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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-25
SUMMARY.

We have long since expressed decided
opinion, that the proceedings OF the Bri-
tish oyernment with regard to the cession
OF Florida and the execution Of Ambrister
and of 1rbulhnot, would all end in smoke;
We st.ie,i tina, the English cabinet did not
want d declaration of war, and that they
would no; lu any thing on subject OF SO
delicate nature, unless they were prepa-
red to iusufy their demands by the force
vi arms. Z be late arrival from EDgla has
ful verified the justice W our remarks, tor
a motion to inquire iniu the conduct OF tine
British ministry ia the SUBJECT ct the ces-
Sion of the Fluridas and the execution OF
Ambris:er and Of Arauthnot has been re-
iecied without division Lord Lausdown
who brought forward the NOTION, expressed
his ngret in strong terms, that the congress
at Vienna had not come 10 al express uD-
derst.nding on this subject; that is, that
none OF The allied powers or any OF the
subordinate powers OF Europe, should be
allowed to cede any part of their territories
without the concurrence OF all the rest -
His loruship proceeded to remark, that in
case of another war with America, our guh-
boats would swarm from the ports oil Flo
rida to the great hazard and annoyance OF
the 6est-India Islands. he animated,
therefore, that England, as being party
So eventually interested 10 this cession,
should have been consulted before The trea-
~ Was concluded on. With regard To the
execution OF ths two British officers by gen.
jackson, the noble lord iabored TO prove
that, although in foreign service, they sui
retained all the rights, privileges and iin'
munities of British subjects. He was very
severe on Gen. Jackson, and denominaied
the ssneuinary act a stain upon Inc Ame-
rican name. To these remarks LORD LII
verpool and Lord Bathurst, both members
ct the mniistry, replied, that With regard
TO the cess,on of Florida, it was ,rsnsac-
lion between Spain and the United States
only. in woieh no other power had right
20 interfere /; that England had no treaty
Ei,h his Ca; aolic majesty, to guarantee the
integrity Of his dominions, either a, home
or abSoad that without su,La pledge from
England, IL would be obviously Impolhic
for his. majes,y's ministers to interfere, as
IN sushsn even, the safety and peace Of
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From the Kentucky Herald. Moy 26.
BOAT MEMORANDA.

sTEAM BOAT MEMORANDA.
The steam packet Gen. Pike, arrived a
this port OH Thursday last from Cincinna
ii, with freight and large number Of pas
sengers. She sailed hence for Cincinnati
on the Friday morning following will
freight and passengers.
The steam boat Perseverance, arrived
here on Thursday morning last, from Gin
cinnati, with freight and passengers. She
left here on Friday evening on her return
trip.
The exploring steam boat Western En-
gineer, passed the falls in safety on Thurs
day last. Also, the 10 keel boats, having
on board the 9Th regiment U. S. Infantry,
under The comman d of Col. Atkinson the
regiment, we understand is complete con.
sistins of 600 rank and file all remarka-
bly, fine looking men, and we'll calculated
for the service. They took water 800 miles
above Pittsburgh, and are destined on the
Yellow Stone expedition.
The steamboat Vesta, Anderson, arrived
al this portion Sunday last from Cincinnati,
with freight and passengers; she left this
yesterday on her return trip, with fu'l
freight. ~ An unfortunate circumstance
occurred on her arrival, which we mention
for the benefit of commanders of boats
which stop here: In coming down on the
Indiana side of the river, tits absolutely ne
cessary TO cross from the upper part OF the
town of Jacksonville. to prevent being
drawn down by the great suck on the falls.
We are informed that The pilot OF the YES
IA not regarding the circumstance and the
strength of the current, suffered her to run
dow nearly past the town, and then at
tempted to bring her across to the mouth
of Bearerass she not being able to Item
The curren, was carried on to he Tails, and
was W ith much difficulty drawn back ny the
aid Of warp line. which was carried Oft 70
her from shore. Her situation for some
hours was considered very dangerous but
IRON the great activity of the people on
shore and those on board, she sustained
little OF no injury. A skif with FIVE men,
attempted to carry Otto hera coil OF warp
and in coming alongside, the force Of the
currep, carried her under the wheel and
was Immediately sunk one OF the men on
GARD caught hold and got upon the buck
cts, but could not be relieved until the
uheel had made about 60 revolutions with
his. We are happy to add that ne wa:
not materially wounded.t
A remarkable trip.-The steam boa
James Ross, PaIfIey, arrived at Shipping
ros, on Mon ay morning last, in the I'M
! Known passage OF Is daysandl4 hours from
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.Nev- York, June l9.


