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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-18

We learn from Francis Fosburgh, one OF
she crew of the ship Horatio, captain Bun
ker. belonging to A. & T. L, Ogden. OF this
scily. which sailed fron this port bound to,
Savannah. on the eth ult. suddenly struck
ON Cape Hatteras Shoals, on Sunday night,
Cd Of April, between II and q o'clock,
with high sea running, and sprung aleak,
which gained so fast upon the ship, that they
were compelled, for their ewn safety, TO
launch the long boat and abandon her,
Twenty succeeded in getting into it., when
the PAINTER broke, and the boat fell astern OF
he ship, leaving on board captain Bunker
and seven OF his crew. All efforts to regain
the ship with the boat were Intellectual, ano
after being al sea until O'Clock next morn
ing. without provisions or water, they were
taken up by the schooner John Allen, capt.
Brewster, and landed al Ocracrock, N. T..
When the ship was last seen, she was sup
posed 10 be in deep water, with her foresali
set, attempting TO get out to sea. Mr, Vos-
burgh states, that when the boat left the
ship, she was supposed TO have at least 8
feet of water in the hold. The Horatio was
in alast, going TO Savannah for freight to
Europe. tEvs"'as Post.
In addition 10 the above we. have learnt
f.om Mr.. Vosburgh the names of the persons
left on board, and ofthose who were saved
in the long boat as far as he could recollect.
Leif on Board. Captain Bunker, Samuel
Morton. Martin Cottleyou, James Ruckle,
lad, John Bapt;ste, French Boy, and "a
s mother French boy named Walsey, an APP
prentice to the captain, and the Cook and
Stuart.
Saved IN The Long Boat.--Philip Black, Isl
mate, Samuel Vesbit, Cd mate, young Mr..
Ogden. son OF the owner, the boatswain and
carpenter; seamen, Francis Rice, Henry
Dixon, William Williams, John Flowers, Pc
ter Henry, ]. Martin, w Blonck or Blong,
Francis Vosbmgh, Jesse Krkham, lad,
Edward Gardner, captains nephew, Benla-
min IIaskins, three Frenchmen, and one
other person, whose names are not recol-
lecied.
The gig and jolly boat were left to those
on board to save themselves. The ship
struck on the outer shoals, broke her rudder
and sprung her nain, mast--a heavy sea was
rolling at lifetime.
We learn that the Horatio was to proceed
10 India from Europe.
From the National IateHigencer.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-18
Natchsr. Feb. l5.,
STEAM BOATS DESTROYED

SfEAM oOAA 1880 - Il
We learn from gentleman who came pas
seuger in the Hecla. that few days since
che steam boat Volcano bursted her boiier'
near st. Francisville, while ascending the
Mississippi. The Engineer aud two negroes
ere instantly killed. and the mate very Sc
verely scalded. We also learn, that the new
steam boat Newport, Op her way to Alexan-
dria. on Red River. has been sunk, and but
a small part of her cargo saved. We are iur-
Their informed by a Louisville paper, tina: the
steam boat Perseverance, on her way from
louisville to Cincinnati, took ire near Ma
l;son IA. and burnt TO the waters edge
The Hames spread so rapidly that il was win
difficulty the passengers could get ashore )
ana many OF them lost their clothing.
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.hiran Winch Blu was passedto ! second

