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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-01
From the National Mtelligencer.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
IN SENATE.

Tuesday, ApriI 25.
Mr.. Mellen submitted the following reso
luton for Cnnside ration:
RESOLVED, That the committee of foreign
relations be instructed to enquire what mea
Sures il may be expedient for Congress to "a
dept respecting the importation OF plaster of
paris from the province of New Brunswick,
in consequence of duty lately imposed by
its Legislature on the expectation of that ar
hcle from certain parts of said province.
The report of the committee on pensions,
unfavorab bic to the petition of John Dousher-
ty, was takenup and agreed TO
ROADS AND CANALS.
Mr.. Rufus King, from the committee on
roads and canals, to whom the bill on that
subject was yesterday recommitted, report
ed two bills, in lieu Of the bill recommitted
the first providing for the appointment Of
commissioners for surveying the road from
Wheeling TO the Mississippi; the second Tor
the appointment of commissioners for sur
veymg and designating route for canals to
connect the Chesapeake and Delaware, the
Railon and the Delaware. &c. which were
read.
The Senate, on motion of Mr.. Dckerson,
resumed the consideration of the bill to con-
tinue in force the act to protect The commerce
of the United States, and to make further
provision for Furnishing the crime OF piracy !:
and the billrwas ordered to be engrossed for
third reading.
REVOLUTIONARY PENSION ACT.
The Senate then resumed, in committee of
the whole, Mr.. Walker, of hlab. in the chair.
the bill in addition to the revolutionary pen
sion act Of I8l3-Mr. Van Dykes amend
mentto con6ne the revision OF pensions, the
examination OF The circumstances Of the PEN
sioners, DC. to special cases, concerning
which the Secretary of War shall entertain
doubts, or such as be may deem there is suf-
fcient cause to justify an enquiry into, being
still under consideration.
The debate was resumed on the merits of
the act of 1918 as well as on the amendment,
and continued some time-chiefy by Mr..
Otis for the amendment, and Mr.. Smith a.
gainst it. The question being taken on the
amendment, twas decided in the negative,
as follows
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Fielding Jones, and Tor tue relief Of !.
Stanton Sholes, were successfully 81
considered in committee of the wi, Y!
severaIly ordered to a third readioa '
The Senate took up the bill from fl,
house for the reliefof Christopher M;' ;
[granting him tract Of land in CON-
ton OF very important and emins,,
zardous service performed in tho = q
war. under general Wayne, who n.y."
him, on the part of the government s~ p
recompense for his intrepidity. hnt 4 ,DFY
reduced TO poverty. he has not appl; ,si'i
any relief until now /; and the case !. =, Y
ly urged to the attention of Cop,,..
the legislature of XVI
The bill was earnestly advocated h, ,
Johnson, ofKy. and by Mr.. Barbou, ~
after some opposition by Messrs. E;r,l
of Miss. Eaton, Lowrie, and Roberts ~
ground OF the case not coming within n,
the principles on which congress had ,;,J
pensions or donations, and Of the insbGn
the 6 oyernment to reward all cases n
ritorious service, where no disab,, a
sued
The bill was laid on the table and
The Senate went into the consdert,.
Executive business (; after which
They adjourned.
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tined there and the delayin transacting bu.
sness at the custom-house is very embarrass-
ing. Nothing can be embarked without a
license from under the hand of the supreme
director, who being with the army, delay
OF eleven days takes place before it can be
obtained, after application is made. Altho'
the papers are transmitted by the govern
ment post. no effort is made By these char.
ged with this duty TO facilitate business trans
actions.
The impediments to commerce are much
greater than under the government OF old
Spain formerly, for although the officers are
more numerous, less is effected by them
There is poor encouragement for adventures
as little business OF any kind is done at Bue-
nos Ayres.
The stamp duty is very high, viz nine
dollars for license 10 load, and others pro-
portionably high. Money is very scarce, and
government paper much deprecated.
The Monteneros being at war with that
Government, throw every impeachment in
the way of trade, both by land and water.
On the 3lst of January, Rondeau was SUI
preme Director the Portuguese were in
possession of most Of the Banda Oriental.
and there was little prospect Of tranquility
being restored. AT the above date a firing
was heard from the fort, supposed to be the
annunciation of new Director, as changes
are made in the Government with little &C.
remony.
On the morning of Sd February, Rondeau
returned to Buenos Ayres, having been de-
feated by the Monteneros under Ramirez,
and his whole army dispersed.-Great eff
forts were making to rally and increase the
forces, to so against Ramirez again, but it
was thought they would be compelled TO sue
for peace with him. The expectation of
beef, flour and bread, was prohibited the Sd
February.
By the schr. Agawam, capt. Bott, we
have received from our Bermuda correspon
dent, papers of that Island, from 99th March
to 18th inst. inclusive, jamaica papers to
March 9th, and Antigua papers Of goth Jan.
from which we shall give some extracts to-
morrow. lIb,d
Prices Current atSt. Georges, (Bermuda,)
18th April.
American Produce Flour, 81 dolls.
at 60 days corn, 50 60 cts. cash, 10 cts.
barter; corn meal, % as25 dolls. per pun
cheon do. per barrel, 5 .5!, cash rye
-four, same price tobacco, Z dolls.
dull pease, black eye, 80 cts. a dollar !;
w. o. slaves. 40 dollars, Norfolk jnspec-
ton; r. O. 80 80, dull Shingles 7a8
dollars, Norfolk inspection.
West India Produce. -Molasses 80 So
cts. barter Rum, w. |. SIS cts. Jamaica,
GO 65 cts. Sugar, u "a 10 dolls. Coffee.
| none at market.
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Wednesday, .4prs! IS.

