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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
4 HAPPY CHOICES OF WORDS.

A gentleman, known for his habitual tar,
diness, was invited to join party to Ma
hant, and appointed tor that purpose to be
a, his friends house, at an early hour in the
morning. Contrary TO all expectation, he
was the first on the ground, and his friend,
in surprise at his punctuality, burst out in
the following lucid apostrophe--'' So you've
come first, at last; you used 10 be behind, be-
fore; suspect you get up early Of late )
Ills we'll you called 10 season, you would not
have found me srihan. ur,thout. Ibid.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
cnMMuNIoATioN.

We are informed the theatre will close in
a few nights more. The profits of the pre-
sent night are appropriated to Mr.. FIELD
ia, who tolls necessarily for our instruction
and amusement. He comes supported by
considerable novelty. Mr.. RAyMoND's ia
Tents are duly appreciated by the public, and
Mrs. ENTwIsLE's Calista promises to afford a
rich treat to the citizens of Alexandria. 1t
10 needless to offer any comments on the play;
suffice il to say, there is aone better calcu-
lated to display the necessity Of virtue, and
the dangerous allurements of vice. We trust
liberal public will prove on this night, by
their support, their appreciation of the Sc
lection. JUNlUS.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
From tie Boston Ceatins..

TRIESTE, (AusTRIA) JUNE 10.
The Baron Lederer is appointed to be oir
Consul in the United States, and he goes out
10 New-York in an Austrian frigate.
AIR. Watts, the Austrian Consul to the
East Indies. is now here; and he has advi-
sed the government to send trigate to Can
ton, loaded with quicksilver, to bring back
q cargo of Nankins, and other products OF
China. Will not This be an article of news
for some of your American merchants -
{Rsceired By the EdgGr.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30

LISA subject of heartfelt qualification to
find, that under the blessing of Providence,
the exertions Of our board Of health have
been so successful in checking the iDruads
OF malignant fever, which recently made
its appearance in small section OF our city
By perseverance in the same measures, we
are induced TO hope, that our city will short
ly be restored.t TO its usual health aud wonted
activity in trade and business. II may not
be improper to observe, for the satisfaction
Of our distant friends, that, with the cxcep-
ton of the fen cases which have originated
in the infected spot, the city enjoys degree
of health. comparatively speaking, superior
to the surrounding country.
Rslf's Gag.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
New- York, August 26.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

LATEST FROM ENGLAND.
By the arrival this forenoon of the ship
Atlantic, capt Matlack, in So days from Lii
verpool, whence she sailed on the evening
OF the 18th July, tue editors of the CONNER
cial Advertiser have received, from their at
tentive correspondents, London dates to the
10Th July land liverpool to the 18th; Lloyd's
and commercial shipping lists TO the l4lh,
and Myers Liverpool Mercantile Advertiser
of the i7ih.
The period for the commencement of the
queens trial, has been de6nitively fixed land
the peers OF parliament are summoned for
the 18th of August, on which day the second
reading Of the bill of degradation and d.
yorce is 10 be moved.
The request Of the queen for copy of the
charges against Ter, and a. list of the wit
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-30
kSx> READING ROOM sN3
49,. MAR me JOUR n A l.. -
PORTOF ALEXANDRIA,, .HaSu''

ARRIVED, Dos,
Sloop Fanny, Mitchell, Baltimore. ..noo,
ed ship Potomac, Bradford, from LTe .low.
early yesterday morning, below the hs,,v With
Brig enus and brig Dryade under "f ty,odi.e
fair wind, bound down: an hermsMp "rr land
brig and schr aground below ia''
Point, supposed to be bound up.
SAILED,
Schr Mary, Clemsnts. Baltimore
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-08-15

nah Lee should ere long be his welded
wife, she wept and sobbed as If her heart
would break 10 fit Of strange aud insup-
portable happiness.
The young shepherd rose to bid them
farewell +" my father will think ! am
lost said be, with smile, {" and my
HannsIl's mother knows what ii is TO fear
for a child" So nothing was said TO de-
tain him, and the family went with him 10
the door. The skies smiled as serenely
Jas ii storm had never swept before the
stars; the moon was sinking from her
meridian, but 10 cioudless splendor aud
the hollow or the hills was hushed as that
OF heavens Danger there was none over
the placidsnightscene; the happy youth
soon crossed the Black Moss, now per
fectly still and, perhaps, just as he was
passing. with shudder of gratitude, the
very spot where Hannah Lee had Sc
nearly persisted, she as lying down L
sleep 10 her innocence, or dreaming OF one
now dearer TO her than all on earth bu
her parents. EREMUS.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-08-15

