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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-18
THE
Declaration of Independence.

'aE7E have no authentic copy OF this most
w important state paper, the very OASIS
that supports toe proud column OF American
liberty none, at least, on which the eye OF
taste can resi-, for moment, with satlstaC-
ton. Why have we not
The English nation, still proud OF their
MAGMA CHARTA, though every provl-
siOnIt contains has been tramped 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 collated and
commented on this fine copy OF Magma
Charta has been eXcelled by later specimens
of art, and the fac-similes of the seals and
signatu. sshave made every reader OF taste
in Great Britain acquainted, in some de-
gree, not merely with the state acknowledge
and of art at The period in question, but with
the literary attainmentS, also, OF King John,
King Henry, and their 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 it the fac SMILES Of the sig
natures of the patriots who signed it were
published in America, it would serve to gra
lify curiosity, at least as laudable as that
WHICH CtiiS iOl iiulldliolS vi tnC wi CSIob-
dents of Junus or of the aristocracy that
wrested The English Charter from the reluc-
AIT monarChs OF the day.
We are firmly persuaded that the more
the principles OF our Declaration OF lndepen-
! jence are spread out before the eyes OF the
world, The more they will be admired, by
,oreign nations as well as our own and eve
~ innocent andhouest device that may serve
10 attract attention toward them, will serve,
also, to promote the great cause of public IL
oerly. Such an embeIiished edition as will
renderit an ornament to an apartment, will
have tendency 10 spread the knowledge Of
is 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
pf man, woman, and child in a fatnily-it
viii associate the pleasurable ideas Of ele-
gance and ornament with he history of the
transaction itseli--aOd familiarize those
principles which form, Or ought to form, the
very bond and cement OF political society
Nor is it at small moment that such an edi-
ton, well executed, will serve as specimen
Of the state of the Fine Arts amongst US al
he present day. Actuated by these views,
the subscriber proposes to publish
A SPLENDID EDITION
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-09-18

dancing. and some little music; al when
combined together, might render chil-
dren able to present themselves to any
academies. colleges, or seminaries. as
an introduction to their general cduea-
ton.
Mr.. P. will only add, that he has re
sided fourteen years in Charleston sc.
where he has had the honor of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages. and fencing. to gen
tlemen OF the first responsibility, the
most eminent practitioners at the bar.
professors of the dead languages. and
the most respectable French families
residing IN that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials of his capacity and charae-
ter, to a list Cleft at MIR. Fleury's Con-
fectioGary Shop. King-streeD of the
respectable persons by whom ne has
had the honor of being employed in
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing
ton city.
Mr.. p. may be seen at any time at
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store,
on Kins-street.
August 9
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Printeis have been locking al, a.issl all ey
press their unqualified appreciation Gilt.
Your Press is better made t!lan one v.
have from Ruihycn's manufactory. Ills. =.
tact, an excellent machine, as powerful ~
the Columbian, and to be preferred for il,
lightness and simplicity.
d. 4. G. BRUCE,
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December I6
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The former, mits presen, improved state,
with iron beds, sc. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in winch this press IS
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly 6oo being muse OF his make
and every exertion shall still be made to
render as complete as possible.
te1-All other articles in his line, as usual.
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Neu'- York, Juy 8. 1919.
Dear Sir-I have for tome time past been
threatening to write 10 you, to let you know
how well | am pleased with the Ruthven
Press, improved and made by you but a
variety Of circumstances have prevented it..
have had il in constant operation three
months during winch time nearly all the
printers of this city, and number of our
most ingenious mechanics, have called TO ex-
anime it. They have pronounced it as COM
plete in every respect, as any machinery
they have ever seen.
The following is the idea have of it.
No Printing Press has ever been construct
ed, on which more or better work can be
done in a given time.
The exertionof working it is no more than
healthy exercise for boy of Is years Of age.
q have a boy OF that age to work on mine. !
1t is well made, the different parts admira.
bly, proportional, and not more liable than
other Presseste get out of repair.
lam, YOU respectfully,
D. FANSHAW.
Mr.. A. Ramage.
.Ns7s- York, .fpril %, 1918.
Sir-The Ruthven Press arrived safe, ano
IS In successful! operation. Many of oqs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-27
Capture Of tie ChDton and Liberty from
~. york.