Wednesday, .4pr'! 26.
The President communicated to the Sc
nate report of the Secretary of the trea.
sury containing statements shelving the a
mount and kind of capital, &c. of the banks
of the district of Columbia, made in pur-
suance of resolution of the Senate of the
18th inst.
The Senate took up and agreed to The
motion submitted yesterday by Mr.. Mel
len expecting the plaster trade with the
British colonies.
The Senate took up the bill from the
House of representatives to extend the char
tiers OF the banks of the District of CoIun-
bia, and the substitute reported to that
bill by the committee on the district. The
bill from the other house provides for the
extension of the charters including the bank
of Columbia which derived its charter,
without limitation, from the state Of Mary
land) for The term of FIVE years--but if the
banks shall in six his signify their will
lingness, by consent of their stockholders,
TO unite their interests so as to reduce the
number (thirteen) into two il each OF the
three towns of the District then their char
tiers shall be, under certain other conditions
extended to twenty years, sc. The COM
mittee propose substitute for this bill, sim
ply extending toJanuary 1899, the charters of
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WedneSddy, Hpr" Nm
Mr.. Smith of Maryland, lrop quar-,
committee Of ways and MEANS l.r ote'
ed without amendment. the een ',tl
bill lor.the relief Of Richard oa Wy
and it was referred to a cohllh'''
the whole. ;,tse
MIR. Mccoy, from the commlII' LINER
claims, reported without a'"e"'
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N0JoIE, .FpTiI 70.
We are indebted to the attention of a
friend on board the trigate Constellation, for
the following notice of Duties and CONNER,
cial Restrictions in force at Buenos Ayres.
early in February last. Beacon.
The duties ON imports are generally very
heavy, and on some articles of export no
less exorbitant. On grain dollar pc fena-
ga biscuit for ships use, OF if exported, rs
cents per quintal. A new duty of dollar
on jerked beef was imposed lst February.
A duty Of eight per cent. is demanded on the
amount of cargo of all vessels which may
put into that port, not being originally des-
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Letters from captain H. Robinson, of the
ship Corsair, of this port, dated at Old Pro-
violence, state that both ship and cargo had
been restored by the pirates, and she would
proceed on her destined voyage in two or
tnrea davs
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AS a perfect uniformity In tie itting aud
making tie CLOTHS will addmucb 10 the ap-
pearan,e Of the students, Captain Z. would
be clad to have This work all executed atthe
Academy, where excellent Workmen will be
provided, and where it is believed, il can be
done on as reasonable terms as at any other
place. Captain P would also be highly graz
tilted to see all his pupils clothed in do'nes-
tic manufactures. Bills oi any Of the New
England banks also Of the banksof the city
of New Y ork, OF Albany, Troy, aad Ian
singburg, Of the banks in the city Of Phila-
dephia, and of the United States bank, or
any Of its branches, will be received in pay
mcnt tor Academic expenses. Drafts on the
New England banks, en- the banks Of the
State OF New York above mentioned, and o
the United States bank or its branches in New
England orNew York, will likewise be re-
ceved.
NOTE Editors ofnewspapers who shall
be pleased to insert the foregoing in their
respective papers, will confer an obligation
on Capt. P. and may perhaps at the same
time benefit the public.
march 8 demo
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SPLENDID EDITION
Declaration Of INDEPENDENCE,

