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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-25
LATEST FROM NASSAU ANo JAMAICA.

Nassau, ". P.9 March Ia.
On Wednesday last, in the Court Of Adj
miralty Sessions, Joseph Lewis. afsas John
Lewis. alias Robert Delville, ALIAS Renaldo
Delyille, and John Lee, alias John Leader,
alias Joseph PaIida, were brough, TO trial on
a Bill OF Indictment for Piracy, found a.
gainst them on Tuesday. The Attorney
General, in the first place, Showed cause "a
sainst motion by the prisoners counsel,
for postponing the trial until the next term,
founded on an affidavit made by Delvlle,
stating that he was an officer in the service
Of The republic of New-Mexico, and was au-
thorised TO commissioned vessels to cruize
against the Spaniards--that he had left his
commission on board OF a cruizer called La
Belle Creole. and requesting two or three
months time in order to send for it, as be
could not with safety go TO trial withou: it.
This application, was, however, oyerruled
by the court, and the prisoners having been
previously arraignec, the trial was ordered
TO be proce .ded on. The PANEL was then
called over, upwards of twenty of which
were challenged; for what cause We know
not, nor have we right 10 enquire, The
evidence If having robbed the schooner
Pam-be-ciyii, of this por::, was most clearly
and incontroysrtibly established. 1t appear
ed that La Juenne Creole sailed from Mo-
bile on wrecking and turtling voyage, but
as soon as she had discharged the pilo, and
put to sea Delville, who was called Commo-
dore, and gave orders 10 Lee, The captain.
produced and read to the crew, what he
said was commission, and declared the
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-25
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Wednesday,, Aprl 10.
Mr.. Williams, Of North Carolina, from the
committee of claims, made report on the
petition of Elijah Glover, which was read
and ordered to lie on the table.
Mr.. Sergeant, from the committee on the
Judiciary, reported the following bill:
Be at enacted, &c. That the inhabitants Of
the District of Columbia be. and they are
authorised to hold convention, to deter
mine whether it will be for their benefit to
have the rights of self-government extended
to them, so far as the same may constitutions
ally be done; and, if they shall be of such
opinion, TO form frame Of government, to
be submitted to Congress for their approba-
ton.
Sec. g. find be II further enacted, That the
said convention shall be composed of twelve
representatives for the city of Washington,
and that part of the county of Washington
east Of Rock Creek !; of eight representatives
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-25
And the house adjourned.

Thursday, april CO.
Mr.. Smith Of Maryland, from t's
committee of ways and means, repoFlssu
without amendment the bill from lDo
Senate, making an appropriation w "
surveying certain parts of the coas' ',
North Carolina; which was twice fe'u
and committed. a..
Mr.. Srlith, from the same commute?
reported unfavorably on the peiitIoS, u
Samuel Stores, Of the city of PhIlaut'
phia, attorney of Benz. Gotz and otne'''
and the report WIS concurred in. l.,
Mr.. Smith also gave notice thai .. "
should. on tomorrow. move, to 90 n 1''I
committee Of the whole on the loan Dun
MIR. Brush, from the committee :"
thu expenditures of the War Depai +
ment, made a report on the case ~
StulI and Williams and the Ordnar'
Department, respecting loans OF p' hr
der, adverse to any interpostlon =!
this house. And the report was oru"
cd to lie on the table. .,.,.
Mr.. Anderson, from the conllnl'S VI
on public lands, to whom was relfi:s
the Senatc's bill authorizing the ae' w.
nation of the boundary between , ed
states of Indiana and Illinois, repo.I,"ou
the same without amendment, ana INV "
moved that the same be indffu''"'
postponed. ling
Mr.. Cock, with view to a''h aS
indefinitely on the bill, moved 10 . ~
the same on the table but the m0''
was ncgatised.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31
rRoM LATR LoNpoN PAPERS.

Hasel Twig.-Why the hazel twig
should have been preferred to others for
making roasting breaches or spits, is not
easily accounted for. There is, however,
an old custom on the continent which, tho
rather superstitious, seems TO have origin
ated ia the circumstance Of using hazel
sticks for the same purpose. On the eve
of Epiphany, called here Twelfth light, a
few iarks are spitted upon fresh cut twig
of hazel, and placed before good fire !;
after a few minutes expectation, the whole
begins TO turn without help, and as il by a
spontaneous motion. The staring compa-
nv, in amazement and rapture, cry mira
Gle aud remain persuaded that this can
not be done but by supernatural agency,
or magic. The fact is, that the sap con.
tanned 10 the veins Of the twig (Which are
probably set 10 spiral line round the
centre) being successfully attracted by
the fire, causes sort of rotation. Will
any other wood do the same? This is
question which we cannot take upon our
selves to answer. The superstitious notion
consists 10 supposiug that this event will
not happen bat on certain festival day,
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31
From the Western Herald.
IF L WAS HE.

