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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-12-01
FROM THE MEDIco CHIRURGIcAL TRANsAc-
Tloxs. Vol. Xl-part H.
On the Physiology Of the Ear.
Ry Joseph Sucn, Esq. of Lincoln.

Ry Joseph S,rGn, Esq. Of LmcO!n.
In this paper a case is related, which
seems to prove the truth of an opinion ad
vanced by MIR Swan. in former paper,
that sounds arc conveyed to the organ OF
hearing, by impressions mace upon the
facial nerves: and tnat people born deaf
and dumb, from the imperfect mechanism
of the ear, without any defect III the ap-
ditory nerves, might be made to hear thro'
the medium of the facial nerves. (see
Med. lntelligencer, vol. |. page 252.) The
subject of this case Ia woman, Sc years OF
age was born with the meatus auditori-
us cxternus of both ears ilnperforate-
She did not begin to talk intelligibly till
she was years old, and did not talk toll
erabIy we'll till she was about IL. : She
can hear perfectly we'll when person
addresses her at the distance of or
Yards, but not nearly so we'll when the
person speaking is behind her. When
linen cloth, and piece OF flannel, were
put over her face, she heard distinctly;
but when large wooden cloth coat was
put over these. she could not hear any of
the same questions, uttered IN the same
tone. On repeating the same experiment,
it was found, that she heard more family,
according to the extent of the covering
put on her face. The same was the case
with tunes played on the piano forte,
when the face was covered, the sounds
were fainter; but when size placed her
hand over this piano, she heard much bet
ter. but not so we'll when a silk handker-
chief was tied tight round her arm
Mr.. Swan is inclined to think, that, In
instructing the deafand dumb, the atten-
ton is too exclusively devoted to signs
and that the faculty of hearing, in dumb
people, where the auditory nerves are per-
feet, nigh be much more improved, in
the whole, or the greatest part OF their
attention, were directed to the proper ex-
ercise Of these nerves As we find that
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From q London Paper.
CASE OF GEORGE BAILY,

In our paper Of Wednesday, We published
an affecting case OF a wretched old man, cal.
ling himself an American, who was found by
Constable making an attempt to cut bis
own throat, The circumstances of hi, case
as given at his examination excited feelings
Of eommiseration; and many benevolent per-
sons sent sums Of money and apparel for his
use to the Governor Of To.hil6slds Bride.
we'll, and an application was sent TO the Men.
deity Society. He was examined before
their committee. The following letter to
the Governor Of the Prison is the result. of
that investigation N. Y. Daily .4dv.
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ZEBEDEE COOK, jr. Sec'y.
Extracts from letter 10 the Editor.
Psnsncnin. Non. 1. 1901

Extracts from letter 10 the Editor.
Pensacola, .Nou. 4, 1891
. hn1 from the newspapers that the affair
OF Csllaya makes more noise than expect.
ed, which may be in part owing to the
want OF matter OF any interest herewith 10
entertain their readers. Some of the papers
go on the suppOstion that CalIava continued
here as public agent, which is not the tac:.
He was appointed by the Captain General
TO surrender West Florida and. whsn this
special commission was accomplished, it is
very natural to suppose that his agency ceas-
ed. II Is true, some points had been refer
red TO the government, but no one ever ina
gined that Col. Csllava was to remain here
until the negotiation should be at an end,
merely for the purpore of taking possession
OF some old pieces Of artillery, which have
been used rs swallow 5 nests time immemori-
al. But his refusal to comply with his agree.
meBt m signing receipt tor the provisions, a
subject also referred to the two govern :nen,s,
haG ;nduced General Jackson to inform him
that no further communication would be held
With him, short time after the delivery Of
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".Nendicity Office, Red Lion Squore,
October I, 1921.

Sir-l am sorry to say that the favorable
opinion with which the circumstances of
Bailey's case appeared TO impress you is net
we'll founded.
Upon nterrogating him as 10 the money
be bad from you. he strenuously denied hav-
ing received more than one pound seven
shiiIings and two pence, calling God to wit
ness the truth OF hi, assertion. For long
time he persisted in his statement, but al
,eng.h confessed that il was false, aud that
he had made If in order to extort more mo-
ney from us. A long and minute examina-
ton has satisfied US that it is case Of fla
tgrcnt imposition, and there can he no doub,
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From tie Boston Patriot, Nov. %.