The trial Of Messrs Thorn, Livingston
and Tracy, for conspiracy charged against
them by the Merchants Bank, came on in
the Court of Sessions yesterday morning,
aud occupied the Court till 8 in he even
ing. The prosecution were unable TO make
out the charge. and the jury acquitted the
defendants without retiring from their
seats. The witness first called was Mr..
Richard Varick, President OF the Bank,
who testified that the Bank had missed the
SUM Of 100, 900 dolls. on the 9TH March las, !;
that he invited Mr.. Thcrn to his house OIL
Monday morning following viz. on the 9Th
March, asked him to breakfast, ami by
previous concert, had all officer with writ
" no there arrested him. While Thurn was
thus in custody in Varick's house, he was
operated on by threats OF indictment, and
promise OF pardon on foil confession OF
all facts relating TO the lou, 900 dolls. 10 sig
deeGs of his property to the Bank, ann TO
sign an afiuayit containing en- account oil
al the transactions. The affidavit was
S.amn by MIR. Munroe. as Attorney Tor the
Bank, and sworn to before Cornelius Boz
CERT, Esq. When the prtsscui.n otieIed
tnis AFFIDAVIT, II was objected 10 by the
counsel Tor the defendants.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-25
From the National hteliigencsr.

ST. AUGUSTINE.
A letter from gentleman in the South
to his friend in this city, gives the follow
ing desert, ,tion of the town and fortress
of st Augustine
As have just returned from St. Angus
tine Con a jaunt Of curiosity)l presume
description of the situation Of that
place will not be uninterestng to you
st. Augustine is situated on the Main, a
bout two miles within the bar, Immediate
Iy opposite the inlet; it is not passable
for vessels drawing over fifteen feet Of Wa
ter. The island of Mantanzes runs nearly
parallel Nth the ocean. and forms poin'
of the suutL end Of st. Augustine inlet
This is principally solid rock, composed
OF the concretions of shells, and what l.
generally made use OF for building in the
city, and is hewn out in iarge blocks. II IS
better calculated for constructions oil for
tifcations than any other material am
acquainted with-and, with proper cement
forms solid mass of rock.
Fort st. Marks is built of this rock and
presents most formidable appearance
upon entering the halbor. 1t is situated
on the northern extremity OF the city OF st.
Augustine, commanding the entrance OF
the barbor, and is sufficiently elevated to
secure the city from attack on that quarter.
In the rear of the city is an impen'
etrabe morass OF marsh, nearly enclr'
cling it 8; on the margin OF which are e.
rected six redoubts. The tort is 20 feet
high, and the walls I2,feet thick-lt mounts
So guns; il is four square, with bas'ion
at each corner, each mounting eight wen
four Founders, with a glacis encircling the
work.
The citp contains about FIVE hundred
houses, built of the kind of stone before
described has population Of FIVE thou
sand souls principally Mnorcans and ma
tives of the province. There are the
remains of a convent and government
house; the latter occupied by black troops
The catholic church resembles an old go
THO building. = he city exhibits the re-
mains OF ancient splendor, but is now evi
IDENTIFY going TO decay.
The stu ton OF the country contiguous is
very low ,bu, exceeding we II adapted to Tie
cultivation Of vegetables Of every descrIp-
ton in the southern country. The at
nosphere, IS perhaps, less humid than "a
ny country have been in, and is, l con
ceiye, better calculated for Northern consti-
iutions than any other southern stations |
have visited.
Fish in great abundance is to be caught
in the harbor. but owing to the incidence
of the inhabitants, the market is badly sup
piled. Oranges are indigenous in this
section Of the country, also many Cther de-
licious fruits.
The lands on the river st. John are con
sidered more fertile, and most adFahla-
geousiy situated Tor planters: and after
passing tweuty mics up, 1t changes It's
direction and runs parallel with the ocean
tor l5o miles. lam under the impression
that the most Of 81. JOINS viii be pariieu-
larry we'll calculated for commercial men.
and men OF enterprise, as the bar is much
better, AID, siter passing the bar, vessels
may go one hundred and fifty miles Wits
or, the least ;mDcdiment
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Norfolk, June q.
SPANISH NEWS.