II was farmer. | would devote my
whole attention 10 tie cultivation of my
farm, cIothe and feed my servants well,
take care of my stock, mend the holes
in my fences, take fair price for my
produce, and never indulge 10 idleness
aud dissipation.
If was a lawyer, would not charge
poor mao five dollars for few words OF
advice
ii was ply siciaB, | could not have
The conscience to charge as much as they
do for feeling the pulse, extracting a
tooth. taking a little blood, OF administer
ing dose of calomel and jalap.
II was merchant, would have AIN
established price Tor my goods, aud not
undersell or injuse my neighbours.
would sell at moderate profit, and give
good weight and measure, aud deal as
honestly as possible.
If was mechanic, | would apply
myself industriousiy 10 my business, take
care Of my family, refrain from visiting
tsverns and gfos shops; and when PFoal-
ised man TO have his work done by a
certain time, would endeavor 10 be
punctual.
If was young buck, would not
cut as many ridiculous capers as some OF
them do, playing with their watch chains,
ilourisIing their rattans, strutting and
making great noise with their high
heeled boots, (probabiy not paid for. aud
making remarks on plain and worthy peo-
pie. They render themselves contempti-
BILE in the eyes OF the sensible aud nnas-
Stunning.
If I was young lady, | would not be
seen spinning street-yarn every day, oglins
this young fellow, nodding at another, and
giving sweet smiles to a third-sometine
having three holes 10 Que stocking, and
two in t'other.
If | was lover, I would be true to
the object of my affections, treat her with
tenderness, and never let her conduct to-
wards another excite Jealousy in my
breast but should she ever speak OF me
10 terms Of disrespect, or treat me with
coolness, would be off like a shot off
shovel. and all her arts should never
again entrap me.
IfIwas an old bachelor, would make
every exertion in my power TO get marri-
ed, and, If failed, | would buy rope
and hang myselfl
And finally, Mr.. Printer. if l was one
of your useful and respectable profession,
never would refuse publishing pieces
| like this. Z. FEARNoUGHT, ESQ.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED
BY j. q e. SANDERSON,
THO doors south Of Ripsrs's City Tauern
ELIZABETH-ToWN, Nj.
TERMS.

81 Is cents per annum, if paid in advance.
IS at the end OF six months.
90 at the end Of the year.
No paper will be discontinued until all arrearages
are paid.
.aduertisements--75 cents per square for three
insertions, if paid in advance; otherwise, 81 90
per square. A liberal discount will be made to
those who advertise by the year.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

in Turkey, blue or violet in Egypt.
yellow; 10 Ethiopia, brown. White OBJ
tanned formerly in CASTLE on the death Of
their Princes. Herrars observes, that
the last time it was used was in l49S, at
the death Of Prince John. Each people
pretend to have their reasons for the par
ticuIar colour Of their mourning white is
supposed to denote purity; yellow that
death is the end Of human hopes, in regard
that leaves when they fail, and flowers
when they fade, become yellow; brown
denotes the earth, whittier the dead re-
turn; black the privation Of life; blue
expresses the happiness which IT is hoped
the deceased does enjoy and purple or
violet, sorrow on the one side, and hope
on the other, as being mixture Of black
and blue. =
Though mourning dresses have general
ly prevailed. there have been individuals,
as well as religious secis, who have wholly
abstained from them. OF these, the Qua
kers, from their number, their uniform
practice, and their moral character, form
the greatest example. The death of their
nearest relations, makes no visible change
10 their apparel; though IN them the ties
of kindred are as strong, and their loss as
sensibiy felt, as in people who wear the
full habiliments of mourning.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

