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Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-06-15

beauty OF this fair stranger who has been
brought 10 Europe by the Persian Ambas-
sador. II describes her as possessing a
very white skin aud cheerful temper.
Her beauty, says the Journal, appears TO
be, according 10 the accounts we have
received, OF nature to be priced among
all people, who think that beauty consists
10 the perfect harmony of features, and
the exaclness Of proportions. Large blue
eyes, long black hair, a slender youthful
figure. are advantages with which no one
can be deemed ugly in France. But still
she assuredly must excite strong interest
among US. "A slave, without any family,
without country, her life, in our capi-
tai, as every where else, is passed in the
most profound seclusion. Exiled to her
chamber, inaccessible to all the world, she
does not even appear at her window,
without being covered with large veil,
and she is not relieved from this restraint
except when her master is out with his
people. She then walks about in her
apartment without meeting any one say e
the females of the hotel, or the two per-
sons charged 10 watch her. If she chance
10 meet the females, she becomes quite
joyous with spirits-she plays with them
-romps with them-ea:esses them, but
on the least noise she disappears, aud
shuts herself up 10 her cabinet. Some
Ladies, among them Lady Somerset, So
licited the Ambassador to permit the 10.
teresting stranger to pass an evening at
their houses but their entreaties we're all
TO no purpose.
The Jecs.-In the year 1900, in the
reign Of Edward /. the property of all
the Jews in England was coniiscated to
the use of the crown: $50 of them were
hanged 10 one day, charged with adulIe-
rating the coin. Above $4,000 of these
unfortunate people, in that reign, were
plundered of all their wealth, and Danish.
ed the kingdom. In the year 1918, in the
reign of George III. Mr. RothscliId, a
celebrated Jew, was at the head of most
of the loans TO the European kings aud
emperors. How remarkably do these
facts speak in favor of the progress of lib
eral and enlightened opinions in that coun.
try.-London paper
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-06-15
MouSr-PLEAsANr, IN. " June 8.

MOUNT PLEASANT, ~. ouue o.
Westchester Oyer and Tsrminsr.
C;rcuit court and court OF Oyer and
Terminer for this county, held by his
honour Judge Van Ness, adjourned on
Thursday last. 1t will doubtless crafty
manv 10 learn that the 10 indictments a.
oa;nst M. Mitchell, Esq. an attorney at
law we're disposed Of by the Court, and
he discharged from the same.
The following criminals were convicted
and sentenced by the court;
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-06-15
From the Concord { N H. Observer.
INTERESTING ORDINATION.

Ordained, III the city of Washington,
on the 9th of February, 1919, the Hon.
Oliver C. Comstock, Member of Con-
gress from New Y ork, TO the work of an
Evangelist. DR.. Comstock came to Wash
ington, as a delegate to the House. of Rep
resentatives, in 1918. His mind had
been, short time previous TO that period,
seriously impressed with divine things
and after his arrival at the seat Of govern
ment. he occasionally attended the preach
ing of the Rev. Obadiah B. Brown, Pastor
of the first Baptist church in that city,
| Under the ministry of Mr.. Brown bis
sentiments became settled, as to the doc
trine Of grace, and being convinced of the
divine authority of believers baptism, he
offered himself as a candidate, and was
baptised by Mr.. Brown, during the sue
ceeding session of Congress, and was re-
ceived member of the church under his
care. The church subsequently, observing
in him talents, which they concluded
would be useful 10 the ministry, gave him
a call 10 the exercise of his gifts, and 10
the winter session of 1918, licensed him
to preach. Thus on Lords days and
evenings, he was preaching the gospel, as
minister of Christ; whilst on week days
he was serving his country, and discharg-
ing the trust reposed on him by his coD-
stituents, as national legislator.
His ministry had been approved by the
neighbouring churches, as well as that oi
which he was member, it was thought
proper that he should be ordained prior
TO his return home, and just before the
close Of the session of Congress. The
solemnities of the Ordination commenced
at half past 10 o'clock, A. NJ. in the Bap
tist Westinghouse of the first church, il
presence OF large and solemn audience
The officiating ministers were, the Rev.
b. Allison, d. ID. o. B. Brown, and the
Rev. Spencer III. Gone. DIR. Allison pre-
sided the sermon was preached by Mr.
Cone, from Tim. iv. 5. ''Do the Yv0rk
of an evangelist" Mr.. Brown asked the
questions, aud DR.. Allison gave the charge
and closed with the benediction. A sin.
gular coincidence Of circumstances took
place in this ordination. The subject o.
it, was baptised and joined the church
called to the ministry, and ordained
whilst actually serving as member o
Congress. or the ministers who ordain
ed him, the first named was then Chaplain
to Congress, aud the two had been sucf
previously.
| From the Baltimore Federal Republican.
| DISTRESS.
We have several times adverted to the
distresses of the day, and should fee
timid 10 resuming the subject, were il no
the paramount topic in all papers--in al
| rIacoa aud On oil occo,:orc TVha fomou,
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-06-15
Grand Inquest Of Mem. Castle COUNTY,
state of Dela,uars.

