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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-13
SEA SERPENT AGAlE.


We congratulate our brethren Of the type,
on the prospect of rich harves, OF news, IN
the Temperance OF the Sea Serpent on our
coast.
From the Portsmouth, Journal, Aug. 4.
On Thursday afternoon, about 4 o'clock,
as Mr.. Samuel Duncan, Of Newcastle, Ian
Inspector employed in the Custom House OF
this porD was engaged in fishing near the en-
trance oil this harboT, he saw the SEA SEX
PENT lying asleep On the water. about
quarter of mile from Bush Island. He at
first supposed it TO lie large log floating on
the water, but on approaching within about
leo yards, the Serpent Immediately moved
with great rapidity towards the west. y ap.
preached near to Odiorne's Point. In his
motion ,hrouy h the water. he Showed FIVE
punches at time, aboul FIVE feet apart; pre-
ming the appearance OF FIVE porpoises fol-
lowing each other in right line. he was
seen distinctly, while going about a mile and
half. When be care near Odiorne's
Point he turned, and made towards the
Shoals. Mr. Duncan was in whale boat,
accompanied by his son. about Is years old,
and by Dir, Jonathan Vennard, who, both
saw thu Serpent.
About 6 O'Clock the same afternoon, MIR.
Duncan was hailed by man in another boat
who directed his attention towards the South
where he ags'n saw the Serpent, about halt
a mile distant, approaching the boat in which
Mr.. Duncan was. The serpent came direct
ly owards the boat, and approached within
40 ieet Of The stern; when he suddenly
changed his course, and went of towards
York Ledge.
Mr.. Duncan is confident that the animal
he saw was entirely different from any whi.h
ne had seen beiure and he represents him
sell to be well acquainted with the appear
anc, OF the dlfferen, kinds of Whales. Por
poises and Sharks. as well as of Horse Muck
ereis. The animal he saw had no appearance
of any fms. The FIRST time the Serpent was
seen, he was in sight about half all hour, d
uy the rapldiiy OF his motions, appeared To
be alarmed; tut second time he continued
moving in different directions, near the boat,
as much as all hour.
~ The above ,eiation is taken from MIR.
Duncan himself, who is ready, ii required to
make affidavit OF ITS truth.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-13
SAINT THOMAS, 9TH July. 1921

SU-Believing you to be gentleman,
much opposed to the shameful traffic OF
slave-deaiing, have taken the liberty of
enclosing to you the copy of protest,
made at the Island of St. Bartholomew.
1t is taken from the office of the Colonial
Secretary Of St. Eustatia, and will serve
to shew you. that this nefarious, and
shameful trade, will never cease, SO long
as our unprincipled countrymen iud pro
lection and encouragement, to contravene
the laws of the United States, at the above
mentioned Island, of St. Bartholomew.
Indeed it is a place where every species
of villainy is permitted, provided the
Governor can profit by it, which he new
er fails to do, when occasion offers.
am anxious that you should put the
enclosed, as also this letter, into the hands
of some Editor of paper, in order that
our government, as we'll as that of Swe-
den, might be made acquainted with it
Should you cause this to be inserted in
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MIRACULOUS

On Sunday. the s9h ut. at about O'Clock
P. NJ. little .on 81 Mr.. Brslton, paper MAX
er. OF Kennel township. sged about Is
months cra"lej to the edge oi the well, the
curb oi which bad been displaced. AGO.
Toured gTi who was neal, heard something
tau nd running to the we'll, saw The child
Jus, rise 10 the top OF the water. aud instant
ly With noaie ,Dtrepidity descended he well
and saved the Itlle fellow from death. he
veil is about 20 feet deep, and quite narrow,
So tba, the gIrl in de.csDoIns Could touch
each side; he bucket was lei down to aid
her in getting out aud the child was restored
we'll to its half distracted pa.euts. he had
touched the bottom OF the we'll, for sand was
found il his hsir. lReeord.
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about Is fee, to room II feet by So aooo'
IS feet high and arched. At the extremity
OF this room they found narrow passage
too small for corpuleat nan like the DOCTOR
The rest of the party, through this passage,
which is about 20 feet long, entered secohu
room more spacious than the hrst. iney
thence descended at various angles with Inc
hor, ION, through narrow passes, from room
to room, till they reached, in regular success
sion. the tenth apartment, besides several la
teral rooms, leading out OF these several a
partments.
They supposed the whole depth OF their
descent was more than 500 feet; and muen
of the cavern probably remains unexp'orso'
innumerable stalactites are suspended from
the ceilings Sf the rooms, and from the pro.
iecting rocks in he walls. The mouth Oh
the cave Is about Az chains south OF the line
of the Erie canal.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-13
BuEalo, July 81.

