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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-19

Musical Instruments.
DlANO FORTES, plain and ornamented
a. few very superior Violins in cases, and
a great variety OF common qualities.
Best London made flutes and clariones,
silver kegs. tipped and plain.
lageolsts and flies OF differ ut kinds.
lari0let reeds, violin bows, bridges and
pins.
Best Roman and German violin strings
Just received, and for sale by
novl8 thstuf J KENNEDY g. SON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-19
RETIREMENT.

bich Anne Brooke holds as dover, in her
dece ased husbands estate, which undivided
fourth part, being about thirty-fye and
half acres, will be sold subject to the life es-
tate Of the said Anne Brooke.
SAM'L A. MARSTELLER, and
ANN BROOKE,
December 2I Trustees.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-19
COU SSE OF LECTURES.

to rumber OF la lies, who could form them
selves into class, having had several classes
of ladies in most of the other cities in the
Union
The following is an extract from tae Ma
tiona InteIhgencer OF December 6, 1919,
which ,h0ws the satisfaction he gave in the
city OF Washington.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-19

:. ASSURANCE COMPANY OF ALExApAl1'
SAa. !, election held on Saturday, 18th Jan.
as sItssn directors, the following gentle
:, ~, were returned as duly elected, VIZ.
~ :, VattIes. w. III. Miller,
sa = vowell. Dwight Metcalf,
Jon" Ia,,sv James III. Hooe,
!on" I.nney Jacob Hoffman,
Tbompson, Peter Dunbar,
'0r' r.o,osou, T. II Rowland,
!. lTaslor. William Fowle,
Motiseai Miller.
!. /, meeting of the board on Monday,
;a.t Nathaniel Wattles was unanimous
- lean President, and J. B. Nichols unan-
. ! reelected Secretary,
i W. c. Gurder. unanimously elected a
3;,scl.r in the place of Nath. IFa'tles chosen
President.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-19
January .
Leeshurg Turnpike Road.

X Office is hereby given to the Stock
l 4 holders in the Leesburg Turnpike Road
Company, that Ten Dollars on each share
subscribed, Chat is, on the stock subscril q
since the l$tof Octoher, 1889 is required
to he paid on the lst day of February next
n. B, All those who DO not pay their 1t
instalment, Cue the 18th Nov. last by the 18th
Jan. next, may expect notice to Feb
court jan tiF
THOS R. Mott, Treas.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-19
For Tenerife.

find back TO this port.
.aa3A The superior schnr. 1HEITS, cap
g s&99ax tain Hedges, is now loading and will
sailin few days I5o bbls, -four, or that
amount in wheat will be taken on freight.
Apply to w. FOWLE, & Co.
For Freight,
sSSG The schnr. ALFRED, capt. Nick
Hsssssng erson, carries about $50 bbIs. is
new vessel, ard in readiness to receive car
go abroad A freight for Bermuda or south
esn port would be preferred, Apply as a.
Dove. Dec II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-19
For Freight,

~, The brig PEGGY s. PAMELA,
49, Pray, master, burthen 1900 barrels,
VIII be ready TO receive cargo in few
days. A freight to West Indies or Europe
will be preferred. Apply to
abb All ADAMS, Central Wharf,
Who e8srs for safe,
As bbls: tanners oil, in good order
% do linseed do
200 bbls. tar
100 tons plaster
90 bbls. mackerel, No. /.
50 bolts English duck, No. Ito s.
SO bags green coffee
80 bbls. American gin
SO do n. K rum. JAMS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-19
For Sale.
Ifr. HOrwitZ

LEAVING convened with his class on the
1 Il Hebrew language, begs leave to sug-
gest, that ne is prepared 10 receive few
more pupils.
Those gentlemen who would wish to join,
will hnd it advantageous to begin at ar early
period with the class. DR.. H. would be
GLAD 10 give
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-01-19

For Freight,
>EhS, The new schooner MARY-ANN,
.SSS captain Prince, carries about 900 bar
tels, will be ready for cargo in three days,
and take freight to the West Indies or
southern port. Apply TO
WIN. FOWLE g. Co.
Hho hare for sale said scisnrs cargo Of
$50 tons plaster paris
25 barrels Tanners oil.
Dec 90
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-21
FOREIGN.
DREADFUL INUNDATIoNs IN HOLLAND.
Extracts Of letters from Cumberland, Hol
land, from Jan. 9th to the 29th.