The grand jury OF New Castle county
beg leave to represent--that they are
deeply impressed with the distressed and
calamitous situation Of the agricultural.
commercial, and manufacturing Interests
Of the state /; that in their opinion, these
evils have arisen from
l. A failure of crops.
2. An unfavourable balance Of trade.
the result of excessive importations Of
foreign goods, exceeding, TO an immense
amount, the value Of our exports;
3. Thus draining the state of its specie
and circulating medium;
A. Depressing the value of real estate
and
5. Increasing poverty and distress.
The only practicable remedies for these
evils, in the opinion Of the grand jury,
are,-
/. A regular and strict economy in the
expenses Of the people.
q. A retrenchment in the use Of i'm.
ported goods and foreign Injuries.
8. A steady attention to the improve.
ment of our agricultural products.
A. And the encouragement of market
at home, by fostering and protecting do
nestle manufactures.
To serious consideration Of this i'm.
portant subject, the grand jury would
most earnestly invite the attention of the
citizens, more especially of this county.
Unanimously agreed to, and ordered to
be printed.
ARCHD. ALEXANDER, Foreman.
Attest: S. I'll. BLACK, c. j.
". B. The failure OF crops, stated 10
the preceding document, has not prevailed
in other parts of the U. States-but the
distress is equally felt elsewhere,
Domestic Industry.-A writer in the
Washington City Gazette, on this subject,
remarks as follows -
We have fine climates, good soils, a
cheap government, industrious habits, and
more territorial wealth than the same
number of people on any other section
of the globe, and yet we are embarrassed !;
exhibiting daily more coercion for pay
ments and petty law suits than any l6,-
100000 of people on earth.
In Philadelphia, alone, 10000 persons
are daily begging the manufacturers for
work. The price paid there by the
Commissary General, for making pair Of
pantaloons, or a shirt for soldier is l2a
cents. Thus woman, to earn 81 DO a
week, must make two shirts, or two pair
Of pantaloons, each day. Iu New-York,
the same thing exists. / have seen 600
women at day light before counting
house, in Greenwich street, soliciting
work Of manufacturer. 1t is much the
same all over the country, from Pbiladel-
phia eastward, and yet we are told by
our infatuated southern planters that no
part of this nation is in state for manu-
featuring, though Connecticut alone pre-
sents nearly as dense population as Eng
land. and are more ingenious, frugal ana
industrious than any people in Europe.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-06-15
nuarr WAY Lime /

NoRFoLK, [Va.) June !.
On Sunday afternoon, heavy cloud
from the northeast, passed over the Great
Bridge road, which, for the space OF near
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-06-15
SCARCITY OF CASH.

One cause, (says the kaleidoscope) Of
the many complaints ON this subject, may
be found out, perhaps, by perusing the
following aneCdote.
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-06-15
From the Baltimore Federal Republican.
DISTRESS.

We have several times adverted to the
distresses of the day, and should feel
timid 10 resuming the subject, we're il not
the paramount topic in all papers--in all
places, aud or all occasions. The famous
South Sea Scheme iu England the exc
Grated Mississippi Scheme in France
each producing in their turns the same
terror-the same ruin, and the same dis
tress which our city feels at this juncture.
The fallacy Of our banking systems was
never SO obvious as now; and while we
see our monied institutions on the verge
Of ruiu--our weallhiest and some Of our
Elizabeth-Town gazette., 1819-06-15

The Circassian Lady.-The Gazett
de France contradicts the ungallant obser
walton Of the other Paris papers, as to tn
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Look Here /!
DAN AWAY FROM The subscriber, liyins