shigan which blu was passed to second
reading.
Mr.. Brown, from the committee on TO-
reign relations, reported bill for the relief
of James Lsander Cathcart !; which was
twice read.
Two or three bills were read second
time in course ; and sundry bills heretofore
received from the other House, and refer
red, were reported from different commit
tees, without amendment.
fcLoTHING OF THE ARMY.
The Senate, on motion Of Mr.. Dickerson,
then proceeded to the consideration OF the
bill TO provide for clothing the army OF the
u States in Domestic Manufactures which
bill is as follows:
Be IL enacted, &c. That from and after the
passing of this act, the Secretary OF War be,
and be is hereby, authorized and required
to cause the army ofthe United States to be
clothed in articles Of domestic manufacture.
SO far as the same can be procured in 1.-The U.
States.
The bill having been read, Mr.. Williams
of Tennessee. for reasons which he submit
ted at large, moved to postpone it indeh-
nitely.
On this motion a debate ensued, embra-
cling in its scope the general policy OF at
fording further encouragement to domestic
manufactures. and the various considera-
tons connected with that broad question, as
well as on the particular merits of this bill.
The bill was supported much at large by
Messrs. DickersoD, Burrill, Trimble, Morrd.
and King of New York, and IN few Incl
dental remarks, by Mr.. Ruggles. The bill
was opposed as earnestly and fully by
Messrs. Williams of Tennessee, Smith and
Macon. The debate (Which we shall endea-
vor to report hereatter) continued till half
past 8 O'Clock when,
The question being taken on the indefi-
mite postponement of the bill, it was decid-
ed in the negati0e, by yeas and nays, as
follows
Yeas, l7.--Nays, "a.
Mr.. Van Dyke, to remove some OF the OBJ.
Jectlons which had been urged against the
bill, and make itmore generally acceptable,
moved TO divest it in part of its imperative
character by modifying the bill to read, so
tar as the same cali be procured at as rea-
sonable prices as similar articles of foreign
manufacture"
This amendment was opposed by Mr..
Trimble and MIR. Diekerson but, before
the question was taken,
The Senate adjourned.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-18
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Mr.. Wendover presented petition of
sundry citizens of New York in favor of the
duty of 10 per cent on all sales at auction
except Sheriff sales.
Mr.. Smith of Maryland, from the COM
mittee of ways and means, made detailed
report, accompanied by bill authorizing
the President of the United States to borrow
two millions of dollars, and for other purro-
ses which was twice read and committed.
Mr.. A. Smyth, from the military commit.
tee, to whom had been recomm;tted the re-
port on the petition OF certain cadets at the
Military Academy. reported the same with :
out amendment
Mr.. Cooke moved substitute for the re-
port more favorable to the cadets than the
original report, and less so to the officers
having charge ofthe academy.
Mr.. Foot moved to lay the report and a.
mendment on the table. Negatived.
And they were referred TO committee Of
the whole.
The Speaker laid before The House re-
port of contracts from the Commissary &C.
neral Of Purchases Tor supplying the army
with provisions. &c. rendered in pursuance
of a resolution of the House.
The Speaker also laid before the House
letter fro.G the Postmaster General, trans
hitting a LIST of unproductive post routes.
|. Mr.. Robertson laid before the House the
articles OF compact between the states of
Kentucky and Tennessee 10 relation TO the
boundary line between said states.
The bill to establish district court in the
state OF Alabama was taken up, amended so
as to reduce the, salary Of the Judge from
1000 tol 300 dollars, and ordered 10 third
reading.
REVOLUTIONARY OFFICERS.
The house resumed the consideration OF
the report OF the committee of the whole on
the bill for the relief of certain surviving Of
6cers ofthe Revolutionary Army.
Whereupon, debate of considerable in
tesest arose, in which Messrs. Livermore,
Nelson, Va. Gross of N. Y. Hemphill,
Cushman, Meigs, and War6eld. advocated
the bill, and Mr.. Hardin and Mr.. Southland
opposedit.
The question on concurring in the report
of the committee Of the whole, to strike out
the first section of the bill, was then decid.
ed by Yeas and Nays, as follows
Yeas, 94.-Nays, 70.
So the first section was stricken out, and
the bill of course rejected.
Mr.. Livermore then moved to discharge
the committee OF the whole from the further
considerations Of the bill which proposes TO
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-18
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE.