The American Agent, Surveyors and par
" employed in rupn'ng the Boundary Line
between this country and the British pos
sessions in Canada. under the 9th article OF
the Treaty Of Oh. ut, arrived on Saturday
last. al Black Rock IN the schooner Hannah
having completed The surveys under that
article.
We learn the surveyors will be engaged
for several weeks IN the neig hborhood OF this
place, in completing their maps, S'c. alter
which meeting Of thu Board Tor a hnal de-
ci,,on and report under this article, VIII
take place in Utica.
We anticipate, with much interest, the
publication Vi the correct and spienoio
chars which this survey will furnish, OF all
the navigsble waters, channels and baSs be-
tween St. Regis, on the st. Lawrence, and
Lake Superior; embracing an extent OF more
than one thousand miles, aud comprehend
ing, "a we are informed, not less than twen-
II FIVE hundred Islands. These Islands,
macy Of which contain trOT ten thousand TO
one hundred thousand acres Of land. and are
extremely valuable, will be divided by the
Commi sloners, and it is 10 be hoped that
the Iwo governments will Immediately take
pOssesslon oi such as NAV fall TO them res
pecn, ely, and put them in train Tor sale and
settlement, by winch means We shall get rid
of The hordes OF smusglers and renegadoes
vino now iniest many OF them.
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aIrCHELL's CAVE.
&Ilem, ". Y. august

N'em, ". 7. 17HgaH Z.
In the town of Cansjokarie, Montgomery
county. near the summit Of PERCEPTIONS
rocky nouu,ain. called THE Nose" On the
.ou,a bank of the Mohawk nver, 'heir has
,,..,y heen discovered, aud partially e4plor-
81 remarksble cave. OF which particular
account was Published IN the Johns'o"n Re-
,rb,,c.n q, The Illh ut Dr. Harlow aEd Is
:, "a o,hsr gentlemen visited IBIS cave on
iss ,,h q. July. They descended by rope
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-13
DEAF AND DUMB.

By the firth report OF the American
Assy lum at Hartford, Connecticut, for
the instruction of the Deaf and Dumb, it
appears that this valuable institution con
tinues to flourish. A collection of letters,
and other specimens of composition, is
published in the appendix, which exhibits
very gratifying degrees of intellectual im-
provement in the writer's, and of their
sentiments on a variety of important sub
lects. as we'll as their feeling OF natare.
The following are extracted as samples
tine other beng not less interesting.
" Y. Adu.
THE HISTORY OF THE SAILOR.
TIE captain asked my parents to per
NIT me to 60 with him to Virginia, but
they wished him to take care of me. |
,oos the advice. of my parents. Having
prepared my trunk. carried it into the
sloop which was ready to 60 1t set off
from Newport to Norfolk. was much
encouraged to sail on the sea. ! steered
the course towards Norfolk. began to
DE sick. then was troubled with the sea
sickness. Bat soon got health and
strength felt admiration and terror
at seeing the foam of the ocean. The
sloop went on during E days. was as
tonished at the appearance Of the dark
ness on the SKY at midnight | feared
that should be overwhelmed with the
foam of the sea during stormy day. but
the sloop was strong and safe. The sun
being risen, the captain ordered me to go
up to he top OF the mast. | discovered
the land which contained many trees
informed him of the discovery Of the
land. He was rejoiced to see 1t at long
distance. The sloop approached to it, it
was directed by the captain through the
course of he harbour, which was calm
The captain commanded the sailors to
fold the sails, and also to cast the anchor
into the bay diverted myself with eat
ing food and drinking water was very
active and strong The sun being risen,
the captain ordered the sailors to draw
the cable with the anchor out of the sea.
He steered towards Norfolk and the sloop
arrived here She was tied to the post
of the wharf. Twas wondering at seeing
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plesses) and tie government eonioiutl,
Also, that all the dependencies o, II.
Factory. of every denomination, irn"
brokers downwards. shall be wholly n,
der the protection of the British Asc an
control of the Resident, who shall slor,
possess the power Of Furnishing them ans
redressing all complaints against them
That the export duty on the British
trade shall be hereafter l-2 per cent II.
same as the French; and not 3l.2 q,
heretofore; and that the import duty shall
be the same to the English and ali the.
subjects, and no more shall he levi,i
than 2 l,2 per cent. upon imports and e..
ports.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-13