the Calvinists at present 10 Rome tne
public exercise of their worship, ana 10
consequence they have administered the
Sacrament 10 Church open 30 the pubic
MIR. Necker, an ancient Cyndie, Of the
Republic Of Geneva, being at presen. 10
Rome, the Protestants have requested nim
10 walk at their head 10 going to the com
muuion. This has been done, aud gave
general satisfaction.
" | attribute this determination Of the
Court Of Rome, TO the progress oil know
ledge. as well as to the well known chaf-
acter Of the Sovereign Pontitf Tor solera-
ttion. | do not agree 10 opinion with those
who see in this act motive OF temporal
interest, which will be pleasing to the
cabinet OF ST. James. Whatever il mas
be, the friends OF morality cannot but ie-
lliciiate themselves 10 seeing the Pope rem
der such solemn homage to The Liberty
Of Conscience.
This concession should not surprise
us-it emaua,es from a Prince, WHO has
introduced into bis states the system OF
mutual instruction, and abolished the pain
OF death for crimes submitted to the Judg
ment Of The Ingnisiiion. II seems as Il
We already bear the cries of our UHras.
What will become OF our Religion The
Pope welcomes the ProtestsDts, and the
Emperor OF Russia banishes the Jesuils.-
La Constitutional.
May l.
News, which is worthy Of remark, and
which cannot fail to astonish many persons
even after the Proclamation OF federation
at Rome, in favor Of the Proiestants, and
| of the expulsion Of the Jesuits from Rus
sia, is, that La Ruche d. aquitaine speaks
to-day with decency, moderation, and
even kind OF interest, Of the religious
ceremony which has taken place ia the
Protestant Church of Bordeaux, at the
Installation of NJ. Gritfon, the new pastor
of that Church. La Ruche eulogises this
clergymaa, aud praises the piety, the
ZEAL aud the virtues of NJ. Martin. Pre-
sident OF the Consistory. 10 short time
there will be Only the old Gazette, which
will still preserve the gall Of Ultra. DeUo-
ton. ibid.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-08-15
From the Boston Patriot, Aug. 8.

By the arrival at this port, yesterday
Fof the ship Herald, Capt. Masters, in SO
days from Antwerp, papers OF that place
TO 2Sth June have been received at Mer
chants Hall, with which we have been
favored by Mr.. Toplii. We have trans
lated some articles Of interest to the gene
raj reader. In one Of these papers we
notice a letter from William Shaler, q. S.
Consul at Algiers, to Mr.. Appleton, Con
sui in Italy. dated i4ih March, informing
that an Aigerine squadron of seven yes
sells were getting ready for sea. He had
beeu assured by the Dey 10 reply TO iu-
quiries, That their destination was against
no christian power; and that in all cases,
strict orders were given that no Ameri-
can vessels be moles.ed by his cruisers.
Mr.. S. further says, as land forces are
also equipping il is thought their desti.
nation is against Tunis.
PARIs, June 3d.
The owner Of stage has been sued by
the wife Of man, who, through the care
lessness Of driver, had been run over
and ruined. Damages aud costs 4,4o0
francs.
A letter from Toulouse informs that the
theatre has not been closed on account Of
any disturbances 10 the city, but from the
pecuniary embarrassment OF the manager
By decree from the Court OF Mines,
an individual has been arrested, charged
with the assassination Of Marshal Bruce
at Ayignon in 1915.
CoNsTANTINoPLE May 10.
The Ottoman empire, which has es-
capped till now the disasters which have
overwhelmed Europe for series Of years,
assumes warlike aud menacing attitude,
portending important events. The Porte
is willing TO display its strength, for the
honor Of the Crescent, in bringing the
Pacha Of Janina to sense of his duty.
The character OF Ali is known; powerful
and ambitious to excess, he exercises a
despotic power. He has formed the bold
design Of creating an independent sove-
reignty, with the title Of the King Of Epire.
and to proclaim himself Regenerator Of
Greece. Under this failacious pretext he
has rendered the Greeks enthusiastic fol
liberty. II is not doubted but he will
oppose the Ottoman forces with those as
formidable, which will occasion de.
structive war, the chances aud issue OF
which cannot be ioretold.
ITALY. May 80.
The eruptious at Mount Vesuvius, now
more frequent than heretofore, engage
more than ever the attention of the scien-
tific. A greater number Of strangers have
visited this mountain Of late, than for many
months before.
ANTWERP, June 81.
Lieut.. General Cianze, who was in
cinded 10 the order Of oath July, has Just
arrived from America in the Douglass, on
his return to France.
Jane l9-Letiers from Epire inform
that the four Pachas, sent by the grand
Segnior against the celebrated Ali Pacha
/ It Jsnina, instead Of opposing him, have
Joined, their forces to his and are now
marching against Constanlioople at the
head Of 80 900 men.
| Prussia. A tnmult Of a formidable
nature has happened at Berlin. Three
hundred workmen attacked the guard
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-08-15

