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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
BANK ROBBERIEs.

In noticing the recent robbery, by the
cashier, of the Bank OF Musklngum, the
Philadelphia Gazette observes: -" Whether
the unreasonable increase of Bankng Insti-
tutions, during the last ten years, has enlar-
ged the space and augmented the iempta-
tons 10, moral depravity in our citizens, is
not our present purpose 70 enquire But
certain it is, we are travelling with rapid
pace upon the heels of the most corrupt
countries OF Europe in the detes!able art,
OF swindlins and counteiieitlng. The con-
tents OF every mail we receive, mortify and
astonish US with fresh instances of ,liiap-
idations OF duty, involving departures from
all the obligations Of social, political, and
domestic honor. To the moral phioso-
pher, and political economist. we silently
refer this subject. We're our laws as san
culinary and their execution as summary,
as those Of some other countries, what
melancholy calendar should we often be
compelled to offer TO the public"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
tGarlesfon Courier.
COMMERCIAL.


Extract OF letter from New.Orleans 4,
ted list ut. to- merchant " Charlesto,
"Cot'Gns are expected 10 fall very co..
siderabIy; indeed, tie prospects CT this a..
ticie are every day getting worse. If II.
river, which is atyih.s moment very low
did not prevent large arrivals, an De-.
suaded thai with the money in hand, yey,
good qualities may be had at 90 cents, al.
though tie holders now ask 24-hut MANY
OF the planters want money, and must sci,
at any price, to meet their engagement, !,
is very probable, therefore, that the fr.,
large arrivals will reduce the price 10 90 i,
29 cents ! sincel y hope the har,, times xs
experience here may not be felt with Va,
in an equ;d degree.
'The best bills on the north may now h.
had> al 10 per cent discount. The branch
bank has ceased negotiating them for some
time past, and nov refuses the best paner
on New York ats per cent discount. Bills
on France and England have no buyers,
and there is no rate established. The first
houses in this city would draw at 81 Coo
and even at 81 SIC. per dollar if they could
sell.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, first quail. offered
at "a cents, but could be obtained a, g
cash; rice 80 81 sugar, new, sI2B; flour
3l3a i6."
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02

c n it advert to any other period OF French
possessiua, tnan that at when the province
passed from her to Span Or Wilt be rea-
sonablf, in a mere compact Of letrocession
to regard Spain, as obliged to give more
than she received!
% Tothe brief memorial ofthis coiversa-
ton, found in Mr.. Liringslon's ietter, ira
dition has added, that wen our munster
came TO explain his object, VI. Taitey-
( rand sue rit,giy asked, . how long he had
held the opinion that any portion OF Nest
Florida belonged TO Louisiana {! and then
shuihed off 10 some o,her auditor.
% The people are not overscrupulous
moraiisis, and are generally wiling to sup
port a government, IN any creed or con-
duct that has in ittne scmbiance OF interest.
How unlike tie Roman, who remarked, on
a political PROJECT offered to his considera
ton, : this would indeed be useful, il it
were not dishonest"
81 Mr. Monroe. as if to atone for this
delay. was, at the end of his thorough ex-
animation, prepared to give an opinion tin t
Louisiana embraced not merely part of
w. Florioa, but the whole OF that province |!
/. See'the despatch 70 the Secretary OF State
'oi the TIA of June, 1873.
! 90 See Mr. Madison's letter to Mr.. Lii
vingsion the 3ist January, 1904.
! 20 LIEN. See Lausatt's declaration 10
Gov. Claiborne
80 Mr.. Livingston tells the secretary of
state, that he mad - long since" advised
him Of this aIledged declaration oil H. Mar
bois--but ID aiarbois' S connection with the
nesoci tim was recent, and began even at
ter Mr.. ,1onroe's arrival at Paris. Again
Mr. Livingston caudid!y admits, that
far from oeihg influenced by the informal
ton, he did not 6eiieoe ii. See Mr.. Living
sion's letter of the goth May, 1853, mark
ed private orpubtic. /.
81 The culiods jndiplomatic logic, would
do well 10 examine this document.
80 The memoir TO which we here aliude,
is principally borrowed from one written
10y Mr. N olson, and which served as a
funi OF argument, upon which al our mi
ni,ters engaS ed IN this discussion, directly
or indirectly, were ms ructed 10 draw
33 To give them in eXtenso. as diplo-
mailst wouldsy, would be too great tri-
al of patience for our readrrso or ourselves !;
beside, th they are not likely 10 suffer,
either in their beauty or strength, by lit
tie compression.
81 See Mr. Monrue's memoir addressed
10 NJ. Taileyrand 9th Nov 1904.
80 See Mr.. Munroa's letter to Mr.. OniS,
June 1915,
ITO be confia0ca.)
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
200 Dollars Reward.

