesterday council of his officers were
held; The only proposition made and dis
sussed was, whether they should go to the
Isle La Vache, opposite this place, and
there wait supplies and men from Europe
this plan was adopted by small najo-
rity those in the minority refused any lon.
gcs to be considered in an way belonging
to his concern-and to-day many, who
yesterday agreed to his proposal, have de-
termine to quit his service. His situation
appears to be desperate without arms,
ammunition or provisions. 1t is impossible
to describe tue distress of those belonging
to this expedition; destitute of every thing;
two or three dying daily; not less than fii;y
have fallen sacrifices to disease and want
since their arrival. Many of the officers
and men who have been able to procure
passage, have embarked for the U. States.
In fact, all is lost to McGregor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
AMUSEMENT.

A man and a woman one night in most
violent storm. knocked pretty sturdily at
Swift's door, ana at length reused the Dean
from bis slumbers. He rose. and throwing
up The sash OF his chamber window asked
wha, they could want? They answered
they wanted TO get married Immediately
and had called for hat purpose. No, but
says the Dean, can't you wait till morn
ing. 1t is now one clock" They stated
some urgent reasons for proceeding with.
Cut DELAY. The Dean found it in vain TO
party. "WelI," said the Dean, still keep.
ing his head oufot the window and talking
with the bride and bridegroom in the street.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
Died,

In Washington, at 3 o'clock yesterday
morning, after painful and tedious mas
position of fourteen months, Doctor JAS''
H. BLAKE, in the o2d year ofhis age
OF the character of one so well KNOWN
it is almost superHuous TO speak. bu' "
those who knew him not, we may be P''
mitted to say, that he was one OF ouF"y u.
thes, and most respected citizens. ~
was native Of Calvert county, IN 'i@!
land, dwelt some years in Virginia Snu' =,
ten years past has resided in this cry 4
private life, in relations OF father hu'O''
and friend, he was an ornament of soeleV'
and bright example to all around A'D "
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
BY last Eyening's Mail.
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New- York, JuIy 29.
OUR MEDITERRANEAN SQUADRON.

OUR MEDITERRANEAN SQUADRON.
Captain Edes Of the ship Sally Anne
who arrived at Boston, on Sunday last. u
40 days from Palermo, anI 80 from Grb..
raltar, inlosms, that on the fr,t Of June. the
Emperor of Austria and the King of Naples.
with several members Of their RESPECTIVE
families, dined on board the lnied States
ship Franklin, commodore Stewart. Du.
ring the visit, one OF the young princes,
while viewing The equipments Of lie ship,
unfortunately fell down the hatchway, and
was severely injured.
The squadron, consisting Of the Frank.
lin, Guerrero. Erie, and Spark, saiIed
from Naples on the 81 OF June, for Gitral.
tar. When off Palermo. the Spark left The
squadron, put iIta port fer provisions and
on The next day sailed for Tunis. On tie
2l>t of June, captain Edes saw the squad.
ron in Gibraltar Bay. In the course Of
that day, the Franklin came out Of the
Straits, Supposed to BE- bound TO Cadiz.
Captain f. left no American vessels al
Palermo on the 10th of June--Rone at Mes.
sina on the 23i of May. The brig Pgu.
dent, Barney, sailed from Marsela on the
22d, for Boston. [Com. Advertiser.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02

" if il must be 90 III MARI r..
Atend ! '''
Under This window in stormy w,zs,hs,
ION this nan and woman :cgclb,.
Let none but HE who made the ,buna..
Ere put this man and woman asu,,e,
Hnrd Tines. list, Grass beirgsol;,:
and mick as TO prevent the cows l.[.
found, Cd, The wheat and rye So hea,v :,
to endanger the back bones Of he re,,,.
= &aiks of Rye feet two inches Q .,..
5 inches; and 8 feet inches and an l,it
nave grown tins year in various part. o.,
Pennsylvar ia. TRoa c.,,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
GOLD AND SILVER.

