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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-20

Extract ct letter TO the editors of the Ma
tlcnal lnte!i!gencer, dated in the Alaba-
ma Territory, March &c.
"You will conclude, no doubt, that we
are highly gratifed by the news of the ces-
sion OF Florida. We think nothing of the
land, however, for it is literally good for
nothing. But the svater ismportant. Pen
sacola Bey is fine harbar for vessels.
Pensacola will be great depot for the mer-
chandize destined 10 supply the North IVES
tern country. People are already flock
Ing TO the new acquisition because il is
ne.y. ! know no other inducem.ut-fot
the land Excepting small spots) is worth
less, and does not belong 10 the spaniards,
but 10 the Indians, whose title has not been
extinguished further than or 9 miles from
Pensacola"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-20
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY, APRIL 60, 1919.

Winchester .apral 10.
The following was the result of the E.
lection on Monday last, for member of
Congress, Senate, and Members of the
House of Delegates.
CONGRESS.
Gen. J. Smith $40
Capt. Jared Williams BOG
SENATE.
Gen. Fl. ST. G. Tucker $50
(no opposition.
DELEGATES.
A. Magill, Esq. 6lS
Col. Joseph Sexton 1874
John w. Hage Esq. 3O4
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-20

Shenandoah county forms part of this
Congressional District The loss OF Gen.
Smiths election seems to lie pretty gene
rally admitted.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-20
ATTEMPT AT MURDER.

Amongst The fellows brought up to Bow
street Office on Wednesday, on charge OF
rioling, was one named James Mitchell,
who was committed on suspicion Of his be-
ing the wretch who made the desperate al
tempt to murder Miss Rowles at Burnham,
as stated in ONT paper Of yesterday. He
was charged by William Dickenson, con-
stable, with being very active among the
crowd in Henrietta street; he was armed
with bludgecn, with which be struck
Dickinson and several persons. He gave
very strange account of himself, saying
he had only lately arrived FROM Hampshire.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-20

LoNEoN CORN MARKET, MARCH 3.
We have mad no arrivals since Monday,
and wha, fine wheat was left over till this
morning was disposedof at that days pri-
ces but there was no demand for the in
ferior description Having but little Eng
iish barley. at market, and several buyers
appearing, fine samples sold full Is per
quarter cheaper,
Wheat (Englisbl 72 5 7es do Foreign
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-20

In the house of commous, on the Cd Of
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-04-20

tallow has also been more considerable land
an advance has been obtained. The hold
ers expect renewed inquiry for flax
The letters to-day from St. PetersSurgh
state the exchange II 7-Sd led.
Oils---Olls are still heavy land declining
Rape has given way, q. a 81. and the sale
heavy at the reduction.
Ashes by public sale last week. 255bbls
US. Pearl ashes, SIS SIS Cd Zoo do
do pot ashes 46s and ATS.
Rice.-The sale at the India house last
week consisted of $500 bags, the whole
went off heavily at the reduction of 9s 2s
Cd per cwt very inferior Java chiefly ia
ken in at las and las cd /; small proper
ton sold at Ids Cd and los.
Bengal ordinary sold and taken in at les
Sd lis good 10 and Cos.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10

and hss l.se,y Jiefed aroti.er levy of
10000 men.
The English government have.ccnclu-
ded their negotiations wilh Spain, for the
supply ofnine millions Of dollars; which
is 10 be delivered to English Agents, at
Vera Cruz, in 1920, and conveyed to
England in British ships.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, AUG. 25.-The
last riot which broke out in this capital u
gainst the Jews, was Far mere violent in
Its character, than any which has taken
place i'll the various towns Of Germany.
One OF that sect Was dragged from his
carriage, III open day, ard stoned it is
said death has ensued. The most severe
measures are enforced against the perpe-
traitors OF these cXccsses all eAdy the Sec
rotary OF an Advocate, who at the head
of a gang, broke into Jewish house and
demolished the furniture, has been tried,
and sentenced to rasp dye- wood, which
is the last punishment, except death, and
is even more horrible.
The British Ministers have determin.
cd not to prosecute Sir Francis Burdctt
for his alleged libellous letter.
PAfIs, SEPT. 28.---lt is announced
that the Countess of Goihland, Queen
OF Sweden, and her sister, the Countess
de Serviiiiers, Ex Queen of Spain, have
arrived at Brussels The latter, it is said,
will embark, next spring, at Antwcp, to
join her husband, M. Joseph Bonaparte,
III the u. States.
A London paper Of the l7,h Sept.
says" lbe revenue, we regret to state,
has Notwithstanding the new taxes, fallen
of in the current quarter, already, 500
Thousand pounds" The deficiency will
probably exceed 4 million before the end
OF the quarter.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10