\ BSCONDED on the 9th day OF Nov.
"A last, from Mr. James Atkinson [black.
smith), of Alexandra, Cd. c. bright
muIatlo slave, named FREDERICK, com.
monty known by his associates 90 Frederiok
Banksead; he is about 25 years Of age, 5
feet or 10 inches high, active and inteIi.
gent, siaInmers little when spoken to,
with a large scar on his upper lip, grey
eyes and curly hair, which he generally
keeps cut and combed in fashion.
This fellow has been working at the
blacksmith's trade, with the best smiths, for
the last six years; but in his youth he was
accustomed 10 waiting in the house and al.
tending on horses, which last employment
he may have preferred to his trade. Ills
dress was sailors jacket and trowsers. q
fur hat, and a handkerchief tied loosely
about his neck, with breast pin, and be
commonly walked with stick. II is be-
lieyed he is still lurking about the District
of Columbia.
The subscriber will give the above re,
ward il secured in any Jail in the United
States, so that he can get him again; or,h
he should be delivered TO the subscriber,
Irving in Virginia, Fairfax county, Sudiey
Mlll)the above reward will be given, ana
all reasonable expenses paid.
WILLIAM ROBINSON
Fsbruary2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
sAsrsHNENr OF ROBERT eounLAy

Under this head, the Niagara Spectator
gives long order, under tie signatures of
William Dickson and William Claus, mem
bers Of the Legislative council, and dated
the 2ist Dec. 1915, requiring Robert Gour-
lay+o depart the province OF Upper Cana
da, Oh o, before Isl day Of January then
next ensuing on the penalty of imprison-
ment without the benefit of bail. This or
Geris followed by an article from the pen
OF Hr. Gourlay, which closes with the fol-
Living paragraph -
. | have written to England month
ago thata5out Christmas should SGT off from
Canada on my way thi'her. | have now
written that cannot perform my purpose.
An anxious wife and family have within
The last fifteen months, dozen times re-
ceiyed such lnessages--a dozen times have
they felt the pans OF disappointed hope,
while month after month have been de-
tanned here, either by some powerful feel
in of duty. or by some cruel necessity
I nus il is nov. We're to depart the rro-
vince at this time it would be yielding TO
the SANDER ofinteresied, selfish, and deba-
sed characters it would he surrender
of the most valuable RICH SIT would be de-
grading to the British constitution No,
gentlemen, | shall rather rot in Niagara Jail
than depart from the province at this time;
rather shall forego all the joys of lille than
possess them with abandoned principle and
suhiusated honor.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. February I
Look Out MiIIe,s
Who send Aour 10 .aL.rnnar;n

ITO SeHuJtOUT 10 1HeTdHdTtG.
THE writer, citizen of said town, finds
J. himself very eften severely imposed
on by said millers, or their careless and IN.
considerable birelings in the mills, and
whether it be from stupid carelessness, or
their villany, the loss is the same, which is
often from Two TO FIVE pounds per barrel on
the tare to the purchaser. These are there
fore to warn said milers, that if they do not
correct this procedure, their names shall be
published to the world, which will moi be
much 10 their honor.
N. b. Whit makes the matter appear
much worse, no such mistakes are made a
gailst the miller. st February 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
Married.

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev.
Mr.. Robbins, MIR. GEORGE SPEAK to Miss
ELIZABETH Loyc, both of this place.
On the same day, at Clifton, Fairfax
county; Virginia, al tie residence of James
Patton, eaq. by tie Rev Mr.. FaircIough,
FREDERICK STONE. esq. Ct Charles county,
Maryland, 10 ELlzA, second daughter Of
James Patton. esq.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
SWISDLERS.

