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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1821-11-20
UNION OF THE LAKES ANpTHE OCEAN.

UNION OF THE LAKES AND THE OCEAN.
We are certain that no apology Is re-
qulsitc for the space which We Snail oc-
cupy, with extracts from MIR. lIAINEs'
introduction to the Canal Documen 5,
just published b. Mr.. Merccin, ottfss
city. the whole volume comprises
about 500 pages, (,oge,her with color
ed map oil six feet N length, showing the
whole line of the canals and the country
through which they pass,) and reaetts
that credit Oh the state oil New YorA,
wlIch every liberal aud enlightened nina
will feel proad TO see acknowledged Il.
any part OF the world. The .Siw FORK,
Canals sand unriyalled by any pubnc
works OF modern iImes; and We con-
ceiye that their future benefits are ~
where enumerated SO clearly aha DIS
t,nctiy as IN the Introduction before ia,
Nj. d sines commences his remarks ana
illustrations by noticing the lanlentabte
neglect Of mankind III general 10 give
perpetuliy to hose details which are Iii
timately connected with nndertsSings
thai change the relations, tlryn.story, ana
thc commerce OF empires.
". Y. Epengsg Post.
7 CT is lasting Censure on the age 9,
Louis XIV. iilustlous as IL was Tor great
eriters. and when men Vi letters ans.
scnius condesc~nd TO siyc lie iniri, u<s
OF ilia courtezaiis, and 10 describe the
manners and magi.ilicence OF his cqu,,,
mat the mos, authentic history Of the ca
nal Of Lang uedoc, wnca unltes the two
seas, was written liz 1900, ana tbat even
,hls work is destitute CT many importan,
"details connected with is subject. AS
10 the Canals OF China, lnttrsec,lns ea1n
other, over the face OF that immense
empire, and opening communications
between the greatest cities in the worid,
notaling is known OF them which can es-
sentlaliy facilitate the entegprlze OF olher
Dations IN siaiilar work.; aid we have
no pubic documents that lrjorm us OF
lie beginning, advaicemeR, and co.n-
pietion, OF the canals OF Russia, uniting
the Caspian and the Baltic, and other
waters o; magnitude, although the s.ury
ot minor and unlmportant esen,s, IN tne
civil history OF the norsii, has Reached US.
in circumstanlial form. AS to The his
tories OF ancient Improvements, for ex-
tensionot commerce, and the encourage
Clsnt OF agriculture, manufactures ans
the arts, they are lost in lhe oblivion OF a
thousand ages, While the solemnllies Of a
feast, aud he conservation Of all idol, are
enbellishcd BY the taste OF the historian,
cmblazoEcd in the orauons OF the states
man, or .breathed in the glowing num-
rbcrs Of epic song" \
Mr.. IIaines, after inaulsing in many
Iuseiul remarks, proceeds 10 shcw, IN the
following brief view, the diflcren. waters
and lateral canals which can be connect
ed with the Great Western Canal.
Before we proceed further, we shall
look at the remote consequences Of the
western canal. The internal communi-
cations and the inland trade whichil viii
promote, naturally press upon orr, re-
Election Let us admit the work 10 be
completed, and then Look at the waters
and rivers which could be connected
with il, from the mouth Of the Hudscl,
- az. ,,,,.,,tn of Tho MiSrise;oo; Nv ~ :,
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
BY Is. y. TYLER,

CN-n ~ - ~ n INfIN hIL ~ - ~ Il lIo Il
Terry,
Third Class,
Now DRAwING-By authority Of Con-
greSS.
Members Of Congress, to whom the trifng
compensation they now receive is no object
compared with being separated from their
homes and families for many tedious winter
months; Merchants, who want an increase Of
active capital; Mechanics, who wish TO add
to the stock, which affords scope TO their
enterprise; men Of leisure and 1rea'th. who
would increase the means OF their beneh-
cence; going men, he want the means 10
support wives; and old men, who would add
to the provision tor their children: females,
whose sex may prevent their personal pur-
suits OF gainlul avocatlons, but 10 whom a
small investment may give, without exertion,
handsome share in the good things of this
world; rich men, who wish 10 be richer; and
poor men, who wish TO be rich-these, and
a III tho othor r asseS nj socjety IN II htm
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
Bienhelm for Sale.

