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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-19

Men have been Too eager in compiling
Gniye sa! histories They have begun n.i.
ther al the beginning, nor al the middle, but
at the end. A good history OF each nation,
separately, should hav. preceded the h>to-
ny of the whole. We have paid 100 much
Difference 10 the Greeks and Romans, an 10
an rnslgnl acant people OF Asia, UNKNOWN 10
the nations OF civilized Antiquity, aai even
to Herodolus. The clrcumscIIbed limit. VI
ancient history exhibit only Egypt. OI.scs,
ard Italy. as " that small space contained
the universe; OF as II the history OF those ha-
tions were any thing more luan a small aud
solitary branch o! The history Vi mankind.
Yvlsy.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-19

The revolution o! 1893, appears an scl Oh
coDsumate prudence and boIdues. 1he
Tory party in genera were not much alarm
ed at the 'ubreF:Ioh OF liberty, as an iDno'a-
ton in religion Church and king" ""e
their motto, and their tsi:h 10 their anxIe-
~ TO preserve The church, they appealed 10
the Prince OF Orange bit they never intend
cd that he should supp'.nt the ics''sm"t
king. Tie Earl Of Nottingham propose II
the house of lords, tina, the prince OF Ora &c
should be Regent. The Duchess OF Mario
rpugh bears testimony to BIER hDsbsua'' sJF-
prize. upon finding that the crown ws' TO he
ran'!er;ed 10 'Fi'i,an; 2n1 'he e'7' {: n
BY a'sWci vpos asSksTssel.s ;9.., ;nAi u
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-11-19

The expulsion Of the Tarquins, only abo.
!shed single dcspo,lsrn. to be succeeded
by humber OF tyrants; tie patrieIans we're
the sole magistrates, and in effect, the sole
iesiss ors; they were IN earnest IN their hos.
tiliiy 10 monarchy, only because they could
not be The lyran;, then fomeDted wars 10
divert the people from the assertion of their
rights; but The eIcssses Oi the tatieisns led
TO their run; and To the ultimate rum OF The
republic. This is the general effect oi toe
want OF foresight and union, and oi know.
ledge OF their own power in the people.
.Eonte,qaiss.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-07
ROMNEy NOTES

Early in May we informed the public, that
one hundred dollar notes purporting TO he oil
the Bank of the Valley, payable at RoMSEY,
were IN circulation, which were supposed TO
be couuterleit--on the 95th ofthe sa me month,
a letter was received by a gentleman in this
city, from Mr. Jack, the Cashier of the Rom
ney branch of the Bank of the Valley, ac-
knowled5ing the receipt of hundred dollar
note, supposed here to be counterfeit, but
which he declared to be genuine, transmitting
the amount Of tin other notes, and REQUEST
ing that proper explanation should he made
IN the newspaper, which was accordingly done,
This day another lct,er has been received
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-07
STATE RIGHTS.

1t has become too fashionable for modern
republicans 10 scout and cOntemn the efforts
OF the States 10 check the encroacllments OF
tiic uchcrni Government or their constitutional
rights Let this propensity become general
let the majority ofthe people become contain
mated ~ Ms Influence, and in twenty years
the states vii find their boosted sovereignty
an empty showa baube not worth Their
wearing, but better suited to adorn r0u1l
dtddem. As nation we are too anxious TO
| arrive at ;he zenith -four greatness and there
are very many newly educated republicans
who seriously think that this object cannot be
more speedily and cGcctual!y attained than
by a resignation Of state sovereignty into The
hands oi the national Government Cur
political destiny is certain great and power
Iu' Inns nation must be beyond questlon-but
Tor ourselves we do not desire to see il forced
INTO mushroom maturity to wither ere the
oon."-Lct u' so on in the strait line OF the.
constitution, and in the common course of
nature our body polite must acquire health
and strength which will endure for ever
We need 30 better evidence of a laxty of
sound principles, than the instances afforded
by some OF the most conspicuous republican
Journals, who are in the daily practice of
denoInciD5 federalism, but who advocate bo-
ma fdc federal principcs-yea, verify, such
''Pi.a ~ pIouSHL lOrtn the SOOdIy fruit OF
alien and seditiOn laws, and which ultimately
hurled those who protested them from the
seat OF power. Hear. for example, the Phila-
dciphia Franklin Gazette, paper protesting
genuine democratic republican principles =
Z" The activity of the American mind is pro-
verbal Turning from foreign affairs upon
interior concerns, it breaches questions of vi
tai interest, affecting in some measure, the
strength of the union. Is it not essential that
topics of this kind should be touched with
moderation Is itnot of the last importance
that our national Institutions of every dcscriD-
uon should be preserved from contempt !?
are those writers engaged in good work
VINO arc endcayoGring to paint some of our
ludiclal establishments in cOIors the most obi
Gus Z Are the attacks in The Richmond En-
qu're' and THE Washington Gazeite, upon the
supreme court of the United States calculated
TO perpctliate our free institutions Would il
not he better for our able men TO exert their
energies in simplifying our codes ofiurispru
dence IN asslmilatiug, as much as possible,
lhc Jurisprudence of one state with that of an
other and giving, more and more, to the face
oil our country, national aspect ?"
AS Il contrast to the foregoing we take de-
light IN subioining fine following elegant extract
from the pen Of the venerable JEFFERSON Il
though ono Of the last rays of setting sun,
ITS bril5ance aud vivifying influence are not in
feuor 10 the meridian spleDdOr of that great
political lumlnary. Norfolk Hcraid
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-07
Removal of gJl,ior gnd,,,e Bo.,so