DREADFUL FOUNDATIONS IN HOLLAND.
Extracts Of letters from Cumberland, Hol-
land, from Jan. 9th to the 29th.
"The scene of distress offered to our
view is inexpressible, and draws sympa
thising tears even from the most unfeeling
heart. From the walls and steeples of our
cities and churches, there is nothing visi
BILE but sea, partly covered with fields Of
ice, one of which, (at this momenD Of seve-
raj hundred acres, threatens the destruction
OF a whole village. All the villages in
side Of the bikes, 10 the lower Betuwe, are
gov under water. At the moment Of the
breaking through Of the dikes, between the
Nlaese and Whaal, the water rushed in
like sea; in moment the inhabitants
were obliged to retire to the upper parts Of
their houses; but soon the water reached
that refuge, and they we're forced to fly on
the roofs; but alas I this was no safety, for
many we're washed away from thence to
rise no more: castles, churches and hou-
ses, were, and are swept away by the uni
ted force Of the ice and water. The inha-
bitants of the few houses which resist the
lorce OF the element, are exposed to all the
horrors of hunger and cold in this trying
season. Every effort is made to save these
unfortunate creatures, or to afford them
relief, but human efforts are 10 vain.-
Where the want and danger is SO general,
the means comparatively are few, as every
thing is spoiled by the water. Our towns
even are in some parts several feet under
water, and often II is impossible to bake
bread. The finest fields and meadows are
covered in some parts with bills OF sand.
A great number Of cattle are already drown
ed; aud Tor those that are saved no food is
o be found. Several people, especially
children, have found watery grave; a
number OF houses are seen floating among
the fields Of ice, and in every quarter 10.
evitable destruction seems to threaten us.
This part Of the Guelderland (the lower
Betuwe) otherwise so beautiful part Of
our country, is one universal ruin.
From Pannenden, above Nymeeuen.
near the Prussian territory, to the village
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-21

of Rrimpin (within 8 miles 8. E. o. nor
terdam) the whole country bordering on
and between the principal rivers o. the
Rhyn, Yssel, Maese, Whaal, and Lex, Is
Inundated. Night and day, the roaring
of cannon, the alarm-bels, and signals OF
distress succeed each other; and new rup-
lures Of the bikes are at this moment an-
nonnced.
.It is impossible to form an idea OF our
sufferipgs, without being an eye witness 70
them. The crops on the ground are an
spoiled, aud all the hopes OF the farmers
are vanished. The distress OF those 'i'a'
are saved is so great, and the calamity so
general, that unless those who are spared
by providence from this dreadful scourse
afford us aid, many must perish Tor want.
Subscriptions have been opened; the King
made grant out OF his private purse o.
,o00l. to provide for the first wants, aud
has himself repaired to the spots where
further dangers threaten.
aP. S. No fears are entertained for Rot
terdam, and the reports circulated respect
ing that city. in some papers, are unbound
ed"
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-21
VERY EXTRAORDINARY.

| Mem York & SAVANNAH. The amount
collected 10 the city Of New-York for the
relief OF the sufferers by the late fire in
Savannah, was sent on accompanied by the
following resolution:
!" RESOLVED, That it is the wish of the
General Committee, that the money aud
goods to be RENTED to Savannah, be ap.
piled exclusively to the relief of all indi-
gent persons, without distinction Of color,
who are dependant upon their own indus.
try for support, and who have. been sui
ferers by the late fire at that place"
This resolution, ii seems, gave SO much
offence, that it was resolved in Savan-
nah not to receive the donation, and the
amount has actually been returned to New
York. We publish the letter Of the may
or Of Savannah, on this subject, and the
answer of the mayor of New York; thai
the public may have fair view OF the
whole business.
PoIics-O Office. Sauannah. Feb. %, 1920.
Sir,-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of your letter Of the lAth inst
enclosing the munificent donation OF our
brethren of New York, for the relief OF
the sufferers by the late disastrous conila'
grafton.
You have, sir, politely and delicately
conveyed to me this contribution; but IL
comes fettered by restriction that rem
ders its acceptance utterly Impossible.
Our people have encountered terrible
calamity; the best part of their once
beautiful city has been laid 10 ruins. and
the consequences Of this visitation have
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-21
EXTRAORDINARY CURE.