house, in which we're not more than thirty
soldiers. Three detschmeuts Of The mill
tafy soon arrived, and the rioters were
uuelled instantly, aud their ringIeaders
thrown into prison.-The Emperor Of
Russia continues his exertions towards
perfecling his system Of military instruc-
ton.
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-08-15
From the Norfolk Herald, Of AUG. !.

NFulH tae 4FUEfUlN F1tIAlH, Of mug, 2
Interesting from Gibraltar. I'VE Iearn
irom> respectable source, that immedi-
ately on the arrival Of the Columbus 10
the Bay OF Gibraltar, and before she an-
chored, a despatch was delivered to Com.
cambridge, from Gov. DON, acquaiuiing
him with the measures Of restriction be had
Elizabeth-Town gazette. [volume] (Elizabeth-Town, N.J.) 1818-1821, 1820-08-15
A PRorEsrAvr CHURCH in ROME.

- FNOTESTANT EHUNCFt IN NUTFEs
Paris, April 26.--Letters from Rome
announce, THAT Religious federation has
achieved a victory in the chief City Of
Catholicism. His holiness has permitted
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-30

ton ofthe Secretary of State; and that
competent number of copies thereof
shall be distributed among the people of
said territory, as the Governor and
Judges thereof shall direct: Provided,
That the expense of such printing shall
not exceed twelve hundred and fifty doll,
lars.
Sec. 2. ind be IL further enacted,
That fifteen sets of the laws of the Unit
ed States, which were compiled by order
OF Congress, and published by Bioren
and Duane, in one thousand eight hum
hundred and fifteen, shall be transmitted
by the Secretary of State, to said terrific
ry, to be distributed therein, as the local
government thereof may direct.
Washington, April "a, 1920. Approved.
JAMES MONROE,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-30
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
by HOOPER WARREN.

Terms Of sabscnption-THRRE DOLLARS per
annum, payable IN ae5rdace.
G Subscribers who do not pay in advance
at the close of the year. and who do not give
notice ola wish to discontinue, will be subject
TO an additional charge at the rate of IS per
cent. per annnm, for the time of delay.
advertisements not exceeding square, osE
Dollar for the first insertion, and FIFTY CENTS
for each subsequent insertion. Larger adj
vertisements in the same proportion. A de-
duction of 25 per cent, from the above price
viii be made on advertisements inserted by the
year. Orders for advertising must be accom-
panied by the cash.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-30
AN ACT for the relief of John A. Dix.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States
Of america, in Congress assembled,
That the Secretary of War be, and he is
hereby, authorized and directed to pay
to John A.. Dix, lieutenant in the army
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-30

prolonged for four years, from the
respective times when such duties may
be payable; .Atqoays froVided, That
said bonds be renewed, with sufficient
surety, to the satisfaction of the Collec-
tor of the said District of Savannah.
Washington, April, II, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-30