hemOUdt 81 mayor Injuries Bones.
New YORK, August 1.-The British consul
nr. Buchanan, having received the instruc
tons of his Royal Highness the Duke of York
! as commander in chief of the British forces, ia
remove the bones Of the late Major Andre tc
Great Britain, for the purpose of depositina
them near the monument erected TO his me.
mory Ill Westminster Abbey, invited those
British officers who may feel disposed ia
attend the ceremony Of dsinterring the re.
mans, and accompanying them 60 the British
racket which IS TO receive them, TO signify
their intention at his Office, that arrangements
may be made for their accommodation add
Ing notice that the only procession Intended
would take place from the grave where the
bones are deposited to the Packet This
ceremony has been made thesubiect of remark
by several of our daily papers. Ere. Post.
MAJOR ANDRE.
we extract into another part of our paper
some very justan pertinent remarks from The
National Gazcttes ON the proposed removal of
tins officers remains, and cannot but recon-
mend therperusaltocy every American, who with
or without consideration, had proposed to take
any part IN the ceremony. At the first men
tIon OF tins intended honour to the memory
oil convicted spy, we were disposed TO think
that the British Consul or some one deputed
''OHt piDudbils dlteF ODtdl1IflB the
permission of the proprictors of the soil where
the grave lies, and of the magistrates of vici-
rage, havesSonc quietly and by night to remove
tne remains, and as quietly have shipped them
TO England. However we might have been
doubtful of the policy or decortlm, as regards
tins nation, Of such or any proceeding in this
case, we should have silently acquiosced in il /;
but now that we hear of the d" plumcd bearsc,"
the, gorgeous canopy" the ringing of bells,
ana the solemn procession when we hear That
American citizens, ONO mean standing or con
sideration, arc invited to join in this ceremony.
we must be permitted TO ask how and where
fore are these things done Has the consent of
the Governor Of this state been asked for the
introduction, in the interior, ofthe boats of TO-
reign ship OF war? for we understand it 10 be
a part ofthe intended pageant that the steam
boat to receive the coffin should he escorted
up the river by detachment of boats from a
British frigate, sent here for the occasion. Has
his consent been asked for the removal of the
remains at all? Or has the Governor of this
state any authority 10 permit such removal
Andre was the prisoner Of the United States
ne dIed by the Just sentence of court mar
tal of the United States army he died an ig-
noniliious death and he lies, as it was ft he |
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-07
UNITED STATES.
TOWN MEETING.

W.
At numerous and respectable meeting of the
citizens of the town of ST. Louis, assembled
at the Baptist Westinghouse, on Thursday
the 10Th day of June, 1891, to take into con
sheraton the necessity of the legislature
passing laws for the relief of the people; DIR.
Is. u. Farrar was called to the chair, and
Archibald Gamble called to act as secretary
when the following preamble and resol1-
tlons were adopted
When important matters affecting the in
tterest ofthe community, or the character and
honor OF the country, are in discussion, before
ihe legislature of a free people, it has often
ncen hl5hly conducive to the public good, that
the citizens should assemble for the ascertain
ment and expression oftheir sentiments, that
they and their representatives may mutually
understand each other, and co operate for the
general veal At time like this.when the
depression of commerce and the din1nution
oil the circulating medium have produced gen
eral embarrassment, and throwna depressing
gloom on every class of society, such meeting
becomes peculiarly proper. In the season Of
trlal and temptation, honest and we-meaninr
men, grown desperate by the disappointment
OF their iondest hopes, too often forget the pub
lie good, and grasp with ayidity at the most
visionary project that promises relief from
thelr private cmbaTrassments. That time has
arrived and that effect has been produced
AZ TINS moment proposition is pending
before the General Assembly, for the creation
Oh circulating medium by the emission of
Notcs or Bills of credit, bottomed on the ideal
responsibility of the state, without dollar TO
redeem them with the vain hope that we
shall be able TO give strength and soliAity 10
such baseless fabric, and to obtain for the pa
per OF the state a currency and value which
no other country, when driven TO so desperate
an exPedient has ever been able TO cfTectua,c
without rcsortjng to foreign nations for exam
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-07
VACCINATIONS,