l accordingly did, and fonnd it to amount
to as many as an hundred and twenty or
thirty strokes in minute and very small.
His face and body was covered With a
cold, clammy sweat, bis countenance
fierce, breathing quick nd apparently la
borIous. He requested me not to come
near him again, as he FELT 80 if he could
tear me all to pieces, though he did not
wish to hurt me.
Something like this had seen before 10
hysteria, and those recovering from fits
Of intoxication. To this situation / left
him, and afterwards learned that about
eight o'clock IN The evening general CON
vulsion closed the scene.
TREATMENT.
March 2i.-A blister y as applied 80
the wounded hand, pill composed Of !
gr. opium and grs. calonseI, given every
two hours and mercurial ointment rubbed
in ia plentiful manner.
22d. As the result of a consultation, the
opium was omitted. and The cslomel in
creased TO 10 gr. every hour ortwo hours
according as il could be given.
23d. Was past swallowing canine
slavering had commenced, attended with
vomiting After several attempts howe
yer he forced down ] gr. arsen. alb. mixed
with crumb Of bread bat could not be
prevailed on to take any more, owing, as
be said, to the impossiblIisy Of swaIlowiug.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-10-31

Important Fact As check TO the
rapid progress of Reorganization and
death, generally consequent on taking
acrid poison. as corrosive sublimate, ver-
digris. or any salt Of copper, a knowledge
of the fact, that the white Of eggs, swsi-
lowed very frequently, and without limi-
tation as to Ahe quantity, is the most ap-
propriate remedy, till the arrival Of med
ical assistance, cannot be unimportant nor
TOO generally diffnsed.--Bost. Gaz.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-08
William Morgan

DESPECTFULLY informs the ladies OF
Ia Alexandria and its vicinity, that he has
just received from Baltimore and Philadel-
phia, a handsome assortment of morocco, kid
and prunella, black and colored, which with
his former stock will enable him TO execute
ladies' work in the handsomest manner, hav-
ing very superior workmen; and from bis
unremitted attention to the business, he flat
tiers himself that he shall give genera salts
faction to those that please to favor him with
their custom.
He still continues TO manufacture genie
mems boot, and shoes, in the handsomest
style, stthe corner ofKing sand Pit-street,
opposite the Washington Inn. april 81
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-08
Fifty Dollars Reward.

=
u ANYWAY from Parkgate, in Prince
~ William county, on Tuesday, March
28th, where Francis Manuel is overseer,
negro JACOB, small man, about 45 years
of age black with rather yellow hinge,
snartly marked ia the face with the small
pox; he is a timid negro, has a down look,
and rather a whining voice. His clothing,
as far as is recolected. was a mixed blue
kersey roundabout jacket and twiIled cotton
and yarn pantaloons, he may have (and it
isprobable he has other clothing, as he took
off all he had. will give for him, if taken
up within &c miles anc brought home, TEN
DOLLARS; flower 90 miles and under 30,
THIRTY DOLLARS; but if over So
miles, and brought home or secured injail so
that get him again. FIFTY DOLLARS.
ALI persons are forbid an their peril harbor-
ing OF entertaining said fellow,
WIN. STUART.
april sw
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-08
TO Rent.

s.vax That large Brick Warehouse al
HsTH the corner Of King and West streets.
assssI Also, The Brick Warehouse now oc-
49, cupied bv the subscriber, which is
ttel Up to accommodate family.
Also, Two frame dwellings and shops to
the east OF said Warehouse.
Also. the brick dwelling house, now in The
occupancy Of MIR. Lupton. Possession to be
given on the LIST April.
And, the brick dwelling occupied by Mr.,
Thomas Swami, Jr. Possession given the
Ist day of June next.
The above premises will be rented low,
and the whole or any part of the above va
liable property sold on accommodating
terms. JAMES SANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-08
ALEXANDRIA BATHS.
Mrs NJ Gnrner

eE1TS. e1. UuTUCf
HAVING rented the place, adjoining the
IL Theatre, formerly occupied by Tho
mas Shields, IN which the PUBLIC BA1HS
were kept. respectfully informs tie citizens
of Alexandria, that she purposes opening
them OH the 10th inst. i'll style superior to
any heretofore kept in this place. She be-
lieyes ii unnecessary TO say any thing IN re-
commeudation OF a custom SO universally ap-
proved of by all physicians OF eminence. as
mere conducive to health than almost any o
Their practice which can be adopted. She
will only observe that a private room is sci
apart entirely for Ladies, where they may
enjoy the comforts of warm or cold bath,
without fear of interruption, and female
servant will always attend to their wishes
Geatlemen will also be attended to i'll pro-
per manner, in the baths set apart Tor their
use.
The price having been reduced from TEN
TO EIGHT dollars the season, she hopes will
be an inducement TO many to favor the in
stitution with their custom.-.The season
will commence on The 10th day of May, and
end on the lst day of October.
Strangers and others may be accommoda-
ted with single baths, at SO cents each, or
three for one dollar.
A subscription book is opened at the bar,
where persons DESTROYS of subscribing are re-
ouesied to leave their names. may
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-08
j. III. Ladd, s Co.

