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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-04
DARING OUTRAGE.

By the gentleman passenger alluded to
below, We have been politely favored with
the following account Of the capture OF the
Spanish ship Santiago in the waters of the u.
States, by an armed brig mounting fourteen
guns, commanded by Jose Almeida, OF Bal
taois.
arrived the pilot boat Star, Thomas Pre-
hla. matter, from of, Cape Henry, Va, with
the captain, officers aud part of the crew OF
TIE Spcrish ship Santiago, Don Jose Maria
Cabrera, commander, Of ana from ST. Jago
de Cuba 10 Baltimore. When or soundings
on Sunday tie s5th inst. al 6 A. M. disco
verad brig steering about s, E. by E. At
8 the ship steering about n. w by N. by
compass for land, was chased by brig un-
der French coIors having seven guns Of a
side ; the wind being then southwark and
westward, she continued chasing. st me-
Tidiaa, saw from tue deck, pilot boat,
Ehich proved 10 be the Star OF Baltimore,
Capt, PGs5le, bearing about w. S. w. with
pot, on account of the brig being in close
chase and continued firing at US with shot.
Between the hours of three and four, two
other pilot boats made for US, bat ne could
not heave 20, and they would not approach
TOO near on account Of the shot. AT four P.
b. saw irom the topsail yard the land to
southwark OF Crow Island at sundown saw
of the deck the sandbeach and trees, very
plain, being then from FIVE to six miles DIS
tant from the above mentioned beach-at
half past P. NJ. sounded in 6 fathoms wa
Ger the wind hauling 10 northward & grow
ing calm, the brig lowered her boat down,
and sent her within hail of US, asking 6 from
whence came you, and where are you bound
20, and why don't you hesye too for the u.
s. brig Enterprizs p replied that at this
time Of night we know nobody-she CONT
nued rowiog towards US, and repeating the
same--we ordered them to keep of, but
they would not listen TO US, continued TO APP
preach US, and in the act of haiIing, she
hrsd asolleysof musketry al us--we then re-
turned The same--the boat returned TO the
brig. The brig being to soutbward and east.
wand Of Us, distant about halfgun shot, ha-
ring cut all sail possible. caught light air
and shot along side, and fred into Us, being
within the limits of the United States, and
fsnoWing that we coald not be lawful prize.
Being short of bands. the captain thought
prudent for The preservation OF the lives Of
as few men TO surrender--whea surrender.
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s J..
cuito look uponsise spectacle vii raffsN
on the instant to their assistance, and make
myself master Of the place !; which as soon
as lam. | shallrescue you. This is my pro-
ject, what do you say 10 i ?" "It is Fine" "
replied CourceIles; but The thing deserves
some consideration. " 1t does" said St.
Preuil; . think OF it, and TO- morrow let me
have your resolution" The next day Cour-
cel'es waited on his commander Well,
my brave fellow. y said st. Preuil, "what do
you think of my project now?' SIR re-
Piled Couycelies, " it is admirable; only |
should like that you would give me the COM
mand Of the ambuscade, and take yourself
the basket of fruit. Lat Gaz.
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in number. they must resort Is all tie sssis-
lance of art--that they must expose them
selves as little as possible in thee open wood.
Now what are all these military guards and
precautions, but the standing army OF the
hearth, what but the Notifications, forts, bss-
tons, ramparts, and fortresses of the chimney
corner; what is all this but an army in NINA
ture disciplined and equipped for immediate
service, obedienl to the command of their
father and their general.
Now we will conceive that some officious
neighbor makes his appearance at this hum
bic dwelling. 4. undertakes to prove to tliis
daring adventurer, t1at the danger from sa-
yaga beasts, and men more savage, is mere
~. chinerical. Although these animals
howl around his dwelling in concert every
night, and disturb the repose of HIM
self and of his family, yet his neighbor has
nothing to fear from their approaches. Per-
haps he is prepared to acknowledge that the
manners of the two legged and four legged
gentry, that visit his friends habitation every
night. are in the main little rough aud ua-
accommodating but these war whoops and
bowls together are intended for nothing
more than nocturaI serenade. This is not
the danger, against which the querrulous vi
sitant proposes TO guard bis friend--it is a
gapst his own children, armed with those
rightful things, denominated nuskets. He
has heard of stories in ancient time Of wick
ed children, who have put their parents to
death. and seized on their inheritance. He
has been told from his grandmother, that
children have been found, wicked and afro
cious enough 10 commit such murders, and
he solemn y warns bis friend, as he values
his own quietude and domestic repose, to
distrust his own children, and 10 surrende.
his safety to the guardianship Of Indians and
wild beasts.
We would ask any one whetherthe above
imaginary case does not furnish compile te
parallel to that which contemplate dis.
banding the army. Foreign nations. by
whom we are surrounded, are nothing mere
than the savsges and wild beasts. encirclins
the house--for physical force constitutes the
only law between both of these parties.-
Yet, we are told, that no danger arises from
this quarter-hut, if we arm for our OWN de-
fence the only danger will be, that we shall
destroy, not our enemies, but ourselves, with
the muskets. This precious nonsense was
proved by tale told by our political grand
nother-whose name is denoninsted Rome.
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TIE CORNISH wAppEREa.