Which shall be, in all respects, .Ameri-
can. All the necessary materials shall be
manufactured in this country, and express
iy tor this publication. The designs, the
engravings shall be the work of American
Artists; the publication throughout shall at
tord 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
tional publication. The Publisher thinks he
can promise that it shall be ready to deliver
TO Subscribers in February next, at Ten
dollars each copy, to be paid on delivery.
The engrayings will he accompanied by a
pamphlet, containing the official documents
connected with the publication as authori-
ties, and list ofthe Subscribers Names.
Its contemplated to have few copies
printed on paper prepared to carry colors
10 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 THIRTEEN 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 colored" to their subscription.
JOHN BlNNS,
Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
dec 80 diff
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demo
THE
Declaration Of Independence

N7E have no authentic copy OF this most
w important state paper, the very basis
that supports the proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can rest, for moment, with satlStac-
ton. Why have we not !
The English nation, still proud of their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provl-
sion it contains has been trampled upon by
the bold ambition oftheir rulers, have pub
lished edition after edition of this instrument,
each more splendid than its predecessor
Sir William Blackstone has collaed and
commented en- this fine copy of Magma
Chara has been cxcelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-smiles of the seals and
signatu' s>have made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art al the period in question, but with
the literary attainments, also, OF King John,
King Henry, and their I" Barons bold. y
Surely the Declaration of American indie
pendence is, at least, as well entitled TO the
decorations of art as the Magma Charta of
England and il the iac-similes of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra-
tify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
which calls for limitations OF the Correspon-
dents of Junus or Of the aristocracy that
wrested the English Charter from the reluc-
tant monarchs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles of our Declaration of indepen
dence are spread out before the eyes Of the
world, the more they will be admired, by
foreign nations as well as our own and eve
ry innocent ndhonest device that may serve
to attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause of public IL
berry. Such an embellished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, VIII
have tendency to spread the knowledge OF
its contents, among those who would other
wise have turned their thoughts but lightly
towards the subject. Such an edition will
serve to place it continually under the eye
OF man, woman and child in family-it
will associate the pleasurable ideas of ele-
gance and ornament with the history of the
transaction itseIi-and familiarize those
principles which form, or ought to form, the
very bond and cement of political society,"
Nor is it of small moment that such an edit
ton, well executed, vii! serve as a specimen
Of the state OF the Fine Arts amongst us al
the present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
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The Columbian Ice House

