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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-11

Extract Of letter from captain William
tarney, OF the schr. Harmony from New
York, dated Port-au-Pruce, July 18th
1873
81 have been unfortunate with my crew.
David Munson, son of Elihu Munson, e,e.
OF New.Haven, was buried the l4th. (
have one other now sick. My cook,
black man, they pressed on board their
irjgate--therelur have but two men be-
side my mate and myself, and nave been
quite unwell Tor three days past, but feel
something better this morning. This is
disagreeabie place.--Flrur has been and
now is high. it sold five days since at "a
dollars, pork 80 dollars. There was an
arrival yesterday from Baltimore. but |
have not heard what she has in"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-11
St. GEORGES, (Ber.) June ~

I'VE NeV5e D, \De'' JUNG ~.
Asgentleman in the Brisk, from Jama.
ca, brings the following intelligence -
On Friday the 28th ui. at about 9 o'clock
in the morning, commenced strong gale
from the n. E. and veered to the n. W
which lasted six or eight hours, and did
considerable damage TO vessels on the moth
aide of the island. The ship Henry was
stranded at Rio BuenO-no lives losl--ca,.
go and rigging will te saved. Damage is
done to sundry vessels in Falmouth Har.
Dor TO the amount OF 9 or 3OOOI. No YES.
sells materially injured at Mon!ego Bay,
and it did not rage with such violence on
the south side. Colonial produce on tie
decline--rum from IS Cd to IS Cd cash.
Sugars 8 TO 8 dollars. Pimenlo to 90 per
ID. Coffee from 81. Is. 81. to Il. l5s.--
No scarcity OF American produce.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-08-11
Charleston, August (.
FROM BERMUDA.

By the schooner Sally, captain Fisher.
from Bermuda we received the ST GEORGES
BeFmudian, 10 the l4th ult inclusive; from
one OF which the following article is es.
traCted.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02


An unpleasant circumstance has lately oc-
cured among some of the principal officers Of
our squadron in the Mediterranean. Four
captains and one lieutenant have been sus-
pended by commodore Stewart, our naval
commander in chief upon that station.
According to the best information, the four
captains and the lieutenant above mentioned
were members of court martial, and pro-
nounced sentence which was disapproyed by
commodore Stewart, who also (by what au-
thority we know not) reb,amanded them. The
officers, conceiving that he had no right to
reprimand them, replied to him-he took Of
fence at their reply, and suspended them.
This affair will, probably, be soon investi-
gated by some proper tribunal. Until that
inquiry takes place, it is better that public
opinion should not be prematurely formed Or
expressed From a long acquaintance, how
ever, with captain Marlborough, who is one Of
the officers suspended, we cannot believe, un-
less we have strong evidence to prove it, that
his conduct on this occasion has been either
precipitate or improper.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
A. PRICKETT, Chairman.
B. ]. SEWARD, Secretary,
September 80, 1919.

To the lovers of morality and good
order in society, this is an interesting
subject Whatever may be the diver
sity of opinion in relation to orthodox
tenets, all will agree in the happy effects
OF religious institutions ON community.
10 correct the morals, to mend the
heart, to promote virtue, and dispel vice,
form some of the noblest employments of
social beings, emanating as we do from
the hands Of the Supreme Governor of
the Universe, with peculiar faculties, for
the right improvement of which we must
give an account to the great searcher of
hearts. Ifso, vastly important is the es-
Enlistment of ordinances appointed in
the sacred word. To the reasonable
man the worship Of God is rational to
the christian it is his most reasonable SER
vice. AS we regard our most important
interests, as we love the order of COM
munity, and the morality of the rising
generation, as we honor the Lord AL
mighty, and the advancement of his
kingdom, we should here unite in che
rishing this infant branch of Christ's III
on. 1t will not only be honorable to its
founders, but eminently beneficial to the
future hopes Of the church. Posterity
will have cause to rejoice in the success
that shall crown our efforts. The Eea-
venly hosts may look along the stream
OF time and see the redeemed Of the
Lord as the fruits Of this good work be-
gun, ready to join the spirits OF Just men
made perfect, and sing the song of Mo
ses and the Lamo. Jehovah himself
shall view the feeble works of his de.
pendent creatures with look ofbenevo
lence, that shall soften the pillars of his
eternal justice; and will hail the right
eous in this cause among the forty ane
four thousand, who shall be the happy
recipients Of his ineifable glory for evel
and ever.
In so important matter it is hoped
that the heads of families, the friends O.
peace and good order in society, viii
give their friendly cooperation and at
tendance at the time and place appointed
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
Franklin. SEPT. 10.
TIUHRHN, otpI I5
FROM THE SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION


FROM THE SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION.
The Steam boat Western Engineer left Mar
tin Cantonment, Cow Island) on the Goth ut.
and has probably ere this reached the Council
Bluffs
We regret to learn that the party of natural
lists, consisting of Messrs. Say, Jessup, Peale,
Seymour, Biddle, and Swift, with Mr.. Daugher-
ty, Indian agent and interpreter, who left Fort
Usage few days previous to the Engineers
departure, with the intention of proceeding by
land to the Council Bluffs, while encamped, on
the 18th August, were visited by party of
Pawnec and Otto Indians, who appeared friend
" at first, but soon commenced plundering,
taking from them their horses, provisions,
and every article excepting the clothing
they then had on, abstaining, however, from
any violence to their persons, and in this 81
tuation left them; after wandering several days,
they were providentially relieved by party
of Kansas Indians, who accidentally discover
ed them, supplied them with provisions and
horses, and escorted them to Martin Canton
ment, where they arrived on the 20th Aug.
An express was sent to Maj. Long to detain
tic Indians at the Council Bluffs, until the
arrival of the troops under Col. Chambers
rol chambers, with the keel boat and troops
under his command, left Cow Island on the 5th
instant.
The steam boat Expedition arrived at Cow
Island on the 9th August, getting on well.
Several keel boats, with the remainder OF
the troops, provisions, sc. which had been
taken out Of the steam boat Jefferson, some
distance below this, on account of her inability
to proceed higher up, arrived here few days
since, and proceeded Immediately for the
Council Bluffs, the place of their destination
this season. Miss. Intel.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
HIGHLY IMPORTANT IRONS AMERICA

HIGHLY IMPORTANT IRONS, AMERICA.
Ertract Of a letter from 81. Thomas,
dated 4th dug. 10 a gentleman in Bal
timore.
You must know that Barcelona has
fallen, and Cumana and the whole Royal
squadron are now in possession of the
Patriots; and probably before this reach
es you, Laguira, Porto Cavello, and Ca
raccas, will also be subject to them"
Federal Gazette.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02

MARRIED-At St. Louis, on the 23d ult
Mr.. OLIVER c. SMITH, merchant, to Miss JE
NINA LEE, both of that place.
DlED-In this town, on the 18th ult. Mr.
JACOB KIMnALL, formerly of Vermont.
At st. Louis, on Sunday morning the Goth
ult. Capt AAnoN I. CRANE, late postmaster Of
that place, after an illness of Is days.
On Monday morning last, Mr.. CHRISTIAN
Wit, merchant of that place.
At Philadelphia, Capt. JAMES REED, Of the
L. S. army, and commandant at Fort Miffiin
at Princeton, IN. J.) Rev. SAMUEL SrANuorE
SMITH, d. D. late president Of Princeton Col.
lege.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
lots in HeNeyiNe.
Alton, Sept. 29th, 1871

NNTilL BE SOLD, OH a credit of six months,
w TO the highest bidder, at the courthouse
IN Belleyile, on the first day of next ST. Clair
circuit court twelve of the most valuable Lots
in said town, designated on the recorded plat
thereof by Nos. 40, Is, 20, 10, II, 7, 10, 90,
81, 149, 245, 252. Also, the western part Of
lot No. l, with a front of Is feet adjoining the
public square, and running back the whole
length of the lot; and the western half of the
lot opposite my new brick building. Bonds
with approved security viii be required
Other lots will be sold at private sale, upon
reasonable terms, ifapplied for within the pre-
sent month.
.NIJVI4N EDW.4RD DIS.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
Nashville, Seht. 7.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 3o'clock on the
morning of the I'd inst. shock of an
earthquake was felt in this neighbour
hood. Itwas of short duration, but very
sensibly distinguished. We are told
that in the neighborhood of New-Mad-
rid, there are shocks felt every month,
or oftener, but not SO severe as those in
1915. Clarion.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
FOR SALE,