y. III. Laid, 9 20.
OFFER for sale at reduced prices for ars
" proved paper al long dates,
434 hhds Muscovado sugar
ll8 bbls do do
~ do loaf& lump do
do hhds moIasses
60 do n. E. Rum
30 bbls do
% hhds W. l. rum
Jamaica
s hhds and so bbls country gin
| hid Cherry Bounce
Pipes, half pipes and quarter casks
Scots and other Madeira and Sicily Madei
"a wines
10 ibis coloring
8 DO cordial
Is chests y H. tea
80 boxes bloom raisiDs
Boxes almonds and prunes
1850 sides soal leather Of various kinds
$50 Brazil dried hydes
SO bbls tanners oil
s bbls beef and pork
l4o do No. y 2 makarel
60 halt do do
70 hbls behring's
400 boxes smoaked do
500 bushels potatoes
10 bbls DO
1000 bushels Albany oats
l5o do black eyed peas
$50 tons plaster paris
4 10 grind stones
TO Freeborn's plough with extra shares
OF which are kept constant supply OF eve
ry description
Rreams writing, letter sugar LOAF, wrap
ping and sbeathing paper
boxes Crehoe's cards
Ia bales India, German and Domestic
goods oivarious kinds
loo pieces Ravens Duck
SO belts Russia do
10 pieces Russia sheetings
II cases mems, boys line and coarse
hats
16 cases do do shoes
S do straw bonnets
8 do large and small combs
Bales English herring seine twine
40 hhds Virginia leaf tobacco
10 kegs manufactured do
90 irkins butter
Is casks cheese
90 boxes mould candles
90 euintals cod fish
Meg dbO ooui'oS
43 casks cut nails
8 tons flat Swedes iron
It's cast iron tea kettles
sets ten plates
80 casks English gunpowder, lying in
the powder house
Crates Liverpool and stone ware
60 bbls red ochre
bbl indigo
SO casks fresh lime
1900 bushels loose do
80 bundles New England hay
patent balances
yawl boats
l grand harpsichord piano
hair sola; clocks large and small
bales hops
3S boxes window glass, various sizes
Cordage, hand-spikes, mast hoops, gin
cases, nest meas nres and boxes ma y
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-08
Also for Freight,
Thirty Dollars Reward.

TNI.OPED from The subscriber, living in
Il Richmond county, Va. on Tuesday the
e5th of April. mulatlo mandy the name Of
MOSES, 6 feet high, and about % years OF
age. He has high forehead, a lcunging walk
With rathera hoarse voice, a good counten-
aac, an0 hes been accustomed entirely 10 the
house, aud looking after horses. He took with
him variety of clothing, but particularly a
blue coat Of better quality than servants nsu-
ally wear. There is every reason 10 believe
he means TO make his escape 10 The north.
Ii unprecedented within the district OF Balti-
more, HE abnye reward will be given upon
his being secured in jaoil.
E4NDON CARTER sen.
near Richmond Court House.
may 22 colin
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-08
JOHN SWAMI,
Manufacturer Of Stone Ware,

wAsHiNGToN- sTEET, ALEXANDRIA,,
.ETAS on hand large and general assort-
4 Il ment OF ware, which he will put in
competition with any manufactured in the
United States. Having lately made a great
Improvement on his ware, he solicits his
friends and customers in the District, and
from the country, 10 give him a call, and all
orders they may think proper to favor him
with, will.be filed up at the following pri-
ces viz Per dozen.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-08
ALIENS
LUCKY OFFICE,
pnnnsuIunnin AYani1a

