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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-27
From the Norfolk Herald.

We have received letters from Spain, which
though not so late as previous advlces, give
a more minute and interesting detail oi e.
vents at the capital during The crisis OF the
revolution, than We have yet seen: the fol'
low ing are extracts.
"yMurch II.
"Tbe sensation in Madrid assumed a Sc
rious aspect in the later part OF February,
when the accounts from Gal!icia and other
places left no doubt OF a tremendous combl-
nation against the power oil the present Dy-
NASTY. The counseliors Of the king, how
eyel. pertinac ously refused to listen 10 any
oyertures from the people short OF absolute
submission. and the most vigorous orders
were given to attack and destroy the rebels in
arms. The court on one OCCASION, OF q re-
port of Joseph O'Donnel's having defeated
the division Of Riego, actually celebrated
the news asa signal victory achievedover an
enemy, and The king himself was imprudent
enough to express his JOY at this account OF
one part of his people assassipating anoth-
err! On the Cd inst. the count Abishal, who
had been living in Madrid as a private indi-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-27

bound 20 Vera Cruz, the day after the No
such arrived. OF Cape Hatteras, a few
DAYS since, the Nonsuch lost overheard, in a
blow, a man named Christian Hanse. Spoke
off Cape Hatteras, schr George Washington,
Jackson. from Bermuda, bound to .4leran-
dria-all well. On the inner edge of the
Gulph Stream, spoke brig Manufacture. -
from Alexandria, bound TO Gibraltar. Came
into the Roads in company With ship Scipio,
Hatton. - 3
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Richmond, May ga.
rEpERAL COURT.

FEDERAL COURT.
Yesterday, the Pirates, the crew OF Inc IT.
resistable. were about being led into court
when Mes.srs. Stevenson and Riddle, VINO
voluntarily undertook their defence last
wear. moved the court in arrest OF Judgment.
Mr.. Riddle expressed himself ready TO go
on with the argument. Mr.. Stevenson sta
ted that he was not aware, until a few mo-
ments before the meeting ofthe court, OF ITS
intention to call them up to receive their
sentence he had not therefore prepared
himself to Jay his exception fully before
them, and asked time to prepare himself Tor
this purpose. The judge enquired at'wna'
time he would be ready /; stating, that ne
had every disposition to indulge the counsei
TO the utmost OF his power. Mr.. Stevenson
named Monday next ; and the court direct
ed that the cases should lie over until that
day. The unhappy menlwere then carried
back to their place of conference.-the
counsel did not state the character OF Inc
exception which they proposed to take.
TComDiier,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-27

The governor OF Havana, in a proclama-
ton dated the Isto May, 1890, begins thus:
May the Consultation, and The King, rho
has suoo,n to 1t, h0e for one thousand centu-
RESP He is perfectly silent as 10 what may
become OF them after the expiration Of the
above term. However, to help him along,
we add" And mag they then procure a nev
lease" lNeup York Daily .AdO.
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NorEsk MN 90

The z, S. schr. Nonsuch, Lieut.. Com'dt.
Turner, anchored in Hampton-Roads last
evening, about 5 O'Clock. from Rio de la
Plata, last from Havana, Is days from the
latter. Left there the Us brig Enterprise,
Gaps. Kearney, to sail in 9 OF 8 days for the
U, States. The Nonsuch parted company
With the U. S Corvette John Adams, Capt.
wajsworth, OF Saturday, 18th inst. in The
Florida Passage. The u. s. schnr. Lynx,
lieut.. com'dt. Madison, sailed from Havana,
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Altered BGnk Notes of the Farmers Bank
of Virginia, from one to fifty dollars, are in
circulation in the south. The following des-
crlption is given in the Baltimore papers,
The genuine fifty dollar notes have the
words, FIFTY DOLLARS, directly under
the vigne;te, and the figures so at the bot
tom Of the note between the signature of the
CASHIER and president. The vignette, a wo-
man sitting with a crook over her left shout
der, ard holding an elliptic scroll with the
words FIFTY ID on il. On the altered notes,
the words Fifty dollars are on the left side OF
the yignette, and under the words Farmers
Bank. The figures so at the foot of the ge-
nuiue note, are wanting in this, difference
which is the most easily observed and recol-
lecled the signette is a woman reclining
under a tree, with sheep about her, and a
sman farm house in the distance. The a.
hoye description applies only TO the notes
payable at the Offices Of Discount and Depo,
sit OF the Farmers Bankoof Virginia"
lNew-York DAILY .4dvertiser.
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FROM SAINT JAGo DE CUBA.

