davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Hat Mauufact0ry.

THE subscriber returns bis thanks to his
I friends and the public for their former
liberal encouragement, and solicits CONT
nuance Of their patronage, and takes this
method to inform them that he has lately
established his factory On more extensive
scale than heretofore. and hatter himself
that he will be enabled to execute any or
ders that he should be favored with in
style equal to any other halter in the coun-
try. Gentlemen wishing hats made parti
c,llarly for them, can get ihemat the short
est notice, and on as good terms as 10 the
north. He costumes TO keep an assortment
OF hatters' furs; low price fur hats, cheap;
lngwopd and trimmings, all of which will
be sold low. Country merchants that are
purchasing by the dozen would do well TO
call heio,e they purchase elsewhere.
Er Wanted, asapprentices, two small
boys vi good habits.
THOMAS L. MARTIN.
Nav A tuths7t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Fresh Dry Goods

FNHE subscribers have just opened a
y very choice supply Of fresh spring
goods, purchased principally for cash which
they offer for sale at their Store, corner OF
hlag and Fairfax streets, at the most re-
dueed prices.
H, ". ASHTON & Co.
haay 10 c3tthsm5w
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
For Sale.

I'm The brig HARRIOT, burthen
!ssssA. 1000 barrels, about four years old !,
bsilta Newhuryport, of the best mate
rials. is well found, and IN good order for
any voyage -she will be sold low. Apply
10 LAWRASON & FOHLE.
Who have tor sale the cargo of schr Ire
phon. of 40 tons plaster paris and cargo
OF schr Lenity, OF $50 casks fresh lime.
March 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20

T Lawrason 8 Fowle
Have FOR SALE,
loo pieces Russia duck
22o heavy and light Ravens do
l2o white and brown sheetings
200 diapers loo do crash
SO chests young Tyson tea, of the Clo-
thier and Benjamin Rush's cargo
60 pipes Holland gin, superior quality
60 French and Spanish brandy
10 puncheons windward island rum
pipes old Sicily Madeira wine
Pipes, half pipes, quarter, and halt
quarter casks Superior Old Madeira and
ktalmsey wine, from the house of Keers y
Co. red to God
100 casks cut nails, assorted sizes, from
l5o boxes mould candies, super. quality
400 brown soap
90 barrels sperm oil
Boston and Chelmsford window glass,
of all sizes
Bales of baftas. mamoodies and flag
handkerchief
l5o crates assorted Liverpool ware
80 barrels mackerel, in VIII. y nj. bbls.
December IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
d.. Lees Genuine Windham
Bilious Pills,

Universally known and used throughout
the United States as Family Medicine.
The fame of these pills has become SO great
that many have attempted to counterfeit
them-io guard against this, the propne-
tors have procured Stereotype Label, and
each box of Genuine Lees Pills will here
after be enclosed in one of these labels,
with these words on the sides Lees
Genuine Windham Bilious Pills." and on
the end of the Label tie words, Samuel
Lee, patentee, &C. |. Thompson, agent,
Joint proprietor" sc. and should any be
offered tor sale without said Label on them
the purchaser may be appraised that they
are counterfeit.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1919.
To Let,

A TWO STORY Frame HOUSE, on
"A Prince-street, between Fairfax and
Royal streets, at present occupied by the
subscriber. Application 10 be made to
March 80 JAMES GAIT.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
ted.

A YOUNG MAN of sober and steady
~ habits, to superintend fishery. None
need apply but one who is well acquaint-
ed with seine hauling, and can come wei
recommended. Enquire Of the Printer.
February "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Valuable Family Medicines

lust received direct IRON The propre-
y tors, the following valuable Medicines,
all of which have been in use for number
OF years past, in almost every part of the
United States; have been highly patroIi-
sed by people of the~frst responsibility /;
and approved by those who have had occa.
sion to make use OF them, for the cure OF
those disorders, for which they are several
" calculafed, sJ,3 -
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
For New-YOrk.

For New DIRK.
fK The packet sloop ALoNLo, A;
MEcos Barns master, has the principal
nsrt Of her cargo engaged, and will sail on
Sunday next. For freight OF ioo barrels
or passage, (having very superior accom-
modations) apply to ,nnsco
Uko offer for sale, receipea per sa'd sioop,
9 cases No. and letter paper
9 cases No. 2faolscap paper
A few barrels cranberries
8 crates assorted stone ware
April 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
The Gentleman's
ANNUAL POCKET RE.ME.AlBR.AyNCER
For 1919.