Alta meeting of the merchants and clti-
gems, at Merchants Hall, yesterday at noon,
pursuant to a previous notice, on the SUBJ
ject of National Bankrupt Act:
The Hon. Thomas H. Perkins vas called
to the CHAIR. Cook, jun. Esq. Secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated ny
the honorable chairman, and the following
votes being thereupon submitted, were una
nimously adopted:
Yotsd, as the opinion OF this meeting that
tie present state of the mercantile comTuni'
nifty calls loudly for the passage OF BANK
rupt Act by the Congress OF the Z. States
in order 10 give a more ample security TO
the creditors Of bankrupt, and to place all
OF them on an equal footing-and also to en-
able very extensive body of citizens, who
have from their mis(ortunes. been rendered
inactive, and consequently are in great
measure, incapable OF usefulness either to
then families or their country, again to re-
sumo their mercantile pursuits.
Voted, That committee OF i've be now
raised to draw up petition to Congress on
the subject OF the Bankrupt Law, and that
the same he handed to the citizens tor their
signatures, and torw arded 10 the Hon. Har-
rison g. Otis, Esq. and The Hon. Benjamin
Gorham. to be by Them presented to the Sc
nate and HJuse OF Representatives Of the U
hiteG States.
The following gentlemen were chosen on
this committee:
Francis J. Oicer,
Theodore Layman, jun.
George HgUet,
Lymde Udlter, and
p p. f. DegraRd.
Voted, That committee of three be also
raised for the purpose of communicating 10
those interested, in the commercial towns {.
cities oithe u. ). the d0ings Of this meeting,
and to request them 10 give their sinultane-
Gus ard by way OF petition or memorial to
Congress, praying that honorable body to
take into consideration the situations of the
persrn rs alluded to in the foregoing votes, and
TO afford them such relief as in their wisdom
deem proper.
The following gentlemen were then cho.
sen On this committee.
Hon. Thomas II. Perkins,
IViHianI Saltivam,
LyRde Wdtter, Esq.
Potsd, That the proceedings OF this meet
ing be published in all The papers printed in
Boston.
Attest, zEBEDEE COOK. jr. Sec'y.
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[By last Evenings MALL


Yesterday and the evening preceding, ar
rived in this city MAJOR B. O'Fallon, United
States Agent 90 the Missouri, accompanied
by DePutstion from the Pawnse., 0ua.
kars, Kansas, Otoes, and Missouris. Their
object is 10 visit their Great Father. and lean
something OF that civilization OF which they
have hiibertoo remained 10 total ignorance.
They are from the most remote tribes with
which We have intercourse, and they are be.
lieSed 10 be the first OF those tribe. that have
ever been 10 the midst of our settlements
The Pawnees are said 10 be the most wal.
like tribe We have any knowledge of-nOt
SO numerous as some others, but more fornI.
dable, because united and accustomed 10
war. These red men OF the forest who now
visit US are completely in state OF nature
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n. York Daily Adcertiser Ofce-.Vov. &C.
REVIEW OF THE MARKETS FOR THE
PAST WEEK.
COTTON.
The import this week was 9o2 bales
77S Uplands.
l3U New-Ureans
Total yu2 bales.
The sales were very large, both for es:
port ana home use; the old crop went Oh
freely at our quotations and much OF the new
found purchasers as soon as landed. The
stock rs much diminished, and although we
cannot vary our quotations from those oi last
week, YET the market may be considered as
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the sensibility of The nerves concerned in
the production of the senses, is increased
b, proper use, it is reasonable TO suppose.
that, in dumb people, the facial nerves
would have more power of receiving and
conveying impressions of sounds, ii they
were properly exercised.
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Alexandria Bath House.

MARGARET GARNER begs leave 10
Iss return her thanks TO the citizens gene
rally, for the very liberal encouragement
she received last season, and respectfully
informs them that she has made considera-
BILE improvements IN the Bath-house. As
the season commences on the 10th instant,
those ladies and gentlemen who wish TO OBJ
tain Season Tickets, are requested to make
immediate application; Season Tickets
D.S-Single Baths, 81 cents, or three Tick
cts for one dollar.
Every accommodation and attendance
will be given to those ladies and gentle
mep who come to the Baths. A proper fe-
male attendant being constantly in waiting
on the ladies':
Dinners, Suppers, Picked Oysters,
Shrymps, &c. served up on the shortest no.
tice, together with the best Wines and H.
quors as usual.
may IT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-05-12
Just Published
A ND for sale at JOHN A. Stewar book.
IA store, price dollar,
THE HISTORY
OF THE
REFORMATION.
Just Published