His MaJesiy's sloop SappIo, al sud, off
Downpairick, Head, Aug IL, 1920.
SIR-i beg permission 10 express my
satisfaction in having ihe honor 10 report
thet his majesly's sloOp under my com
mand ihis morning captured The Clinton,
pllol-boa' sclr. Ne. ,, Of New York,
eighiy-one tons burden, Oliver Hicks
master, and eight men, very deeply laden
will cargo, consisting Of five hundred
and fIty seven bales OF i,bacco, some few
grapes and silks, and small quantity Of
teas,. Being close in with Down-PaiIick
Head, at O'Clock, a. NJ. the wind s. w.
sgualIy, and exceeding thick haZy wea-
Their, The chase CON mcnced and coniin.
ued with considerable interest (at times
going al the rate of 10 kuOts) until s o.
clock, BIS which time we had chased her
round Killaia BAY under our fire, aud
completely succeeded III bemmIng her in
between kinnisharr9ck Point and PuiiOo-
cheny Rocks-ihe latter only distant one
or two cables length, whenwe were Oblg
cd TO attack, al Tie same time Gin siays)
lowering The larboard quarter aud stern
boats, and took possession Of The prize.
have the honor To be, &c.
(SignedD |. H.PLUMRlDGE, Com'd.
n. Il. The Clinton is well found, cop.
pcTcd. and copper fastened her late mas
iors aver, The fastest sailing boat ont Of
America :" aud may add. The most bean
iliul and perfect picture Of what the Anne
rIcaDs deDominaie clipper"
To Rcar-Admirsl Sir j. Rowley, Bart
His Majestys sloop Sappho, al sea off tie
StaGgs ut Brookhaven, I4,h Aug. 1920.
ST-Obisning information by a loose
memorandum amongst tie papers taken
about Ihe person 0i the laie master Oi the
Clinton, that sloop named The Liberty,
sailed on the llth Of july from n. York,
with q cargo oi Tobacco, aud finding Tins
corroboraied by tie oral communication
OF her irebrlatcd crew, deemed il expc-
dent not 10 avail myseliol the intorma-
lion 30 obtained, btt 10 turn the superior
fasl sailing OF The Citation 10 The greatest
advantage for his Majesly's service-iiud-
ing she was very much Overloaded.
ligIlienrd her Oi ninety bales 0f Tobacco,
aud by so doing made n material differ.
eDcc ol her rate 81 sailing. Thus improV.
cd, aralcd aud furnished With crew aud
code OF Signals, | decided in my own
mind The Stages Of Brookhsven so be
The most probable place to intercept the
sloop iu question; and so managed with
TIC Clinton 10 windWard) as 10 be abOHi
3 miles NV. from those rocks about 4
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-27
LATEST FROM GIBRALTAR.

BOSTON, Oct. IS.-Arrired al this port
asst evening, the brig Orleans, Capt
Pratt, 20 days from Gibraltar. We are
indebted 10 Mr.. roplif Tor Gibraltar pa.
pers 10 he 10Th Sept. inclusive.
The Columbus "a aud slO0p Of war
peacook sailed from Gibraltar the I6li,
Sept. hound mp The Mediterranean. The
brig Spark sailed The l5ih for SMYRNA.
The Algrrine flee; passed Gibraltar on
The llih Sept. outward bound.
On the Alb Sept. committee was APP
pointed by lie Cories TO frame law pro-
iect fer securing 10 The citizens the
faculty Of eniighicnimg each other by
means Of political discussions, al the
same time avoiding the abuse of The
>amc." On The 7ih, The Ministers were
sent for 10 report on The state of The
capital, as IL had been IN violent Ygi,a-
ton the night before, and sehiiiOus cries
had been heard IN the very palace Of The
king. The ministers attended, and read
'eporis from the authorities al Madrid, by
which IL appeared that attempts had been
made 10 disturb The public tranquility.
Owing to The contrary meaning of their
cries, it was impossible 10 ascertain TO
What party they really belonged hut
strong suspicious were entertained, that
they were enemies 10 the new system,
who bad hypocriticalIy disguised their
sentiments 10 escape detection.
Gen. Rego had been ordered 10 pro-
coed 10 Oviedo, where hei was 10 be
quaTter0d. The command Of tie pro-
vince OF GaIIicid haylsg becu taken
frOm hin.
The order for breaking up tie army
of Andalusla has been confirmed.
A Madrid drtigIe of 3Iaf AUG states
that the Revelation in Portugal cOmmeuc.
ed in Opotlo, among the troops, who
proclaimed, together, viii ibeiF august
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-27