many black persons paddle Iii their canoes
aud others walk in the streets have
never seen them before. i ga" the crue'
master beat the poor slaves face WIFI MS
hand, while the boat was going from NOT
folk The sailors unloaded much po.a-
toes and vegetables, which they sofa 'or
$1,000. The sloop left Norfolk to go to
York Virginia. :, They went beyond Y ork
She was laden with great deal OF eorn'
of which she was full. She was very
heavy and went very slowly. She re-
turned to Norfolk. The sailors brought
and arranged the casks on the deck OF her
The captains business was done. quit
led Norfolk and went to Newport.
BY A YOUNG LADY % YEARS OLD
II story of iady-While the lady
was walking in the garden she perceived
very pretty small nest containing eggs
in the beautiful rose tree. Soon after
che saw yellow bird alighting on the
fence; it approached the nest of the rose
tree, but heared little noise and few
away. The lady was disappointed and
wished it would 90 into the nest-she ad
mired the nest surrounded with several
sweet roses, and she thought how kind
God was to take care ofthe yellow bird IN
it She went from the garden to the lake
at little distance from the house OF her
father. The lady met girl with much
pity near the lake; she said, what pref
ty girl, and she had very bright black
eye and was about IL years of age. The
lady. Where do you live ? The girl.
live in P, but poor parents, they have
not money enough to buy any food for
their children and they lived in an OBJ
scure hut The lady How many children
have they? The girl. They have seven
children who are all young ones. The
lady will you come and live together with
me shall be very happy to take care
of you. The -irl thank you for your
kind invitation but must 60 home to help
my old poor mother, and | do not wish
to have any where to live. The lady Are
you older than your sisters? The girl
No madam am the youngest. The lady.
We'll they can do any thing to help your
mother. Again, do come and live with
me; l will try to find a good school for
you al soon as can; and shall be happy
to do every good thing to you. The girl.
Indeed, | am willing to come and live
with you, but must 60 and ask my pa
rents first. Will you be SO kind as to 60
with me? The lady. Yes; l will go with
you with pleasure. They went home -
The girl told her parents that the lady
wished her to 90 and live with her They
were willing to have her go, but they ask
ed the lady, if she would ALWAYS take
good care of the girl. The lady said, 81
Shall certainly, and try to do every thing
good for her." The girl was allowed by
her parents to 60. The lady, am glad
to have the companion with you, l thank
God for directing me to go to the lake to
meet you and take you to my house. and
hope God will bless you with happiness
in this life and in the next. ! thank you
ard l wish you the same blessings.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-13
NEW MODE OF DUHsING.


The Editor of the Eastport Sentinel thus
bumourously calls upon delinquent sub.
scribers:
Postscript I'VE stop the press to an
nounce the arrival OF the fast sailing sehoon-
er Dun. Capt. Teaseum, from Boston, with
the following highly interesting letter aa'
dressed to the Editor:
Boston. July 10, I82l.-Sir; You Note
Tor Types, Paper, Ink, &c. has bes' long
due, and unless il IS Immediately paid, you
may expect to be waited upon by Washing
ton, IS, Greeting"
We would seriously ask our delinquent
subscribers what is to be done in this case
Norfolk, Aug. 8.
Capt Mariner Of the schr. Mary, from
Baracoa, CUBA reported under our Marine
head, states that. on his outward bound pas
sage. he was taken and detained two days
by commodore Dubour, (under the assumed
name of John Porter in the ship Victoria,
who took such of his provisions as be stoou
IN need Of, for which however, he honofably
paid him; but his crew plundered the CABIN
oil various small articles, three muskets, Two
lan,horns, and his signal flag. Capt. M.
also Informs that three nays previous to his
arrival al Baracoa, one OF the squadron OF
CON. Aury made her escape from his com
mand, aud the crew delivered her up TO the
governor oil Cuba. She had on board rich
cargo OF Dry Goods, valued at p7o,ooo,
which the ~ etuor directed 10 be sold and
divided among the crew and those who went
to a,sis, in bringing her into port, which as
effected the Gay the VI. sailed. The guam
tity of Dry Goods Of all sorts which the
crew bad piundered, Independent, OF those
found IA the vessel when delivered up, COM
petely inundated the place, ever silk sioux
ings were sold al % cents palr.-Amerl-
can produce bore no price at bsracoa, and
not bag of Coffee could be had on any
tsrIus.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-13
MOCHA.