1cO ACRES ofFIRST RATE LAND, well
w watered and timbered, lying on the
public road, about one quarter Of a mile south
of Edwardsville, and including q beautiful farm
of e. or 70 acres. II is an excellent situa-
ton for country tavern. Several other tracts
of first rate Lard, eligbly situated, will also be
exchanged for Merchandise.
Inquire Of the Printer.
Oct 2-19H
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02

STATE OF ILLINOIS, WILLIAM ADAIR, be-
madison County, IS. ing duly sworn, deposeth
and saith, that he entered with John Mckee,
late register Of the land Office for the sale OF
public lands in the district of Edwardsville,
on the 9th day Of January, 1917, the south
east quarter of section No. 2, i'll township No.
l, in range No Z, containing one hundred and
sixty acresi Of which entry he obtained Ger
tlticate, No. 147; which certificate, he, the
said William Adair, has accidentally lost.
WM. ADAIR.
Sworn to before me, justice of the peace in
and for the county Of Madison, this 18th day OF
September, 1919.
HhIL MASON, Up.
NOTICE.
I shall apply to Edward Coles, Esq. register
of the land Office for the district of Edwards
vile, for a duplicate certificate of the above
described entry.
VIM. ADAIR.
Oct 2-19-3s*
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02

A man calling himself David Ball,
about 80 or IS years of age, six feet
high, of genteel appearance, came to the
house of Charles Stevens, in Washing
ton county, Illinois, on the goth July last,
and complained of being injured in his
shoulder by fall from his horse, and
requested the hospitality due to a stran
ger, until he recovered strength to earn
his bread by labor, as millwright. At
ter month residence with Mr. Stevens,
he died, when it appeared that his death
was occasioned by wound from large
bullet passing from his shoulder to his
collar bone, where it lay. D. T. in ink
or powder was marked on one arm, and
d. L. E. ON the other. He had no pro-
perry but few articles of clothing OF
little value. bid.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02

At a meeting of the citizens of the
town of Edwardsville, on Thursday, the
thirtieth September, whereof ABRAHAM
Pickett was elected chairman, and
BENJAMIN J. SEWARD chosen secretary.
RESOLVED, That public notice be given
of a general meeting of the inhabitants of
this place, and its vicinity, to be holden
at the court house on Friday the 9Th day
of October, at three o'clock, p. M. for
the purpose of electing trustees to pre-
side over the temperatures of the Pres
byterian Church in Edwardsville, and
that Messrs. H. Mason, B. J. Seward,
{. Ashley, A. Prickett, ]. T. Lusk, S.
G. ]. DeCamp, R. Hopkins, J. Barbour,
w. Gillian, and ]. White, be COM
mittee to carry the above resolutions in
to effect.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
Valuable Property
FOR SHE.

FOR SHE.
90 LOTS, handsomely situated in the
0N town of Coyington, Washington coun-
ty, Illinois.
Also Isl acres of excellent LAND, adjoining
said town, being part of the northeast quar-
ter Of section No. 80 in township No. north
of range No, 8 west. To those who are &C
quainted with the permanent and unmoyable
establishment of Covington as the seat OF JUS
tee for Washington county, by law, will find
the above property worthy Of their attention.
As the owners are much in want OF money, the
most liberal terms may be expected. For fur
ther particulars inquire Of
JAMES or Hail. MASON.
EdzyordsoiIe, Sept. 80, 1819---1Sf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
A FIRST RATE GELDING.
SAOO REWARD.

GTRAYED from the neigborhood of Ed.
y wardsville in the spring of the year 1918,
large light bay colored HORSE, that had
driven in my carriage for about two years
He was then six years old, and about Is hands
high-a natural trottcr, but had been broke TO
pace pretty well. He was brought to this
country from Tennessee, by Mr.. Renshaw of
this county, and | had supposed he had strayed
eff towards the Ohio river; but it is possible he
may have been stolen: in that case, 1 will give
him, if he can be found, and the above reward.
for the apprehension Of the thief and such in.
formation as may be sufficient for his convic-
ton. Or viii give thirty silver dollars to any
person who will deliver me the horse.
NINiAN EDWARDS.
Edwardsville, Oct. 9, 1919-l9tf
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02