Philadelphia, May22.
We have been politely ia 'ored with a
statement Of prices current and vessels lett
at ST. Jago, on The 18th OF April. Markets
were exceeding dull and oyerstocked with
American produce. Island produce was
plenty. except coffee, (which was rising
Flour was nominally At 10 dollars 10 l2
six thousand barrels at market, and three
thousand nine hundred barrels ijust arrived j;
the stores we're all full, and il was impossi-
BILE to effect sales. Rice was Al dolls. nomi-
nal; Goldfish 3 to 5 herrings 4 to 6 per bar
rel !; pork II to 81, dull beef IL to l3.
dull lead Is cents /; hams 10 yellow soap
Is to IA gin in pipes, dull, al one dollar
per gallon Catalonia wine SO dollars to IS
per pipe butter a gIut coffee Is dollars to
I9, rising j; Muscovado sugar A to 8 per loo
lbs. ; white 8 brown 6 molasses:, includ-
ing cask, 25 dollars. Several French yes
sells were taking in cargoes for Europe
Every thing remained tranquil! in Cuba when
the sloop Huntress, by whom we received
the above Intelligence, lett there.
- [franklsn Gazette.
Nso0- York, May 22.
Extract of a letter rom a Midshlpman on
board the United States ship Cyane, da-
ted SierIe, Leone, March 23d, 1899.
We arrived here after a passage of six
weeks. The Elizabeth had arrived about
ten days before US. and has gone on TO Sher-
bro.
On our arrival, an English ship, mounting
SO guns, and a brig and three schooners,
came up to US. We were called to quarters
and expected a scufae. The man showed
the utmost joy but when we beat the re-
treat they were disappointed.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-27
UNITED sTArEs COPPER coz

Daniel M'Claren, In the
Wilson Nesbit. } Court.
This case came up on a motion to reverse
the decision of his Honor Judge Johnston.
made at the last Circuit Court for Spartan
burgh.
The Sheriff had been ruled TO shew cause
why he should not be attached for not coli
lecting and paying over the money due on
this execution.
The Sheriff in answer to the Rule, showed
that he had collected aud rendered the a
mount of money due on the execution, IN
copper cents of the coinage oil the U. States
Mint,
His Honor thought this Coin a legal ten
der, and discharged the rule.
This was a motion TO reverse the decision
on the Circuit. on the grounds
Ist. That Congress have no power to make
copper coin a legal tender.
"a, Admitting that Congress have the
power, the several acts establishing the
Mat, shew, that copper coiu was not H.
tended to be legal tender.
Il, is understood, that the Court will post
pone the delivery Of its opinion until the next
term.
1t is believed to be the FIRST time this ques-
ton has been made before any judicial tri-
bunal in the United States.
The case was argued by Mr.. Starke for
Appellant, and Mr.. Davis for Appellee.
columbia re iesccps.
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THE COMET.

The Comet Of St. Johns turns out TO be q
Planet. The luminous streak which hiieo
SO Of To degrees of The N. w. quarter ottne
hemisphere. and which the Editor and ms
astronomical friend mistook tor the tail oil a
Comet, OF immense magnitude, is now as
sumed to be the trail of Venus, when IN
situations similar to the present. with res
peet to the SUM-" But our almanacs IN
form us, that Venus does moi appear as an
srsnsag STAR, atthis season of the year.
Cn.J
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-06
. HOUSE oFLORns-E.i.

