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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1819-06-26

communicated by hrst applying one loot,
and then the other, to the ground. The
exertion on the part Of the rider is said
to be inconsiderable.-An experienced
rider may go about eight miles an hour
on smooth, hard ground; and up hill, at
about the rate of three miles an hour
The Baltimore price for this amusing
hobby is about 35 dollars.-Comhiier.
FROM TIE MISSOURI GAZETTE, JUNE %.
ancient remains on AHsSoU,i.--In q
London Magazine published some time
ago, there appeared an account of the
discovery of the ruins of walled town
OF circular form, and about three miles
III circumference. TWAS situated on the
banks OF the Missouri, about 400 miles
above its influence with the Mississippi.
The account also added that on an island
in the Missouri, there were the remains
of several houses. The carthen tumuli
and cairns rheaps of stones are describ-
ed as very common in the vicinity. If
this account is founded on fact and such
remains do exist, they would be necessa-
rily connected with the similar remains
between the Ohio and Mississippi
Some light might be thrown by the dis
covery on the history of the country
AT all events it would afford wide field
for speculation,
Scientific Erhedtion.-Thc WEST
ERN ENGINEER left ST. Louis on Mon
day, the 2lst inst. and proceeded on her
journey up the Missouri. This under
taking is worthy of an enlightened and
patriotic government, and its success
will confer deserved renown both on its
projectors and its executors. The at
tention OF the nation is anXiously direct
ed to this expedition, and their best wish
es attend those engaged in this hazardous
enterprise.
Military Erhedihon.-Col. Cham
bcrs, with part Of the rife corps, left
Belle Fontalne on the l4th inst. to pro-
coed to Martins cantonmcnt, up the
Missouri.
The detachment Of the 5th regiment
Of infantry, have dropped down from
Belle Fontaine to the mouth of the Mis-
souri,, and are waiting for orders to pro-
coed up the Mississippi to join the 5th>
regiment, under the command of 1t.
Col. Leayenworth, who is to proceed to
the mouth of St. Peters.
Steam Boat .Nezys.-The steam boat
JEFFERSON, arrived on Saturday last
from Louisville. She is another of Col.
Johnson's boats destined for the western
expedition, and has been delayed by the
breaking of her machinery.
In pursuance of request, contained
in the eighth resolution of meeting,
held in the town of ST. Louis, on the l 5th
day of May, 1919, recommending pub
lie meetings, &c. number of the citi-
zens of the territory of Missouri and
county of St. Louis, met at the house of
Mr.. Elisha Patterson, on the 5th day of
June, 1919.
Major Peter Bowler, chosen prcsi-
dent, and MIR. Green Dewitt, secretary,
both ofwhom were unanimously chosen
The following resolutions were then
read, and unanimously agreed to.
|. Resolved, That VIC as free peo-
pie, view with jealousy any attempt
made III congress to usurp from us, any
right with which we may be legallyvested
by any treaty of cession, or guaranteed to
us by the constitution of the United =,
States; but the amendment to the Mis- !.
souri, state bill in the house of Repre-
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02
DOMESTIC.

|
| 1 he Nashville Gazette, referring TO an
extract from the New York Evening Post,
relative TO certain military eAcesses some
| time ago reported TO have been commit
| ted, states thai lie had submitted the
| publication in question TO the inspection
| of Gen. Games, then al Nashville, who in
answer To- request for information on
the subject. said, that, so tar as related
TO himself the assertion IN The Post WAS
entirely destitute oil truth, and he belirv
ed the whole article To be unfOunded,
because had such. proceedings as are
stated therein taken place within his
command, he would certainly have been
Informed sfihr,n. either by report or the
way OF complaint. The only color for
such charges, he also slated, must have
arisen from an unfortunate circumstance
which happened to a soldier IN high
state of iutoXicaii0n, who becoming in
subordinate in The first degree, his Of
fIcer, prohibited from compelling good
behavior by punishment, ordered hiHl
TO be dackcd aud sobered; By some un-
toward circumstance The man lost his
lille, this officer was without DELAY arcs
ted, iIicd 81 acquitted that, on examininc
the proceedings Of the court, he thought
the evidence fully justified HE decision, ~
H'"' IN 'u" opplONtN
So far General Gaines, who of course
spoke only as TO his knowledge. There
has been certainly some other foundation
than this for the charges in question.
We do not mean 10 say that the pariicu.
lar circumstances may not have paliiated
Tie orders which were issued but il is
certain that at least one deserler has been
put TO death in Florida without trial. II
IS probable, low ever, after the publicity
which has been given 10 tie report Of
these transactions, wesliaIl have an Off
cIal report respecting them from The pro-
per quarter. Nat. Int.
Tie Dnel.--An affair Of houor lately
took place near this city between Or. Il.
mud Lieut.. 6. IN consequence of AN in
considerable expression that Tell from the
former, which reached Lieut.. O.. through
third person. They met near BIadens-
burg d few days ago, when DR.. y recieev-
ed the fire OF Isis antagonist, and an ex-
plauaiiou ensured In the sequel chal.
ienge was given by DR.. u. 10 Lieut. e..
which was happily prcvcnicdb b, the timely
interference OF the civil authorities.
". &. Gdz.
II is said that letters have been received
~ this city, (corIoboTalcd 10y tie Presl.
l"nt's remarks 10 the citizens Of Huuts.
vile, on the LIST. iusi.) that ilIe president
intends 10 shorten his Journey, 80 rs to
enable him TO reiun to this city BY The
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