CONTAINING-The Almanac ruled
~ pages for memorandums duties pay
able on goods, &C.; naval and custom house
officers; public appraisers |; information
concerning patents; post office establish
ment official army and navy lists; cor
rect register of the American navy marine
corps /; government Of the U. States, exc
cutive, esisative and judiciary; territorial
governments; intercourse with foreign ma
tons; directors and cashiers of the bank Of
the U. States, sc. &c.
ALSO,
THE L.aDY's POCKET-BOOK for 1919,
Containing-The Almanac; ruled pages
for memorandums; description OF Pitcairn's
island bishop Watson's letter on future
state remarks on female dress and on mar
riage morality Of the Batrledore; account
of the Cherokee schools Selected Poe,ry
Answers TO last years eDigmas cha
rades; new aud fashionable songs; rebus.
es. New country dances and values; mar
keting tat.es; tables reducing shilings and
pence to cents; also for showing the value
Of dollars in pounds, shillings and pence
Are Just receiived for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY g. SON.
November "a diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
For Freight,

VI kSiSh te
>AAN The schnr ARDENT, Drinkwa.
SsSaswater, master, will take freight for
Boston, Portland or Halifax on reasonable
terms. Apply to ABIJAH ADAMS,
c ntral wharf.
Rho c9srs for sale the cargo O said schar.
l60 tons plaster
In store Just received
45 hhds bright retailing molasses
5000 bushels Lisbon, St. Ubes { ground
alum salt April 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Vol. XXI
Turks Island Salt.

T1HE cargo of the schnr FinanGier. cap P,
tain Crowell, from Turks Island, OF
oooo bushels white salt, fer sale 5y
-000 ' LAWRASON & FOWLE.
For Freight,
kN The schnr FINANClER, Ed
GHn mund Crowen, master, carries a
bout 600 barrels, agood vessel, can De %;
seadv for cargo in three days, and Will
take a freight for Bermuda, or Coastwise'
Apply as above. may ~
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
For Sale,

.SWM The elegant and very fast. sailing
&8sGsloop FRANCES, burthen 40 tons,
nearly new, anu in complete order.-Ap-
plyto t. H. ROWLAND
mo 90
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Also. For Freight,

kM The well known and fast sailing
brig PANOPEA, Eleazer Crab,ree,
master, carries about 1910 barrels no9r,
or 5000 bushels corn, is in complete oroer
for any voyage, and can be ready IN 5 days
TO take cargo on board: Apply to r
' LAWRhSON & FOWLE.
Who haze for sale, landiag from the a'0Vs
ship,
SO hhds n. f. rum
And IN Store, :.
5000 bushels superior quality sa't'
for the fisheries. APrl IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Salt for Sale.
Hats. Furs. &c.

SAMUEL D HARPER has just receiv-
y ed on commission, at his store on King
street, :,
Gentlenen's first, second and third
quality beaver hats
Gentlemen's common do
Ladies' black beaver do
Do brown do do
ChiIdren's fancy hats
Servants glazed do
Black and brown feathers
ALSO,
First and second quality beaver
Camel hair
Raccoon skins.
All of which will be sold ON reasonable
terms. marcn "a
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
For Freight.

kN The newand fast sailing brig CO.
SSRLUMBUS, Joseph Hunter, master.
bnrlhsn about 100 bbis and now ready TO
receive cargo. Apply to
M,vI JOHN II. LADD u 20.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Ground Plaster.

4 HAVE on hand a large quantity Of
i GROUND PLASTER in barrels and
in bulk, VIII h vii! sell low.
March IL A, p. COVER.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
To Rent.

THE HOUSE on Fairfax street, adjoin-
j. ing to the subscribers, occupied at
present by Mr.. Solomon Drew. Posses
sion may be had on the Goth day of July
next. For terms apply to
Vaudeville T. LARMOUR.
April 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Office.

YNHE subscriber will resume the prao-
4, tice of medicine and surgery in, alt
their branches. His shop, where medicines
will be reiailed nd orders put up as
heretofore, is for the present on Royal-st.
next door to Peter Sberrun's.
March 90 ARCHD. B. DICK
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Look Here.