THlS tract of land, lying in the county Of
Il WestmorelaDd, contains by recent sur.
vey, between thirteen and fourteen hundred
acres; about six hundred of which are low
grounds G: superior quality. The balance is
barren land, covered with oak and hickory:
it is situated near the banks Of the Sotomac,
and within one mile of Ma,tox Greek which
is navigable for vessels of considerable bur
then. The soil is remarkable TO- its fertili-
ty; and think it well adapted to the pro
ducton of tobacco. There is brick house
ia little out of repair sufficiently commodi-
Gus for The accommodation OF small family,
with an excellent meat house and dairy and
a well Of fine water within thirty yards OF
the house. know of no establishment in
the lower country which offers greater in
ducements TO the farmer or planter. Within
a miie OF the dwelling house there is man
uacturing mill, situated on one Of the bes
streams in the Northern Neck, with one
hundred acres Of land attached to it, which
alsv offer for sale.
The terms will be moderate and the pay
ments made easy. For particulars, apply
to the subscriber, now at Haywood, Vest
moreland county.
LAURENCE WASHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19

and well digested experiments, embracing
the whole rangeot domestic ana rural eco
noIny, such as cannot fail, ii duly observed,
10 be highly beneficial to your interests
The great object of this society Is, to pro-
mote agriculture, and thereby advance the
prosperity not OF themselves individually,
but of their fellow citizens generally. lhey
believe they cannot more ettectually, IN this
early stage of their organization, promote
their object, than by recommending this pa
per to your perusaI. They therefore take
the liberty to recommend the American Far
mer as highly worthy OF your attention. by
order of the Board of Managers:
J. J. CHAPPELL,
Vice President presiding.
Extract from the proceedings OF the Agrl:
cultural Society OF Albemarle, Virginia, al
their last meeting, May 8, 1920.
In order more generally to disseminate
the Agricultural Intelligence and improve
ments made throughout the United States.
the Society resolve TO present each OF It's
members with the first volume OF the Amt-
rcan Farmer, edited at Baltimore, by John
S. Skinner Esq. ''P. MINOR, Sec ~,
All gentlemen who feel an interest in the
circulation of Journal devoted to the OBJ
jects, and conducted on the plan here de-
scribed, are requested to transmit the name
of subscribers-but erin all cases the mo
neg must be RENTED before the paper can be
sent twill, however, be returned w any
case, where the subscriber, on view OF the
paper, not being satisfied, may think proper
to return it to the editor within three weeks
An allowance OF ten per cent will be made
when claimed, on all monies received Tor,
and RENTED to the editor.
A few of the FIRST volume, either in sheets
or well bound, with copious Index, remain
on hand for sale.
Notes of the Banks of North and South
Carolina, Georgia and Virginia, generally
will be received al par.
CO. All communications TO be addressed
to JOHN S. SKINNER,
iune 90, 1890. Baltimore
P. S.-For aIleditors in the United States,
who may have the goodness 10 give the pre-
ceding notice lew weekty insertions, the
editor OF the Farmer will be glad to tran
sact any business they may have in Balti-
more, or to return their good Offices in any
other way in his power. dim
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
VIM, III. Hannah

pEGS leave to inform his friends ard the
Dpublic that he continues to carry on the
Cabinet business in all its various branches,
al the stand formerly occupied by VIM. y
" Hannah. on RUyal.street, Two doors from
the Gazette Office, where he continues 10
keep an assortment of ready made furniture
ola good quality and at very low prices, for
cash or credit. He also continues to carry
on the Turning business in its different brau-
ches, viz: wood, iron, steel, brass, stone,
&c. Mahogany wholesale or retail. All or
ders from the country or elsewhere, thank
fully received and promptly attended TO
septemher8
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19

dancing, and some little music; all when
combined together, might render Chill
dren able to present themselves to any
academies, colleges, or seminaries, as
an introduction to their general educa~
ton.
Mr.. p. will only add, that he has re-
sided fourteen years in Charleston sc.
where he has had the honor of being
successfully employed in teaching the
above languages. and fencing, to gen
tlemen of the first responsibility, the
most eminent practitioners at the bar.
professors of the dead languages. and
the most respectable French families
residing in that city.
He therefore refers the public for
testimonials of his capacity aud charac.
ter, to list Cleft at Mr.. Fleury's Con
dictionary Shop. king-streeD of the
respectable persons by whom ne has
had the honor of being employed in
Georgetown, and likewise in Washing.
ton city.
Mr.. p. may be seen at any time al
Mr.. FLEURY'S Confectionery Store,
on King street.
August 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
Conveyancing Office.