petition was presented from Liverpool by
Tue EAR OF Derby, against the Bill Of Pans
and Penalties
The CoanseI and \ gents were then called in.
Mr. Deninau presented himself al the bar.
and IN speech distinguished as much for clio.
Guence AS II was for sound argument. argued
against the principle OF the Bill and in our
ilniIis II would he impossible 10 give even
faint outline of his powerful appeal. In coz
clusion the learned Gentleman said % feel a
perfect conviction Of he innocence feel aISo
That there cannot be brought against her any
thing, which, to All honorable mind will be a
proof Other guilt. But whatever be the conse-
qneDce which follow tins investigations WHAT
ever may be the snfierings inflicted an her
Majesty, shall never withdraw from her that
homage and respect which owe 10 her hich
station, her superior mind, aud those rcspIeu.
dent virtues which have alone through lie of
persecution and OF suffering. | shall never
pay TO any other who may nsurp her place
that respect and duty which belong to her.
whom the laws Of Gsd and man have made tie
consoft OF his present Majesty, and the part.
ner of his throne"
Her majesty entered the house during the
learned cOunsePs speech, and at its conclusion
withdrew. She was treated by the house with
every mark of respect.
The attorney and solicitor generals were
next heard al considerable length in snpport
OF the bill: but the great length of the attor.
ney generals speech on the opening of the
case, prevents us from giving their replies
Mr.. Broueham then replied, aud the house
adjourned iil Saturday morning.
House OF LORDS--SAiurday.
a lew minutes before ten o'clock the lord
Chancellor took his seat on the woeIssck.
hf'fr some other proceedings Earl Grey
submitted tie following resolution:
That II appears that the bill now before
the house does not afford The most ADVISABLE
means OF prosecuting the charges against her
majesty, aud that therefore under the present
eI'cumstances. u IS not necessary or expedient
TO proceed further with IT,"
ms resolution was put as an amendment TO
I've motion oflord Liverpool -" That Coun-
SCI be called in" which was negatiyed bV
1tVision, as follows .-ConfeDts for the amends
Inent CT; nom content l7O-msiority us.
he COnnsel were tlIeO called in, and The
Aitofney General and the Counsel for the
Crown on The Que side, and MIR. BronRiIam
'nd Tue Counsel for The Queen OIL tue other,
appeared at The bar.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
100 Dollars Reward.

4 WILL give the above reward to any
L person who will return to my posses
sion, negro LAWRENCE, who assumes the
sirname of FENWICK. This fellow lett
my farm, on the Wicomico river, IN Charles
county, Md. on the 9th July, in consequence
of his own outrageous conduct towards my
overseer. He is a negro of fire erect n
cure, good features, asmooth black SKIN,
rather above the middle stature, OF youth.
| full appearance for one OF thirty years OF
age, and of great FEASIBILITY and natural
smartness. His ears grow remarkably close
| to his head, and on the inside OF his lower
lip he has white mark or spot. | purcha-
sea him years ago OF the estate OF Mrs.
| p. II. Courts, of this county. | am led (by
circumstances which have come to my know
ledge since he absconded, to believe that
he will endeavor to make his way to King
George county, Va. should he not take
this route, he will probably be met with in
the District of Colulnbia, or in the upper
counties of this state, on his way TO Penn
sylvania. apprehehd he will change his
name, and if committed to Jail, refuse to
state TO whom he belongs, as the misconduct
which preceded his departure, g. his alb
sconiing, have all appeared since to have
been premeditated He took all his clothes
with him, of which he had large number !;
among them-a new bearskin over-coat,
long close bodied blue coat, pair of stri-
ped jean pantaloons, one or more white
waistcoats, besides many articles of coarse
cloathng these however, he will probably
exchange. or sell them for cash to defray
his travelling expenses.
Twill give the above rewardto any per :
son who will bring him home to me. or
FIFTY DOLLARS if confined in jail, and
notice given me, so that | recover him
Should he be taken out of The state, will
also pay all reasonable costs and charges
which may attend the bringing him home.
|. 4 STODDERT,
West Hatton, near Aliens Fresh Post
Office, Charles county, Maryland.
amp diff
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-19
100 Dollars Reward.