ALL classes Of citizens concerned for
N the welfare of their posterity and the
community at large. are informed that there
has Just been published an ornamental
sheet, entitled an
.antidote for Duel'ing;;
containing the folly and wickednes, of that
practice, in torcible and energetic lam
guage; mostly selected from the sacred
Scriptures. They are to be had atthe book
stores of Messrs. Dauis g. Force at Wash
ington, and at the different bookstores in
Alexandria. March 10
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Sack Salt.

New Clover Seed, Cheese, &c.
LNIFTY bushels fresh warranted Clover
IL Seed
60 casks Goshen cheese
50 barrels whiskey
40kegs lard in nice shipping order
50 frkins butter
800 lbs. Tennessee live feathers
5pipes choice London particular Ma
deira
Murdoch g. Co. and March & Co.'S
brands, which will be sold low by thepi
or less quantity.
N. B. A general assortment OF groceries
as usual.
VAUDEVILLE g. LARMOUR
February 8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
mo. 55+s.
Land Warrants,

EOR services in.the revolutionary war,
i in the Virginia line on continental es-
tablisbment. 81.
Owners OF, and those entitled (bcing all
who served three years and upwards, j 10
warrants OF the above description, are nj
formed that, under The authority of a law d
the United Stats, locations viii, en- the Attn
day OF july next, be permitted TO be made
on some valuable lands on the Scioto river,
and the head waters ofthe Great Mismiri-
ver-And as il will be the last opportunity
to acquire good land, owners OF warrants
viii do well not 10 neglect it.
Any warrants forwarded TO the subscri.
Der, will be located on such land as h. may
suppose most likely to please his employ
ers. CADWALLADER WALLACE.
Chillicothe, (Cliio) April Is l0ts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-05-20
Dr.. IEompson's Celebrated
Eue- Water:

Eye Wdter::
For the cure of inAamed and sore eyes
of almost every description. This valua-
BILE preparation comes highly recolnmen-
Ged from the most respectable sources.
Price 80 and 25 cents bottle.
DR.. Ra7Cson's Genuine Itch
Ointment:
A certain and safe cure for that disagree
able complaint, as we as other irruptions
of the skin. Price 373 cents box.
DR.. RawsGn's .fnti- Bilious and
Stomachic BitterS,
For weakly and inGrm constitutions.
Price 371 cents a box.
Hackley's InfalE5le Remedy
for the Piles,
A most valuable medicine. Price SO
cents box.
Specific Drops for the Tooth
.9che,
Which in almost every case, gives in
slant relief, IN that distressing complaint.
Price 373 cents bottle.
Cooley's Vegetable EliGir, for
Coughs, .astkmas, Con-
sumptions, &c.
very valuable medicine in those COM
plants. Price SO cents bottle.
For sale in Alexandria, by Eduard Sta
bier &. Richard H. Little; in Georgetown,
by John Lille Ohio. NJ. Linthicum y Co. 4.
Nathaniel Jcuit; Washington City, DnDid
OFT &. Elisha Hurrison CIV March
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

his special duties let him closely attend /;
let him eat sparingly, and drink nothing
which may be calculated remotely, to in
lure him. IF he has leisure hour, spend
it with favourite author if exercise is
required, walk in the envlrons OF the
city, view of its Improvement, and OBJ
servations upou what is useful and prot
liable, blends exercise with utility. AT
night. let him seek cultivated and res
pectable society, improve his mind, sof
ten his habits, and give spirits, animation
and chastity to his conversation, by as
sociating with discreet and sensible fc-
males, whose society, when judiciously
selected, is ever calculated to temper
those feelings and passions inseparabie
from nature, and gives TO real pleasure
salutary impulse. He retires at sea
sonable hour with pure mind, elastic
spirits, and healthy frame; and he
seeks his pillow with pleasure rePoSc
visits his wearied limbs, and sweet dreams
occupy his fancy through the night.
This is the pursuit and the enjoyment OF
real pleasure, for it is lasting.
HOWARD
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24
Reflections on Separaiion-No. A..