Mr.. Wilson, a gentleman OF Cornwall,
whs inherited an estate of abou; 1oool per
annum in that country atthe age Of So, and
lathe year l74l, the year after bis fathers
death, set off for lie continent on his travels.
He rode on horseback with one servant, over
the greatest part ofihe world. He FIRST view
ed every European country, in doing which
he spent cightyears. He then embarked for
America was tmo years in the northern
paft,sn three more in South America, whe e
be travelled as Spaniard, which he was
GRABBED to do, from the facility with which
he spoke the language, The climate, pros.
poets, &c. of Peru, enchanted him so much
that he hired farm, and resided on it near
~ twelve months. His next tour was TO the
east; he passed successfully through al! the
terfitosesia Africa TO the south of the Medi-
ierraSean, Egypt, Syria, anS all the domi-
mons OF the Grand Signor went twice
through Prussia, through the northern and
southern provinces; over Hndostan and part
OF Siam and Pegu. and made several excur-
slons to-the boundaries of China. He after
wards, on his return to the Cape, took the on.
portunity Of ship going to Batavia, end
thence visited most ofthe Islands in The Great
indiaa Archipelago. Returning to Europe
ne landed at Casiz. and travelled over land
to Moscow. in his way to Kamscha.ka. 1858,
be was at Moscow, healthy and Vigorous,
and though then in his siYty.sixth year, was
preparing journey to Siberia.
ATRlFLENG EXCEPTION.
In I643,iSt. Preuil, the governor of Aniens.
who depended much on strataeem that he
had conceived for seizing upon Arras, was
ANXIOUS to engage a soldier named Courcel-
las TO execute it. :" have made choice of
you, said be to him one day, as the most
prudent soldier that | know, for a blow that
VIII make your fortune. The business is 10
surprise ATras, and hear how have pianp-
ed Il. on shall disguise yourself as pea.
SAINT, and go aud sell frui, in the place. After
you have done this some time, you must GUAR
rel With some person, and Kill him with =
peignatd, You must suffery yourself TO be Ia.
Ken you will be tried on the spot, and be
condemned to be hanged. You know the
custom OF Arras is, to have their executions
out OF Che city. 1t IS on this circumstance
'nat my design depends. will place an
amoascsde near the gate By which you shal
oe brought out. NY people will render
themselves masters Of those who shall come
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-04
DEATH WARRANT.

Tho death warrant of the mail rob
bers and milrleEers, Hutton and Hall,
arrived in Baltimore on Saturday even
ing last i; the time appointed for the ex.
ecution il Friday the l4tl inst.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-04

1 Ia ordertogire the persons employed in
this Office an opportunity OF joining in the
festivities Of the 4th; of July, the Alexandra
Gazette wllnOt be published on Wedhes,
day, $50
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-04