From the house Of the American consul.
ITO tie Editor ofthe Boston Daily AdEertissr.l
LIVERPOOL, May live wrote you
on the Isl inst.-Since then with IA change
OF wind, the import OF cotton has been
large, amounting to 4O, 900 bales-prices
fell in consequence about I'D per lib. but
they have again recovered themselves,
and the demand is brisk this week, both
for home use, and for export TO France.
The import from the Isl Jan. Ia The LIST
inst. Is 10000 bales, wbich is nearly
10000 bales more than during The same
period last year-the quantity of East In
dia Cotton in the above, Is about 80, 600
dales, and only 1900 SO far last year
The surplus therefore continues To be
much mere than adequate 10 the cou-
sumption, but prices are so low, that the
latter has become slillmOre extensive than
heretofore, and five cannot safely hold gu,
aprospect OF any mutual advance in price,
(aiihousli some are of that opinion) we
should at least hope 10 see the markets
steady aipreseDt rates. The stock of all
kinds in port is estimated AT lsU, 900
bales.
The average prices of wheat is now 73s
Id. for some days past the demand for
wheat and if"ur has been dull, and the
London market has also b Ell dropping.
Prices are certainly very low, but Tie ge
neral depression ~ commerce is SD great,
that unless we should have very unfavor-
able harvest, iheporisa are not likely to open
this year.
The demand for tobacco continues very
limited, and with a stock # 1000 hh.sand
supplies 'oming III, We are Goubtiul II e.
ven the present prices will be supported
during the summer, while the new crop
must We think come in for lower prices
in the fall aud winter.
Potashes have been in some demand
for export to France. bun without any I'M
provemcnt III price-Pearls have also
been little inquired for. Few sales of Tar
or turpentine have been made daring Tic
last week. Some new clover seed has
Just arrived, but hardly in time, as the
season for sowing is nearly at a cIose-ii
ought not Ia arrive here later than the end
of April, at iarihest.
We send you Morning Chronicle of
the inib inst. containing the report of The
committee in The House of Commons on
the affairs of the Bank. 1t is considered
an impartial and able statement, and lis
recommendation will great weight in
the decision of The question as 10 the re-
sumption Of cash payments.
We are sir, ours respectfully.
MURRAY * LATHAM.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

for so long period, when the fluctuations
TO which an inconveriible paper currency
Is exposed, shall be checked bN The opera
ton of The plan which they recommend
for ne gradual resumption of cash pay
mcnts.
Whether, il may be practicable further
to provide against Inconvenience TO Tie
public aud The loss To indi, iduals, winch
arise from the occasional Insolvency Of
country banks, aud Ia IN Ike such provi
sion, without an interference with The
rights of property, and the transactions
of ihe community founded on commer
cial credit, are questions OF great diit
Guilty, respecting which Your Committee
could not, without further evidence and
| considerable DELAY, have enabled them-
selves Ia submit an opinion To the House.
Your Committee have forborne from
| entering into amy reasoning upon Tie
| effect produced upon The value OF out
| currency, by variations in The nuuleri, al
| amount of The notes issued by the Bank
of England. So many circumstances
| contribute 10 affect that value; such, for
instance. asthevary ing state OF CONNER
| cial credit and contidence-the tluciua-
items IN the amount of country bank pa
pcr-ihe different degrees "irapidity with
which the same amount of currency cir
culaie at different periods-ihat your
Commiilee are of opinion. that no salts
factory conclusions can be drawn from a
| mere reference to the numerical amount
of The issues ofthe Bank of England out
standing at amy given fine.
9th May, 1919.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