isd isnncIs Exchange Bank in G!octx
ter, ard TO ch!ect TIE debts due said
bank. were required 10 exhibit state.
ment Of their proceedings to the Assem-
bly,.
Thc Assembly granted the petitions Of
several convicts, for liberation from pris-
on. Among the number OF these appii-
cants for Legislative clemency was janrts
Billmgton, OH whom sentence of death
was passed, tor burglary, in October,
1915. This punishment was commu-
ted By the General Assembly for impris-
onr ut during life-and the prisoner has
remained in close confinement, without
fire or cand!c-ligbt, subsisting Oh scanty'
food, for more Than four years, In con-
sequence of the severity Of his punish
ment and the impoverished ard depen-
dent Situation Of his family, the Assembly
have at last consented 10 his release.
Nothing was said or done in relation
to the establishment of Public Schools.
or the enactment of Free Suffrage
Bill.
The committee on the subject Of H.
solrency made no report-and no petit.
ions for the benefit of the lnsolvent Act
were tried--the same being continued to
the next session of the Assembly, with a
stay OF proceedings against the persons Of
tie petitioners.
Charters were granted for Savings In
sti,u,;ons in Providence and Bristol.
A resolution was passed, that the
members Of the Assembly will wear
Grape on tlitir left arms thirty days, d
mourning for Com. Perry, and Benia-
min Hazard vas appointed 10 write his
biography.
The Editor of the Gazette in this town
has announced his intention OF issuing
that paper semi.weekly in January next,
on Monday and Thursday. This ar
rangement will produce paper every
merning in the week.
Miller s. Hutchens have also issued
proposals for publishing semi weekly
paper in this towN, on the same days.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10
G0tBreiiany.
LIBRART OF BROWN UNIVER-
CITT

Within a few days past, the Library
bequealhcd TO Brown University, some
time since, ny the Reverend VIM. Rich
ards, OF Lynn (Eng. has been received
III this town from England, via New.
York. We have had no opportunity to
examine the catalogue of this Library,
which, We are told, comprises from l2
to Is hundred volumes, principally on
subjects connected with Theology and
General History. II will be recoIlected
that Mr.. Richards received Doctratc
from Brown University, Sept. 2, 1918;
bot was never apWized of the honours in
tended him, as he died on ne 18th of Sept.
baving made his will only one week pre-
vious to his decease. The Rev. Doctor
Rogers, OF Philadelphia, we are informed.
interested himself, in no small degree, in
causing this donation to be made to our
University by man who admired our
freedom in religious concernments.-
The University Library has recently re-
ceived from one of her sons, valuable
donation Of mathematical works, and now
contains above five thousand volumes.
The Students also have access to the Lii
braries of the Philermenian and United
Brothers Societies, which, together,
contain about 2lOO volumes Of well &C.
lected books. --Prov american.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10

likely toproduce change Of TIC cashier.
1t is also said, that g the Baltimore spec
ulations and losses it is feared, are of
greater extent and a more ruinous char
acter, than have heretofore been appre-
hended." The Philadelphia papers add,
that since the meeting ofthe Committee,
the Stock Of the Bank has declined.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10
PROVIDENCE, NOV. 6.
JHE GENER4L ASSEMBLE 4