1t is not generally known, that after the
first ofNoyember next, agreeabIy to law
passed the last session of Congress, no 10.
reign Gold Coin will be a legal tender
The effect OF this knowledge will be, TO
throw into cur banks most OF the god coin
now ia the United States, which will be
Transmitted to the United States mint and
he made into EAGLES.
1t ought also to be -ecollected, that al the
end of two years from the first of April last,
all foreign Silrer Coin, except Spanish Dol.
lars and parts thereof ceases to be legal
tender in the United States. Gazette.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02

The canal which is to connect the waters
OF Lake CbampIain with those of the Hud-
son, will, it is said, be SO far completed in
{ the course of the present season, that boats
can pass through its whole extent.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
Philadelphia, July 80.
In this city last week, rs persons were
buried in New-York 81; in Baltimore 4 l..

The first of August is at hand after
which time, agreeable to law of this
state, regulating banks, the charters of all
the banks within the state, that do not puy
specie for their notes, will be annulled.--
Time will, however, be given them to
uind up their concerns. We may expect
to hear, that of the forty tao banks lately
chartered, only fsv will survive the dog
days., tCarlssle Volunteer,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
Nep. York, July %.

The coroner was called at . o clock yes
terday afternoon, to view the body OF a
lad named John Sheldon, aged 7years,
who was unfortunately drowned While ha-
thing al the foot Of Gran i-street, East R'-
yer. Me icai aid was Immediately procu--
red, but in vain. He had been in the wa
ter only about So minutes.
Yesterday afternoon, the body of an I'M
known man, was found flolting near Castle
Williams. He was apparently about 4O
years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, and had
but one eye perfect.
Also, yesterday, to view the body OF a
man unknown, found drowned at the tcet
of Cedar-street, North river. Also, to view
the bod of an infant child found dea at
the breast of its mother, in the upper part
Of The city. /l.Nercantiie .4dVert'ser'
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
Married..

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev.
Isaac Robbins, Mr.. CHARLES MASSfS
Miss ELIZABETH MucLERoY, both Of tbs
placp
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-02
MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT.

MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT.
The battalion OF cadets, from West Point,
two hundred and thirty in number, are 10
be at Poughkeepsie on the l2'h OF Au-
gust. and remain encamped at that place
four DAYS. This fine body OF young men
comprize some Of the best hopes OF The
nation" and have already attained to
height in military science which viii rem
der the contemplated evolutions at poush-
keepsie of some interest to many oil our ci-
,iztns, who will doubtless make this an oc-
casion ior an agreeable steam boat excur-
sion. Hid
LAKE GEORGE STEAMBOAT BURNT.
A letter from gentlemen at Caldwell,
tgone of the owners of the Lake George
Seam- Boat, in Albany, contains the very
unpleasant news, that this boat was burned
10 the waters eCge, on the evening OF
Thursday last. The lire is said to have
been accidental. aud occasioned by some
defect in The II OK work atout,he boiler
Tie boat had un lergone considerable re-
pairs, and bad pertprmed bpt two trips thi'
season. Hold,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-10-29
BOARD OF HEALTH

NeU York, Oct. 10, 1919.
No case of Yellow or Malignant Fever
having been reported 10 the Beard since
The thirteenth Instant, and the Physicians
The Mayor addressed on the sixteenth
Insian, calling OH them, pursuant 10 law,
tor their opinions as 10 the existence OF
any infectious contagious disease IN the
city, having III their answers to the May
or agreed unanimousl. IN expressing their
belief illa; no Malignant, Contagious or
Infectious Fever did exist, The Board can
not feel itself al liberty TO attempt long
er TO restrain our citizens FROM reiuruing
TO their homes.
Us believed that no danger of Maiig
nani disease can possibly exist, except IN
that very limited district " lict is desig-
mated by the fences the Board of Health
caused 10 be erected. 'fhe Board nave
the fullest confidence, that elsewhere the
city Is perfectly healthy. The number
OF dea his, for lhe last and present month,
including those occasioned by The late
Malignant disease, have been much fewer
than common al this season OF tie wear,
and indeed have not been so many as
generally occur in the months of February
and March.
The Board, however. earnestly recon-
mend, that the houses which have been
vacated, IN any part of the city, should
not be occupied until means of vcntlla
ting, cleansing and purifs ing them have
been adopted.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-10-29
Extract Of a letter from hrs. HANNAH
MoREtO Mr. RUSH, orr Munster in
E10I1nn ,IofeJ 4 ,,o.,,st nom
WEST INDIES.
...'.s.s....ss.s.s
UeLaaehoiy narratiUs Of tie late Hurricane
at ST. BartS.