Washington City,,
who sold most of the prizes in the proceed
ing classes, and where the highest prizes
ever drawn in the U. S. we're sold and paid,
VIZ. 100000 dolls. 10000, $4,000, $4,000,
$4,000. 10000, 25, 900, 20, 900, &c;
*SOrders from distant Adventures, en-,
Closing the cash (post paid Twill be prompt
y attended TO, and information of the fate
: Oh hcketS given as soon as drawn Address
may IL # SIS NJ. ALLEN.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-06-08
For Freight,

tx The brig TROPlC, Lemuel Saw
49, 49, yer, master. burthen about 26oo bar
rels. or 100 hliis. is an excellent vessel, in
complete order, and will be ready for cNg-
"a in a few days Apply to
WILLIAM FOWLE & Co,
Tho haze for sale her cargo, o
1870 900 feet Of understandable lnmber
may s
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alexandria, ID. c. Feb. /. 1920.
CONDITIONS.


/. The above work will be printed on fine
medium paPe', and good type.
Each number will contain "a pages of
close letter press, the whole. to be comprised
in eight numbers, making handsome octave
volume.
3. Que number will be delivered each
week until the whole be scn pleted .-Price
IL l-2 cents-payable on delivery.
J.. Asa weekly delivery may not he accep.
iaole to all readers, those subscribers who
prefer taking the volume complete may have
it delivered 10 them, neatly done Up in
boards, price One Dollar, By paying SO cts.
in advance.
5. Tbiswork will have the advantage Of
containing many speeches, not published in
any former edition.
6. A list of subscribers names will be-
published at the conclusion
GFSubscr,ptions received atthis office.
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For Freight,

ri The schr. MELISSA, C. Swami,
IN master, burlhen 75o bbls. will be
. ssH " 10 load in few days.
soplv to JOHN Fl. LADD s. Co.
Who ofer for sale the cargo of said schr OF
rs N feet understandable lumber
81 casks cut nails, assorted sizes
may Is
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Proposals
For Publishing By Subscription,
THE SPEECHES
CHARLES PHILLIPS, Esq.
Correctly printed from the Engltss edition,
edited By himself
BARRIsTER Ar Law.

TINE publishers in offering the above work
Il to an enlightened and discriminating
public, feel confident of receiving tina, en-
couragement which has hitherto been so IL
berally bestowed upon all productlens of me-
rit. Among tine many orators who nave dis
played their eloquence at the bar. both in
America and in Europe, none .iave been
more successful in touching the finest feel
ings OF the heart, ant exciting the noblest
passions OF the soul, than MIR. Phillips. His
speeches are replee with metaphor, and
possess, in great degree all that ielicitous
copiousness OF which the English language
is SO susceptible. His eulogium on the i'm
mortal WASHINGTON. is OF itself master
piece OF eloquence. In his character OF b.
nGparte, he paints the actions Of that won
derful parsonage in language at once sub
lime and imposing with all the chasteness
and precision of an historian, he recapItu-
lates his movements from the cradle TO the
camp-trom the camp 10 the throne-and
lastly, from the elevated station of an en-
peror to that of anexile and cap,ive-there
by confirming truth, that power unsuppon
ed by virtue is liable to witber and decay
His speeches Oh the various Grim. Con- ca
ses, will be read with lively interest by all
classes OF readers and the citizens OF this
republic, may, while perusing the immorali-
ties and vices of Europeans, rejoice that in
this country such crime is almost unknown.
His speeches on the Emancipation of the
Roman Catholics of Ireland, need no con-
ment--they speak for themselyes-and UNI
fold to mankind the history of a class OF men,
who, although nied,many political ana ci-
vii privileges, have always been known to
be the friends Of their country in tines OF
danger and in battle.--The America reader
must view with Indignation the various op-
pressionS under which a great portion of that
gallant and patriotic people at present labor
and ages yet unborn" will lament the ex-
istence of a code which prevents man FROM
~orslnping his Creator according to the die
tates OF bis own conscience.
The publishers, therefore, feeling ANNA
ed by i desire TO present TO the American
public, specimens of sublime and chasle elo-
quence, which has been so often exerted in
he cause of benevolence and the noblest
rights of human nature, with respectful dit
f ence invite the patronage of all classes
who are interested in the display of national
-ocial, and forensic oralory.
HAVE g. THOMSON.
alexandria, ID. c. Feb. /. 1920.
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april s
Spanish Segars.

TUST received FIN Baltimore, 100 whole,
~ halt, and quarter boxes Of Spanish Sc
gars, of superior quality, which will be sold
low for cash. S. WARD,
Corner of Prince and Union streets.
may IL fmw3w