AN ACi making appropriations Tor the Mill
tary Service Of the United States, for the
year one thousand eight hundred and TWEEN
ty. ia
Be IL enacted by the Senate and House
Of REPRESENTATIVES ofthe United States
Of .4mcrica in Congress assembled,
That the following sums be, and the
same are hereby, respectively, appropri-
ated, viz: .-sl-s
For the pay of the army ofthe United
States, in addition to an unexpendcd
balance of one hundred thousand dollars,
one million thirty-six thousand seven
hundred and eighty-four dollars.
For subsistence, in addition to the sum
oftwo hundred and twenty thousand dol
lars already appropriated, six hundred
and two thousand and forty-eight dollars.
For bounties and premiums for fifteen
hundred recruits, twenty-one thousand
dollars.
For quarters, fuel, straw, and all other
expenses for recruits, until organized
to join regiments and corps, thirty-four
thousand one hundred and twenty-five
dollars.
For clothing, three hundred thousand
dollars.
For the Medical and Hospital Depart
ment, forty-two thousand one hundred
and forty five dollars.
Forthe Quarter Masters Department,
four hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
For the contingencies of the army,
forty thousand dollars.
For forage for officers, in addition to
an unexpended balance of twenty thou
sand dollars, six thousand four hundred
and ninety-six dollars.
For Notifications, eight hundred thou
sand dollars. toe.r
For the Military Academy at West
Point, for fuel, maps, plans, books, and
apparatus, and contingent expenses,
eighteen thousand three hundred and
twenty two dollars. For completing the
buildings, two thousand FIVE hundred
dollars. For arrearages, prior to the
year one thousand eight hundred and
eighteen, twenty-one thousand four hun
dred and twenty-eight dollars and fifty
seven cents. For cannon and shot, to
fulfil existing contracts, and for the pur-
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-30

of the United States, one hundred and
twelve dollars, in full, for extra services
performed as adjutant, under the COM
nand of colonel John B. Wabash, in
Portsmouth harbor, in the year one
thousand eight hundred and fourteen;
and that the same be paid out of any
money in the Treasury, not otherwise
appropriated.
Washington, April S, 1920. Approved.
JAMES MONROE.
AN ACT for the relief of the heirs and legal
representatives of Nicholas Vreeland, de-
ceased.
Be ii enacted By the Senate and
House Of Representatives Of the United
States Of america in Congress assembled,
That the proper accounting officers of
the Treasury Department be authorized
to audit and settle the claim OF the heirs
and legal representatives of Nicholas
Vreeland, deceased, on account of
certificate issued to the said Nicholas
Vreeland, on the thirtictbof November,
one thousand seven bundled and eighty
four, for two hundred ami forty-five dol
lars and sixty-six ninetietls, and number
ed sixteen hundred ami fifty; which
certificate is alleged to have been acct
dentaliy destroyed, and appears, by the
records of the Treasury, 10 be outstand-
ing and unpaid; and to pay to the sur
viving executors Of said deceased, for the
use and benefit Of the heirs and repre-
sentatives of the said deceased, the prin-
cipal Of said certificate, and so much of
the interest thereof as may remain due
thereon Provided, That the said sur
viving executors execute and deliver to
the Comptroller of the Treasury bond
ofindemnity, in such sum and with such
security as the said Comptroller may
direct and approve.
Washington, April 5, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
AN ACT for the relief Of Mary Cassin, widow
and administrators of Patrick Cassin, de-
ceased.
BE IL enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives ofthe United States
Of .4merfca, in Congress assembled,
That the proper accounting officers of
the Treasury Department audit and set
tie the,claim of Mary Cassin, widow and
administrators of Patrick Cassin, de-
ceased, for moneys advanced by her said
husband to soldiers in the army of the
United States, on account Of pay due to
them at the time said advances were
made; and to allow and pay TO the said
Mary Cassin, Administrative as aforesaid,
out of any Incorporated moneys in the
Treasury, such part of said claim as
shall not appear to have been paid to
the said soldiers respectively by any
officer of the United States: Provided,
That the said Mary Cassin, adninistra-
trix as aforesaid, shall, previous to the
receipt of the moneys which may be al
lowe. her under this act, deliver to the
Comptroller of the Treasury bond Of
indemnity, in such sum and with such
sureties as he may direct.
Washington, April 5, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
AN ACT making appropriations for the Mill
tary Service Of the United States, for the
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-30
laws Of the United States.
PUBLISHED by AUTHORITY.