1t was mentioned some time ago tina al
British frigate was bombarding Mocha, in
Arabia. Subsequent intelligence presents
us with treaty entered into between the
Mocha Council and the agent of the Bri-
fish government, from which We extract
the following articles:
The anchorage duty Of 400 German
crowns shall cease on British ships when
they land cargoes; hereafter no duty on
this account shall be paid, whether the
cargo is landed or not, the same as his
majesty's ships, and those Of the honora-
bic company.
All subjects of the British government
trading to Mocha, and particularly the
merchants of India, shall be under the
protection of the British flag If of the
Islam faith, and wish to settle their dis
putes according to the Mahometan Sha
rah, they shall be at liberty to do SO, a
person on the part of the resident attend
ing: and all differences among themselves
shall be decided by the Resident. in the
event of the Imann's subjects being con-
cerned in the dispute: by an agent on the
part of the Resident Tor himself if he
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-13
BREvlTy THE SOUL OF WIT.

The following was one of the Volunteer
toasts at the celebration of the late ami
versary at Brattleboro' Vt. viz.
By Stephen Greenleqf, ESq.-The a.
msrican Farmers-May they enjoy the
rewards of their labor, in abundant har-
vests. flowing vintage, full granaries,
crowded barns, large dairies, teeming
herds, Justly bullocks glutted stalls, stout
horses, fine Reeces, fat hogs, great pota
toes, huge pumpkins, good marke., fair
prices, no cheatns-no visits py the worm,
the fly, the grasshopper, mildew. by ear
ly frosts, by direct taxes, by needless sub
scriptions. sheriff,s or constables and
beware of being over reached by mer-
chants, wheedled by lawyers, cajoled by
butchers, swindled by gamblers, beset by
pick pockets, dunnei by tavern keepers,
coaxed by jilts, or deceived by one another.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-08-13

~It will be seen by the following
statement that the privateers which infest
the West Indies have very little difficulty
in disposing of their booty: One of them,
it seems, having captured Spanish brig
laden NTH slaUes, got part OF them into
St. Barts, sent some to Surinam, and the
remainder to Gaudaloupe-Yes, to eau
daloupe, notwithstanding the French
squadron which has been so actively en-
ployed against the marauding cruizers.-
Here we find three different nations i'm
plicated in the violation of their neutrali.
ty to Spain, and encouraging and counte,
nancing an odious traffic lii slaves and
no less fashionable system of sea robbery!
Nor. Herald.
Communicated, for the Baltimore Norm
ing Chronicle.
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Extract Of letter from Puerto Cabello, de-
ted July l6, 1891.

A~"ssA W ieteI Hom Oo'eThoi Ess'
dated Cumarcbo, lib July,
Finding it rather dangerous to remaIa
Coro after the parties Of Cassigus had dec!'l
ed in favor of the enemy, | fell back towsIo
this place. Ichanspe presumiDg that my re-
trest would be effected 10 disorder, pursue
me precipitalely. and had to face and hs'
him without the advantages Of assuming I
position. His column OF 100 men hseiH
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For Freight,

The good brig RESOLUTION,
80 Capt. Stephen Hopkins. Said brig
is three years old, and sails well; burthen
eleven hundred barrels. A freight will be
taken to the West Indies, BraziIs, South
America, or the South Of Europe. Enquire
Of the Captain on board or
CORNING.
Vowell's wharf, may 30 St
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-05

cfY virsue of deed Of trust, from Thomas
ID J. Minor and Philip II. Minor, to the
subscribers to indemnify Daniel Minor a.
ganst certain engagements, mentioned 10
said deed--Will be sold at pubic auction
for cash, on Monday the 95th day OF June,
1921, II fair, il not, on the next fair day,
ceased, near Wrens tavern in the county of
Fairfax, and state OF Virginia; one moiely u
certain Tract OF Land, which was devised
to Thomas J. Minor, by his father the said
George Minor. And also the following
slaves, to wit: Philip, Mary, Dixon, Viii
liam, Thornton and Nina. Sale 10 com.
mence at IL O'Clock.
JOHN H. ! D : 81 SiMrMs, Trustees.
June 2-dtS
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-06-05
Coffee:
1860 FDT.VDS.

I HAVE ju,t received, !,y The bri!: Ilei e.
& lac,"r, ii ,pUu lbs. OF iirst qilniy Porto
Ricu Coffee 1t is pronounced by coed
Judges to be the best parcel imported into
The District for i2 months past, is entitled
TO debenture. Persons wishing 10 purchase
will please to apply al my office, Bridge. st.
George Town. ROM LUIS RIGGS.
may %
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For Charleston S C. s; st.
Johns East Florida.