Robert Goodwin & Joseph Manly: Virgil.
mans as they say, have been swindling the
people in several parts of this State, and
were a few days since in Richmond. God
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
Obituary.

I've seen the lovely garden flower,
In all their !eauly gow;
Eve seen the stormy had stone showers
Lay their glory low;
l've seen The youth in beauteous pride
And highesi healh to day,
Before tomorow's even tile,
A loa'hsome lump of clay.
What is this life vapor, sure,
Away it swiiily flies
The JOYS in it how insecure,
How tIifling such prize.
Dcparted this life on Saturday morning
he 3nth uItirno, after short illness. PAVE.
LA GRATA FIELD, aged 13 months. Young.
est daughter of major II, Field.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02

win is Harness-Maker, and Manly Sad
die 8. Haness-Maker.--Manly IS Fl years
Of age, has a scaron one of his cheeks,
lisps, is small and artful. Goodwin is also
about 81 anis,nall. They have peculiar
mack of breaking trunks, stealing too.s and
by shew ofindustry, ofgetting in debt
The public are warned against them
- [Rateish Star.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02

with long kni' es. and repeatedly Hres.en
ed tbe lie oi the Hamburg captain, and n,
supercargo, an American gentleman. IT,.
cargo is understood to have been fully in.
sured al LioyLs.
((farlestos Courier
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
MR. SNowDEY,

Mr.. SNowDEN,
have long been Of opinion, and The ex.
perience of the last fire fully confirms its
correctness, that our citizens re greatly de-
hcenl in the means for extinguishing fire,
particularly as regards the supply OF water
necessary for the purpose tie pumps af-
ording very inadequate quantity, and
that so irregular and tardy that much da-
mage is done before the fire can be check
ed, which might be prevented ifa prompt
and sufficient supply of wafer could be OBJ
tanned.
In some measure to remedy this inconye-
nlence, | would suggest TO the considcra-
t ion of our citizens, the propricty OF form
ing Hose and Suction Engine Company
to obtain a supply of water from the river
which would be greater thar that obtained
from all the pumps in the vicinity of any
hire that may occur
| think there can be no doubt but that our
wealthy citizens would furnish the neces-
sary funds, and that a sufficient number of
active young men would cheertully become
members OF such an association, which
might in few hours preserve property
from destruction TO an inca!culable amount.
A CITIZEN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
We understand, that the Corvette John
.AdJms will sail from this port, the first fair
wind, with sealed Orders.
IN. York. Com. .qdu. Jar. 90.

The Governor of Upper Canada has re-
prieyed anna. by the name OF Daniel Bro rn
who was under sentence OF death for horse
stealing, on condition OF his leaving the
British dominions on or before the 25 at.
The horse thief, very probable, has before
this time, taken up his residence in the wes
tern part of this slate. Ibid,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02

The celebrated Mr.. Gdurtay of Upper
Canada was committed to the common jail
in Niagara. on the 9th ut. there TO remain
zyithout bail, or matapriee. The Niagara
Spectator, in announcing this fact, thus re,
marks--"The rights of British subjects
seem now ID be held pretty cheap on this
side of the Atlantic. In Florida, they are
put to death under the award of military
dcspots and here in Canada, they are I'M
prisoned at the pleasure of Legislative
councillors"
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY, FEBFE.4RY /, 1919.

From New Orleans we learn that the U.
States schooner .NonSac6, lieutenant com
mandant Claxton, arrived at that port after
aboistcrous passage of % days; and that
shortly after her arrival, one of the crew,
who was on shore, was inhumahly butcher
ed by Spaniari, who was afterwards ia
ken, and will be hanged.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
nThose Gentlemen WIN

have subscribed to the proposals for giving
anuhiick dinner in this town TO Mai Gen.
Jackson. and those who wish TO unite with
them. ave requested TO meet this afternoon
At o'clock at Browns Hotel.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-02-02
Statement on the part of.Spnin.