R ! to the sixth 81 Bar. p.
/ furnish feast TO one vic takes i Ey
'ly interest in the Spanish ra,o,n. me.
Every thing in them denotes n. ,s'''n.
energy, elasticity. and reform, p, s.
otiSm, talent, knowledge, experie, EFF
shown to be al! in full ana salutary :,
ton. The system of ecclvsisst;e.i, NO. ~.
i.cipline and administration is unda u Ms
vision, and subjected to various b.s &c
cial changes. Royal DEGREES aS0 "'l'
tending TO the regeneration of sS.
branch Of government and econop sty
particularly the finances. The m
remarkable Of these DEGREES is ona a
She setl, of April, which ordains H.. u
for the purpose of giving thc peaD as'
knowledge Of their rights and d1 al.
and in order that they may be e,.ss>
tened oil these from the very sop sa
Whence they had been loo often deco,
ed, all tie parociiical carates of them.
Narc''y shall EXPLAIN TO therparislon',.
at stated hours on The Sundays and h.
hdays, the political constitution Of 4.
Coitcs; pointing out its utility 10 At
classes, end lefuiilg all accusations
gainst it +; that the same shall be dow,
for the children Of the primary school,
by their teachers; for the student, os
universities and ecclesiastical semi0s
ries by Inc regular professors Of law
and Of moral philosophy ; and for The
inhabitants ofconvents, and universal
iy Of all literary andmorastic establish
ments, by their principals. The decree
also directs that the Constitution be-
stereotyped at the royal Printing Of.
ces, to make copy Of it attainable fer
every one; and that it be printed and
distributed in all the transmarine Do.
minions of Spain. Another decree es.
tablishes ali anniversary commemorative
with the utmost military and ecelesia
teal pomp, of the death of those Spa.
niards whom Murat butchered, iu Ma.
drid, on the cd of May, 1903: another
prescribes ard regulates the organizs.
tion of the National Militia sto guard
the CONSTITUTIONS and it appears that
numerous volunteer companies srs
forming themselves for the Same Oh.
ject.
Some of the particular traits ma.
toned in the Diary, are full Of meaning
and we'll worthy of being repeated
When Cagna Arguelles. the new minis
! ter Of Finance, Who had come from tde
fortress of Ceuta, appeared for the srs
time before Ferdinand, the latter would
not allow him to kneel. but embraced
him; asked bis pardon for The i'll he hal
done him professed the utmost sorro'
for his suffering; exhorted him to main
tain the constitution, and to rely on BIZ
support; and finally both burst init
tears. After Arco Aguergo. one Of th
heroes Of the army of the Isle Of Lco'
had been carried in triumph by u
people of Madrid. he repaired to To-
royal palace, ard placed his cregn Q
lanre! at the feet Of the 'Constitatlon'
King" [Aat. Gasstft
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-07-04

Expedition TO the Northeast to a;''''
tain the Natural Predictions Of our
Country.
The region situated south of Lake
Superior has never been visited by SCI
entific men, nor described with accuFa'
cy. Indeed, it may be said to be al,
most unknown. except to the aboriginal
tribes, and traders in fur and peIlr!'
Since the extensive tract, not CON-
pretended within the limits OF lncia'S
and Illinois, and situated west oil 1hltnl,
g an, has been annexed, by an ac' Oh
Congress, to the Michigan 'Iefii'Ol!'
for the purpose of temporary soV.I ~.
mcnt, it has bsen determined 10 tApiV,rr
the northern and western beFass =:
this residuary section OF the FrcaclAA
States, with little more attention.
Governor CAss, of Detroit. seAl,
man dlsSg,guisbed for his inteliIsF,ss' '
and eTsrprise. has formed a Plsn ; ~
surveying. as far as practicable, curing Ijs
the ensuing summer, the extensive i'aa'
and tribes now subjected to his JI w.,
diction. Within the boundaries anu.
ted to his government, are the la lI:,,'
mines of native copper. -and tile'baD'sHI,
tons Of native races OF men, seai'''
as yet known to us but by name 4
1t is understood that the Secrelala.ts;,'
War has extended his patronage 70 o hi II,
enterprise, with spirit worthy Oh !, IA n
enlarged and patriotic mind. An s', :
render it interesting and satlslat ;s":d
several scientific persons are ASSN n.
as con- panions aid assistants " ,.ad
mission. Among these we und ae!,;,srr
that capt. Douglass, of the Mn WIKI.
Academy at West Poir: A. u. M w. 4
pey, ESQ. who acted with Deca'u, i
Algiers; and Mr.. schoolcrait' aa!nv a,r
the book on the Lead Mines in MlssV ~,
have accepted their appointments y - u 10
service. We have not as YET hsdlu int
is the Geological Delineator, anu :,a S
er in Natural History, for this LUIS ..s
tant expedition Such an artist pS SaSrr
ing the skill of a hilbert or a LIE '" MI.
would do honor and justice to 'l'' >"
sion. ,.u froll
In consequence of a suggestion a mr
the chief and leader Of this maj Dr.
nous undertaking, his irlel. ua,dpr
Misclliil, has furnished a nle@'''
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-09
Fresh Medicines.