AN ACT making further appropriations for
continuing the work upon the centre build
ing of the Capitol, and other public build
inp.S
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-30

AN ACT for the relief of certain sufferers by
fire, at Savannah, in Georgia.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Rehresentatives ofthe United States
of america, in Congress assembled,
That the credit allowed by the existing
laws upon the duties due and remaining
unpaid to the United States, at the Gus
tom House at Savannah, upon imported
merchandise, which was destroyed by
fire at Savannah, on the eleventh day of
January last, and then belonging to the
importers thereof, and not insured
against FIRE, be, and the same is hereby
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1820-05-30
AN ACT for the relief of Elizabeth Braden

AN ACT for the relief of Elizabeth Braden.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of REPRESENTATIVES of the United States
JHmerica in Congress assembled, That
the Secretary Of the Department of War
be, and he is hereby, directed to issue,
in the name of Elizabeth Braden, land
warrant for the bounty land to which her
son, George Braden, a soldier who died
of wounds received in the late war, would
have been entitled had he lived.
Washington, April "a, 1920. Approved,
JAMES MONROE.
AN ACT to authorize the Secretary of State
to cause the laws of the Michigan territory
to be printed and distributed, and for other
purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the United States
IF America IN Congress assembled, That
the laws of the Michigan territory in
force, shall be printed, under tbs direc-
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-05
Sale of Land,

DY virtue of deed of trust from Nicholas
DF. Blackjack late of Alexandria, will
sell at public auction, at Hardy's Tavern, at
Piscataway, on TUESDAY. May 9th next,
at IL O'Clock, A. nj. a tract of land contain
ing about SEQ acres, Lying in Prince Georges
county, on Mattawoman Run, 10 miles from
Piscataway, and adjoining the residence of
Peter Dycan, Esq
Terms OF sale are 500 dolls. cash, 500 in 6
months. loco in l2 months, and the residue
in two years, with interest on the unpaid
money from the day of sale. The purcha-
ser to give personal security 4. on receiving
deed TO execute a mortgage on the proper
ty--possession will be given in compliance
with the terms OF sale.
Fl. C. M'ELDERY
April IA thsmts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-05
Henry II. Whitney.

lorner o. Prince and Fairfax Streets,
Returns his sincere thanks to the citi-
Ia zens of Alexandria, and in an especial
mannei' to his customers, for the very libe-
,ai encouragement he has me, with during
Ills residence in this town, and takes this ep-
poFtunity 10 inform them that he has Just re-
seIyed good assortment Of SEASONABLE
S,ooDS, which be will dispose of at the
lowest rates, and any uncurrens notes taken
al reasonable discounts.
rs. Every description of ready made
clothing constantly on hand, at the lowest
price, and all orders for any articles of clo-
'a.ng executed in the most fashionable style,
win punetuality and dispatch. on the most
nasonabIe terms. thstu4mo april l2
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-05
Notice.

TyHE public will be accommodated with
Il READY MADE CLOTHES ofvarious
kinds-Newest fashions, best quality, for
Cash.-Orders executed at a short notice,
next door to Or. Washngton's, King street,
by VIM, ScorT.
N. B. Being in possession of the true ma
thematical rules, lately affixed to our pro-
iession in cutting with precision also,
printed calculations demonstrating the due
proportion one part of the body gives to the
other, where to vary as the form OF the bo-
dy may require-which hope will enable
us to give satisfaction to those who may ia
vor us with their custom; also, will have
finished in few days a printed copperplate
card. directing gentlemen how to take their
own measure with exactness sent by mail,
or otherwise without the trouble OF travelling
a distance from home, appointing friend
to act for them. Low priced clothes for sale.
Calculations by F. Dietrichsen. London, and
approved of by all those who purchased the
key to open the book
april24 mwf2w ROB'T GRAY.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-05
Centreylle Hotel.

Ohm BRONAUGH, informs his friends
- and the public in general, that on the
goth OF December last. he removed to the
new building, atthe east erd of Centreville,
which has bee htted up in style well suit
ed to the perfdct accommodation of travel
lers, and where choice selection oil liquors
will be constantly kept for their refresh.
ment.
There is attached to this property, good
carriage house, together with an excellent
stable, which will always be supplied with
the best of hay and oats, and attended by a
good ostler Centreville is situated on the
turnpike road leading from Alexandra to
Fauquier Court Honse, Culpeper, Staunton,
&c. FL miles from Alexandra and Washing
ton. d April