81 II is fact moi disputed, that in the
hands of France, Louisiana has had differ
ent limits that before the year 1859 il ex-
tended to the Perdido, but that 10 1762 5
all that part OF il Having eastwardly of the
river Mississippi and island OF Orleans, was
coded by France to G. Britain; that from
that period until 1903, the western section
remained in the hands of France with the
name of Louisiana, and with the Mississippi
pi and lberville rivers as its eastern boun.
Diary and tina, with this new boundary
France yielded possession of 1t TO Spain.
TYhen therefore the treaty calls for louisa
ma, as it was when France possessed if,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28
ALEX tNDRfA.:
MORNING, OCTOBER %.

i A writer in the New-Bedford Mercury,
as dissuasive TO The occupation of Florida
by the government of the URiten States, has
made out an estimate TO shew that, from Nan
tGeket and Martha's Vineyard alone. there
are. on this side OF and round the Cape Of
Good Hope, about ninety ships, which, with
their return cargoes, are estimated at the va
lue of 6, 100000 dollars-post of which, it
is not unreasonably concluded, would fall a
sacrifice. in case of sudden war, to the cupi-
dity OF the swarm of privateers now on the
ocean, who would have, generally, no scru-
piles TO exchange their Mexican. Old Proyi-
ience, and Ar,igau flags, for Spanish colors.
This writer is not more opposed to war than
we are, if il can be avoided. Far be it from
US to provoke it, But, il Spain refuses the
form OF ratification of her Treaty with us,
and we are menaced with more Indian ir-
ruptions from the Florida Territory, in vio-
Iation OF the existing Treaty not only pub
lie opinion will require. but national law
will justify, the occupation of Florida. And
il national law, the rule of conduct for ma
tions, do justify it, what right would Spain
have, were it in bei power, to make war on
the United States There is, however, little
danger Of war, where both parties are ad.
yerse t. such resort. Nat. Int.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28
FROM LEwis's COMIC SKETCHES.

As an instance Of proriaeial dialect beg
leave to relate what happened few years
ago at Poulton in the Fylde, in the wild parts
of Lancashire. The story descended TO me
in ITS provincial! dialect, by native who was
present.
There were five persons, the wise heads of
the town. They consisted of the squire, The
exciseman. the apo,hecay, the lawyer, and
the curate, who held deep consultation
whether & hedgehog was an animal, vegeta-
bic, an artificial. or natural curiosity.
Fist-the lawyer defined il TO be thing
heaven never made, and as how he had a
great mind 20 serve it with ga copy Of q
stick"
The exciseman declared, "I csnno' gage
il, nor can gauu it; but for sure and sartin
il must he somewhat, or somewhat eise."
The apoth.cary, scratching his head. very
sagsciously and significantly Observed, II
court il 10 be sort Of live thistle"
The squire asked Robin, the hosrler, if he
did DO; thick it was sort Of a round about
curry comb.
Aud the parson, after do7raing his specta-
cies, and glarbg at it for half an hour. en-
claimed, "ods boddikins for sure and sartin
il ,,rsi Ne the devils nutmeg CRATER"
Such was the profound consultation of these
five wise men OF Gotham, or rather of Poal
ton. such were their enquiries thai they end
ed 8usl where they began.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28
From The Portland Gazette.
A SUGGESTION FOR THE Trainers OF THE NEW
GOVERNMENT OF MAINE.

A SUGGESTION FOR THE Trainers OF THE NEW
GOVERNMENT OF MAINE.
Laws for the encouragement OF marriage
and The promotion OF population, have always
till of late years, been considered of high
Importance among the first dulles OF Iegisla-
tors. In Rome an edict was declared upon
edict and decree upon decree for this pur-
pose; and although exemptions were made
in favor OF the married, and rewards given to
fathers in proportion to the number OF their
children still population could not be forced
much beyond the means of subsistence the
poor would not get married, and the very
dissipated Of the higher classes would not
have childf.n. But it seems that method
has lately been discovered, which succeeds
admirably. In consequence OF the exemp-
ton of married men from the military con-
scriplion now levying in Sicily, 10000 young
meI got married in few weeks" Ii 1t IS
thought expedient to encourage emigration
into our extensive and fertile territory or pro-
mote matrimony within it, the successful ex-
pertinent made in Sicily may afford perhaps
sufficient precedent for an act TO exempt mar
ried men from military services.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28

selves popular, and the administration odi
oas. Thus have they hurt the cause OF the
Patriots, whose Agents would have effected
a great deal more if they had never connect
ed themselves with such an opposition.
The administration, we have every reason
TO believe, has been uniformly disposed to
do what it coul I, consistently with the per-
f,rmance of its duties to the nation, for the
performance of its duties 10 the nation, for
the cause of the Spanish Americans. Tie
political opponents of administration in this
county, can, at no time, do any thing tor
them. The Agents OF the Patriots must, now,
we think, be convinced Of their error; and
we cannot doubt that more discretion will be
observed by them in future.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28