Being an abridgInent Of Burnets HisloToi
the Reformation OF the Church o England
Together with sketches OF the lives OF Lu.
Their, Calvin, and ZuiDgle, the three ctlebra.
ted reformers OF the continent ty the
Rev. BENJAMIN ALLEN, Rector of the Parish
of St. Aundre, Virginia.
RECOMMENDATION.
Having been favored with the perussl Of
an abridgment OF the history OF The ,eicna.
ton. prepared for publication BY tie Rev.
B. Allen, with pleasure comply with bis
request. in giving it my humble recon men.
dation. 1t contains the history of all 'be
important facts as narrated by Burnett and
10 those who have not the time or the neanI
of consulting that writer, must prove inter.
esting and valuable. There being consi.
derable class of persons under these circun.
stances, such work has been wanted. and
| think, the present one will b. highly &C.
ceptable, as serving TO meet the existing Ell.
igency. WILLIAM Fl. WILMER.
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For Sale or Exchange.
8 mo Is

A.. will sell my HOUSE on King
ETYA street, at a price much below ITS va
Nsss lue, or will exchange il for smaller
p1Ss1 property, or for merchandIee 1t
is adapted and completely fitted in every
r-spect for large family, and IS well worc
thy the attention OF any person dssirous oil
a permanent establishment.
Twill also sell that handsomely
AS situated lot, tquarter square, cor
go ner of Fsyette aud Cameron-sss. or
sassIa part thereof, with or without the
improvements.
s.. Also the S.W. corner lot on Payne
2ISf& Coumerce-sts.; on which there
EsssIis a stable. This lot is desirably
60 situated for imprC vement.
r.. Also the two houses and lots next
ETfA above he corner OF Payne. on King
S.ss street This last will be sold low
s..AA.i tor cash, or purchaser may choose
their own time by payment OF an annuity -
Terms of the whole may be made accom-
mOdatiag. JAS. ). SCO L.
april 3 II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-05-12
Alta General Meeting

iHF the Members of the Mutual assur-
Nance Society against Fire on BUILDINGS
Of the State of Virginia, held by ADJOURN
ment in the Hall of the Ho'. OF Delegates
at the Capitol in the City oil Richmond, on
the 9Th day of Feb. I8Si:-
The following Resolutions were acop'eH:
Resoiued, That Alexander McRae Branch
Cheatiiam. Benz. Sheppard. james CiarSe'
and Peter J. Chevailie. or any three OF 'hem
be appointed committee with iuii po"er.
| to examine into the state and conhi,lon o.
the funds belonging TO the Country branch
of this Society; that they have power 10 eh-
anime into the existing laws so far as me
Country Branch OF the Society Is concern
ed; tba, tie said committee report 10 the
next general meeting the result OF their Ia
bors. and that they recommend such a',er,
ations and amendments as to item snail
seem expedient.
Resoiv.a, That when this meeting at
Journs. that it be adjourned TO the second
Monday in June next.
Atrue copy from the Journal OF the 0e-
neral Meeting Of the VI A. Society
Teste, JAMES RAWLINGS,
r, ,1y't NJ 4. 5.
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To Rent,

80 will rent for he ensuing year, or
HfFE for term of years, il apPlication,he
EsE made by the first Nov. next, 500
49, acres OF land, part OF The tract up
OH which live. There is a comfortable
house upon the premises, and a spring OF
excellent water quite convenient to 1t -
This farm ~ but miles from the Potomac,
IL from Alexandria, and "a from the seat of
government. The situation is healthy, aud
convenient 10 some OF the best markets.
the Isnd fertile aud we'll adapted to every
kind of produce. For terms apply to
BENZ. DULANY, or to
ALFRED DULANY,
In the rown OF Port Tobacco
Also a HOUSE aud LOT in the town of
Port Tobacbo, tor sale or rent. Apply as
above. march l5-lawtf
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EUTERPEIAD
OR, MUSICAL INTELLIGENCER,
find Ladies' Gazette.