tEjE ac' Of the Lcgeicc Of creating the Office or
Naccv" Agent for tbs State hayue brei, rcrtlcd nt
ys L,'i oE"o the aid Office cered 70 exist, infer the Sd
dy o. July last The vaccine Virus will no longer Dr. fur
pt-i-t IVY the terms shall conf nue. bo,tevcr
70 preserve H. 30 Us plrc.t state, aud will supply all who
riJl ~ oiinin u, f'r reasonable conner. alton rectione
ioT ~ pSc, viii acrGmp11y II, IL desired
Az cttrr m pnid will b. attended 10. Tho poor of Tho
oIiyi nud its vicinity, vii be vacciuaicd vrqtis.
az y. WIZ. IT, HENING.
4 10Th, It'll ~ N' Wv
b'Hici hooker Plaintiff
Peer T. ogy, Edward Mcclsy, Samuel Jones and safn
w " '5uel"-. Defendants.
lhis day came the plaintiff by John w Nash Esuire his
stnTnry ard i aJpc'ing To tc b. satisfactory evil
ucnte thai the deG Pcfr j. Ogiiy isnot an nhai,nt
~ ths staf ON The mou of thc psin Ills sad atto
newt Is decree and Urirred 10y the court iat the said dc
i, ah refer T. ociy do appear here before the 81
lhursaY m OctObtr ncVt, and the plnfns Id and
give security FOR performing such decree the court may
make herein and tat copy Of this orlcr forthwith in
ssfed ~ onc newspaper published IN The city Of Richmond
and continued FOR two month"; sccessyely than another
copy De rooted up At the dcr af the cou house Of his
county o. two successive days previous 10 the said
uiCd TbprSday IN October next
s,, q cdpy-Ic8c, WI 8. DANCE, G. d.
a"b'e' g. - Wv
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-07
THE LAUNCH.

WAsHINGToN, August 2.-This morning, at
the appointed time, the new United States
schooner was introduced into her destined ell
emcnt, on the Eastern Branch, accompanied
by salute of artillery, from the Yard
and the national air of Yankee Doodle
from the Marine Band stationed in the fore
castle of the United States sloup Peacock
She took the wafer in fine style, and the most
perfect buoyaucy. Nautical men are highly
gratiied with her figure, drafted by Mr.. Eek
ford, ofNcw York, and pronounce heraprom-
islnS sea boat She is $50 tons burthen, will
mount ten guns and carry so men, This
vessel, now named the GRAMPUs, completes
the five recently authorised by congress to
be built The Secretary of the Navy, Mr..
Smith Thompson, and com. Rodgers, were
observed amongst the spectators.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-07
.Ne,O York .4msrican.
From the Philadelphia Gazette. I