A wealthy Swiss farmer, much affected
with hypOCondriG, came to Laugenau, TO
consult the celebrated Michael Schup-
pach, better known by the appellation oil
the Mountain Doctor / have seven
devils in my belly said he; no fewer
than seven There are more than seven,
replied the doctor, with the utmost gravi-
ty, " if you count them right you willfind
eight" After questioning the patient con-
corning his case, he promised TO cure him
10 eight days, during which time he would
every morning rid him Of one OF bis lroub-
lesome inmates, at the rate OF one lous dor
each. But added he as the last will
be much more obstinate and difficult to ex-
pei than the others, | shall expect Two
louis d'ors for him. The farmer agreed
to these terms, the bargain was struck ,and
the doctor imposing upon all present the
necessity OF secrecy, promised to give the
nine louis d'ors to the poor OF the parish.
Next morning the imaginary demouiack
was brought to him and placed near kind
Of machine which he had not seen before,
by means of which he received an cleo.
trio shock. The farmer roared out lust;-
~. There goes one,' said the doctor,
with the utmost gravity. Next day the
same operation was repeated; the farmer
beloved as before, and the doctor coolly
remarked, another is off, In this MAN.
ner he proceeded to the seventh-when he
was preparing to attack the last, Schup-
pach reminded his patient that he now had
need Of all his courage, for this was the
captain Of the gang, who would make a
more obstinate resistance than any Of The
others. The shock was at this time so
strong as to extend the demoniack on the
floor. Now they are all gone, said the
doctor, and ordered the farmer to be put
TO bed. On recovering himself, the latter
declared he was completely cured; he paid
the nine louis d'ors with abundance of
thanks, and returned in the best spirits to
his village.
Credible witnesses attest this extraordi- |
nary cure, which proves the acuteness of
the doctor, as well as the truth of Solo
mons proverb, that with the fool we must
sometimes talk like fool.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-21
INDIAN MISSION.

For line purpose Of ascertaining the con-
! diiion of the various Indian tribes within
the limits of the United States, we under
stand, that the Rev. DIR. Morse, OF Charles
town, Mass. will, under authoritity OF the
national administration, in the course OF the
ensuing spring, undertake journey thro'
the western parts of the state OF N. York.
visiting the remnants OF tribes in his way,
aud will pass up the lakes of Detroit, and
IMackinaw, to lake Superior, from thence
returning, will cross lake Michigan TO
Green Bay, and over TO the Mississippi,
and across that river into the state of Mis-
souri-aud return by the way of Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio and Pennsy lvania, to New
York.
Ia October he will commence second
journey, east Of the Allegany, TO Georgia,
and into Florida--then through Alabama
and the Creek nation, to the states OF Mis-
sissippi and Louisiana, TO Natchitoches.
aud the Arkansaw Territory, aud return
by the way Of Natchez, through Tennes-
see and Kentucky, TO New York.
His Instructions from the government
require of him to direct his attention, a.
moDg other things, to the actual condition
of he Indian tribes that he shall visit, as
it respects their moral, religious and polit-
ical characterize ascertain their numbers
the extent and descriptions Of country
which they severally occupy, their modes
of life, customs, laws and political institu-
tions--the character and disposition OF
their most influential men--the number ST.
tuation and character of their schools and
teachers, their plans of instruction and ed
ucation, and the success that has attended
The attemps already made TO educate their
youth--the feelings of their chiefs with re-
gard to the introduction Of education and
civilization among their people-the state
Of trade with them, &c.
Such extensive tours, by SO intelligent a
man, will doubtless be the means Of collect
ing for the use Of government, a very ex-
tensive mass Of highly interesting and im-
portant information respecting the Indians;
and we hope will open the way for the in-
PRODUCTION among them of civilization, and
literary, moral and religious instruction, TO
much greater extent than has hitherto
been effected. The idea Of extirpating
these ancient proprietors Of our country,
humbled, reduced, and comparatively
harmless as they are, by species of con-
tamination more fatal to them than pesti-
lence or the sword, must be shocking to
every benevolent mind. To tame their
wildness, to soften their ferocity, and to hue
manize their savageness, would afford to
such minds the most sincere qualification.
Every good man will appreciate the attempt
that is now making by the government for
these purposes, aud will wish them the
most abundant success.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-21