1 USI received from Les s Mc6cius
" Store, Maden-Lane, New York,
and for sale by
JAMES KENNEDY g. SON,
(Who have for many years been sols
agents for Alexandria with the fol.
lowing recommendations-
HamlIton's Horm destroying Losenggs,
by which a vast number of persons
nave been relieved from shis DANCE
rous complaint during tie last sixteen
years.
Hahn's antibilious Pills,
Celebrated for the Prevention aud
Cure OF bilious disorders.
Hanilton's Eiiair.
Effectual for the cure of colds, obsts-
nate coughs. asthmas, &c.
Hamilton's Grand Restorative,
Recommended as an invaluable mei,l.
cine for the speedy relief Of nervous
complaints, low spirits, loss of appe.
tite, &c.
Hom'lton's Essence and EatrQct Of
Mustard,
Esteemed safe and eficacious RENE
dy in acute and chronic rheumatism,
govt, &c. &c.
Lees Ointment for the Itch,
Warranted to cure at one application,
and to be perfect innocent in the use.
Hahn's Genu1ne Corn Plaster,
For the speedy removal of sorns with
out pain.
Hahn's Genuine Eye Hater,
For the cure OF diseases of the eyes.
Tooth Ache Drops,
Affording relief in the most violent at,
ta3ks.
Genuine Persian Lotion.
A valuable cosmetic for removing al;
eraptions on the face and skin. pcr-
feet!y innocent and free from any in.
furious ingredient.
Restorative PoUder for the Teeth and
Gums.
Pamphlets may be had gratis at the
place OF sale, containing more par
ticular account of the medicines, With
the cases of cures performed in con
firmation of the character given Of
them,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-09
Blank Books and Stationary
T Articles.
UOI received and for sale by

JAMES KENNEDY g. SON.
complete assortment Of ledgers. iouss
mails and day books letter, invoice. blank
ana a mem. books OF every size and variety.
faint lined and plain
Record books of every description faint
lined and plain
$50 rms t. cap ring paper. No.f.s
, !oo 90 s. NE qto post, gilt, coIored l. ,
n 20 pressed and plain, of the nlauuia ctnre OF
matthews, Amies, and D Ames
British and American folio post
Tito quarto gilt and mourning do
40 groce bonnet boards, white and blue
Superhne,, no, pressed playing cards, whiiS
and figured backs
A very large assortment of the best oniIl..
inkpowder British and American, black la
pencils Il crayons, camels' hair do. Reeyes's
water coiors in boxes and sinely. genuine
India ink, British drawing paper Of all sizes
inkstands OF all the various kinds. bIant az,
visiting cards, plain, gilt and military rn.
bossed, chess men, bone ard ivory, back
CANNON and chess boards, states and nenc1I.
OF all sizes, ladies' and gentlemen's eIeganf
morocco pocket books with and withon, in.
strqmen's morocco purses, thread cases and
wallets, penkniyes OF superior quality .ilvet
pencil cases and thimbles, port fojios and
wiring desks; an assortment OF low priced
paper hang'ngs OF new patterns, box boards
band boxes assorted, &c. SC.
ORDERS FOR BLINK BOOKS,
ruled to particular patterns, executed wifi
neatness g dispatch. diff nov IL
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-09
w ood's Improved
(FREEBORN)
Patent Cast Iron Plough.

Potent Cast Iron Plough.
TSHIS indispensable implement in hus-
L bandry is at length perfected. Jethro
Wood, a practical Farmer, in Cayuga cy.
state OF N York. after many years attention
to the subject, has overcome all prejudice, -
His Cast Iron Plough, already patented IN
England, in France, in Russia, and IN the
U. States, where it will supersede all others,
is now offered the public with Improvements,
warranted to perform all the various ope-
rations Of plousbing with less expense and
far less fatigue to the team, than any other
plough-the land side. mould board ano
share being all of cast metal tempered so as
to resist friction much louger than wrought
iron laid with steel. The shares being cast
in moulds exactly fitted, by taking several
with each Plough, not only avoids the ex-
pense, bat the delay Sc often attending re-
pair. Orders for the above Plougbs, Shares,
SC. promptly executed, and liberal dis
count made to those who buy to sell again,
by- J..H. LADD, s. Co,
Jan % ProprastOrs' agents, .alssandria.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-02-09

Shoes.
4 FRESH supply just received and for
"A. sale by The subscribers. consisting of
the following kinds -
800 pair ladies' morocco walking shoes
100 do do cork sole 10 do
50 do do morocco bootees
800 do do do slips
500 do do do do with heels
400 DO do leather walking shoes, thick
soles
400 do w. c. black + col'd roam slips
800 do do leather pumps
600 do do do thick soes
200 do misses do shoes
Sd do ladies' white kid slips
200 do misses blk T. col'd NOR. GO
800 do mems thick shoes,
800 do nail'd do
800 do boys do do
800 do do bound do
400 do mems do do
loo do gentiemen's fine do
loo do do do pumps
II, Store,
Mems low priced fur and wool hats.
All of the above articles are offered Tor
sale, at reduced prices, FOR cAsH.-CountFy
merchants supplied at Baltimore and PHI
ladelpha prices. 5. y u. REED.
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For Frei@bt.