Friday. APRIL Ia.
Mr.. Ruggles, having obtained leave, in
PRODUCED, agreesbly TO notice, bill to re-
rive the poweroi the commissioners for as
certaining and deciding on the rights of
persons claiming lands in the District Of De-
troit, and TO provide 'ior the adjustment of
claims to lands within the territory of Mi.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-18

From the National Mteliigencer.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-18

The following is true copy of let
ter written by Fergusson-the ,penitent
convict, on the evening previous to his
execution for piracy. We publish it at
the solicitation of his friends, and to
show those who have felt SO lively an
interest in his fate, that HIS situation is
far more enviabIe, than that of many
uncnnvicted felrns, who have never
shed one tear for him, and can never
claim this tender tribute Of compassion.
when called, (if justice should ever call
them) 10 make atOnement for their
crime.
Baltimore PRISON, April l9.
My dear and honored Mother, !
and my beloved Sister,
"By the time you receive this, your
son and your brother, will be in the
regions of eternal happiness above; the
manner and cause of my death, / will
leave for others to unfold to you-Da-
yid Davidson will write you by the
same opportunity by which you get
this, and permit me to introduce to
your notice, Mr.. Phillip Schweitzer.
bis wife, and her two daughters, viz !:
Charlotte and Elizabeth, in them I
have found father, mother, sisters, and
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
FROM THE PATRON OF INDUSTRY.
LANDED INTEREST.

Mr.. EdRor-I have been led to re-
feet on the happy effects, to this interest
in particular, which must result from the
establishments Of manufactures, upon a
permanent basis, throughout this coun-
try. There is no person of the commu-
nifty who will experience such imme-
date and continued benefit as the farmers
and Iandhoiders, who now suffer greatly
from the want of circulation of money,
which only can be produced in the in
terror of manufactures, enterprise and
industry. Let the general government
take such measures to protect and en-
courage this branch Of industry, as will
secure the entire confidence of men of
capital, men of enterprise, and the hap
piest effects will be e:1 ;ricnced at once
by the farmers.
Every neighborhood, having stream
capable of propelling machinery, will
Immediately feel the advantages of large
expenditures of money in preparation
for business, and also zueekly expendi-
ture of from one hundred TO a thousand
dollars by each establishment, for sup
port and pay Of their hands. Every in
dustrious mechanic and labsrer, of both
sexes and all ages, will then find steady
employment, and ready payment in cash
for their labor. This money will go to
the farmers in payment of debts, or for
purchase of produce, now almost with
out value. Thus the introduction OF
$1,000 into county, from a new branch
of industry, may discharge a million OF
dollars in debts within that county
producing quiet, order and comfort, in
stead Of scenes gov exhibited IN every
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

direction, where lawyers, constables, and
sheriffs are the only busy men to be
seen. To illustrate the effect of the cir
culation of money in community, when
contrasted with the want of circulation
which is now felt in the country, | will
relate circumstance which occurred in
my neighborhood. A miller had occa-
sion to repair his mill--to pay the car
penters, he borrowed ola neighbor 500
for two months, until he could get re-
turn for his flour-the carpenter paid it
to man who boarded his hands-he
paid it to his blacksmith-and thus it
passed through ten hands, discharging
$1,000 of debt, and finally was paid to the
man who first loaned it, and who had on
| ly changed his debtor, under other cir
cumstances. But for these 500 put in
circulation, ten suits might have been
instituted and perhaps before they
would have been finally settled, 10 good
farms might have been sacrificed to sha-
vers, lawyers, and host of leechers that
usually fasten upon an industrious man
in distress.
This story requires no comment
Pursue the thought and anticipate the
effects of $1,000 per annum being earn
ed by manufacturers, and expended in
every ten miles square of the state, and
believe the dulest man in the commu-
nifty will see that the establishment of
manufactures is the only remedy for the
disease produced by excessive importa-
tons. Pursue this course and our mer-
chants may look the eventful payment
other country debts, which Is otherwise
hopeless.-Pursue this course, and our
mere landholders, who have specialized
in the hope of continued and increasing
prosperity in the interior, may look with
confidence for sale of their lands. The
proprietor of farms will not want tenants
that can pay their rents-and the practi-
cal farmer will receive due encourage
ment for his enterprise, and due regard
for his toll. From the nourishing Of this
important interest, every other will de-
rive life and vigor; and we may conf
dcn,ially anticipate that all these advan-
taecs will be experienced from terma-
nent governmental Patronage to domeS-
tic manufactures.
Willis
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
VILLUS.
PyroHgnous Ecid.-Curing Provision.