| ROM me thHuactphld Gazette.
In Bremen paper of the 9th of May last,
nouced the following advertisement Ola new
work, written by Lewis Bonaparte, late king
of Holland
" History Of the British Parliament since its ins
t''tion IN the year 1891, until I70S tooetherwh Mac
na C9"r'a, and observations by tic Emperor Napo-
| late King Of Holland -
7" Ia England the republic is concealed under the
| form OF monarchy. "-MoETEsQUIEu
:" we know the compiler already from lis
former production as a skiIfu author. His
history OF the English parliament is doubtless
a masterpiece ofhistorcaI representation, Gath-
iulness and accuracy and it is not only has
litherto unknown sources which were at the
disposal, but his natural talent for Introducing
the history with spirit and an uninterrupted in
terest, that gave him great preference over
many of the older historians. A peculiar in
terest attaches Itself TO this work by the ingeni-
Gus and sensible remarks of .Napoleon Bona
pare IN his own hand writing, which are inter-
woven WIN nearly every page and with con-
stant application to the present state ofthings.
Al inns day, when the eyes Of the world are
ilXed on the parliament of England and on
constitutions generally, this important publica-
iloh certainly merits particular attention. The
annexed magma charter, will prove an highly
acceptable addition to the reader"
THE RatHS.--In consequence of the late
heavy rains, the river at Augusta on Tuesday
last, rose eighteen feet, above its usual HEIGHT.
IL is sad, That the crops of corn on the low
grounds in the vicinity of the river, have been
nearly destroyed. [Georgian.
LEEsBURs, Va. July 3f.-On Monday
morning, the 2Sd inst. commenced heavy and
settled rain, which continued with little abatc-
ment during the whole day. The creeks and
streams in this vicinity, having been prcyionslv
swoln, rose to height unprecedented for tbse
last 30 years, carrying away bridges. mill dane
FENCES, &C. &c. and destroying property TO
a vast amount. Among the Losses sustained
on tiiis occasion, we are sorry To- notice that of
the Lecsburg Turnpike Road Comnanv in ~
bridge lately erected across Goose Creek.
mat our distant readers may form some idea
oil tins extraordinary fresh, il ia only neccssa-
ry TO observe that the bridge, although possess
sing an elevation Of al least 20 feet above fbe
usual level OF the creek, was literally raised
from the abutments and piers on which it in
securely rested, and carried down the stream.
me DFidge however, we understand, has since
been recovered and, from the known actiyi-
" OIL the gentlemen directing the affairs of
the company, there can be little doubt of It's
Deing speedily regretted. We also learn that
the Snlckers's Gap Turnpike Bridge. across
Beaver Dam, was started from its abutmenfs.
and that the toll house attached to the bridge
together with a saddleF's shop, were swepf
away by the noOd.--ln Fredcricktown. MD
we are told, great damage has been sustained
rom lhr above rain. We wait The details.
tntiHs Ct lii.
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consists Of tensal of vessels. The number
OF Spanish troops on board is very nealy 50o
The number OF civil officers and persons at
tached to the government, including their
families, was nearly two hundred. OF these,
however, all did not embark for Havana,
some OF them remaining at St. Augustine dis
charging the duties of civil officers.
The meeting which was held, according 10
the invitation above mentioned, broke up, as
might have been expected, without doing any
thing TN the subject to consider which they
were convened. [I5.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-07
PRISONERS ESCAPED.

BosToN, July Sl.-Four Prisoners escaped
on Sunday from the State Prison in Charles
town. We understand they were locked in
the same cell aboat two O'Clock in the after
noon, and before Monday morning they had
contrived to remove the mortar from between
the stones and saw off the large iron clamp of
about two inches wide, by which the centre
stone was fastened. After this they removed
their bedding under the opening and drew the
stone IN upon it. The stone is one of the
largest size and weighs about one ton The
guards were on duty in the yard of the prison
at the time, but the whole of this astonishing
labor was effected without noise and the con-
vets escaped without causing any alarm I'M
till the next morning.
We understand they were seen in Charles
town shortly after their escape, and that the
route they took is ascertaincd,by which means
IN all probability they will be shortly intercept
ed and returned TO the prison; especially as
they went of in their prison dress and can
have had no opportunity to procure an ex-
chanSe. Boston Patriot.
Commanded by Com. BAiNBarpsE, which
vessel arrived at this port from Gibraltar in
company with the u. 5. brig Spark, Captain
ELTON, on Sunday last, is perhaps the largest
snip OF the line, that ever sailed in the Euro
Pean seas under the American flag. She is
about Q, 400 tons burthen, according TO the us,,-
| I'll measurement, and carries 6 + guns on her
gun deck, and Sc carronades on her quarter
deck and forecastlr. Her compliment of men
is 500. She draws &c feet ofwater and meas
ures $50 feet Of altitude from the surface OF
The water 10 tie highcstpoint of her main top
! royal-g atlantroyal-m Commodore
3AINBRIDGE was relieved in the command of
the Mediterranean squadron, by Com. JONES,
| II. In -, -, Il
snip Constitution for that purpose Commo-
dore BAIyBRIpGE Immediately set sail for the
United States, with the Columbus and .SDQ1h
On coming uponthe coast on Friday hast the
Columbus met with school OF Macherei
which followed the ship all day in the course
OF which period they caught the unparalleled
number, according to an estimate, OF 1900
| oil that fish. There were near 800 lines used.
aud the people pulled in the fish as fast a ;hcy
could throw their bait into the water. One oI
| the lieutcnanis counted 600 Mackarel which he
caught with his own hanls. The Colim5,l,
has brought out many rare plants-birds and
anlmals-of the latter, two cattle of the cele-
brated white Tuscan breed are the most CON
| spicuous.
| Its gratifying to observe the activity and
vigilance of the q. S. schr. Alligator, 1t. Com.
STOCKTON, in cruising for Slave Traders on
The Coast of Africa. He has made so many
| captures, that he has been obliged TO return to
| the u. States for more men. 4 few such ac-
tive cruizers from all nations, would soon cx-
terminate this nefarious and inhuman traffic.
Monument .narLie.--We have received bv
the hands of Mr. Rerby, two specimens OF
Marble, found in the county of berkshire. of
which it is proposed to Build a Monument TO
| our townsman, Con. Warren, on Bunker lor
Breeds Till. Cent.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-08-07