DAN AWAY from The subscriber, living
IL near Uppelyille, Loudouh county, Va.
on the ed Of September last, negro man
FREDERICK,
about SO years of age, ieet 7 or 8 inches
high, rather slender, black complexion, very
suTly countenance, teeth wide apart, gums
red and shows them much when he laughs.
think the hinder part of his head IS bald,
owing to breaking out, and perhaps other
parts of his head also. / believe he has
scar over one eye, and that the end Of his
big toe is bit off by the frost: He is pas
sionately fond Of begging and chewing to-
bacco, and sometimes smokes the pipe
He generally wears truss. which has oc-
casioned scars on one Of bis hips. He Went
off in company with his wife, who has since
been detected in Alexandra. 1t is likely
he may have obtained free pass. A re-
ward Of 40 dollars will be given for the ap-
prehension of said negro il taken oul of the
state and brought home, or 60 dollars if Ia
ken in the state and delivered to me, with
reasonable charges in either case, or 10
dollars if put in any gaol and information
given so that l get him again. Masters OF
vessels will please keep watch tor hiR,;
Jan S 1t, GEORGE NOBLE.
@To be published times in the Nat,
lntelligeuc<r and Bait. Fed. Gazette.
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Notice.

yVHE public are hereby informed, the
Il House of Industry establishment, cor
ner of Pitt and Prince streets, will go into
operation this day, for the delivery OF soup,
rs usual, 10 the poor, from O'Clock until
3. when donations from the benevolent will
be most thankfully received, either in mo-
ney, wood, vegetables, or articles OF cloth
ing, which will be faithfully applied.
Application for tickets for the delivery
of soup, will have to be made, by per-
sons residing in the lst Ward--to John Har-
per, from tue east side of Fsirfax-street to
the river; Charles Page, from the west
side of Fairfax street to the east OF FIT
street.
ed WarG--Guy Atkinson, from the east
side of Fairfax street TO the River. Der
nard Bryan, from the west side OF Fairfax
street to the east side of Pitt street.
SO Uard-Isaac Robbins, from the west
side of Pitt street to the east side of Column
bus street; Anthony Grease, from the west
side of Columbus street 10 the extent OF the
corporation.
lh Ward.-Jonathan Janney from the
west side of Pitt street, to the east side OF
Alfred strest--aDd from the east side OF
Alfred street 10 the extent of the corpora
ton.
Great care will be taken to make the
Soup clean and good for family use, and
will be sold as usual, at 6 cents per quart
ANTHONY CREASE.
Alexandra, January Z, 1919.
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Mr.. ,Snowdeh,

4 s DIR. Henderson bestows New Years
~ gifts on The morning. ard obtains
compensation In the ese"nlg over the face
and eyes, with his bottom kicked into the
bargain, by way of over Fay Tor the adj
vance, / shall decline to throw filth at the
reptile, whose COUNT. ancG and locks are
abominable, and unfortunately COR the town
those are known as much tie most tavora-
bic part of his composition.
As to Mi. Fitzhugb, my opinion Of him
is the same as before the .iracas and feel
for him III common with these that knew
him at a much earlier date, and Iam,nt that
a youth of promise should in any shape
connect himself with the refuse humankind,
wretch that is coIdly suffered al times in.
70 respectable famiIiss-the connexions of
Mrs. Henderson. ;
The publication of Mr.. Fitzhugh is very
erroneous, though confident he meant to be
correct-and even those errors are inno-
cent and nimportant-and for that reason
! will say no more about il.
JOHN THOMAS RICKETTS,.
jahuary5 *
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One Dollar Reward.

ID AN AWAY from the subscriber on the
IL 28th Dec. last, an indented appfen-
tiee to, the Saddling Business, named MI
CHEL HERRlTf, aged 10 years and 6
mohths-and do hereby caution all per;
sons from harboring or employing the said
apprentice as the law will be enforced a
gainst all such offenders.
Jan 5 st JAMES VANSANT.
GThe National 1ntelligencer and Geo.
Town Messenger will insert the above
three times and send their accounts to this
Office. ..
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Notice..