O'clock. A.. NJ. Of ibis day. Between 1
and o'clock, the land about Brookhaven,
bearing 5. s. w. cutter was deserted,
w. ). w. standing in for the land, TO
which chase was Immediately given. aud
the necessary signals, a. per log, made TO
the Clinton Tor at the first view, feit
perfectly satisfied, from her very partic-
Mar appearance, and wavering maneu-
vering. that she was The sioop l amiicipa-
ted. At6, 30. had her within reach OF
our guns, when a few well directed lar
board brOsdsides, added 10 the Clin,on's
muskeiry 10 windward, made her desist
from any further attempt 10 escape, a
had the qualification of boarding and
making prize OF The Liberty, ofN. York,
20 tons burden, laden viii, 400 bales OF
tobacco: George Naivig master. l..
Armstrong. supercargo; five seameD, and
hve calling themselves passengers III all
l2persOns.
! have the honor 10 be, &c.
(Sigped) ]. II. PLUNIRiDGE, Com'd.
To SIR J. Rowley, Bart. X. c. B. &c.
Wuitm1n IN parrO.-Undcr the above
head in the Liverpool Advertiser OF The
9th uli. we find The following:
IL rs reported that Sir Sidney Smith has
arrived III Londoa from The Continent,
bringing with him very material witness
Tor the Queen. AT meeting of the Pres
bytery. held at Kircudbrishi lately, the
case of MIR. Gillespie's arrest by Colone,
Gordon, Ter praying for Tie Queen, came
before then, when they agreed, 10 man,
tina, the Chaplain of the corps had done
nothing 10 merit sucl, treatment and.
Without deciding further, came TO the
resolution OF laying The Comma udani's
| conduct before the next General Assem-
blv of the Church. Of Scotland. Her Ma
JeSly has since been regularly pray ed for
IN that quarter.
The London. Sunday Observer of The
10th OF last month, staics," that the last
three publications of the Observer, inclu
ding the supplementary sheet, containing
The trial OF the Queen. used 96, 74i stamps,
and 1913 reams of paper" THE editor
might have gone further, and said tina, the
sale o! hose papers produced IL. $40 80,
aud the Revenue arising Ia Government
from the Stamps, WAS S 2, lGG, and might
He not add, thar IL the Queens trial con-
tinue much longer, the Revenue from
Newspaper Siamps, will probably balance
The expense If the prosecution.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-27
Communicated for the Democratic pye,,,

VERY IMPORTANT FROM BRAZIL,
Extract Of a.ietter from Salem to a gentiepia,,
an Boston, datsd Oct. -.
1t gives me pleasure 10 comply with
the request conveyed in your letter of
yesterday. and hope The information
may be gratifying TO Mr.. -, whom
remember with pleasure. Ny friend left
PernambucO, August 24. About s or .
days previous 10 his sailing, il was wis
pered that a revolution bad broken oui in
a province TO the southwark near EiDas.
Tile governor, who is very despotic, tried
bard TO repress tie report. A BODY of
about 200 troops were marched southwark
with orders TO unite with other bodies
during their progress towards the re-
vo!ied province. The troops at Paraiba.
we're also directed 10 proceed 10 the same
destination.
My friend represents the people as in
state of great discomfort and ripe for
revolution, and gives il as his own, and
The opinion generally of those wiihwhom
lie communicated, that revolution must
ensue. A feet OF ten sail under convoy
OF a 20 gun chip, which, lie says is called
the Sam Guslter,' sailed for Lisbon on
ihe 18th Aug. when under way The go
werner sent orders 10 The commodore, That
II he should find revolution had taken
place in Portugal, 10 proceed TO England
with the fleet. The governor had issued
an order forbidding under severe penal
lies the circulatios of a report, Thai Mar
shal Beresf0rd bad lakeu in HE ship the
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-27

BALTIMORE, October ga coroncr's
inquest was held by Lambert Thomas,
Esq. on Saturday last, in the prison OF
Baltimore county on The body OF Joha
alias Charles WifIPton. He was committed
on The first o! October as the supposed
n"rderrr OF THOMAS HUNGERFoRD, OF
tie state OF Virginia. On the 18th OF this
month lie showed a considerable periur-
baiion of mind ; and calling TO him fpl.
low prisoner, confessed TO him the per-
peIraiion OF the crime for which he stood
committed The verdic,-ot Tie iurv was,
that "he had come 10 his death by the
hand of Goh." The aitendan, physician
Is OF The opinion that his mental, more
than his bodily intrmilies, we're the cause
OF Ills death. GAmericaa.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-27