NXTAS very carefully filed, aud contains
other house in the district. An accident
which cannot agasn happen, having caused
the ice To fall short a few days too soon last
year, those who have tickets remaining on
hend, will please send them, to be duly exs
changed for those of the present season,
which will be warranted 10 last al least loo
days from the first of next month. Subscrip-
lions received upon the usual terms-6 dol
lars tine season, to be paid in advance. Tran
silent customers supplied upon reasons bic
terms Ice delivered from sunrise until
sun set every day, excepting first days (Sun-
days on which days it will be delivered I'M
til nine o'clock in the morning, at the shop
OF RICHARD H. LITTLE, Druggist,
5 mo "a 4t&mwf3t Kiag-stree
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.Prinsis b9ve been look;n 4, s,s
press their unqualified aPprobalIou ot ~ eS
Your Press is better made thana ~
hasrfrom Ralhyens manulsclorv y !, VI
iact, an excellent machine, as rowerhl !
the CoInflhtah, and 10 be preferred iaa :
lightness ADJ simplicity. ~
D. 8, G. BRUCE
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e Notice.

u INUltcC.
ssIFFiCuLTIES arising from The n,..
AZ oiihe following work, the PUBLISH a'I'e
been compelled to remove 10 PhilacaeILnlEa'
Tor the better execution Of his plan. T TI
editorial department has in conseoucnco s E
len into other hands. Fir. ALIENS nre. al,
engagement rendering itimpossibIe 10 r s,'s
.intenait in another city. The friends iSp ',
relations of the different signers TO the nas sll
ration OF independence are Therefore reo v'la'
ed TO direct their lavors 10 the publisher O u
443, Market-street, Philadelphia. 'V
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TO pRINE TIERS.
Screw and Ruthyen
pRL,N'TIyNG PRESSES.
ADAM R.ayNlGE
RESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
n he continues to manufacture the

The former, inits present improved state,
with iron beds, sc. he has obtained patent
for The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly Geo being in use OF his make I;
and every exertion shall still be made to
render it as complete possible.
nA7-All other articles in his line, as usual.
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Turks Island Salt.

TINE cargo of the ship New. Jersey, al
Duke-streat wharf, for sale by
Sd mo, Cd Y. II. ROWLAND,
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A HoSsar Jacket, of dark blue cloth,
with three rows of white bullet buttons in
front, the two outside rows terminating lit
between the buttons OF each row to be one
fourth Of an inch standing collar to rise as
high as the tipot the ear. with button on each
side T, the cuffs inlented on The upper side,
with button on each angle, and slit longi-
tudinally on the under side, with four but
tons of a similar size, sci close on each -
the jacket terminating in peake in front
and rear, with two buttons behind at the bot
tom OF the waist. which must extend as low
as the waist of the person, counter straps on
each shoulder, for the purpose of confinng
the cartridge box and bayonet belts small
side pockets with four buttons under each
Zap
Vest, white for summer, and blue cloth
FOR winter, single breasted, with from eight
to ten white buttons of small size.
Pantsloons, white for summer, made either
of Russia sheeting, or cotton OF linen cloth
of domestic manufacture, and OF dark blue
cloth for winter; the pantaloons TO reael to
the shoes, without understraps : and, as we'll
as all the other clothing, made sufficiently
large to allow of the free aud umestrained
use uf the limbs, avoiding at the same time
unnecessary encumbrance.
Jefferson shoes to rise as high as the ANGLE.
White linen halt gaitersfor summer, with
small bullet buttons, worn under pantaloons
Black silk or velvet stocks.
Caps, with appropriate trimmings.
Plaid Great Goats, lined with green baize,
with capes and folding collars the ground
work green, with dark stripes.
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authorized by LaTtor the promotion of Education.
NIoNEL Only $40 tickets in the hole Scheme
y" Sofnrdoy ne1t, at O'Clock In the afternoon .
al he front d-or Of the Virginia Lottery Once IN this
CITY, Tue following Lottery scheme will be drawn. The
iie OF the tickets will be determined Ia few minutes
and prizes Will be paid immediately after the drawing
SCHEME.
Prizes Of Numbers, S 1872 each, is 6 ass
~ PRIZES OF Number, S = each, Is ili
900 Tickets, at Two Dollars, is 600
Prizes subject la a deduction OF IS per ceIt.
1T The l2th and last class of the pircinia .Seyeu
m~M't,s notiny wiz be drawn ia the Cay Of Rich
hond, GA the 2Ith Of June Rext.
SCHEME.
80 Prizes OF SIC, ooo each SJThe Prize, in this
I,oiS d" 100 each Lottery will he paid
z',H2 do. 10 each without any deduction.
Near blanks To prize.
Tickets 5 10: Shares in proportion.
fo'fhs improvement Of IRttrnuk N0pisaticn...
StaiE LOTTERY .-On Saturday, the 2Zd iuiy next
VIII commence drawing IN The ciy of Richmond the
n'st class of The Q1antics Greek NaVsutou Loltery
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Vaind6ie Properfy for Sale.