desolation covered with fragments of
vessels and houses, the bodies Of human
beings, and the carcasses Of cattle.
The hurricane, the ravages of which
we have partially described, was serious
ly felt in New Orleans, but occasioned
no serious damage in its vicinity or in
the city itself. Its progress appears to
have been in an easterly direction
through the Gulf of Mexico, from which
quarter and from the Atlantic seaboard
we await with painful anxiety intelligence
of a most disastrous nature.
By a gentleman ust arrived from
Mobile we learn the following particu-
lars. The vessels mentioned form only
small part of the number that he
saw ashore.
Schooner Hokee, and sloop, suppos-
ed to be the James, DAILY, master, were
at the Pass of Christian.
Schooner Henriett ashore at Dauphin
Island, no lives lost. A schooner at the
mouth of the Regoulettes, only her
masts out ofwater.
The 5th regiment, under the command
OF Col. LeavenWorth, have established
the Post at the mouth of ST. Peters river
They were delayed at Prairie du Chen,
for some time, waiting for supplies
From the accounts we have received,
the Indians are peaceable and friendly,
and no difficulty from them was expo
rienced.
Col. Leavenworth is an intelligent and
useful officer. His regiment is in fine
order and good discipline, Notwith-
standing the hardships the officers and
men suffered on their route, there were
none sick when they arrived at Prairie
du Chen. From the established cha
racter and reputation of Col. Leayen-
worth and his regiment, the pubic ex-
pect the most favorable result from the
expedition, and We are satisfied their ex-
pectations will be completely realized.
Missouri Gazette.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
LOSS OF THE UNITED STATES SCHR
FIREBRAND.

flKEBkAND.
1t is stated in the New Orleans Gazette
of the 4th Aug. that commodore Patter-
son mad received by despatch boat
from the bay Of St. Louis, letters from
an officer announcing the loss of the
Firebrand, near the Pass Of Christiana,
In dreadful hurricane during the night
Of the 2lst of July. Of AS persons on
board the Firebrand, it is supposed that
none escaped alive, as nc intelligence
could be obtained of their safety. Dead
bodies were constantly drifting ashore
with the waves, but the account does not
inform us that they were recognized.
The officers of the Firebrand were, lieut..
Grey, DR.. Wardle, and midshipmen
Perking and Adams. A schooner cal
led the Thomas Shields, was also cap
sized in the bay of St. Louis, and every
one on board persisted.
All the houses in the bay OF st. Louis
were seriously damaged, and most Of
them blown down; at the Pass, also, on
w three houses were left standing; nc
lives, however, we're lost at either place
The whole coast from the Regoulettes
TO Mobile, to which latter place only
our intelligence reaches, is a scene o.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-10-02
FOR SALE.

E1wardsvilla Oct. 9, 1910 rs
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-17
400 Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, living
IL near Aide, Loudoun county, Virginia,
on the night Of the Ilth inst. negro mali,
who calls his name NED BURGESS. He is
shrewd, intelligent negro, about feet 7
or 8 inches high ); 80 years of age, we'll
made, active and polite. Had on when he
went away, sky colored coat, and corded
pantaloons. His right eye sore, apparently
occasioned by blow, the blood having set
tied around it. His ears have been pierced,
and had green silk in them when he went a
way. II is expected he is now lurking "a
bout Fairfax courthouse and Aide. The a
bove Ned Burgess ran away on the night OF
the 25th of last Aug and was caught on the
lIth inst. on the night Of which he effected
his elopement by drawing the staple to
which be was fastened by the handle of
pan, while there was no person in the kltch-
en- but himself He was caught on the
18th inst few miles below Aide, but |
think it improbable that he has gone near
the same place again. | will give l0e dol
lars it he is taken out Of the county, and fifty
if taken in the county. aud secured so that
get him again, and all reasonable charges if
Brought home. GEO. GuLlCK.
P, S. 1t is supposed that the said negro
has obtained papers OF freedom, OF a free
pass. or something of the hind. G. G.
november II 3w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-17
Blank Books and Stationary
Articles.
y UST received and for sale by