at ST. BartS.
On the 20ih Sept. at s Z. NJ. the wea-
Their appeared threatening, and about II
O'Clock the wind shifted to the north, and
continued 10 increase from that quarter
till ten the next morning, when il hauled
more 10 The vest, its violence still increas-
ing. Al This time, | o'clock p. M. The
2ist.we are shut up with candles burning
The last opporiuaity Of observing the
harbor, there were but two vessels afloat
The Barometer continues TO fall. =.
NJ. All nature appears al war with man !;
we cannot see the distance of 20 yards.
We can scarce hear each other speak in
the house. The gale has certainly reach
ed its utmost height. The rain or scud
resembles a vivid blaze Of lightning. II
the whole world were on fire, The scene
could not be more aaiuily sublime Than
at present. The torrents from the hills are
like rivers. God only knows where il
will end-should the flow continue, every
house mus be washed away The
wretched inhabitants are seeking safely in
flight.
9P. Nj. Lille did think, when pen
ned the foregoing, that we should so soon
share the fate oiliIS%r poor wye,cbes. The
violence Of the storm forced us To remove.
The first place of security W. fixed upon
was the Jail. ] was nominated TO obtain
possession and have Tie doors opened 10
receive The family. In attempting to
reach il, WAS thrown down twice. aud
carried ass far as HE Chapel. However,
d glOmemtary lull fortunately enabled me
TO gain The place, With no ether damage
than Tue loss of hal and coat.
in this place tie tremendous fury OF The
wind had worked perfect destruction
OF every door and window in this noble
editice.
On returning 10 tie family found
them IN the utmost CONSERVATION, every
moment, expecting The dining room which
oVerhangs the house To fail ~ runs. To
gain The cellar was orr only resort, and
alter much difficulty ID sOals were col
lecied there.
Sept. 22d.-Thc scene that presented
itself this morning was truly awful All
the shipping formed one mass of ruins al
the head of the bay. To distinguish even
the remnants would be impossible, can
Only say, all are destroyed.
Full one hall Of the town is completely
demolished. Places, where Yesterday
buildings were standing, are now bar
rem waste. There is scarcely dwelling
that escaped destruction or damage.
Thus far | caa write with some com-
paraiive romposure bur TO witness what
follows is agoDlslng ia Tie extreme. The
IL and OF death has shortened the trials OF
many poor sufferer. Every hour we
hear new tales of horror Mr.. P's fine
house IN tie country was torn in pieces,
and tlIe fragments found some hundred
yards frCm The spot where it formerly
stood. His lovely daughter vas killed.
Several bodirs have been found so lace
rated as MOI 10 be known. Houses and
families have been swept away together.
AT The commencement Of lie gale there
we're thirty sal Ut vessels aAOa,, chiefly
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-10-29
HIGHLY IUPO 61ANr.

oHftNthl.
Translated for the frecman's Journal ]
Capture IF Santa Fee, Capital Of NeW Gre
nada. by the army IF Gen. BoHpw.
HIS Britannia MaIesiy's brig Beaver, of
10 guns, Captain Sdumarez, from Car
ihagena, arrived al Kingston Uamaica)
on the 18th September last (: by her, otti-
clal Information was received that on the
LIST ot July a battle took place between
Bolivar and the troops of Spain, at place
called Yanzc, i'll the valley of Sogamose,
IN the province OF Junia. Bolivar had
1000 infantry and 800 cavalry IN opposi-
iiou To The forces of The Spanish General
Barasino. of 5000 Royali>,s. The battle
lasted ill 10 o'clock al night, when the
Kings troops were obliged 10 retreat i'll
great disorder.
A second battle was Tough, on the 25ih
OF the same month (Juiy,) between the
sante parties, at Paniano de Ba gas, near
the capital of the province of Junfa,
| which lasted five hours, with desperation
on both sides. Bolivar Obtained a com
pleie victory over the Royalisis, who
abandoned all their artillery, baggage ana
treasures. Bolivar has proclaimed martial
law, and The inhabitants are flocking 10
his standard.
A bird =. lie was fought on the 9TH of
August, the result OF which was, that The
army Of Barasino was completely DIES
troyed with the exception of 400 men,
who saved themselves by escape, and al
rived at Mourpax on the river Magdalena.
There were COO killed and 400 taken pri
sOnerS.
On the 9th of August the Vice Roy
(Samamo) evacuated Santa Fee, and on
the lIih Bolivar took possession of the
same.
Bolivar has despatched division of his
army against Carihagena.
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PROCL NATION.
BY CADWALLADER ID. GOLDEN,
lfnuA,. nf Lie (Efu NJ Nam No,L