Sovereign John vi. the Nation, the Com
siitniion, and whateter should emanate
from the Cortes: that several other garri-
sons had followed the example: aud last
~, that the liberty of the nation had
likewise been proclaimed at Lisbon.
GIBRALTAR, Sept. l6.--1'his weeks
mails have brought the prOcia On ATOMS
relative 10 the Revolution in Portugal
The first, dated Oporto, Aug. "a, is adj.
dressed To the soldiers By some individu-
ais forming military council, who state
tiia,a reform OF existing abuses is absolute
ly necessary. They call upon the troops
to assist them IN organizing Provisional
Government, whose duty il shall be Ia
convene the Cortrs. The Cories will be
ibe Legitimate organ OF the nation, and
will draw up Constitution calculated to
secure her rights. The SECOND is from
the Governors OF The Kingdom 10 the
Portuguese, dated Lisbon, Aug. % DIES
cribes the occurrences m OpOriO as AN
act OF rebellion cautions the nation IA.
sainst being deceived by such measures
states that a vessel has Just arrived will
orders from his Majesty evincing the tru-
~ paiernal sOliciudc with which he
watches over the welfare of the king
dom; and concludes with expressing The
hope the rebels will shortly return 10 Il
sense Of their duty. The third is from the
same Governors 10 the Portuguese na
ton. Ii states, thai, aware of The im-
minent danger 10 which The nation aud
Tie monarchy would he exposed if The
crisis, occasloned by the rising OF the city
OF OporiO, should be proiracted, they
have come to the resolution of iminc'
dlaiely convokin. the COries, in The name
OF The King. They trust, tina, Il mea-
sarc winch so clearly evinces the de
termination Of attending to the com.
plants of the people. will Immediately
rally The whole nation round a legliI-
mate and common centre aud thai all
rlaSses vii! become sensible of the ne
cess,'y Of such snion, in order 10 avoih
those dreadful evils, anarchy. civil war,
and perhaps The dissolution OF the mon.
2rchy."
There is no longer any doubt tia, the
yellow lever has broken out at Ca,iiz, a
we'll as Aerez, bni lis progress has no.
been very rapid IL either city.
MADRID, Sept. 6--For The last three
or four days we have undoubtedly bern
threatened with dangers and calamities,
since we have seen military precautions
adopted, indicating that government were
ready 10 repel force by force. An sn-
ersetici proclamation has been issued
denouncing. the utmost risor of The law
against ali who shall attempt TO disturb
The public tranquility.
NAPLES, July 3l.-A decree Of the
Goth inst establishes the liberty Of The
press, with a few Restrictions.
The government of Naples have issaed
more DEGREES III twenty days, that il has
done before for the last five years niue
or Ten are published daily.
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DOM lLSIIC.

WASHINGTON, October 21-The Sc
creta'y Of Tie Treasury has returned to
this city from visit to- his seat i'm Geor-
sia. NAT. Int
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kind heart Of your majesty has been once
deceived by them as you have declared TO
t',c nation IN your proclamation of the
loth March last. WHO assures your ma
iesty, who ASSURES your ministers, who
can assure Us that the separation aud dis
organization of this corps of the army is
moi snare for the liberty Of the country
and tor The permanency Of your Majesty
On the ihrone
Induced, size, by the most sincere dc.
siretpr the general welfare, I'm which your
majfsty must necessarily find so many
advantages for yourself aud your august
family aud convinced that the hOnOra-
iile title we have meriied from the natien
and the world ought not 10 he converted
ImtO that OF traitors, contributing by our
silence to the execution Of a project which
eau he heard without honor only by those
spurious children of The country, who
wish 10 see il unprotected in order TO de-
wear il with that fury which now con.
sumes them, and which they cannot el-
feet but by destroying the army which
saved it: We pray your majesty seriously
10 consider what we have stated. and,
alter rejecting on the consequences
ct the rOval order communicated TO this
army by the minister of war, suspend IL,
aud TO estimate daily the conduct Of the
army with regard TO measure which
under every view o! il mus, be produc-
tive OF Infinite aud ncalculabie evils.
We thus pray your majesty in orr own
name aud III that of the " hole army and
nation.
81. Ferdinand. Aug. II, 1920.
Raphael del Ricgo,
A!ichaet Lopez de Banos,
Phiiip de Arco Argnero.
A representation 20 the same effect was
also sent 10 the CeTtes.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-27