TINE subscriber occupies the Office below
4 the Council Chamber, opposite the bank
of Alexandra, where be intends 10 devote
his attention to CoRveyancing in all its bran
cbes. Deeds of trust, Bargain and Sale,
Leases, Agreements, and other legal iDstru:.
ments will he prepared with accuracy and
dispatch. Cases Of lnsolvent Debtors at
tended to; writing correctly copied; mas
tiers of vessels and others concerned in ship
ping will be assisted in preparing foreign
and coasling manifests, and otbor marine pa
pers which are required by the revenue laws
,sePti3 j. 7. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
Notice.

TINE subscribers having this day entered
Il into partnership, under the hrm OF
DORSEY s. GRlGSBY, at the old stand OF
Mial Dorsey, in all the various branches Of
the blacksmith, wheel-wright and carnage
making business, together with every kIna
of mill work. tender their services 10 their
friends and the public. with an assurance
that all commands committed to their care
will be punctuaIly executed with neatness
and despatch, al the shortest notice, and on
the most reasonable terms.
NAL DORSEY,
aug 81 If JAMES GRIGSBl.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
" t.. Devaugn.

". Devaugn.
HAIR DRESSER & FANCY STORE,
Royal street, alexandria:
INFORMS the public that be has jus, re.
4 ceived an assortment of
Fancy Articles in his Line,
which he will sell low for cash, such as the
following
Patent hair brushes, cloth do. tooth DO
Nails do. shoe do. razors of all sorts
Travelling cases, dressing cases
Powder puffs, hair powder.
Pomatum of all kinds, dressing combs
Pocket and sporting knives
Tortoise shell pocket combs
Tuck do. pocket do. common
Shaving boxes, shaving brushes
Shaving soap, pocket books
Looking glasses, Hopkins straps
Duff do. snuff boxes
Curling tongs, Cologne water
Lavender do. anniseed paste, rough
Homes for razors, lead pencils & cases
Watch chains, watch keys
Hopkins paste, Ladies thread cases
Segar boxes, segars, first quality
Best chewing tobacco. and many other
articles too tedious to mention.
n. b. Shaving or hair cutting done on the
lowest terms, and great deduction made Tor
those that shave by the wear.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19

PTint.r> have been locking al, all, 81, :,
press heir unqualified appreciation o,,;
Your Press is better made than che v,
have from Ru,hven's manufactory. Iii i,
fact, an excellent machine, as powerful -.
the Columbian, and 10 be Preferred for IL,
lightness and simplicity. ~
D.. &, G. BRUCE
Mr.. A. Ramage. If December II
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
SculI-Cap Wanted.

THR subscriber will be glad to procure
J. some of the above mentioned article.
for a, case of emergency, and will pay IL
beral price for the same. Application may
be made to the Printer. Country persons
having it, will do well by app yiug to
January 10 EDWARD PRICE.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
VIM. FOwle & Co:

Lave this day landing from the scLp,
IIGipsey capt Hallett from Boston,
l67 boxes young hyson lea
90 bass pepper
eos sacks Liverpool fine salt
lo8 casks OF nails and brads assd. sizes
.And from The .uanutactory al HGhham,
20 bales OF bleached and unbleacbed
shirtlngs al from II to &c cents per yard.
IN STORE,
20 bids n. Orleans, ! sugars, superior
20 do St. Croix, s quality
october 9
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
FOrtu Thousand Dollars i!