-. ! he g""d achr. 4 & f. Ell,
essait Solomon L. HAYES masler, VIII te
ready to sail OH thursday next. For small
freight or passengers ior whicu she Is we'll
accommodated apply TO
John IL LADD l. Co.
Who have received tor sale per sclf. Cent,
| case cboppa romals Of superior quality
boxes mems and boys fine aud coarse
shoes june 2
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500 Reward
N1ILL De given Tor experimenting negro
w LEWIS, commonly called
LezCis Lee.


he left my employment oil Saturday night
last; he IS dark mulatto, about feet =
inches high, has scar ON his forehead, his
ears are very small and stand very close to
his head, Occ asioned by wearing bis hat
over them; n is very orderly, sober and
attentive servant, has had no cause what
ever Tor abscondiDg, his clothing as we'll as
can be recoliecteu, IS as follows: a good
French iur hat, a toierable good black SUI
perhne coat, with large quantity OF but
tons on the capells, blue do. with gilt but
tons, his other clothes are not reCOllecled.
He Can read and write toerably we'll and
will probably be supplied with pass, his
age is 28 years. The above reward will
De gwen II he is taken fifty miles from Alex
andria, and 5O dollars II taken near home.
DANIEL MCLEAN.
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For Freight,

For Freight,
,SsM The Schr. ENTERPRlZE, Ma.
.Es thaniel Ames master, huriben about
800 6bs. she is an excellent vessel nearly
new, and can b. ready for cargo in lew
days. ALSO
For Sale, or Freight,
In The schay. MOSES, Jas. Benson,
.&& master; bur hen quo bbls The schr.
was well built of good materials in 1919, 4
can be ready for voyage at SMALL expense
10 a few days.
Also, for Freish hit.
>Ss, The good sch. ALERT, Asa Bears.
SS$ master burlhen 55" bbls. and will
s0sa be ready to load-apply TO
JOHN H. LADD & Co.
HhO haze just rsceiVed for sale.
Ito N. clear Merchandise White Pine
boards, from Moth Yarmouth. full inch
mcs, 4 very superior to those generally
receiyrd
co Tons Plaster.
o'6oxes white Havana Sugar.
4hampsrs superior white Sparkling Cham
PaIgne wine. I dog. each.
ahampers Superior Oil de Perdrix or
fiaS) sparkling Champagne, wine,
dog. each
'hampers high favored Clos. Vogent Bur-
gundy vine. doz. each.
'"G'sts fine Haut Brion Claret Wine, ]
r. G9z. each. Vintage 1914.
J., IL Sc wines are all of very superior qua
FPy and from The most celebrated estates in
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For freight
>SA1 The schooner MORNING STAR.
X4& Capt. Drinkwater. burthen right hun.
bred barrels, will take freight 10 the West
Indies, or an Eastern port. Apply to
A. & A. n. ADAMS.
Who offer for sale.
$50 bbls. Prime Pork
SO do do Beef
SO casks Rice
200 sacks blown Salt. tLiverpooI)
1000 bushels ground alum do
Zoo bbls. neat and gross Herrings
400 do ground Plaster
Zoo do Tar
80 quarter casks London Particular
Tenneriffe Wine
Russia, Ravens, and English Duck;
with general assortment of Ship Chandlery,
rams ano groceries. may 81
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ID Constitution and government ofthe Unit

(o) Constitution and government ofthe Unit
cd States.
% Emancipators, or those opposed to the
extension OF slavery TO the new sta es and ter
Iitories.
Cd See Gen Duff Green's hand-biu, pre-
yious to the late election fordelegates the con-
venton, 10 form a constitution for Missouri
liere Is g church and state'' management for
you--I!ail Columbia!
r. How will the people relish this The
poet, in his aristocratic zeal, has touched SEN
sitiye chord. IL appears to be the opinion Of
some persons, in Missouri, that none but those
who are IN favor Of holding mankind in a state
Of slavery, or, at least, are very lukeWarn in
their opposition tot, ought to be considered as
democrats or republicans !-(See several edi-
torial articles and remarks in the St. Louis En-
qurer since the agitation Of the Missouri ques-
TOM We ought, however, 10 make great al
owances for the strange appearances of the
times we live in.
Mems manners are 8 1T to changes;
Innovations have IA II grown;
Opinions nave much 1.,aer range,
And We scarcely can find out our own!
Some herald may yet To us bring
The news OF glorious birth
Missouri may get have king,
And his sceptrc extend o'es' the erth !!