ID AN away On the 28th of April, from
I . the farm of the subscriber, in Dogue
Neck, Fairfax Co Virginia, negro HARRY ,
aged about twenty three years, about five
feet ten inches high, very black, well built,
has considerable impedimenti1 his speech,
when spoken to evincesmuc co fusion, and
replies almost unintelligibly had on when
he left home, much worn suit OF domestic
cloth. have every reason to believe that
be is endeavoring TO pass for a free man, and
as such went off in some of the bay craft du
ring the late fishing season. All masters OF
vessels are forewarned from harboring or la
king INTO their employ said negro, under Pc
nalty Of having the law rigidly enforced a
gainst them. | will give twenty dollars, if
taken in the county of Fairfax, or district OF
Columbia; ifbeyond that distance, the a.
boye reward, provided be is secured in jail
so that get him again, WIN MASON.
Charles County, Nd. June /.
The editors of tue National Intelligencer
and Baltimore Federal Gazette will insert
the above until forbid, and send their &C
counts to Port Tobacco for payment
June II #
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office.

NOR the information of the public in ge-
& neral that the Poor may know where to
apply to obtain orders for the benefit of the
House OF Industry, for a supply of Soup and
Work, the following plan is submitted -
John Harper superintends inthe LIST ward
from the east side OF Fairfax street to the ri
yer Charles Page from the west side of
Fairtax-stree to the east Of Pitt-street.
Gay .ltkInson superintends in the second
ward, from the east side of Fairfax-street
the river; Bernard Brgan from the westside
OF Fairtax street tothe east side OF Pitt st.
Isaac Robbins superintends in the third
ward from the west side of Pitt street to the
east of Columbus street: .4nthony Grease I'm.
the west side of Columbus street to the ex-
tent Of the corporation
Mordecai Miller superintends ia the fourth
ward, from the west side of Pitt-street to the
east side of Alfred-street ;snd Jonathan Jan
ney from the east side Of Alfred streetto the
extent ofthe corporation.
ANTHONY CREASE,
jan Is President.
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Extracts from a Law

Orhe Corporation to propide for the speedy
ertins4ishment of Fare, &c.
Sec /. That every proprietor OF any dwell
ling house, orstore house within the limits Of
the corporation, shall, at bis or her own eX-
pence, provide as many FIRE buckets. made
Of good and suitable leather, and containing
at least two and half gallons, as shall be e.
oual in number to the stories IN such house.
Propa5ed, That no proprietor shall, in any
case be compelled to provide more than
three buckets (or one house. Every proprie-
tor who shall neglect to procure the proper
number OF buckets in the manner herein di-
rected, shall Forfeit and pay one dollar per
month for each bucket ne shall so neglect
to procure. The proprietors of all dwell
ling houses and store houses which shall
hereafter be erected within the corporation,
shall furnish the same with buckets in the
manner before prescribed, within two months
after such houses shall be occupied /; or tail
ing to do so, shall be subject to the penalties
before mentioned.
2. Where the proprietor of any dwelling
house or store house resi- ling out OF the limits
of the corporation. shall neglect TO comply
with the acquisitions of this act, the occupier
Of such house shall within two months after
coming to the possession thereof. procure
the necessary buckets; and failing to pro-
vide the same, SHAFT be subject to The like pc
nalties as are in such case imposed on The
proprietor.
S. Il shall be the duty of the superinten-
dent OF police, once in six months atleast, to
visit the houses within the limits of the cor.
poraticn TO examine and take an account of
the buckets oetong!sg to sscb houses. and 10
report TO the mayor the names of all persons
who shall neglect to provide and keep the
sane, according 70 the acquisitions of this act
Il. Sisnss GEO c ELL, Sap. Pc.
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A SPLENDID EDITION
Declaration Of Indepeadence,

Which sha!! be, in all respects, .Ameri-
can. All tbs necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country. and express
ly for this publication. The designs, the
engraYings shall be the work of American
Artists the publication throughout shall at
ford evidence OF what our citizens haze done
in politics and can do in art
From The arrangements made, and the
dispositions manifested by the artists, it is
confidently expected That this engraving will
be, when finished, splendid and truly ma
tonal publication The Publisher thinks he
can promise that il shall be ready TO deliver
to Subscribers in February next, at Ten
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery
The engravings will be accompanied by
pamphlet, containing tae official documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, ID list OF the Subscribers Names.
It's contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colorS
to have the shields accurately tinctured in
the modern style and the plants, sc. color
ed by one of our most approved water CO.
lorers. The price OF those superb copies
will be THfR TEEN dollars each. As no
more Of those copies will be printed than
shall be subscribed for, gentlemen who
wish for them, are requested to add the
word "c0lored" to their subscription.
JOHN RlNNS,
Chesnut-street, Philadelphia.
Inc % DIFF
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Samuel Ward S so.