PyroHgnouS .Ecid.-Curing Provision.
The property Of preserving meat and
other animal substances from putreiac-
ton by this acid, the product of distilla-
ton from wood, was originally stated in
the Literary Gazette, about twelve
months ago. A Mr.. w. Ramsay has
since tried series of experiments with
the view to further investigating the sub
ject, and rendering the acid useful in do
mcstic and naval economy. These fully
confirm the utility of the discovery for
the curing of provisions. Herrings i'm
mersed for three hours in distilled Py-
rolignous acid of the specific gravity OF
1912, were considerably softened, bu'
remained in perfect preservation for half
a year; the only disagreeable quality
attached to them being an empyreuma-
tic smell and taste. Merely dipping
the fish in a pickle of this strength APP
pears to be sufficient for their cure, and
they are then free from empyreuma.-
Haddocks slightly sprinkled with salt,
and afterwards dipped in the acid, were
finally preserved: if allowed to remain
too long in the latter, the muscular fibre
became decomposed, and the smell and
taste were unpleasant, as in the herring
first mentioned. Herring, with salt and
acid slightly combined, were equal to
the finest rcd behring's, and shining and
fresh in their color as when taken from
the sea.
Beef dipped in the acid (sp'gr. l.ol2)
for one minute in July, 1919, was on the
4th March, 1920, as free from faint as on
the day when the experiment was made.
Beef dipped in pure vinegar (sp'gr.
l.oo9) at the same time, was free from
faint on the 18th November, and being
broiled, had pleasant sub-acid TASTE
Ii is thus evident that vinegar also pos
sesses, to a certain degree, similar and
sceptic quality with pyrolignous acid.
See Ed. Ph. Jour. Y.
These experiments confederate our
opinion, that this pyrolignous acid may
become eminently useful in the preser-
vation of animal substances; and we
again recommend it to our chemical
friends for observation.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
FROM THE WESTERN HERALD.
IF I WAS HE.

If was farmer, would devote my
whole attention to the cultivation of my
farm, clothe and feed my servants we'll,
take care of my stock, mend the holes
in my fences, take a fair price for my
produce, and never indulge in idleness
and dissipation.
If ] was lawyer, I would not charge
a poor man five dollars for few words
of advice.
III was physician, could not have
the conscience to charge as much as
they do for feeling the pulse, extracting
a tooth, taking little blood, or admins
tering dose Of calornel and ialap.
If | was merchant, would have an
established price for my goods, and no,
undsrsell Or injare my ne::shhors,--l
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
FROM THE AMERICAN FARMER.
PALMA CHRISTI.

The culture of the Palma Christi, or
the Castor Oil Bean, is very simple. 1t
may be planted at the distance of two
iset 1.-TWO beans in hilD in rows three
feet apart. 1t does not require what
farmers call much working To keep
the plant when it is small, free from
weeds, with a small fiat hill round it is
sufficient. A light sandy loan, is the
soil most congenial to its growth and
bearing, although it may be cultivated
va. ."ccess in almost any soil tolerably
&,t;le It i. believed it will prosper in
anv climate or SITUATION where Indian
corn can be raised. have ssen out two
kinds of this plant, although believe
there are many. One is much larger
Than the other, and requires warmer
soil and situation than the smaller Kind
Both I believe possess the same medi-
s;aal properties. The only difficulty IN
the culture of these beans, is in the
saving or gathering them-the outward
coat Of the bean, as it dries becomes
elastic, and flies off from the plants to a
considerable distance, leaving the bean
3 drop on the ground. The only me-
thod that l know to prevent this Is TO
out off the punches from the plants when
they arc beginning to explode; to spread
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05