III OE NEN n Il 400 u w ID l.
Closed their fall sessions at South.
kingstown on Saturday last, and adjour-
ned to meet in this town on the third
Monday in February next. The follow
ing is 2 summary Of the busiGess trans
acted during the session.
An act passed TO prevent the receipt Of
illegal toll. This act imposes penalty
of not less than two dollars, nor more
than five, on any keeper Of Tel. Gate
who shall demand or receive any hreater
tol! Than is allowed By law.
An actpasscd, provid;7g that I've wear
ing apparel texcepting iewe!ry and watch
ea) OF any deceased PEI son, il not exceed
ing S so in value, shall not hereafter be
considered as asserts in the hands of Ex-
ecutms, on Adm; illustrators bat that the
SAN, if not beouesthed, may 20 TO the
legal heirs of the deceased.
The Peace Insurance Company in
Providence were empowered to reduce
their capital to S 10000, and the num-
Der of directors from lS to 7.
BY joint resolution, Thursday, The
I'd Of December next, was SIT apart TO
be observed throughout tie State as a
Day Of Thanksgiving and Praise.
Acts passed, amending the Charter Of
Fields Fountain Society in Providence /;
and to revive the Charter Of Greene a.
cadem, in Smithfield, which had been
forfeited in consequence OF some trivial
informality.
Benjamin Hazard, Nathaniel Sear,e.
Elisha Il. Potter, Albert { Greene, and
James D'Wolf, were appointed a commit.
tee to frame, and report, as soon as may
be, an estimate of all the rateable estates
and property within this State The les.
estimate, agreeab!y to which the taxes
are now apportioned, was made more
than twenty years since, and is very une-
quail.
A committee appointed at a previous
session, reported that the aggregate a
mount oi the registered State Debt, was
S 64,2 ll--exc!usive Of interest. a
resolution passed both Houses, appoint.
ing the Attorney General. General
Treasurer, n. F. Dixon, and Robinson
Potter, a committee to devise the most
expedient means for liquidating the State
Debt--and to make report az the next
session.
Acts passed. amending the Charters
of the Union Bank in Providence, the
Bank Of Kent in Coventry, and the Land
holders Bank in South-kingstowu.
These amendments provide, that the
stock Of each stockholder shaU be liable
for the payner: Of any debt !Is may owe
the bank; and that no transfers ot stock
shall be made witboa, permission Of the
directors.
The committee VINO were appointed
several wears since TO take into their pos
session the effects, books, &c. Of he no.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10
NEWPORT.
TRIBUTE or RESPECT.
WEDNESDAY, NorRmsRR 10, 1871

<hLD ~ or NCGI ~.
Ht the recent session Of the General
Assembly, the following resolutions pas
sed both Houses unanimously -
/" EesolOed, That the Members ofthis
Generally Assembly iamenting as pub
he calamity, the death of their icllow-cit.
Izen, Com6dore OLIVER II. PERRY,
will, in testimony of their respect for his
distinguished worth, and their regret for
bis country's loss, wear Grape on the left
arm for the space of so days and sensi-
bic OF the great and lasting effects to be
derived from the example of his elevated
character and important services
" RcScfved further, That BENJAMIN
Hazard be requested to compose and
publish the biography Of Commodore
PERRY"
10 adopting the last Of the above resofu.
uons, II was the object oil the General Assem-
by rot only TO manifest their resp for tho
Character OF their deceased hero, and 10 cause
tie memorials Of his life end services 10 be
collected and preserved, but to protect his
memory tom those mel cenary book makers,
who, without any suthority or counlrnanes
from tho fr,eods Of the deceased, and equally
destitute of materials and qualifications, are
eager only TO convert bis fame into money,
aud TO speculate vpcn the sentiments Of al
tschment and admin alton which the public ell
ters,n for his memory.
The gentleman to whom the duty Of writ.
ing the life Of Com. PqnRY has be en- COM
mued by the General Asseubly,is, we are as
suieo, IN possession OF ali the private papers,
ohic's' correspondence, joutpels sru other
documents OF that -!ant officer these were
committed 10 bis care Ivy Com. PlRnY him.
self lew days before his 6nsl departure from
this place. lie u also possessed Of summ may
me morsnduDs OF transactions related 10 him
by the Commodore end eon,sining sketches
end outlines of ai, the more importsn, scenes
oi ms HE. These nienoisbdums were made
IN the presence of Com. Perry and wers
read to him at the time, in e,der that he
might Judge oil their accuracy. MIR. Hazard
we Know vas one of the mos, confidcpti,l
friends oil Com. PERRy and pUsess sd the f. f.
lest means OF forming . correct estimate Of
the marked Features OF his mind sud charec.
ter, as we'll as OF obtaining perfect knowl.
edge o! The varisd incidents Of his h[c.
That the materials therefore Sh,cb tbi,
gentle man has IN bis power for con. .pletiog
the WORK eonfidsd TO him are ample and gu.
'henue, there can he no doub, with whst
ability he may perform the task |, will be for
the public to judge.
ihc following extract from Scotland
paper under date of Aug ST.. 1910.
shows the unusual hot weather experien-
ced IN that cCentrv cx,rinp the nast Snr,.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10

IN is mentioned in the Philadelphia
x,coa1c4a{c Press, that the committee
.,,,,.sngdtv the Stockholders are pro-
!, st3t'7 diligently in their inquiries
u 6shs tEis thsvush investigation is
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10
SAYINGS INSTITUTION.