Our intelligence from Gibraltar Der ,hs
Shepherdess, arrived at New Haven !,
TO the 28th April {: The king ofsSpa;,
some time in that month, called hi. conn,
ell together to advise with them on II.
subject of his revolted colonies, and dee.
red them all to express their sentiments
without any reserve accordingly 90 If
the members recommended compromise
with the northumberland 50 e,a,.
perated the king, that notwithstanding hs
lad urged them TO give their opinion,
freely, he Immediately dismissed them
from his service A majority of Ii.
council were in favor of prosecuting ,bs
war.
Two captains in the Spanish nayy
brgafiers Of Marineii have been broke
for refusing to take com mand of two 74's
destined for Lims-and the king SAYS all
shall be broke who refuse, in this critical
state ofhis kingdom, 10 perform their du.
ty.
Since the arrival of the last frigate from
Vera Cruz with money (ihough il was all
private property the expedition at Cadiz
has made some progress. About 40 En-
gIish TRANSPORTS have arrived from Eng
land, to take troops, (unier private con-
ract which with the Russians. Danes.
Swedes and French before employed, will
make the armada confederacy of all the
holy allies. This does not look much like
neutrality though it wa. whispered THAI
the English had ordered their cruizers 10
capture all vessels under their flag having
troops. &c. on board to be employed a.
gainst the Patriots.
The San TelIno. San Fernando and A.
lexander lst (74's) and Diana frigate (4D
were expected 10 sail from Cadiz for Lima
or or about the 9th of May, but would carry
no troops we shall not be surprised to
hear that the cause of this was-bscau,s
the troops would not go.
II is stated that the King continued 10
grant exclusive licences TO trade, as
means Of raising money-to import Inc
produce of his colonies into the kingdom
in foreign bottoms on paying the same du'
ties as are paid in national yessels-to in
port flower into Havana in foreign bot
toms upon paying half the present duty;
which, with the enormous forced loans
whenever money arrives from the Indies,
ami two lotteries per month. constitute
almost the whole system Of finance from
which the resources of the empire are de.
rived whilst in several parts of it. DO.
dies OF armed banditti occupy the country.
plunhering all they meet, numbering ma
ny, and in some instance have, in parties
of Zoo strong, laid towns under contrIbu'
ton.
We further learn, that Mr.. VIM. D. Ro.
binson who was formerly demanded by
the governor OF Cadiz. still enjoyed his
refuge at Gibraltar. as governor Don had
manifested no disposition to authorize bis
being arrested in conformity to this eI.
msndate
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-25
Norfolk, June 81.
SUDDEN GALE OF WIND.

On Saturday afternoon, about 8 o'clock
a heavy cloud came up from n. n. W. from
which we experienced as severe blow,
for the time it lasted, (abcut half an hour)
as we have known fol many months. lis
severity off the capes is represented ty the
masters Of several vessels which have since
arrived, as tremendous, accompanied by
an uncommonly heavy sea, and succeeded
by thick log, which compelled several
vessels coming in 10 run GU: again to sea.
Some vessels which came 10 yesterday have
been much damaged in their sails.
The Steam Boat Virginia, being at the
time on party of pleasure to the Capes,
experienced all its fury, but without da-
mage, or much check being given TO her
progress.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-25

Sugar, Tobacco, &c.
ElRST and second qu,lity muscovad'
l. sugar in hhds and barrels ,o.-
First quality chewing tobacco,S's J. US
in large and small kegs
Scheldam gin; tar rum molasse,, l0T
sale by JOHN JACKsoN q o.
lime Or
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In The Montgomery, recently arrived at
Philadelphia, came 100 passengers. Ana
baptists,) from the neighborhood of StraS-
burg, all in excellent health, and with con-
siderable property. They are on their way
20 lha Illinois. where tract of land was
purchased for them last summer.
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E1sract Of u letter, dated, q. St. Taono.
May 90.