The most plausible objection against sepa-
ration arose from prudence. lis essence is
expressed in the Italian epitaph, OF rather
epigram-I uas Uyell--took physic-cnd here
he WHY should we banker after better
bread than is made of corn If our situation
IS good, why should we wish to mend it (?
When we are sufficiently comfortable under
our present condition, what should tempt as 10
any extraordinary anxiety for lis improve
ment, and induce US to run the risk of losing
the substance for The shadow--like the dog in
the fable
These arguments have been urged from
time immemorial against every proposition
tor alteration, amendment or reform. In Do
itlcal affairs there is undoubtedly principle
OF rest, as well as motion. There have al
ways been persons in every state of society.
interested IN preserving institutions upoo ex.
Ising foundations. There are ALWAYS t;mid
men averse from constitutional Temperament
10 any considerable change--and individuals
opposed from Incidence or fastidiousness 70
the agitation it occasions to their nerves and
'be excitement which any political exert;on
requires oftbeir muscular powers A1d -
these respectable portion Of others who
rom me often experienced faiacy of the most
OAuii'"' ana nounsh'ng projects, have be-
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

An agent appointed by the Governor q
New Hampshire, has lately made report
on some OF the projects Of Improvements
in roads and canals, which have been orousn'
forward in that state One of the most I'M
portant is canal proposed 10 be made 70
connect the waters Of The WinniPessiogee
lake with Piscataqua river. An act moor
porating company forthe accomplishment
Of this object was passed in 1911. lt was
suffered to expire by a neglect OF the meas
ures for carrying il into effect but IN isi|
it was revived. Nothing, howe'ec' mas
yet been done towards carrying on the pre-
posed work. No very particular estimate
has been made of the expense, but 1t Is con-
jectured that it may be completed at TIE
cost of about SSoO,OOO Winnipesslogee
lake is twenty five miles in length, and II
its waters were united by Davigable chan
mel with the ocean, a large tract OF county,
covered with valuable timber, would be
brought within reach Of a market.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

matter. The Whole difficulty we apprehend,
relates TO the grants Of land made by Spain to
individuals That the Treaty will ultimately
be ratified we have no doubt for this plain
reason, that this country in all probability will
take Florida from Spain, if she does not final
ly agree 10 its terms. That some arrange
meuts may be made authorizing certain grants
of territory. not included in the terms of the
Treaty is possible; but we do not believe that
Spain is ready TO reject the Treaty on This
account-nor that our government will have
the ADVANTAGE of ? very popular measure, by
beiaz tro upon the subject.
Boston fntelkgencer.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

E8urrectisn in Cu6a.-A letter from Ha-
vana, of the 28th ult received in Charleston,
states, that serious distu rbance had taken
place with the blacks at s.. Jago de Cuba !;
that about three, hundred and fsventy in a
body presentedthsmselyes to the Governor
and demanded heir freedom and the grant
OF a certain TRAIT OF land and that the Gov
ernor, as it is supposed from motives of
fear, yielded to their demand. The writer
OF the letter promises TO communicate fur
ther particulars, as soon a: they are receiy-
ed al Havana.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

One hundred and nine houses were lately
destroyed by fire in the town Of St. Johns,
on the Island Of Cuba.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

Wenderfut erote.-On the 26th of July,
the house of Mr.. John Hunt, at Scoreham,
VI. was injured by lightning. The electri
cal fluid strucka young lady who was in the
upper part of the house-melted string of
gold beads which she had around her neck,
and running down her body, burnt her
stocking and shoe. and set the lining other
shoe on fire In consequence of This shock
she remained perfectly senseless for ten
hours when it is stated she recovered
ID. HdU.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

man, by the name of Smith. attempted
to hang himself, in Charleston, S. c. but
prevented, by the unwelcome las Smith
said Interference of the Watch. He after
wards made asecond attempt on his life, BY
shooting, but was again prevented. He is
said 10 complain bitterly against these acts,
as an abridgment of his right, to manage
his own affairs, in his own way.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24
BOSTON, AUG. l8