would sell at moderate profit, and give
good weight and measure, and deal as
honestly as possible.
If was mechanic, | would apply
myselfindustriousIy to my business, take
care ofmy family, refrain from visiting
taverns and grog-shops; and when ]
promised man TO have his work done
by certain time, would endeavor to
be punctual.
If was young buck, would not
cut as many ridiculous capers as some
of them do, playing with their watch
chains, flourishing their rattans, strutting
and making great noise with their high
heeled boots, (probably not paid for) and
making remarks on plain and worthy
people. They render themselves con-
temptible in the eyes Of the sensible and
unassuming.
1t was young lady, | would not be
seen spinning street-yarn every day,
ogling this young fellow, nodding at
another, and giving sweet smiles to
third-sometimes having three holes i'm
one stocking and two in the other.
1t was lover, would be true to the
object of my affections, treat her with the
greatest tenderness, and never let her
conduct towards another excite jealousy
in my breast; but should she ever speak
of me in terms of disrespect, or COOL
ness, would be off like shot off q
shovel and all her arts should never
again entrap me.
III was an old bachelor, I would
make every exertion in my power to get
married, and if failed, would buy a
rope and hang myself!
And finally, Mr.. Printer, if | was one
OF your useful and respectable profess
sion l never would refuse pubtshins
pieces like this.
T. FEARNOUGHT, Esq.
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.AGRKCVMYVN.aA.
FROM TIRE AMERICAN FARMER.
SESAMUM OR BENZ.

The oil and the food for man and beast
produced by the vine called the Scsam0m
OrientaIe, or Benc bush, are well worthy
OF the attention OF the people OF the Unit
ed States. The Bene vine or bush, has
been produced for some time, in small
quantities, in the southern states, from
seed imported directly or indirectly from
Africa, and from Asia. 1t abounds in
the former, and in Bengal. Many ofthe
blacks on the Mississippi, have continu-
ed the propagation of the seed of the
Bone, and make soup oft after parching.
The seed may be procured from them
and from the blacks of the Carolinas and
Georgia. Several planters Of the latter
State have cultivated it largely, particu-
1arly Col. Few and Col. Milledse; the
last of whom published a pamphlet on
the subject. Doctor Samuel Brown, the
senior medical professor of the Transyl-
wanna University of Kentucky, made
crop Of sixty acres in the late war, in the
49, degree OF north latitude, near Fort
Adams. 1t will grow in any land suita-
Bile for cotton, if properly planted in
drills four feet apart, i'll the latter part of
April, and gathered in the latter part of
September, in the sod degree of north
latitude. 1t has been tried with success
in $40 So; and as frosts do not affect the
sxops in October in higher ATTITUDES, it
is worth trial wherever cotton is pro-
duced, and even in the 10th and 4lst
degrees. The experiments will cost lit
rle money, time, or labor, and land is
abundant. Some account of this plant
may be obtained from the Encyclopedia
Britannica, the Archives of Useful
Knowledge of Doctor James Mease Of
Philadelphia, and other general books of
science and agriculture.
The Bcne, or Sesamum, produces Z
very good salad oil, not distinguishable
from fine olive oil Of France and Italy.
IT may be applied to all the other uses
of fine and coarse oil. 1t is pressed by
The same means as the faxseed oil. The
oil cake is very pleasant at table, is
eaten freely by horned cattle, swine, sc.
and is often used when fresh to boil with
other vegetables, rendering butter unne-
cessary.
The Sesamum is an annual plant. 1t
grows like cotton, from three to six feet
high, bearing numerous square pods,
about one inch and one half in length,
filled with seeds about the size of flax
seeds. 1t requires no sticks, poles, or
other support. The product of seed is
about twelve or fifteen bushels to the
acre. 1t has been reported that each
gallon of seed will yield three quarts o!
oil. This appears 10 be improbable, but
it has been thought that two quarts of oil
might be expected from gallon of seed.
The oil may also be extracted by bruis-
ing the seed, and immersing them in
boiling water, when the oil rises on the
top and is easily skummed off. Good
casks filled, or ottles filled, and bungcd
or corked, are proper to preserve this
oil, which doubtless, will become rancid
by heat, impurities Of air, like other oils,
negotiable and animal.
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them on the floor of close room and
after the bean and its she'll have sepa-
rated, to clean the husks from the seeds
by common wheat fan, or riddles and a
draft Of air.
Z. HOLLINGSWCRTH.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-12-05
Modest claim to Victory.

In the Royal Chapel of Whitehall,
London, among other trophies Of Victo-
ry hung round the wall, are three flags
taken from the Americans during the
late war, one with Niagara, and two With
Nsw- Orleans zvritten under fhem!!
Baaeimeye EeS. Ggzefsa