or more moderate sum, would be an &C
| commodaton, are invited to furnish them
selves with ticxets of admission 10 The cour:
OF fortune, where their several claims will,
no doubt, meet ready attention. Shakespeare
told US long ago that
"There is a tide in the affairs Of men
Which, when taken at the food, leacs on to
Fortune
1t is now confidently believed 10 be the
Hood-hde at TYLER'S NEW OFFICE.
Those who have heretofore tried their
luck as the phrase sand found it bad luck ,
should remember the policy of Bassonio-
Sin my school days when had lostone shaft,
| shot bis fellow of the self same fight,
The self same way. to find the other forth.
And by adventurIng both, i often found both.
Those inclined to adopt this wise policy
OF Bassanl0 may. for the trfling sum Of IL
dol ars. secure to themselves the following
SPLENDID CAPITALS, which are yet TO be
drawn, VIZ:
10000 Dollars.
10000 Dollars.
10000 Dollars.
5000 Dollars.
49of 1000 Dollars.
10 of 500 Dollars.
Sc of 100 Dollars.
Besides nearly
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DoLLARS
In SO and smaller prizes.
Not one blink 10 prize, and 5000 tickets
entitled to two chances each.
The Grand National Canal Lottery being
authorized by special act of congress, he
tickets may be sold in any part of the Uni
ted States. Vendors and others will do well
to forward their orders to TYLER's TEMPLE
OF FORTUNE, Washington city, where, within
a few days, have been obtained ] prize OF
5000, of loco, and number Of 500, loo, 30,
&c. &c.
The lottery draws again on Monday next.
The first 2ooo blanks entitled to ls dollars
each. november e
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
TO PRINTERS.
ADAM R.iMAGE
- ESPECTFULLY informs the trade that
~ he continues to manufacture the
Screw and Ruthyen
PERMITTING PRESSES.

The former, in its present improved state,
with iron beds, SC. he has obtained patent
for. The estimation in which this press is
held, is perhaps best shewn by the demand
for it-nearly Goo oeiug IN use of his make !;
and every exertlon shall still be made to
rendert As complete as possible.
(trAli other articles IN MS line, as usual.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
Removal.
City Hotel Of alexandria.

THE Subscriber has 10 inform b.s friend,
l. and the public, that he has removes
from the Washington Tavern to the sbws
establishment, where he expects to meet
with such support as his arrangements and
attention 10 boarders and travellers NAV On.
title him. HORATIO CLAGETT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-01-19
Forfpne 1cith both hands full i!

THlS goddess of the rolling wheel, to
IL whom the Elevations of all are avowed-
ly or secretly paid, after bestowiDg. with ca
PRECIOUS preference, her favors, now on one
and now on another, of the shrines erected
to her worship, in the City of Washington,
has, at last, we are credibly informed, de-
termined 10 honor with her special prefer
ence and permanent residence the TEMPLE
newly dedicated to her service,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington City,
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-08-08

residing near Bentz-Town bridge were
surrounded before they could make
their escape. A hack owned by Mr..
Perry employed to assist them, whilst
waiting at Mr.. Springer's door, was pre-
cipitated into an adjoining lot, where it
lodged. The darkness of the night
made it impossible to render any assist
ance, or even TO ascertain the fate of
the driver.-About one o'clock, how
ever, (the water having considera-
bly, subsided) it was discovered that he
was securely perched on willow tree,
having been most fortunately thrown
against it. The horses were drowned,
and found with the hack yesterday
morning lying in the lot. The foot
bridge at Mr.. Nantes lanyard was
swept in body against the bridge in
Market-street, and so completely dam
med up the current, as to throw the
water nearly up to Patrick-street, filling
the cellars, clearing the fences, and doing
other considerable damage in its course.
Several sick persons, residing immediate
~ duJoInlnS mdFkel-Street DrluSe, Hdu
to be removed in their beds, the persons
who carried them having to wade a
considerable depth to relieve them. The
loss sustained on this occasion is great,
Three or four tan-yards were laid en-
tirely under water, and the leather, SC.
either swept away or much damaged
So great flood has not occurred in this
place within the recollection of the old
est inhabitants.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-08-08
AMERICAN LITERATURE.