BOSTON, AUG. l8
H7' We haze 5ust recsiUed our files Of
London fa1ters 10 The 18Th June, by the
Rerold.
The principal article of political news is
TIE change Of the Ministry in Spain, (sl,
-eady known here and the arrival Of Don
LUIS DE ONIs, at Paris, on his way 10 Ma
drid. The change of Ministry occasioned
brood OF conisctures not worth repeating.
The foreign Enlistment bill had passed
the British Lords On the 2sth June, a
resolution passed the House of Commons,
granting 5000. to remunerate c..
OF this town. for losses sustained I'm,
IN the conhscation of salt Detre At the Cane
o. Good Hope many years since.-Among
the advocates of the resolution were Adj.
Sir Isaac COFFIN.
The Kitg Of Stain is 10 marry Princess
Of S'xony, aged only 10 vesrs-Shc was
On her way 10 Spain. he chur,ship nav
have retarded the ratification of the treaty.
Sir HUDIBRts saws.
6 When lady's in the case.
f" All other things, youknow, give place"
The French stocks were rising, Englisll
Al stand.
The Duchess de Berry, on whose situation
France tounds such hopes, advances happily
10 her crescency.
There prevails at St. Valiery an epidemic
which carries off more th an 100 persons in a
week.
The determination Of our Government in
relstion tothe desbatches BY the Hornet viii
not be made Known any more than The con.
tents OF The dispatches themselves, until he
meeting ofCongress. The Horne, viii DE-
part for Cadiz, we understand, in about 2
week.
the reports from London, ,renea'ed At the
last dat's, that Great Britsir h. required
Spain 10 cede Cuba ~ her, If T; 1.i- coded
to US, we think, is with tou9d ion in truth.
We have read letter flo ~ h st author
lily which does 10; -1entio, sy liable of tbs
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

Letters from Gibraltar. fate, that in
coniequence of some informalties on a
Court Martial, all the Captains and one
of the Its of the I'm Squadron, in the
Mediterranean, had been put under an
arreit The particulars of this extr aor-
binary cafe are not known.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

Ertense 9f Drinking Shirits.-There is
a man. (says writer in the Hampshire
Gazette) well known TO me, who by COM
putation,~ has been found, within the las,
thirty two years, to have expended for ar
dent spirits. sum, The principal and inter
est of which, amount TO tive thousand fUe
hundred and fqUenty four dollars, sirty tsvo
cents, more than twice the value Of his pres
ent real estate. What is more surprising,
this man is still living, and still continues
the inordinate use of spurious liquors. 0,
temhoro O,imores
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

A Stockholm article of the 28th Nav,
states, that a notification has been sent to
the Custom houses in Norway, TO put ships
belonging 10 the North American States,
with respect to the duties both on ships and
merchandise. on the same footing as those
Of the most favored nations.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24
Dr The MAILS.

NRwYoRK, AUGUST l9
Runror Of War.-The Franklin Gazette
OF Yesterday, says" We understand, from
credible authority, that orders have been
issued by the navy department, to double
the number of workmen engaged in various
ports in building ships Of the line for the
purpose OF Fastening the completion OF
these vessels" lfthis information is cor
rect, the course of these orders may no
doubt be traced 10 the delay on tie part of
the King of Spain ratifying the late treaty.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24
FOREIGN TRANSACTIONS.

uamuu,gh article states, that pur-
suant to resolution of the last meeting
of Sovereigns. TO demand of the Ba,bary
States TO renounce their fyftem of piracy.
England and France had. in the name Of
the Allied Powers. already made over.
lures on the fubjca and that favoura-
Bic result was expected.
Letters from Spain had been received
in England, Ggnifying that the late Trea-
ty with the United States would not be
ratified.
That wonder of the ocean, the Steam
Ship Savannah. Capt. Rogers arrived at
Liverpool in IS days from Savannah.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

The French Novy.-Tbe Paris papers
say, that France now possesses 246 ships
of war, among which are As sail Of the line,
and 90 frieates They are now building | |
sail Of the line and 4 frigates.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

From Martinique.--Capt. Mitchell,
who arrived at Newburyport, from St.
Pieres, in 70 days. informs that the
Governor of Martinique, in consequence
of the americans arriving daily, and mo
lasses getting fcarce. has tak-n it into
confederation and granted permi1ion for
americans to take fugars. of certain
Quality, to the number of 5000 hopfheads,
the particular qualities to be adjudged by
tour matters of French fhips. Capt M
touched at St Barss, where molaf1es was
fcarce.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

Two children lately died in New York
in consequence of eating vegetable vul
carly called toad stool, kind OF fungus
that is frequently mistaken for The mush
room
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

New Orleans papers Of the 23d ult
received at New York fate that nearl,
al the pirates who have lately been com
hitting dePredations in the Mififippi
have been apprehcnded.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1819-08-24

horde of incendiarics in Baltimore
have made several midnight attempts te
set the city on FIRE.