The, hate 10 regret that Trey have mol
been able 10 obtain as precise and full
information US might be desired.
There are not sufficient data from WHICH.
To ascertain the exact amount of counir,
Bank notes IA, any Que time ia circulation.
Your Committee called for accounts from
the Stamp Oibce, OF the number OF pro.
hissory notes stamped in each success
sive quarter. from the year 1910: and as
inese accounts siioS the number of netes
stamped in each OF the classes into which
ihey are divided, accordiDgsio Their sevc
, raj Denominations, If the nonhnal value
Of each is assumed, Tor the sake OF cal
culati6n, 10 be the highest which such
note coald bear according 10 the stamp
ATTN ed ,thc total amount stamped i'm each
q go, ,.nni.l bp I.,lt
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1819-07-02

anu iuilntT iHlOTHdIO on tie same sub
Ject will be found III the evidence of MIR.
john Smith, Member of the House, Mr..
Samuel Quincy, and Mr.. Gilclrisf.
Whatevermay have been the diminutien
III the amount of the circulation of conn
try banks in 1916 and 1917, il was not
III any degree caused by a dimiuuiion
of the issues of the Bank of England -
The circulation of country paper is liable
to be affected by waniOf confidence, gem
orally brought on by extensive failures in
some of those establishments, aud the
result OF which is, that other country
Banks, however solvent, participate
more or less IN the general discredit,
and are obliged 10 restrict their issues,
rom regard TO their own security -
In the opinion of MIR. Tooke, A
like effect is sometimes produced, and
Ill much greater degree, from The dis.
credit OF their customers, to whom they
are in the habit OF advancing money :;
most of their customers being holders Of
articles which are liable to be affected by
general depression OF price"
Although there may be reason TO infer
from the opinion of the Witnesses most
conversant with the management ofcoun-
try banks, and to whose evidence YOUR
Committee beg leave 10 refer, that re-
uuciIOn I'D tDt amount OF lie notes ISSu.
ed by the Bank OF England would spec
Oily and necessarily be followed By a
proportionate reduction Of The country
bank paper; still it must be very obvious,
that, independently OF that cause, the
latter Is liable 10 a sudden d highly incOn-
venient contraction, under SUCH circum-
stances OF dlslrIst aud difficulty as Oc-
CURED IN 1916. The effects Of this con
traction, unless ebviated by a correspond
ing increase III the issues Of the Bank of
England, The credit Of which is fortunately
unassallable by the influence Of similar
circumstances, must have tendency, by
diminishing ilIe amount OF the paper cur
rency, 10 raise the valae Of The whole.
This IN the opinion Of your Committee,
was one OF Tie effects produced by tie ra-
pid contraction of Our currency in 1916
and 1917 anu 10 il may he ascribed, in
part, The fall III the price Of gold, aud ilie
favorable state Oi Tie foreign exchanges
during that interval.
Such contraction is an evil 10 which the
system of country banks, resting upoi
Individual credit, may be OCCASIONAL,
liable; but your Committee are inclin,
tn hope that II will mol be likely either Q.
prevail 10 tie salHe extent. o. 10 endur,
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Many of the panes Of glass were large aud
valuable, and cannot be readily replaced.
In some instances, doors aud window frame g
were forced in, in defiance of all attempts to
hold them and from the torrents of rain aud
hail which entered the houses, furniture sus-
tanned considerable damage.
The hail stones, upon an average, were of
the size OF ounce buIeis--many tvs irea- large
measuring from three 10 four inches ia ciicun
ference.
We have not heard Of the loss of any live 4,
though Of many bruises aud hair-hrcadth es-
capeS. Many horses and cattle received inju-
ry, aud some were Killed.
This basty sketch, we are confident, will
give distant readers but All imperfect idea o /
tile appearance Of the storm. OF Of the COnse-
qnPnres resulting from il. Never did We wit
ness such spectacle OF grandeur and terror
CUGibined--UeNer did the Wattiug elements
seem 10 threaten mtTe general destruction.
The reiterated and heavy pCals Of thunder !:
the Tremendous rafting Of hail The craShin
of trees added ia The sable Appearance Of
night, ilInnined 10y flashes Of lightning tend
ing 10 give only glimpse Of the horrors of the
scene, we're Sufficient TO appai the stoutpst
heart and 80 cvince 10 mOrtais their inability
10 withstand the power OF omuipotence.
such was the force Of The wind during tie
late StOfm iu This yicinit. that in some places
OAK tfees two feet Ia diameter, we're cOm-
petely wrIthed or twisted from top 10 bytt' ~.
AID bent 10 thc ground. without brsrg broken
sSuHder Did We not know the fact from OBJ
ovation, we sbould vet presume 10 give IL
"ahiicity. iSWiEfi
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-21
100 Dollars Reward.