HAVE commenced the mandatory of
d Il cabinet work, also of turning and
carving, a, The shop Of Joseph Spear, deceas-
ed. Having purchased the stock and tools
ofthe decedent, ani large stock on band,
they Aater themselves that, byattenlon and
industry, they can furnish as good and as
cheap ofevery description, as any person in
the District of Columbia.
They hare on hand and for sale,
A elegant mahogany sidebnards, carved
! set 10 tables, 8 in a set
8 set do round ends, 9 in set
10 mahogany dining tables, square
6 Pembroke do
6 bureaus mahogany
Is bedsteads of different kinds,
light stands, wash stands,
cribs, sofas. sc.
Also,
900 feet Mahogany in board and
Plank Turning and curvIng done at the
shortest notice, and any other bu mess ii
their line. S. WARD.
Oct 26 ENOCH LEWIS.
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Barr NH Stone Mandatory.

rESdE subscriber wishes to INFORM NJ
friends and the public, that be has
opened his Burr Mill Stone Mandatory, at
the aDper end Of King-street, topposlte the
Elacismith ami Farrier's shop, in the town
of Alexandria. where he will supply millers
with French Burrs, of any size, at the short
est notice and wifi warrant them equal, It
not superior, TO any inthe United States
sTfm;lIers willorder their Wheat Rurrs be-
fore they are built, ne will build iLam IN
4 manner. as ne can prove to the satisfaction
Of any person, that they will Fun, without
stop OF Gail, for 100 years 8,if not bespoke,
from 90 to TOO. =,
N. B. Prices as low as possible
iune % ROBERT GLENN.
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For Sale.

yEvIE HOUSE and LOT in which, used
L to reside in the town Of Alexandra, cen
raining an acre of ground, OH Westinghouse
being oae Of the most agreeable situations ioI
Ia genteei family in that town. for terms
and view Of the property. apply 10 James
l.. .McKeano, esq. who is tuiiy authorizes e,
10 treat for and dispose otthe same, ana WIZ
explain any factsrespectng IT winch On, may lay, De
required. JOHN f1ot
Hjsl aud Dale, April CO.
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10 Rent.

49,. That large and commodious brick
warehouse, lately occupied BY Geo.
ssssEKincaid; also, the frame dwelling
CO. house. and store adjoining. The a,
bcye property is wellsituated for the -four and
grocery business, will be rented low to good
tenants, and possession given immediately.
July 8 JAMES SANDERSON.
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s. Drew, Merchant Tailor,

Ne b'tS" 'ASt 'A'SRAS SoAho11
Reinforced from Fairtan-street to the corner Of
King md Columbus streets, and his
prices falling,
e , ESPECTFULLY acquaints his custo-
, mers and the citizens in general that
be has removed as above, where he will
study to give satisfaction He has by him
4 small but well assorted stock Of goods,
which will be found on inspection to be Of
he best quality, the whole of which he
wishes to sell lowfor cash, and as further
inducements to purchasers he offers to cut
nut any goods, bought of him to any size or
pattern gratis.
). Drew aware, of the advantage ready
money business has over one where long
credit is given, thinks that Distinction
ought to be made in the prices in each case:
and as the price of provisions are low al
present, he is glad to be able to announce
to those customers who will feel disposed
TO pay him ready money for his work, that
he will reduce the price OF making TO them
according 10 the present Journeymen's wa
ges; and to prevent any supposed lmposl-
ton on the one band or dissatisfaction on the
other he is willing TO be governed by the
printed regulations of prices by which the
iourneymen are paid in Alexandria.
N. B. Bread, -four, beef, groceries, IL
quors or any thing valuable taken in ex-
change for clothes.
S. Drew has this day opened tavern in
the same house, where be has laid in sup
ply of Philadelphia and the district porter
and ale, together with liquors of the best
quality, and he feels confident that he shall
be able to give satisfaction to all who will
please to favor him with call.-He is fit
ting up his house for the accommodation OF
boarders, travellers, SC. and from its central
situation, good beds and stabling, together
with other requisites, he presumes that it
will be found convenient establishment.
may 2S