When vice prevails, and impious men
bear sway;
The post of honour is The private station"
IF JOHN THoMAs RIcxErTs be no, aIrea.
i dy humbied into dust and ashes, he is
invulnerable to reproach from mortal pen.
But when he crosses "that bourne from
whence no traveller returns, :" this bare of
mortal matter will doubtless be selected by
his Internal Majesty 10 school bis lmps in
the receptacle Of condemned spirits.
Sunk as RICKETTS, is, have so much Of
christian charity as to wish that Lazarus
may administer a cup of cold water to that
tongue, the temper Of which will prove
salamander in Tartarus. .,
ALEXANDER HENDERSON.
January 6 81
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General George Washington; striking
likeness of James Monroe, esq. president
of the United States; Napoleon Bonaparte;
Commodore Isaac Hull and lady; Commo-
dore W illiam cambridge; Columbus, who
first discovered the continent of America !;
Henry Christophe, formerly slave, now a
sovereign prince, under the title of Henry
|. king Of Hayti-he married daughter Of
the unfortunate Touissaht L'Overture, who
is now queen of Hayti-and her daughter;
representation of a lady that was drown
ed at Albany, in December 1912, crossing
the ferry, holding her beautiful twin babes,
that were saved; an American. prisoner in
Algiers, represented chained and spiked to
the floor, and starving to death with ain iron
on his head /; Othellc and Desdamona, a re-
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TT Lawrasor & Fowle
Have FOR SALE;
loo pieces Russia duck.
22o heavy and light Ravens do
l2o white and brown sbeetings
200 diapers !; loo do crash
SO chests young ny son 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
8 pipes old Sicily Madeira wine :.
Pipes, half pipes, quarter, and hall
quarter casks Superior Old Madeira and
Malmsey wine, from the house Of Keers T.
Co. ed to God
400 casks cut nails, assorted sizes, from
l5o boxes mould candles, super. quality
4oo brown soap
!, 90 barrels sperm oil
Boston and Chelmsford window glass,
of all sizes ;.
Bales of baftas. namoodiss and Gag
handkerchief go.
l5o crates assorted Liverpool ware,
30 barrels mackerel, in VIII. y hf. bbls.
80 boA:s soft shefled almonds
December ~ -.
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S. Drew.

Merchant Tailor, Sc Fairtar-streef,
DEGS leave TO return his grateful ac-
= knowledgeme MS to the inhabitants of
Alexandria for the liberal encouragement he
has received since his commencement in
business, ard hopes by assiduity and atten-
tiCn To merit continuance OF the same.
Two apprentices wanted, and colored
woman wanted to hire
GA tew respectable boarders can be
accommodated by applying as above.
January Z thstu3t
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presentation from Shakespeare's tragedy,
exhibiting othello in the act of numbering
his wife Desdamona &; Jane Shore Boston
Beauty, and Jud the musician; Lord Has
tings and Alicia a highly interesting group,
representing Bile Beard Turkish 6ashsw
in the act of attempting the murder of his
wife, and Sclim her brother running 10 her
relief, also Irene sister to Blue Boards wife
in tears-this is one Ct the most splendid
groups ever exhibited in the United States;
Charlotte Temple, with her child a scrip
ture group, representing King S.luI and the
witch of Endor raising Samuel The prophet
from the tomb Indian Chief Black Streak
in the act of scalping son of Mr.. Ker-
sben, merchant Of St. Mary's, in the state
of Georgia.
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New Livery Stable.

THE subscriber bias established, on The
Il wharf, stable. of horses. aud he takes
this method Of acduaintihg the citizens Of
Alexandria, particularly those gentlemen
residing on the wharf, that there will be
good saddle horses and carriages always
in constant readiness for those who may
please favor him with their calls.
N. B. Horses will be taken at livery by
the day, week, Of month.
December il dsm
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500 Dollars Reward.

FsNHE Subscriber having been greatly
j deceived and injured by certain
CHARLES TYLER, late merchant of A.
lexandria, who has recently .-absconded
from this pIace-be hereby offers a re-
,Sard of FEUc Hundred Dollars to any per-
Ter persons who will bring him to this
Place in order that he may be dealt with
here, according TO law. =,
JAMES ENGLISH.
jane If
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Valuable Property.

FOR sale-That comlnodious three story
II brick house ON Kinestreet; how in the
occupancy 6f Mr.. John Roberts. Also
three Lots adjoining, With the improve
ments t6ereon.--That elegant Grass Lot
lately the property Of Mr.. James Anderson,
eohtaihing 9 3-16:hs acres Add the
rigging, sales, anchors, cables, spars & wa
ter-casks Of the baYue Mary, IN parcels, or
the whole to shit purchasers,
Oct 81 JOSEPH SMITH.
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Boiling Cloths.