rs known to have been kidnapped from
I field near Germantown, between the
hours of II and o'clock, on the 30th ult.
whilst at work atone, Free Black Man,
named HENRY HUDSON, aged between
81 and % years, OF the height OF FIVE feet
FIVE inches, very black complexion AMI
dark eyes, has a scar under his left arm,
between The wrist and elbow, occasioned
by the cut of an axe.
lie is by occupation farmer, native
of Kent county, in the state of Delaware,
had on blue cioth roundabout jacket, old
black silk vest, corded velvet pantaloons,
AMI wool hat,
He is very civil, inofensive man, with
rather down look. There is reason TO
suppose tia, he was decoyed into a car
rage, and conveyed southwark.
Any information respecting him will be
thankfully received. Keepers of turnpike
gates, toll bridges, and taverns, are par
ticuarly requested TO give standardization
as may be in their power.
The above reward will be cheerfully
pail On conviction of the perpetrators OF
his hagrant outrage upon the rights Of a
freeborn citizen OF the United States.
REUBEN HAINES.
No. 800, Chestnut street, Philadelphia
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-21
District Of Columbia,
Alexandria County TO Hit, 1910
.fpriI Term,

.fprl Term, !
IN CH4.NCERY.
The President, Directors & Company OF
the Bank Of Alexandria, Compartments,
against
Robert w. Hamilton and John Mcclure,
Defendants.
TNHE defendant Rob't. W. Hamilton not
1 having entered his appearance and 81,
ven security according to the statute and
rules of this court, and il appearing to the
satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant is not an inhabltant oil
this District, on motion OF the SAID com
plainants, by their counsel, il is ordered,
that the said defendant do appear here on
the Isl day of November term next, and an
swer the bill Of the complainants and
that the other defendant, John Mcclure,
do not pay away, convey, or seclete the
debts by him owing to, or the estate or ef-
fects in his hands belonging TO the said alb
sent defendant, until the further order o.
decree of this court and that copy OF
this order he forthwith inserted tor two
months successfully in one of the public
newspapers published in Alexandria, and
that another copy be posted at the front
door of the court house of said county.
Teste, EDMUND |. LEE, C. C.
tune II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-21
n Office.

To Hheelmrigh,s, B'acksmifhs, Tanners,
Hrrnsss- Mixers, Suddlers, Haners, &c.
4 PhLlEVlNU as | do, that PROVIDENCE,
ID at Fairfax Courthouse, would be a
suitable situation or mechanics Of the above
description, on to such, lots in that vii!
lage for sale, on ground rent for ever-wiIl
build and furnish suitable houses and rent
TO them, or fuTuish brick to them to build
with; and invite any who feel disposed to
settle there, tor the purpose Of Carving on
their respective trades to advantage, 10
come and view the situate 1t is very
public place, tire centre OF the county
where the superior AMI county courts are
held. The Little River Turnpike Road
passes through this little town from Alex.
andra westward, and where all tn public
meetings tor the county, S'c. are held aud
where trades OF the aforesaid description
being carried on, would meet with great
encouragement, and be a public conve-
nience to the country around. No situation
can be more healthy-gooi wat r, and fire
wood cheap. Mechanics OF the above dts-
cription must generally depend on the
country people, farmers, &c. 10 be tbei
customers. Here they would be in con
venient situation for all the purposes. !
invite call, and view for themselves. |
would also furnish los adjacent, from on
to FIVE acres each, for cultivation, pasture
SC. on moderate terms; all OF which can
be shown, and terms made known, on al
plication to RICH'D. RADCLIFFE.
Fairfax Court House. Va.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-21
Exchange s Brokers Office,
Georgstoyn, District Of Columbia.
ROMULUS RIGGS.