Alta meeting of the Board of Trus.
tees Of the Institution for Savings, in this
town, last evening, John Rowland, Esq.
was appointed Treasurer, and jeremiah
l.ippnt, Esq. Secretary ofthe Institution.
Committees were also appointed, to
make the necessary arrangements for the
commencement of business, with the
least possible delay. Said committee
will report, at an adjourned meeting Of
the Board of Trustees, TO be holden on
Monday evening next, at half past 6 o.
clock, at the north room of the Washing
ION Insurance Company, when it is re-
quested that the members of the Board
Of Trustees will puuctually attend.--i6
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10

HE following extract from Scotland
paper under date of Aug ST.. 1910.
shows the unusual ho, weather experien-
ced IN that ccontry during the past Sum.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1819-11-10

Questcu tnat the mem0erS OF the Board
Of trustees will puuc,ually attend.--i6.
From fhe Nashville Carton.
Passage across the Is,hmus of Darien.
Baron Humboldt offers nine points
yxhich have each been suggested as suita-
bic points from tvhicha canal acress from
the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean can he
made. General Abercrombie made some
Winute surveys on the same subject some
Years ago, and laid his calculation and es-
innate Of the labor beiore the British
ministry; but nothing has been done.
u is now supposed that in case an inde-
pendent government should be establish
cd in Mexico, the project will be reviv-
ed. The waters Of the gulf arc said TO
be considerable higher than those in the
Pacific ocean; owing to the trade winds,
which blowing from the east, heap them
mp pand force them to escape through the
streights Of Florida, thereby occasioning
fwhat we call the gulf stream.
BY cutting passage across the 18th
iupo VI A<dfNuy VI
country, "bctwecn the bead of Nicura-
qua in IL degrees north latitude, says
Dampier, and the coast Nicosa, where
there are no mountains, would make on
}y 20 miles across savanna country
covered with trees, then the waters would
ltush through the opening, and by de.
,grcss wear fine and wide channel, till
thctwo oceans would become nearly on
01he same leyel.'
EThe navigation to the East indies
ould he shortened near ten Thousand
iIcs. The waters would precede from
1hc coasts all round the gulf, and increase
Y IS territories Of the bordering countries.
1.-THE West India Islands would grow
dry day while the channel was wearing.
~ srincrs would no longer go by the
t sstream from Florida to Newfound-
IN Rsss The nations Of the world who
sterested in accomplishing this OBJ
make joint attempt, and the work
NNbe soon completed.
Gvc hope statesmen will reflect seri.
on the point which is brought to
s1rcmembrance by resolution Of the
40 legislature.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
Mr.. JOHN WESLEY.

To the course of his voyage to America,
Mr.. Wesley, hearing an unusual noise 10
the cabin of General Oglethorpe Cover
nor of Georgia with whom he sailed)
stepped in to inquire the cause of IL; on
which the General Immediately addressed
him:-" Mr.. Wesley, you must excuse
mel have met with provocation too
great 10 bear. You know the only wine
l drink is Cyprus, and it agrees with me
the best Of any. ! therefore provided
myself with several dozens of it, and this
villain, Grenada (his foreign servant,
who was present and almost dead with
fear) has drank up the whole of it. But
will be reveDged on him-T have or
dered him to be tied hand and foot, and ia
be carried TO the man of war which sails
with US. The rascal should have taker
care how he used me SO, for 7 never for.
gre !" F" Then ! hope, Sir, (said Mr.
Wesley, looking very calmly at himl you
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
BOOT, SHOE 81 LEATHER
s. z o R No
John Chandler & Sons

IN AVE opened Boot, Shoe and Lea
q u Their Store, in the shoe shop lately
TIE property OF Thomas PRIcg, Jun.
nearly opposite the Presbyterian Meeting
house. where they offer for sale sundry
articles Of Findings in their line of bust
ness. They intend to keep constantly on
hand, general assortment Of Ladies' and
GeatlemeD's Boots and Shoes, of the best
quality and newest fashions. They have
also 90 hand great variety of Misses
and Children's Shoes. They are sensible
that their success in business must depend
on the goodness Of their work. The pub
lie are invited 10 make the trial.
N. B. The above mentioned articles
may also be had at the old stand.
April 10 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
INTERESTING TALE.