THE subscriber has this day received. a
4. large and elegant assortment Of Bolt
ing Cloths, Of superior Quality, which
will be offered for ssle at the store of
Messis. Butts & Cawood, King street,
Alex'a, where be intends keeping COM
plete assortment in FUTURE. =,
Sept 6 AMOS ALEXANDER.
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Mechanics Bank of Alex'a.
Samuel Thompson

TNAKESths liberty Of informing his cotr-
Il try friends and the public, that he has
established himself in the brick warehouse,
on the north side of King street, one door
above the corner Of Fayette-street. and op:
posite the diagonal pump, where he will
buy and sell flour, and receive it on storage;
and will transact with care and punctlality
all business in his line, which may be con-
6ded TO him. thstu4w Dec "
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Notice.

NR, GENT, who has settled in Alex
q andria, offers his professional services
to the inhabitants and itsvicinity. He will
attend particularly TO country practice.
\. b. His shop is at Mahlon Scholheld's,
king-street, next door 10 The late Dr.. q. A.
IFhorBtonS. dSt&G,mtf janl
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Notice.

TNHE stockholders OF the Alexandria and
Il Fauquier turnpike road company are
notified that an election of a president, fohr
directors, and treasurer, will take place
At iiay-Market, on Wednesday next; the
18th instant. st January 7
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John H. Laid 4 Co.

John II. Ladd y Co.
UAVE received by brig Juno from Bos-
IL ton, and schr. Elizabeth from N. York,
5000 bushels Liverpool coarse salt
1875 boxes mould candles, of various
sizes, and most approved brands
50 bags green coffee -, -.
60 hhds N. E. rum 80 bbls ditto
10 khds west-india rum
l6 casks cheese
3 ches,s imperial tea.
10 do young hyson tea r,..
quin,als dun Goldfish, sup: quality
9 cases mems & boys coarse shoes
a bales herring seine Irvine
For Bermuda,
,AsN The fasl-sailing brig JUNO, 4.
60 Smith master, burthen $50 barrels.
For freight of 300, apply to
jan JOHN H. LADD & Co.
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Notice.

3aNhE subscribers having such multipli.
Il city of accounts due them on hook,
aud finding il impossible to collect them,
term other words those indebted will not
pay on this account il puts il out of their
power 10 be punctual in their engagements,
and they have come to the determination
after this date to do business for cash. No
work will be delivered out of the shop un-
less the cash is paid except il is for large
jobs to oar punctual customers, in which
case liberal discount will be given when
ihe work is completed. They return their
thanks 10 these who have been prompt in
payment and solicit their patronage. All
orders tor blacksmith work will be attended
70. RICHARD ROCK u Co.
January th6t
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BLANK BOOKS.

JAMES KENNEDY T. SON have just
y received large assortment, consisting
Of the following, VIZ.
Ledges, single & double J
Journals /Of all sizes,
Day books faint lined
Letter and invoice ditto and plain,
Record ditto, &c. &c. J
in plain and Russia binding, on the most
approved plan, Also,
. A great variety Of the smaller books, viz.
Bank, receipt and memorandum books;
pocket ledgers blank music books cy.
phering books ; plain and faint lined copy
books, for large and small hand, per dozeii
or single
GFOrderS from the public Offices, and
from merchants, to any, pattern Of ruling;
executed at a short notice
December s stuthtf
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SNlE thirl dividend of ten per cent on
y the effects Of Mr., John ThrOop is de-
CIared payable TO his creditors on Saturday
The 9Th day of January next, al the store Of
ISAAC ROBBINS, Trustee.
Dee 81 d9J
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Bank of Alexandria.

January 4, 1919.
4 DIVIDEND of three and an half per
"a cent for the last half year, is this day
declared, and will be paid to the stockhol.
ders in the institution, or their legal repre-
sentatives, en- Thursday the 9TH inst.
J. L. M'KENNA, Cashier.
Januar5 5 3w
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Notice.

Notice.
Office of Murine insurance Company I
of .4ierandria, Dec. Is, 1878. :
TENHE Stockholders are hereby notified
a that an election for fifteen Directors
will be held at this office on Friday the 18th
day of JANUARY next, between the hours OF
10 and g o'clock. ...,-
J.R. NICHOLS, Sec'ry.
The transfer book will be closed irom'9
o'clock on Monday the 18th, till after the
election. Decl6
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Union Bank of Alexandria,

January |, 1919.
THE stockholders in this institution are
j hereby notified that dividend of four
per cent for the last six months on the capt.
tai paid i'm on the 5lst ultimo, has been de-
clared, payable to them on or after Tues
day next, the 9Th inst. agreeably to order.
ian c. T. CHAPMAN, Cashier