:" Morillo, by the last accounts, was ia
Calaboza. but daily expected in Car.cca.
This unfortunate city has again been Wis,
ted by an earthquake: It threw dow, ,
number Of houses, and some few lives wars
lost.
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On hearing the argument Of counsel, the
court held that affidavit inadmissible evil
lence. on the ground that it was obtained
while Thorn was a prisoner in Varicks
house, and there operated on by the proml-
,rs and threats of the President otthe bank.
This affidavit being rejected, the attorney
general said he had not other evidence sui
lcient to make out the charge-and the
Jury then gave their ve,dict, not guilty
/ report OF the trial is soon to he publ shed
containing all the evidence and proceed
lngs in the cause, with the speeches OF
counsel; and will no doubt torn very in
erestng pamphlet.
Counsel for the prosecution-Van Buren,
attorney general Van Wyck, district at
torney S. Jones, H. Maxwell, }. Anthem,
and J. Hamilton, esqrs.
For the defendauts-Thos 4 Emmett,
J. Wells, J. O. Hoffman, D. B. Ogden. NJ.
S. Wilkins, w. NJ. Price, and j. d. Fay,
esqrs. lColumb,an
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-25

duel was fought on the 18th inst. on
Noddle's Island Boston harbor,) by Mid
shipmen Van Brent and Walker, of the In
dependence, "a. Van Brent was shot
through the body, the ball passing from the
right side out of the left, through the lower
part of the lungs. His case is doubtful
but hopes are entertained OF his recovery.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-24

+ Mr.. Noble submitted fer cors;Is,,.
following resolution: ''" "'e
Resolved, That Tie committee =, D -,
j. anis be instructed 10 enquire in,o t ~. u0't
diency OF continuing n force tb. ar, an, e,Ft'
"An act 10 suspend for a limited , S;n"ue,
sale or forfeiture OF lands for failure = Re
plelihg the payments thereon" mi, III co., On
March, 1929. '' 'ia
The senate resumed the consiaerat;o,
the motion for instructing the commit. '
Public Lands 70 enquire into the cyra5;, "
of altering the laws concerning the 81.
Public Land, and agreed thereto.
The senate resumed the conslderaho, =,
the motion for the sale Of the old furpih,,
the senate chamber, and referred the 81 I
to the committee on the Public BuildiDn
The bill establishing Circuit Court vi.
in and for the District of Name, was red
second time, aud referred for consider,,,,
to The committee on the judiciary.
The bill authorizing the purchase Of r..
tain number of copies Of Binn's Declaratio,,
independence, and the bill for the relief .,
Matthew Barrow, were considered and ssr.
rally ordered 10 a third reading.
Mr.. Hunter reported bill providing &,
the accommodation Of the Circuit Court +,
the District of Columbia 10 the COUNTY n
Washington which was read first and 9,
cond time, and, by unanimous consent, y,
ordered to be engrossed for third readir,
And the senate adjourned.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-24

| Of character, to unite in suppressing such base
and incendiary illusions. With this view, a
number of the citizens Of Washington have
Joined in this address, and associated for the
purpose Of expressing their adherence OF
such cowsrdly and malignant attacks, OF
dragging from concsalment the lurking incen-
diaries. and Of exposing them to the contempt
and infamy they merit
UAassaled the mselves, and fearless OF be-
coming in future the objects of malignity and
calunny, they are uninfueneed by resent
ment or personal considerations. and are only
,olicitous to vindicate their own characters
and those of the honorable citizens OF wash
inrton from even the suspicion OF participa-
ting in such insideus and disgraceful produc-
tons. They have remarked that not only is
the poison OF calumny circulated here in nu'
merou. bandbills, secretly dispersed. bearing
the stamp of precipitation & conscious guilt,
foul and false as the motives OF their authors,
but the base and prostitute press OF a distant
CITY is from this place furnished with its vile
and disgusting aliment, While the authors OF
those productions remain unknown, suspi-
c,on and distrlst are afoat and the peace,
harmony, and mutual confidence OF society
are destroyed. Expressing the utmost reve'
renee for that institutions free press--tbe
authors Of this address, while they will ever
uphold the right of freely and openly discus
sing public measures and the characters OF
public men, as well as fair and legitimate sa-
tire, are DESTROYS of shielding private charac-
ter and domestic peace from secret and mali
cious attack. Their characters and motives
are known to the editors, and they earnestly
invite all good citizens to join them in so lau-
dable an object"
ITO this address, the editors state, for ge-
neral information, have been affixed the
names Of many Of the most respectable gen
,lemen OF this city, which, however, 1t is not
thought necessary 10 publish.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-12-24

Mr.. Roberts reported bill Tor the relief OF
Eli Hart; which was read.
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Mahogany & Furniture.