The Norfolk Herald relates the fol
lowing affecting story:
s' During the first American war, Capt.
Ross, of the British army, made engage
ments with young lady in England,
which her parents refused to ratify.
Honor and duty compelled him to 90 to
America, and the object of his affections
was resolved TO follow him. She depart
ed 10 mems clothes, and just arrived at
the scene of war time enough to learn
that a sanguinary skirmish had taken
place between the savages and the de-
tachment commanded by the object OF her
search. She flew to the field Of battle,
found it strewed with dead bodies, in the
midst of which she perceived the form Of
Capt. Ross She instantly caught him in
her arms, aud thought she felt his heart
beat. She discovered he vas wounded,
and she endeavoured to stanch the wound,
which was yet bleeding; and for some
time she applied her lips to it and sucked
il. This remedy, well known, but sell
dom resorted to, insensibly restored him
10 life. In the meantime she feared, by
making herself known, she might cause an
emotion to her lover, which might be
attended with certain danger. She,
therefore disguised her complexion and
her features. as she had already disguised
her sex, aud with unremitting care nursed
and attended him for forty days; at the
end Of which, perfectly assured Of his
restoration to health, she made herself
known TO him, who, during his long IN
disposition, had never ceased to speak Of
her, and express the regret be felt, that
ere he quilted this world he should not
have the satisfaction of being united to
her he SO fondly loved. 1t is not easy to
describe the joy OF the lovers 10 meeting
so unhoped for. They departed together
for Philadelphia, where they ratified their
vows of eternal affection at the altar.
s' But scarce had they tasted the cup
of felicity, when a langour, that no med
ical art could heal, attacked the system
and threatened the existence of Mrs.
Ross. 1t was soon known that her hus.
band had been wounded with poisoned
arrow, and that in sucking the wound she
had imbibed the venom, which by degrees
had changed the whole mass of blood into
an imprisoned state. Capt. Ross could
not survive this last cruel stroke; he died
the victim Of despair, at seeing the frus
tration of his hopes, destroyed 10 her, who
had persisted by restoring him to life. He
expired at Johnstown, in the spring OF
1878. Mrs. Ross supported herself az
ter the loss of her husband, by the GER
tain hope of soon following him.-But
she had again fortitude to 44xss the Allan
tic, to implore pardon Of her patents
with whom she languished short time,
and died at HammeTsmith, in the month
of July, aged Is years. A monument is
erected TO her memory in Hammersmith
church, recording this memorable event"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25

WILL be sold, at private sale, (the
w property Of Capt. BENJAMIN WI
MANS, deceased most excellent Black
Woman, about rs years Of age, with q
male child at the breast, and smart active
Black Boy, about 5 years old.
Also, about sixteen acres Of Land, part
of which is covered with young wood,
adjoining the Forty-acre road, and lands
Of SAMUEL TooKER aud JOSEPH CLARK
All of which will be sold cheap.
~ All persons indebted TO the estate
Of Capt. BENJAMIN WINANs, late CT Eli
zabeth- Town, deceased, by bonds, notes,
or book debts, are desired TO settle the
same as soon as possible, as the Executors
are determined not to make any unneces-
sary delay in settling said estate. Like
wise all those having any demands against
said estate are requested to present them
for examination to
SARAH WINANS. Er'T.
ISAAC MORSE, Ear.
EIiz. Town, Feb. Is, 1919.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
ADVERTISEMENT.

"HE subscriber having from the frs,
n day Of April changed his business
entering all accounts in future 10 the firm
of JOHN CHANDLER a. Sons, feels i, Of
great importance TO have his accounts set
lied up to that time, and very sensible Of
the necessity OF having them settled BY
himself, does most earnestly request, that
all who have accounts or notes unsettled
would call at his old stand, where his
books are attended TO by himself and son
and the balances settled by note, or as
agreement may be. The subscriber hopes
this may be sufficient notice, and save
iurther expenses. His books must be
settled.
JOHN CHANDLER.
ElfZ. Town, April 10, 1910.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1819-05-25
RECOMMENDATION.

We the subscribers, having been re-
quested to give our opinion of the plan
aud sentiments expressed 10 the above
Prospectus, do not hesitate to say, thai
they meet our cordial appreciation -
Should the proposed paper be we'll con-
Quoted, which from the character of the
publishers ADD the persons associated with
them we have no reason to doubt, we blink
II will be an important auxiliary to the
means now employed to diffuse religious
sentiments and information. We wish ii
extensive patronage.
Rev. THOMAS BALDWIN, ID.
Rev. DANIEL SHARP,
Rev. JAMES M. WINCHELL,
Rev. Bella JACOBS.
Boston, April 20, 1919.
~ Subscriptions received at this office.