10 the latter end Of November aud oegiu-
ming Of December.
Yesterday in the, morning, nj. Viyas,a
general 10 the Spanish service, and charg-
ed with diplomatic mission to the Con-
oress Of the United States of America,
arrived at Paris. He left Madrid on the
Sd. that is, subsequent to the letters and
date Of the Court Gazette, which are of
the 3lst January.
The news was circulated al Madrid,
that an advanced guard of Z or 800 meu,
belonging to the Royal troops, had had an
engagement with the insurgents, league
from La lsla. According to all appearan-
ces, alter exchanging few shots, Freyre's
soldiers passed over to the others.
The Journal de Paris OF February Id,
says-On the 28lh January. 10 the morn
ing, the garrison OF the Cortadura made a
sortie, with the intention Of seizing forti-
cation which the insurgents were raising,
but the fire from a battery Of the rebels
forced them to retire.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-21

II from documents laid before the House,
that powder and lead belonging to the
government had been loaned TO bankrupis
to the amount of gao, 900 dollars-the re-
payment of which the House is colly IN.
formed, by the officer having charge OF
| that branch OF the service, was precarious,
and 10 order to mend The matter. that
10000 dollars more had been advanced
10 money to the same persons.
Mr.. Livermore, delivered his senti-
ments, 10 favor of reduction 10 the Ar
my. But, he said, though many were IN
iavor Of that reduction, there we're also
many who we're opposed to it--and the
only way in which the former could Sc.
cure their object, was to rednce their APP
preparation. If the appropriations were
made, the ground was given up. lie was
of opinion, therefore, that the friends OF
the reduction should make use OF the
weapons which lay 10 their way. He
thought the army TOO large, and nselessly
employed. Ii would take longer TO col
..sct this army, which was scattered about
like the sheep of the shepherd, among
many hiIIs--to bring them from the Vel,
low Stone, and the remote corners OF the
earth, than to raise up new army. He
also complained Of the magnitude OF the
Staff of the Army. as being dispropor-
tionate 10 its numbers, &c.
The item Of appropriation for bounties,
&c. for the recruiting service, was a.
greed to.
The other appropriations 10 the bill were
then agreed to, until the house came to the
appropriation for Notifications for which
object the committee of ways and means
propose the sum of eight hundred thou.
sand dollars.
Mr.. Smith Of Md. explained the views
of the War Department, and of the COM
mittee Of Ways aud Means, on this subject.
The officers having charge Of that branch
Of the service had recommended the ap
preparation Of considerably larger a.
mount, as being necessary under existing
but the committee of ways and
means was Of opinion that part of the pro
posed amount might be dispensed with
without great prejudice to the service, land
had so reported
This item gave rise 10 soiue brief de-
bate, which had not terminated when
motion was made for the committee to rise,
about o'clock, and agreed to. When
he house adjourned.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-21
THURsDAy, March 9.