fNHE subscriber wishes 10 dispose Of, and will sell
reasoaabe terms, the follow ing valuable PROPER
1f, vis Lot Me- $50, situate and 9Th streets OH
watch lac lately resided, Containing full half acre..
The hon:e is convenient and rU0ny, and The offices of
every Kind OF tue first order having recently re.
3aiied and completely enlarged. The Well (of never
Sailing, aud excellent wateC, which has lately under
gaze thorough repair, has beea deepened aud walled
Win stane- The garden Is spacious aud bandso ONE
one Fhis property IS well calculated for the com(or-
tahe accommodation of genieel family, and its sua-
tioH an many accounts, is extremely desirable one
hets the most elevated in hat part OF the city aud dis
TAM frdn the Capitol only about4UO yards.
Lot No. 55j, present in The occupancy of Mr. Sa.
mnei q. Swann.....IEe house is "A convenient and
comfortable one, and has attached il the usual Offices
Mhicn are ~ good repair aud Is situated in aeIeea.
able and healthy neighboThoOd.
h.ss 6it Seet Of Ground beIng part ofthe Lot kuswn
ny the name OF the Governors Garden. This property
IS Oh well known. thai any fa tieT description OF it,
unnecessary. FOrterms, apply TO Bernard Peyion or
Preston SMITH. Bsq WHO are duly authorized 10 sell
aud convey aud who will afford every lacii,iy 10 those
Whe may desire 10 view The property
Apriits. Ii0..if JpRRsr0N
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ODO METERS.

OlttjmE- EttS.
FENHe subscribers (hext door above the Eagle Hotel in
kichinons) have hand q lew Of CLARK rs patent
oOoMEftRS, for dsceTtdiHing fhe distance ia fru.
@sEIiNg, bg carriage Uk.sk. This MACHINE 50 much
adnited Tor lis elegance simplicity accuracy may
@ith great ease beauached 10 carriage OF any descrp
iiOn. au w a. ~ a. cI.pCp
oiiC Ali persons having Claims ayaIn.I The
= Y estate Of the late WILLIAM boswell ofNouoway
county are earnestly requested 10 bring them forward
wen authenticated, aud receive payment otherwise
thiS notice will be plead at bar aud those indebted
u Tie said estate VIII make immediate payB entto
WILLIAM & PEYrON boswell
Executors Of Um. DOS ueI dec
Pr'nce Edward. NAV
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MaiuelM INK fo,. lNnLe,

\ obedience 20 decree OF the worshipfu court OF
X .he cohnly OF Henrco, pronounced on the An DAY
W may 10 hs present year, ibis tine will en-
posed I" sale TO The highest bidder the premises on
IHesaay tue 20th dug O JHHe HeIt. IL Is situated ia
lower eud ~ Henico, Turkey Island creek within
niue vi James river aud the road leading ftain
5elchand 20 Charles City Courtbouse-about IL miles
" Tue former place and contains by estimation s67
ierms, one, two aud three years credit bond
VIZ" approved secnIity, and deed Of trust ON the
p"pery 1" secure The payment uf the purchase money
huy person wishing TO vysw the premises will be seun
1eh ny Application TO one Of the Subscribers residing
SHsieon CARTER DRRKLEY, Z Commits.
May l2 2..tds NATH'L NELSON ( sgrye,s