PHILADELPHIA, October 2l.-A gen.
'iemaii who arrived here Yesterday eve
ming. in the Western stage, states, that.
while he was IN Harrisburg on Thursday
last, he was informed, Thar all the returns
had iha. day been received al the office OF
The Secretary of the Commonwealth, and
'ha, General iiiester's majority exceeded
three thousand. (Gaz.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1820-10-27

SPAIN.-We haveii from such autiiori-
ty as satisfies ns OF The fact, iha, The king
OF Spain has ratified The treaty with the
T.. STATES for The crssion OF the FLORT-
DAS we are also satisfied that the rs.
tihch treaty is now III the United States.
aud will be submitted to Congress, i'm
mrdiately on lis assembling next month.
lie manifesto, the tyranuic AID war
like mantle 10 OF the Emperor Alexander
on Spanish affairs, which we lately pub.
shed. has been explained TO the eA,ire
satisfaction of The Spanish King ana
Cor'rz. The Emperor is understood to
have declared, in his explanatory state
paper, thai his first manifesto was pre-
dlcaied on iEe belief that the A,upy had
usurpe'l the authority of the kingdom,
aud dictated tn The people by forcel of
arms the present established form Of go-
vernmeni but that subsequent advices
having conveyed more correct stat
mcn!, and his imperial majesty being
satisfied that The change in the govern
mcpt has been the act, not of The army.
but OF tile Nation, lie is now cDtirely re-
conciled 10 The change, and hopes the
constituted authorities and The Spanisi,
people may enjoy prosperity and happi-
ness under The newly established order OF
things. These explanations and cons
graiuIalions have been received in the
most friendly spirit, and The best rela-
lions Of friendllness are established be
tween the twO governments.
PHI. ID. Press.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1820-03-08
Bp @aii.
From the Hartford Mercury.
PI'rIFUL,.

An efigy of one of the U. S. senator's
from this state was burnt in this city on
Thursday evening of last week. We
have not learnt who are the perpetrators
of this contemplate act, nor shall we take
the pains to enquire who they are. Men
who are capable of doing this may, for
ought we know, be capable of acts Of a
biacker eye-and are, in all probability,
in a fair way of being duly noticed by
those who are charged with the keeping
of the peace.
Pray, what has Mr.. Lanman done, to
merit this notice He has been guilty of
voting on a question concerning which
the best and greatest men of our country
differ in sentiment, according to the die
tates Of his conscience. it come to
this, then, that our representatives in
Congress are to be treated in this man.
ner, whenever they happen to give vote
not exactly to the liking of every one Of
their constituents Poor indeed must be
the state Of that society which can har-
Dor and abet such disgracetul conduct.
We know very well what attempts have
been made to produce on the minds of
our citizens sentiments unfavorable to
Mr.. Lanman, in consequence Of his vote
on the Missouri question, and we know
too that many of those who have been
the most active in producing this excite
nent, are actuated by political motives
solely. Humanity has little or nothing
20 do in the business The principal
actors in this drama care. infinitely more
,bout regaining their lost power, then
ley do about restricting or abolishmg
slavery.
Most gladly would We for the honor Of
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our city have this disgrsceful transaction
buried 10 obscurity, but this we know to
be impossible. Those who arc mean
enough to be concerned in it, will be the
most eager to trumpet It abroad, discol-
ored and exaggerated in their usual man.
ner. Indeed We already perceive the
Mirror has not only published the trans
action, but states facts relating to il
which did not exist for, t is not true,
as therein is stated that MIR. Lanman's
conduct "excites universal indignation
here" nor is it true that "a large num-
ber Of people" attended the exhibition.
A host Of boys and few federal charac-
tiers, alone composed the numerous as
semblage OF citizens.
What the federalists think end say of
Mr. Lanman's conduct is well known.
He has lost nothing in their estimation
by his vote OH the Missouri bill. With
republicans, MIR. Lanman's reputation
stands deservedly high and although
some OF them would not have voted as
he did on that question, they, notwith-
standing believe he acted from honest
views, and their confidence in him is not
thereby in the least abated