Wv " ''b CttT ~ L'bW n bfNs
whereas the malignant disease which
lately existed in This city, and which was
almost entirely confined 10 very small
section thereof, has wholly subsidized; aud
whereas Divine Providence has been
pleased TO restore tue city 10 lis wOnted
health-Now, therefore, /, tile said mayor,
with the advice of the Board Of Health OF
The said City, do hereby make known
and proclaim, that no peslilence, maIig-
mani, infectious or contagious disease
does now exist IN the said city-and | do
farther make known that bills OF health
VIII pursuant TO the laws OF the state of
New York, be granted by the mayor of
tie said city, 10 all persons requiring the
same.
Given under my hand, and the seal OF
the MAY orally Of said city, this 22d
day OF October, 1919.
Signed CADW'R. ID. GOLDEN.
The execution of GEORGE Brown.
for the murder Of Capt. Lewis, took place
yesterday at the appointed hour. Ii was
directed THAT the culpTit should explate
his offence on board tie schooner lee.
trtcre, the same vessel in which the muir
der was committed. The vessel vas
moored in lie east river, between Fulton
street wharf and Brooklyn Heights, and
AT an early hour tie wharves and shipping
were covered with spectators, and the ri.
yer nearly covered with boats. Soon at
Ter II o'clock the prisoner was taken from
his cell and conducted by The Marshal
and a guard of Marines TO the Ferry
wharf, and thence conveyed TO the yes
sci by the steam boat Nassau. Al half
past one, yellow flag was hoisied al the
nain.t Op-masi, when a signal gun was
href from The navy yard, and the prisoner
was ltDme dlaiely run up TO the yard arm.
The body remaiHed suspended about half
an hour, when il was taken down and
disposed of agreeably TO the sentence Of
the court
The whole ceremony WAS cOudHcted
with great soIemniiy and decoium, and
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TEYAS.

FRANKFORT. XXI October ga rscoDnoi-
tering party of the Republican army has pene.
etrated to the river Brassos and returned -
They found plenty of deer, signs Of bears and
other wild animals but no royalists. a poT-
ton of the Army is on its march to the Bras
sos TO establish fort there. This river is 200
miles west of the Sabine which forms the
boundary between the United States and the
Spanish provinces on the west. The object
OF establishing post there, is TO protect the
settlements which are formed aud forming
near the frontiers, from the inrOads Of the
Spanish Royalists.--it is about $50 miles from
The Biassos TO ST Antonio, the capital OF
Texas, the whole distance a wilderness. II is
not probable that the republicans will advance
further than the Brassos this season, nor IN
deed until they have accumulated more
strength. According to every account they
cOnld easily take tie capital ; but II is az such
distince from the source Of their means,
that there is every probability they would not
be able TO hold IT, Their Ouly chance tor
sHcCezs Is ia securing AID extending Tie set
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d COMMUNICATED apnrehen1Led.

RALEIGH, Oct. 22.-The man whom
we mentioned i'll our last as passing Vir
glna Bank Notes i'll Guiliord County,
whose denomination had been altered
from tiyes to tiiiies, &c. has since bren
apprehended liz Stokes couHty. He was
hound over 10 take his trial at the Supe
rlor Court, which takes place this week
lie calls blnself Samuel SIewaIt JOhnsoa,
and says he is from Spotlsylvania county,
Va. GRe~.