RELATIONS WITH SPAIN.
Mr. Lowndes from the committee on To-
reign relations, delivered in the following
report:
The committee to whom has been re
ferred SO much of the Presidents message,
at the commencement of the session, as re-
lates to foreign affairs, respectfully report,
That their attention was directed, i'm.
mediately upon their appointment, to the
state of the relations of the United States
with Spain, and that their delay 10 making
a report upon them must be attributed to
their wish ''to afford an opportunity for
such friendly communications, during the
present session of congress" as the govern
ment of Spain had authorised us to ex-
pect. They thought it better that Con-
gress should postpone its determination
until events might enable ii to make that
determination definite, than that it should
pass contingent act for antborisiDg mea-
sures which it was not proposed immedi-
ateiy to execute that it should found its
determination upon relations ascertained
TO exist, than upon calculation OF events
which might be expected to occur during
its sitting.
But more than year has passed since
the signature of the treaty by which it was
proposed to terminate the long differences
between the United States aud Spain
More than six mouths since the appoint
ment OF new minister from Spain. who
was forthwith to make known to the u
nited States the intention of his govern
ment, and we have advanced so far in the
session as to make it necessary TO propose
without further delay, any measure Oh
which it is expected that congress shall acl
before its adjournment.
The committee will not attempt to add
any thing TO the exposition of the rights oil
the United States and the obligations Of
Spain, which is contained in The cores
pondence between the two governments.
We can hardly expect, from continued NE.
gociation, the redress which has beer
claimed for twenty years, and promised fol
eighteen-which has been a second time
promised, and second time withheld. III
such negotiation, the signature of a trea.
ty seems to be mere incident, and not iti
term.
For the spoilations which have been com.
mitted upon the property of our citizens
Tor the invasion Of our soil, for the weak.
ness or partiality which has made Spa
nish territory the place Of rendezvous ant
encampment OF All enemy, aud which hal
still more lately permitted the Indian in
habitants of the territory, (whom Spail
was bound by treaty to restrain, to engage
in savage hostilities against us for al
these acts of war, people less attached tt
peace would seek redress only by war;
To capture and confiscate the property 0
the wrong-doer, would be admitted to be {
policy OF mildness and forbearance. But
by such reprisals, the government that doe
the wrong suffers less than the unoffendin.
subject. Il seems more just reprisal I,
occupy the province which has been made
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-03-21
CONGRESS-.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
WEDNESDAY. March 8.


MILITARY APPROPRIATIONS.
The house then resolved itself into a
committee of the whole, Mr. Nelson of Va.
in the chair, on the bill making appropri-
atoms for the Military establishment of the
u. States.
To the same committee was to-day re-
ferred the bill respecting the Military Es-
adjustment.
The last mentioned bill was first taken
up, and having been read,
Mr.. Cannon moved to strike out all
the first section of the bill excepting the
enacting clause, and 10 lieu thereof 10
insert the following:
That the Military Peace Establish
ment of the United States shall consist Of
such proportions of artillery, engineers,
infantry and riflemen, as the President OF
the United States shall judge proper to
retain 10 service, not exceeding 10 the
whole, including officers, non commission.
ed officers and privates, five thousand.
Mr.. Clay avowed himself to be in favor
of reducing the army, in preference to
resorting to taxes, loans, or 10 an invasion
of the sinking fund, to meet the expenses
of the government--if on the report OF
the committee Of foreign relations, the at
titude of the country should not be chang
ed to that of war, or to that which should
menace war. Meanwhile, he was dis
posed not to act on the bill now before the
committee, but to defer it for the present
for the purpose of acting on the military
appropriation bill. If, after the report
of the committee of foreign relations
should be made, it should be thought ex-
pedient to reduce the army, the appro-
priations would shape themselves to what
should be the actual force and condition
of the Military Establishment. He there.
fore moved TO lay this bill on the table,
with view to take up the appropriation
bill.
The question was taken on this motion
without debate, and decided 10 the affir-
native.
The bill making appropriations for the
support of the Military establishment, for
the current year, was then taken up.
On coming TO the appropriation for the
support Of the Military Academy for the
present year,
Mr.. Cannon proposed sum less than
that moved by the chairman Of the com
mittee Of ways and means for the support
of the Military Academy. So that two
questions we're presented: the one on a
certain sum necessary to the support o.
the Academy as it now stands. and the
other on less sum. The question being
taken, according TO usage, on the larges
amount, twas decided 10 the affirmative
by large majority.
The committee proceeded to the con
sideration Of the other items Of appropria
ton.
The item Of 2looO dollars, for boun
ties and premiums on enlistments Of re-
cruiis to fill up the Army, coming up
MIR. Slocumb was opposed to this ap
preparation; and, by way of shelving how
cautious the House ought to be 10 makins
its appropriations, said, that ii appeared