The author of Precaution, or The
Matrimonial Balance, has another novel
In the press, which VIII soon be forth
coming. A London paper notices the
former work as follows 50 We under
stand that the novel just published under
the title Of Precauti0n OF, The Matrimo-
NAL Batdnce, which promises to become
SO great tavourite among all classes Of
readers, is the production of distin..
gulshed American. Whoever may be
the writer, we have to congratulate the
publlck on the accession of a new Nov
elist, possessing peculiar felicity of tall
ent for this species of composition.
". Y. Spect.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-08-08
fCoMmuE;cAr1or.1
7. LEICESTER .4CADEMY.

On Wednesday last was the quarterly ex.
animation of the Students of this respectable
institution, by Committee of the Trustees.
The Latin School was uncommonly full and
seldom has the improvement of pupils in elias.
steal literature given such perfect satisfaction
to the Examining Committee. 1t did much
credit to the talents, learning and assiduity of
MIR. Richardson, the Principal, and fully JUS
tilted the high expectations of the friends
OF the Academy from the employment OF this
gentleman as permanent Preceptor. The
English School also gave good evidence Of
ability and fidelity in the Instructor, and of
industry and correct habits in the Students.
The Annual Exhibition will be on Wednes-
day, the 22d inst. The respectable number
OF pupils, qualified to take part in pubick ex-
ercises, and their reputation as Scholars and
as Speakers, will warrant the expectation of
much qualification on that day. The County
OF Worcester, it is hoped, will never fail to
take deep interest in the only publick Sem
mary within its extensive limits. 1t may
justly be denominated County Institution.
While the Citizens of" The heart of the Com
naonweGtth" are ever forward to encourage Ag-
riculture, Manufactures, and all the useful
arts, they should never be unmindful that the:
education Of their children has the first clains
upon their attention. Their system of Town
Schools is indeed excellent and of unspeaka-
BILE utility; but an Institution of an higher
character, in which young men may be pre-
pared for the University, and also for the va
rious pursuits of active life, is demanded by
the rank and Importance of the County, as a
component part of our State and of our coun-
try. Such an Institution is now in successful
operation, and only needs the patronage of a.
liberal community to render its usefulness as
extensive as its object is important.
CIVIS.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-08-08
BOSTON, JULY 81.
Prisoners escabed.

Four prisoners escaped on Sunday
from the State Prison in Charlestown.
We understand they we're locked in the
same cell about two O'Clock in the af-
ternoon, and before Monday morning
they had contrived to remove the NOR
tar 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
labour was effected without noise and
the conWcts escaped without causing
any alarm until the next morning.
We understand they were seen in
Charlestown shortly after their escape,
and that the rout they took is ascertain
ed; by which means, in all probability,
they will be shortly intercepted and re-
turned to the prison; especially as they
went off in their prison dress, and can
have had no opportunity to procure an
exchange.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1821-08-08
From the Evening Post. I

Daring attempt to mnrder.-The edi-
tor of the Newark IN. j. Eagle says,
6 A cold-blooded and daring attempt up
on the life of Mr. Henry Kingsland. re-
spectacle citizen of Belleville, was made
on Wednesday last, by his son-in-!aw,
George Campbell, late merchant in
Newly ork. The circumstances, as re-
lated to as are nearly these Mr.
Kingsland, considering the Incorporate
habits of his son-in-law, and about to
make disposition of his property by
will, had expressed his determination of
placing that portion of it intended for
Campbell's wife out of the control of her
profigate husband. Campbell, dissatis-.
fed with this arrangement, Immediately
threatened to take his father-in-law's
life, doubtless in order to prevent the
execution of the will, and accordingly,
on Wednesday afternoon, secreted HIM
self in thicket near the meadow where
Mr.. Kingsland was giving directions to
bis workmen, intending, when he should
pass that way, to shoot him. In few
minutes, Mr.. K. started for his house,
and, as he passed the thicket, Campbell
fired, but without effect; having dou-
ble-barrelled gun, he advanced within
about five PAGES of Mr.. Kingsland, and
discharged the contents of the other
barrel, which entered the left arm a.
bout three inches below the shoulder
joint. A number of physicians were i'm
mediatefy sent for, and the arm was am
putated at the shoulder joint. Mr.. X. is
about II years of age, and we are in
formed is as comfortable as could be ex-
pected under existing circumstances
Campbell has been arrested, and is now
confined in the jail at Hackensack. We
forbear remark