TN The new superior and East sailing
SlfssaS orig HARRI0T T. LUCY, William
Farnswerth, master, burthen about 1900 bbs
and will be ready TO load in few days she
will take freight to the w. Indies, New Or
leans or Europe. Apply to
j. Fl. LADD, & Co.
Who offer for sale her cargo consisting OF
go casks fresh lime
Zoe bushels potatoes
2ooo feet hardwood joist
loco do do plank Dec
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Mahogany b Furniture.

2 HAVE just received per sloop Fanny,
& from Baltimore, about 5000 feet Bay Ma
hogany, in logs, which will be sold to suit
purchasers, either in The log or Loard, at a
reduced price. Gentlemen who are build
ing can be supplied with hand railing, cut to
any dimensions, at short notice.
Also, on haai, and for sale,
A quantity of cabinet furniture, which will
be sold cheap, and warranted to he made by
the best workmen, and Of the best materials.
Alorders for furniture, which the subscri.
Der may be favored with from the country
or elsewhere, will be promptly attended to,
and executed in superior style
ROBERT ABERCROMBiE.
The National Inteligencer will insert the
above three times, and forward their account
TO this office. oct. Is
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DAN AWAY from the subscriber, living
D in Pomonkev Neck. Charles county,
Maryland, opposite Mount Vernon, a very
likely negro man, known by the name OF
JAMES HOOE,-of dark complexion, about
5 feet 9 or 10 inches high-He is very po-
lite, negro. of easy familiar speech, and is a
good waiter, carriage driver, and carpenter
His clothing IS not known. Whoever will
apprehend said negro, and secure him IN any
jail, SO that | get him again, shall receive
thirty dollars. if taken in Alexandra or the
CITY of Washington, or thirty miles from
heme--if fifty miles, fifty doIlsrs-and if in
Pennsylvania, the above reward
1t is probable he may be about the City Of
Washington, or Baltimore, endeavoripg to
make his way to Philadelph'a
Dec. Is 6w THOMAS hARsHALh
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Vol. XXI
ar. Molasses, SC.

Sugar, Molasses, sc.
rvN FowLE g. Co. have for sale, the
4 Wv cargoofth the schooner Alexander, capt.
lincoln. from Boston, OF
b' ss t;srces Musovado sugar -
90 % hoo boo sheads retailing molasses
spIpes Holland gin
a boIts FIRST quality Russia duck
5opisces white Russia sheeting
70 Ions plaster paris
s.o the cargo Of the brig Panopea, from
{, andrews OF
gI0 ions plaster paris
-. s,1 boxes smoked behring's
In Store,
anboo,beads } FIRST quality Saint Croix
y 6a5SreIs Sugar
10 bogsheads Muscovado sugar of good
-, IN I 5,SreIs quality
70 bags Indiado for retailing
,oooo lbs coffee
l5pipes Holland gin
% h6ds n Z rum
PIPES, half pipes, quarter and half quarter
,,sks old Madeira wine, from the house OF
Eeers & Co.
SsocaSkS nails assorted sizes
ps boxes mould and dipped candles O..
SIMPSONS brand
50 do sperm Go
zoo do brown soap
10 bbls mess and No. | beef
ioo SHES red sole leather
am bolts irst quality Russia duck
goo 40 DO Ravens do
loo crates Liverpool ware
pipes old Cognac brandy. of superior
quality
% casks fresh raisins
Sdo Zante currants
SoOlbs soft Shell almonds
Malaga wiEe, bales eorks
Cases mems coarse and fine shoes and hats
Anipyoice of Nafikin and Canton grapes
nsspeis, sewing silk and India cottons.
For Freight,
SM The superior brig PANOPEA, +.
S&Crabtree, master carries about 1000
Ss@wiIl be ready for the reception OF
cnOin days. Apply as above. dec 20
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s5ipnor Muscareiii,

PROFESSOR of Music, lately from Italy,
4 resident Of Georgetown, intends deyo-
ng some of his time TO the ladies and gen
tlemen of Alexandria in the line of bis pro-
fession. He teaches vocal music and the pi-
ane forte after the much approved Italian
manner. IN accompanying the scholar with his
violin. He can give lessons on the French,
English and Spanish guitar, and on the violin
ifwished. He also tenders his services in tu-
ming piano fortes. The days which his en-
gagements in Georgetown and Washington
have left him are Wednesday and Saturday
Further particulars may be had, by ma
king application at LOUIS BEELER'S con-
fectionery store. Kng-street.