A periodical paper has been published
n in Boston since April lSs0. devoted 10
the diffusion OF Musical T. Belle Lettre iDior'
nation. Ii embraces general history Of
| Music from the earliest ages--IecOrGs The
| transactions of musical societies-Teyiew:
new musical woTks-furnishes biographical
memoirs of eminent musical men-corres.
| pondenCe-anecdotes OF nusiC-letter: IN
structiye and interesting upon every brancE
of the musical science-impToyeneD IN
musical instruments, and the compilation OIL
a register OF musical transactions.
With such intentions, il is conceived eve
~ topic of interest, personal and general
vocal and instrumental, will he embraced.
To what extent information may be obtain,
ed in the insipient stage OF our eBteJprze.
we will not presume 10 promise, but by
clear exposition OF our objects, we sbew
the scope and range OF our intentions; and
while We eDtreai the voluntary aid OF lhoss
no possess the talents We coyPt. we at tie
same time engage TO omit 10 effort OF cur
own to fulfil expe citation. We hope however
10 be more indebted 10 the generous conul.
button OF scientific ability. than TO our own
labors.
A portion OF our columns is intended TO
be exclusively appropriated for the La
DIES DEPART MENT, wherein it vii!
become our duty 10
- guard the purity Of melting maids.
In courily ball, and midnight masquerade
Safe from the treacherous friend, Tie daring
spark,
The glance by day, the whisper in the dark,
When kind occasion prompts their warn
desires,
When music soltens- and when dancing
fires"
As the EuTERPEiAp rs not intended to DE-
rive support from advertising patronage,
has thus far been attended with little or 10
emolument 10 the proprietor, il is an eSPe'
rimeni Of no ordinary undertaking 10 tbt
country, and has necessarily consumed COZ
siderable time, labor. and expense.
A publication destitute Of profits acelu'
ing from advertisements, must rely uponih
subscribers only, for support. The Pro-
prietor would not willingly abandon bis IT,
tention, unless compelled by Necessary
which he hopes may not be realised, more
extensive patronage is essentially requisite
in order more generally to extend its use
fitness.
The ECTERPElAD is published Semi.
Monthly on Saturdays, on a large sheet Of
eight quarto pages, at Three Dollars per
annum. payable half yearly in advance
Every number will contain fashlopaoR
Song-Air, with variation-Saered Song
Waltz-March CT Dance, arranged tor 'ne
Piano Forte.
Residents out of Boston. who procure 'fD
subscribers will receive a file Of papers sTs,
It's. Regular files or extra numbers. MAJ
be had by applying at the Franklin Mua'
Warehouse. Milk street, Boston.
JOHN r. PARKER, Editor.
TSuhscriplions received at the AlsI''
dtia Gazette Office. Alexandria:
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COACH WOHK:
Ills is to give Notice

THAT the Subscriber OF Charlts COM
i ty, ard Stale Of Maryland. bas obiair
ed letters OF adD Illustration Cd The pelsor.l
estsre OF GroTge H. Spaldiug, late Of said
County, deceased. All persons HAVING
claims against said deceased. are herehS
warned to exhibit the same legally aurte1.
ticatec to the Subscribers, on or befoIe ,Le
18th day OF September next. CT they nav
by law be excluded from all benefit 10 said
estate; aud all those indebted to said Do.
ceased, are hereby required 10 make a.
mediate payment.
Given under my hand this Ssh March
1921.
ELIZABETH NJ SPALDlNG.
Administrative OF Geo. H. Spaldipp
march 81 lntel-law3w
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Bank of Potomac.

May a, 1871.
NOTICE is hereby givento the Stockbol-
~ ders of the Bank OF Potomac, that a
dividend OF profits is declared Of two and a
half per cent, from the lst Of Nov. 1920 to
the LIST of April last. Also the Stockholders
of the late Union Bank, that dividend Of
profits ofoue per cent. from the lst January /,
l82l, to the LIST of April last, on the money
paid in. is likewise declared, both payable
on Tuesday next, the 9Th OF May.
BY order of,he Board,
G. PAGE, Cashier.
Ray S law3w
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Marsi,al's Sale

VTTILL re sold, on the premises, on Sa.
w turday the cd day of June next, at
10 o'clock A. NJ. for cash, all the right,
title, and interest of Benjamin Baden, in
and to Brick House and Lot. situated on
King street, at present occupied by John
Grub. to satisfy an execution IN favor OF
Joseph Janney. ,,,,-o, ,
apriI 3O-3tawts
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Charles County Court
March Term. l82I.
IN EQUITY.
Thomas Price,