7 HAVE just received per sloop Fanny,
Il from Baltimore, about 5000 feet Bay Ma.
hogany, in logs, which will be sold to suit
purchasers, either in the log or toard, at
reduced price. Gentlemen who are build
ing can be supplied with handwriting, cut to
any dimensions, at short notice.
Also, on humid, and for sale,
A quantity of cabinet furniture, which will
be sold cheap, and warranted to be made by
the best workmen, and Of the best materials.
Ali orders for furniture, which the subscri-
Der may be favored with from the country
or elsewhere, will be promptly attended to.
and executed in superior style.
ROBERT ABERCROMBIE.
The National lntelligencer will insert the
above three times, and forward their account
TO this o6ies. Get. IS
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Sugar, Coffee, Hemp. &c.

Sugar, Coffee, Hemp, &c.
NHE cargo of the schooner New Packet,
l. Snow, from Boston, for sale BY
VIM FOWLE 4 co.
25 hhds. of St. Croix sugars of sup. quail.
lz0 bbls. muscovado do of goodsquality
1000 lbs. coffee
II tons first quality St. Petersburg hemp
70 bolts Russia duck
70 casks nails OF different sizes
10 casks Iinseed J or
do lamp oih
An invoice Of silk goods, consisting Of
case Nankin grapes
g do sewing silk, assorted colors
do sarsenetts do
8 do levantine shaws do
All OF which were particularly selected in
Canton, and are of superior quality.
Also, for sale,
The cargo Of schr. Seneca, capt. Winslow,
from Portland;
81 bbls. muscovado sugar
hhds, retailing molasses
10000 feet merchandise clear lumber
1900 bushels potatoes.
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Samuel Ward

SaIiuSl w afu
OFFERS the following articles for sale,
~ at reduced prices, at the corner OF
Prince .. Union-streets
ii elegant sideboards
ID bureaus Of different kinds
8 secretaries and bookcases
81 bedsteads, different kinds
ii tables different prices
9 large dressing bureaus
/ eight day clock, superior quality
9 ladies' work stands, with silk bags
I4O looking glasses, different kinds
Greciah couch, very elegant
900 chairs, different kinds
seiteeS
wash stands
| large cDoathes' press
so mattresses, different sizes
30 feet of gold moulding
80 soaking bottoms
60 doz. passage mats, wholesale y retail
4 large oil cloth carpets
6 passage do do
l2 trunks. different sizes
2 easy chars
dozen corn brooms
5 plated harnesses
5 dozen casts,eel axes
do Mcsrpenters' AIDES
do light hoes
8 do bed cord
do floor brushes
8 do lead pencils, superior quality.
Portable desks, night stools. dozen brides,
hats. shoes, and boots, umbrellas, ton
lignumyita, Delaying pins, crickets, log
reels, &c. &c. &c.
hand washing machines
2 top carrioles,-J4lso, just receiped,
grand harpsichord piano forte, Of su.
perior quality
2 kegs picked Holsters, most superior
quality.
loco wafer boxes, If OCT sc
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Shoes.

Shoes.
4 FRESH supply just received and for
a sale by The subscribers, consisting Of
the following kinds -
800 pain ladies' morocco walking shoes
loo do 90 cork sole DO do
80 do do morocco bootees
800 do do do slips
500 do do do do with heels
400 do do leather walking shoes, thick
400 do w G. black &. col'd roam slips
800 do do leather pumps
600 do do do thick soles
900 do misses do shoes
80 do ladies' white kid slips
goo do misses blk T. col'd NOR. do
GOO do mems thick shoes
500 do nail'd do
800 do boys do do
300 do do bound do
4oo do mems do do
loo do gentlemen's fine do
loo do do do pumps
In Store,
Mems low priced fur and wool hats
All of the above articles are offered for
sale, at reduced prices, For cAsH.--Country
merchants supplied at Baltimore and Phi.
ladeIphia prices. s. sd. REED.
september %
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For Freight,

SM The coppered ship BOSTON, o.
I: SIP. Finley master; burthen about 5000
i5!s q -four or $50 bids of Maryland tobac-
20. The ship is in complete order having
been Just newly rugged. Apply to
PHINEAS JANNEY,
Who has IN store, and offers for sale,
A bale Of well assorted forest cloths
Few boxes spermaceti candles, brand 5.
Roiman; Russia quilts in bales
Port wine, old and Of superior quality, in
bids aud or casks
L Tenerife do in pipes, bids & or casks
Swedish bar iron assorted
DO steel in bundles.
lllh mo 10 ee7t