Letters from the Postmaster and others at
BlakeIy, Alabama, OF The 25Ih September.
are received at New-York, which state that
that town continued healthy-while Mobile.
on the opposite side Of the bay, was doomed
TO death and ruin--45 persons it was said
had died in the latter place the preceding
week, and about 500 in the last 3 months,
which is supposed to lie one-third the popua-
ton Of The place. CoLnm6lan.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28
Columbia, S. Q. October 10.


Wheat and corn crops have been better
this season in South Carolina than for many
years past. Owing 10 the low price of cot
toa last year, most Of the cotton land had been
planted with corn, and the extraordinary
yield has given US greater harvest OF that
article than was ever known in this state. In
the upper districts it is freely offered Tor 60
cents. Cotton crops have moi been so favor
able. Tie rot has been severe in many pla-
ces, and crops consequently light. They
may average throughout two thirds of
whole crop. The season for picking cotton
has been favorable. Rain is now wanted to
get in our fall grain. We have had no rain,
of consequence for the last Two months
Frost has fallen in Columbia for the last
four nights. This is unusually early, and
will probably 90 further injury to the open
Jog pods of cotton yet in the fields. (1eies.
Meetings have been held at St. Johns, n.
3. and measures adopted to make some pro-
vision for The ensuing winter icr needy emf
grants. Ii was voted to open an Office eor
the registry OF emigrants-to allow them
lands TO hut themselves on, with liberty to
cul wood Ior fuel for theuiselves--and sub
scription was opened towards furnishing them
with provisions, and Z CT 500 dollars were
subscribed.
Baltimore, October &c.
The following letter was dropped into the
Post-ofice on Saturday n..;ht, addressed 10
the Post Master Of Baltimore.
.4u1 Cages. Isl Domngo.)
September II, 1919
SIR--Should you think it advisable you
can have published in some public newspa-
per, the following note, for the benefit Of
those concerned.
On my passage 10 this place fell in with
the Patriot brig Mars. captain Courlwan, "a
native Of this place, and nearly all black
crew) commissioned by Louis Aury, at The
small island of Old Providence. The brig
had in company the ship Vermont, of New
York, which she had captured s2 DAYS pre-
vious, saying she had a Spanish cargo on
board, and was sent TO the island of Old Pro-
whence for condemnation. ] did not learn
the captains name, but parted with them a
few miles to The leeward of ST. Jago de Gu
ba, on the 18th OF last month, tAugus;.)
AN AMERICAN.
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'.ll6oay Gag.
Philadelphia, Oct. &c.

THNoUe'Phiu, OCI 20
A gentleman who cane from Wilmington
yesterday morning, states, that on the eve
ming before the grist- mills on the Brsndywine
occupied by Mr., Thomas Lea, were burnt
down IN Sunday evening. About 1000 bar
rrls of -four were destroyed. The whole loss
is estimated at 90 900 Gols. Union.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28

The winds and thunder set forth God:
power; the firmness Of the socks, and the
incorruptibility of The heavens, are an OBJ
seure representation Of his unchangeahle-
ness but holiness j. the most orient pearl in
the Crown OF heaven, and only shines in res-
sonable creatures.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28
MINT OF THE UNITED STATES.

The Mint having lately received fresh
supply OF copper, viii now furnish Cents. to
any reasonable amount, in exchange fer an
equal amount of specie, or paper receivable
in the Bank of the u. States. Ibid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-10-28

Some of the enterprislhg merchants Of
Ohio, contemplate sending steam boats,
with csrgoes of Kentucky and Ohio produc-
tons, direct to the West India Islands. parti-
cularly Cuba, and to return with new car
goes, without touching at Nsw-Orleans.