lolOLCo
A T his o!ii"e, next doc below Craw-
A fora's tavern. Bridge-st Georgetown,
will exchange all kim Sof Bank Notes on
the most reasonable Terms. All persons
who NAV have notes on the banks of North
Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia,
would do well to call on him, as he "a
largely in the purchase Of that kind of mo-
nay, and will take it on the most reasona-
he terms, Persons travelling to the West
ern Country may at all times get the Bank
Notes of the Western Banks alta fair dis
court, by calling at his Office. For the in
form alton of all persons throughout the u.
States, Il Riggs makes il known, that all
Of the Bonks of the Distrst ot Columbia
pay their notes on demand i pecie; and
il would be rhch to the Advantage of the
merchants, anl ira ling TO the South and
west, TO encourage the circulation Of the
Notes of the Banks of Georgetown, WASH
ington and Alexandria, as it will II all
times answer for remittances to the large
comm .rcial AMI Atlantic towns all per-
soas emigrating or travelling to the west
ward should be very particular and take
the Notes Of the Banks of the District OF
Columbia. as they will ti' | them the most
current there being no counterteils on the
District Banks The Merchants Bank of
Aiexan iria has long NICE tai!ed-all per-
sons should be on lReir guard, as they will
be iaposed on. August Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-21
February 8
S. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

cs AZ Wv, -'ANi Ssa"iie 3
Removed from Fairtdr- street to the corner
of King nad Columbus streets, and
has prices falling
ID ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
~ mers and the citizens in general that
he has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction. He has by him
small but we'll assorted stock of goods,
which will be found on inspection TO be OF
the best quality, the whole of which he
wishes to sell low for cash. and as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
out any gools, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
S Drew aware, of the advantage a ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given, thinks that distinction
ought to be made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low at
present, he is glad 10 he able TO announce
10 those customers who will feel disposed
10 pay him ready money for his work, that
! he will reduce the price OF making TO them
according to the present Journeymen's wa
ges; and to prevent any supposed imposl-
lion on the one band or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing to be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandria.
n. &. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, IL
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
s. Drew has this day opened tavern
in the sane house. where he has laid in a
a supply of Philadelph ia and the district
porter and ale, together with liquors of the
best quality, and he feels confident that he
shall be able to give satisfaction to all
who will please to favor him with call
He is fitting up his house for the accommo-
! dation Of boarders, travellers, SC. and from
its central situation, good beds and stab
| ling, together with other requisites, he
presum that it will be found cohveni-
ent establishment. may %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-21
Ten Dollars Reward.

. AWAY on the o5ih of April last,
-Ae man called NED, formerly the pro-
perry of DIR. Fitzhugh, OF Fairfax, and by
him sold to Hepburn & Dundas He had
on when he went away an old country blue
and white cloth coat, and kersey trowsers
his right hand in sling, in consequence
of the kick Of a horse Ned is stupid
looking fellow, and hesitates very much
when he speaks will give the above re-
ward for experimenting him, so that get
him again AGNES DUNDAS.
Mount Eagle, May 10 deillwistf
June 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-06-21
District of Columbia,
alexandria Comntyto Tt, jto,o
.ipri Term. ~
IN CHlvCERV
Thomas Preston, Complainant,

IN CHlNCERY.
Thomas Preston, Complainant,
against
Thomas D. Tracey, David Ross and Jo-
nah Isabel, Defendants.
TNHE defendant Thomas D. Tracey mt
l. having entered his appearance aHi
given security according to the statute and
the rules of this court, and it appearing 10
The satisfaction OF the court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant is not an inhabi ant
ofthis DISTINCTION motion OF the complain
ant, by his counsel, it is orderei, that the
said defendant do appear here on the first
day of November term next, and enier his
appearance to the quit, and give security
for performing the DEGREES OF the court !;
and that the other-defendanls, David Ross
and Jonah Isabel, do not pay awsy, con-
vey, or secrete, the debts by them owing
to, or the estate or effects in their hands
belonging to the said absent defendant uu-
iii the further order or decree of this court;
and that copy of this order BIZ forthwith
published for two months successfully in
one of the public newspapers published in
Alexandria: and that another copy be post
ed at the front door of the court house Of
said county rp 4 fpPy; LEE g c.
iune Ia