Jesse Scott, Plinny Murdoch and Hehrie tia
his wife, Richard Scott, and Levi scott.
THHE object OF the bill fled in this cause
i is to obtain a conveyance of part or
parts of three tracts of land lying in Charles
county, Maryland. called The Remainder,
Partners Mistake, and lgnorance's Pas
sion, containing or. hundred and three a
cres. more or less. The bill states, that
the complainant purchased said land of Le-
vi Scott, of Prince William county. Virgil
MIA, in the year 1906, and hath haG quiet
and exclusive possession OF the same, since
the time OF the said purchase, and that all
the consideration therefor, was paid al the
said time. That Levi Scott 10 since de-
ceased, leaving the defendant in this case,
his legal heirs and representatives, entitled
10 the legal inheritance Of the land afore-
said; and that Jesse Scott and Richard
Scott do rot reside in the state of Maryland:
Ii is therefore ordered by the court, upon
motion of hle said complainant, that this
order be inserted in the Alexandra Gazette,
once week for six successive weeks warn
ing the absent heirs aforesaid, OF the filing
and object OF this bill, that they either 10
person, or by solicitor, may appear in this
court, on the first Monday IN June next,
and shew cause. il any they have, why a
decree should not pass az prayed.
Test. JOHN BARNES. Clerk of
march 81 Charles county court.
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To Rent,

A.. On reasonable terms, neat brick
FIR HOUSE, on Watershed. with a
AZ good garden, and pump. OF excel,
lent soft water, suitable tor small
seRteel family. Inquire Of
WILLIAM YEATES.
8 mo Is
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For Sale or Rent,

THAT commodious two story
EfFn BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, with
A.ss necessary out building, and large
EE we'll improved garden lot, situate
at the lower end of Fairfax street. The
terms will be made accommodating either
10 purchaser or good tenant. Apply to the
Printer april "a
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State of Maryland.
Charles COUNTY,. IS

Charles County, IS.
ON application to the subscriber, one OF
~ the Judge. of the Orphans Court OF
Charles County, by Petition, in writing,
of Meshack Wedding, of Charles County,
TOR toe benefit OF the act of assembly for th 4,
relief of insoIyent debtors passed at No.
vember session, 1905, and the several supe
plements thereto, on the terms mentioned
therein, schedule of his property and a
list OF his creditors on oath, so fa- as he
can ascertain them, being annexed to his
petition, and being satisfied by competent
testimony that the said Nleshack Wedding
has resided two years Immediately prece-
ding the time OF his application in the state
OF Maryland, and being also satisfied that
the said Meshack Wedding is in actual
confinement tor debt, and for no other cause
aud the said Meshack Wedding having en-
tered iato bond with sufficient security, for
bis personal appearance in Charles County
court to answer such allegations as his
ere iitors may make against bim-lt Is
therefore ordered and adjudged, that the
said Meshack Wedding be discharged from
imprisonment, and that by causing copy
OF this order to be inserted 10 some one OF
the newspapers edited in the district of
Columbia once week for two months
successfully before the third Monday of
August next he gives notice 10 his creditors
20 appear before the said Court at Charles
Town in the said county, on the said third
Monday in August next, for the purpose ut
recommending a trustee for their benefit:
And to shew cause, if any they haze, why
the said Me,back Wedding should not have
the benefit, of the seyera iDsolvent laws OF
this state as prayed, given uader my hana
his 18th day of FEBRUARY, ISs!.,,
True copy, SAMtbEEEEL'
Clerk Of Charlss COxriy Court.
= aprils
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Notice.

THERE will be meeting of the stock
holders of the Great Hunting Creek
Bridge Company. on MONDAY next, the
7ih OF May; tor the purpose OF electing Of
6cers for the ensuing year.
april 80 JNO. o. VOWEL, Tress.
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Union and Marine Hotel,

situated on Union-street, near the Potomac
IL is admirably calculated for The aceommo-
dation OF travellers from Maryland, ana sea-
fasing gentlemen. 1t has been occupied as
a tavern for many years past; For terms
apply 10 ANTHoNf hfioDLo'
January 5
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Wheat.

"EN thousand Bushels is wanted by the
i subscriber, for which the Cash will be
paid. THOMAS Y. HGGk,
aHe6
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HOUSES, LANDS, sc.

ON Tuesday, the oh in at o'clock.
. Nill be sold on the premises, a
&A large aud convenient brick dwelling
s.ssI aui warehouse; late occupied BY
Mr.. w. II. Browne. Tbs properly
;s s;tns,ed ON the south side of King between
Patrick and Henry streets, in The midst oil
business, and in the most Furnishing aad
healthy part OF the town, and in the neigh
bourhood OF the very best water.
Also,
- The lot adjoining the above a.
So boat 26 feet front. running back to
Essssta large alley having the advantage
Of two extensive brick walls; this
ior could be improved at small expense,
il has on the rear a large well built brick
stable, carriage and smoke house.
Terms most liberal, and made known at
place of sale.
By order o. the Trustee.
s. A. MARSTELLER. Auet'r.
nav 8. co.'s