DETROIT, JUL Our enterprising and
emnin,ently useful fe!low-ci;izcn, Gov Cass,
lett this place last. Tuesday for Chicago, to
which place he will proceed by ascending Mia
mi and st. Mary rivers from the head waters
OF the latter river, iiis canoe will be carried to
tle mead waters Of the Wabash, which he
VIII descend to the Ohio, thence to the Mis-
s,ssinpi, which he will ascend to the mouth of
ine lilInols-the ascent of which will conduct
him TO withia short distance of Chicaro.
where It's expected a treaty will be made in
August next, with the Indians, for the cesson
OF a considerable tract of land, lying within the
peninsula OF this territory.
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should, ina dishcnoured grave The nurmurs
which We're heard against the decision of the
court that condemned him, the threats ofrc-
taliation, the -" female Mutations" which COM
bined with his own fearless and chiyarous cha
racter, (chlvalrous even ON this inglorious mis-
sion,l seemed for time TO invest him with
somewhat OF the sanctity ola martyr, have all
died away, aud Europe and America only now
see IN his Fate the just punishment of detect
ed spy. It's part, and 10 small part, of
the moral effect Of that punishment, that the
grave which received his body should be un-
haiiowed, but inviolate, that it many bear wit
ness Tor ages 10 come ofthe remOrseess poll
cy OF Great Britain, in thus sacrificing gal
liant soldier To the hope ofsubjugatng us-and
sul more; of the firmness, the integrity, and
patriotism of three American mitiamen, who
ny the capture of Andre saved the country. Is
IL competent for any authority to rob us of
inns memorial but above ALL should it be per-
United mat Under the eyes, and in the very
MONIES oil the Van Warts, the Williamses, and
the Paulaiugs, and of their descendants, the
body of Il spy, whose capture has immorta-
iized them, should be removed with all the
pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious
war z: But one, we believe, of those three pa
trlots now survives Will he not, on behold
ing such pageant say" So were not ho-
houred my companions In arms, who have
preceded me in the march ofcternity. They
have gone hence full of years indeed, and
with conscicnces void of reproach, the few
friendly hands OF their neighbours composing
Their decent limbs, and laying them in their
quiet ana obscure graves. No bugle note nor
huiiled drum, no dropping banners nor mus
hcts roar proclaimed and soemnized their OBJ
sequies. Why then these honours TO our pri-
soner \. Have indeed outlived Tie gratitude OF
my country? or in its'career of prosperity and
power does it so confound all distinctions of
| riSht ana wrong as 10 suffer to be lavished on
the memory OLA spy the honuurs reserved
heretofore to those who fell gioriously in the
field ?"
But independent of these feelings, what, let
| us ask, was the conduct OF our neighbours in
the British provinces when the remains of the
gallant Motsomcry were removed from the
ramparts of Quebec They sullenly refused all
participation, even in the search for the grave
| he died .giorIOUsly-he died as it is the privi-
ie5e OF few to die, on the crown ofthe enemy's
| works with his arms in his hands, and beneath
mat star spangIed' lias which has been since
borne III triumph 10 the uttelmost parts OF the
earth. He was Indeed then branded as a trail
tor ; hnt soon and well was the fou!mouthed
caiumny washed away in the blood of its in
Yentors. Ii, then, claims So strong upon the
admiration and sympathy OF generous foe
we're disreSardcd, what plea can there be for
us, ciizensof New York, TO unite in any testi-
| rnony of respect To the memory of one whose
success would have brought the head Of wash
inSton TO the block, and have rivetted upon us
the chains OF British bondage? Let us pause
before we act. M Y. .4mericaE.