JAMES KENNEDY & SON,
A complete assortment of iecgers, Jour
nails and day books letter, invoice, bank
and mem. books Of every size and variety,
faint lined and plain
Record books of every description, faint
lined and plain
$50 inns I. cap writing paper, No. !, 2& 3
100 do s. fine qt0 post, gilt, colored,
hot pressed and plain, of the manufacture OF
Matthews, Amies, and D Ames
British and American ioiu post
Ditto quarto gilt and mourning do
45groce bonnet boards, white and blue
Super6ne hot pressed playing cards, white
and figured backs
A very large assortment OF the best quilts,
nkpowder British and American. black lead
pencils & crayons, camels' hair do, Reeees's
water coiors in boxes and .singly, genuine
India ink, British drawing paper of all sizes,
inkStands OF all The various kinds; blank and
visiting cards, plain, gilt and military en-
bossed, chess men, bone and ivory, back
CANNON and chess boards, states and pencils
of all sizes, ladies' and gentlemen's elegant
morocco pocket books with and without in
strumenis morocco purses, thread cases and
wallets, penknives Of superior quality. silver
pencil cases and thimbles, port folios and
writing desks an assortment OF low priced
paper hangings of new patterns, box boards
band boxes assorted, &c. &c.
ORDERS FOR BLANK BOOKS,
ruled 10 particular patterns, eXecuteI with
neatness and dispatch. diff nov l2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-17
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DAN AWAY from the subscriber, on
IL Thursday, the 18th inst. negro man,
named DICK, who sometimes calls himself
Dick Douglas. He is small man about 5
feet 6 inches high, and is not very black
man. ! purchased him from the estate of
Edgar McCarty. esq. Cedar Grove, Fairfax
county, Va. and it is likely that he may be
lurking about that neighborhood or CoIches-
ter, as he has wife at capt. Berry's of the
latter place or be may have gone to Lou.
doun county, as he has lived there in the
nsighborhood Of VIM. McCarty and John
McCarty, near Leesburg. He had on and
took with him an old grey cloth coat and
brown do pantaloons Of drab eolored domes-
tic cloth. He is much addicted to liquor.
and is coarse shoemaker. will give 20
dollars if taken in the district of Columbia.
Thirty dollars If taken in Fairfas county,
and the above reward if appreLended in any
other place, and secured so that get him
again; and reasonable charges if brought
home. VIM. B. STUART.
november Is If
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-17
ROUND HILL.

lying on the stage or Colchester road, distant
about miles from Alexandra, and contains
ing 1881 acres, more or less ,--reseryipe.
however, 10 George Triplett bis right to one
moiety of the dwelling house and yard. This
land has been very considerably impro, ed BY
jndcious cultivation, and there are now
growing crops ofsmaIl grain upon it.
Also. one other tract, being an equal UNI
divided moiety Of tract of lano 10 he said
county, contiguous to the foregoing, and
supposed to contain 25 acres epoIes.
The terms OF sale will be made known al
the time and place of sale.
J.. L. McKENNA, Trustee. I
nov 10 dts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-11-17
Extracts from a Law

Ofhe Corporation TO provlde for the speedy
srtinguishmeat of Fare, SC.
Sec I. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house. or store house within the limits OF
The corporation, shall, at his Or her own ex-
pence, provide as many fire buckets, made
of good and suitable leather, and containing
at least two and half gallons, as shall be e.
DUAL in number to the stories in such house.
Prop,dsd, That no proprietor shall, Ia any
case be compelled to provide more than
three buckets for one house. Every proprle-
tor who shall neglect to procure the proper
number OF buckets in the manner herein d.
rected, shall ioHeit and pay one dollar per
month tor each bucket he shall SO neglect
to procure. The proPrietors OF all dwell
ling houses and store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets IN the
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied or fail
ing 10 do so, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned.
2. Where the proprietor OF any dwelling
house or store house residing out OF the limits
of he corporation, shall neglect To comply
with the reauisitions OF tins act, the occupIer
Of such house shall within two months alter
coming to the possession thereof, procure
,he necessary buckets; and falling 10 pro-
vide tie same, shall be subject TO the like pc
nalties as are I'm such case imposed on The
proprietor.
s. II shall be the duty of the superinten-
dent OF police, once in six months at least, to
visit the houses within the limits OF the cor
poration to examine and take an. account OF
The buckets belonging to such houses, and 10
repor, to the mayor the names Of all persons
who shall neglect to provide and keep the
same, according 10 the reauisltions Of this act.
pa. 3l&3I. GEO C0RYELL, Sup. Pc.