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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
INFORMATION.

Extract OF 4 letter from the Post Master at
Russell c. III. Va. to the Post Master of Rich
mond, Aug. 18th.
tSome days ago, man who said he
came from Richmond, call ed himself Eb.
enezer Melvin, stopped at this place,
who appeared to have many valuable
papers with him land papers principal
ly.-of singular address, wore speotacles
was, as am informed, drowned in a
river not far from this place. He left
with me very fine set of surveying in.
StrumentS.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
GOOD MOWERS.

Alta Moving latch at New>B ostoa
The l7'h uit. MIR. Daniel Andrews NOV
cd measured acre Of meadow. gras. in
one hour and 20 minutes: his competitor
SIR. Abel Hart, moved his acre in one,
hour 29a minutes.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
A LARGE STICK

4 large stick Of timber, drawn by thir.
teen horses, passed through this town
last week. We learn by Mr.. Smith the
timber merchant, that it is one OF a mum.
Der that it is to form the keel of One
Hundred and Forty gun Ship, that is
soon to be laid at Philadelphia. We also
learn that there have been cut, within a
few miles of here, in about year and a
half past, between seven and eight hum
dred oak trees, for Naval Ships.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
PROFITABLE STOCK

The Directors OF the LOUISIANA State
Bank have recently declared dividend
Ut eight fer cent on the capital stock, for
the last 3 months. In February last, the
same institution divided 7 per cent for
The 8 months preceding.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
REMARKABLE pRoDUCyyov

on Saturday last was picked from the
Fines y" the garden of MIR. BENJAMIN v.
Clench,in the town Of Bethlehem, Y. a
cucnmoer,measuring IS INCHES in length
- IN circumference, and weighing five
pounds and three quarters. ( .dY6any Aav.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
BRITISH PARLIAMENT.

twenty Members of the British Par.
lament, hold officers during the pleasure
Of the King. Income N36,O0O.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
DEMOSTHENES OF THE SOUTH

DEMOSTHENES OF THE SOUTH
Most of our readers have, no doubt,
been much amused (and we hope pro.
portionally edi6ed) by the perusal of Mr..
Hollands eloquent Grafton delivered on
the 5th Of July, in Washington, North
Carolina.
BY the following extract Of letter from
gentleman in that place to his friend
in this city, it will be seen this renowned
orator has more recently been affording
amusement and instruction TO his fellow
citizens and "the ladies Of the fair :" bu,
We are no, informed whether this NOR.
eeou has been preserved for the benefit OF
the community at large. Judging of
Mr.. Hollands talents by his unegualied
grafton, delivered in July, we are ready to
conjecture how distinguished figure he
will make IN the chair OF the American
senate. This is as it should be, we had
become apprehensive he would be ap-
pointed to some important diplomatic sta.
ton abroad but we deem 1t best such
splendid talents should be retained a,
home, to which our executive could ever
have access in any moment OF public ext
Sency. But to the extract.
"Mr. Holland has been again trying to
NconseaF' the good people of this place.
A party of mischievious spirits called up.
OH him and stated that his political enc
mics had asserted that the Grafton DELI
rered by him in July was not his own
composition, and limited desire to have
another specimen OF his eloquence.-
Their wishes were soon complied with.
The orator mounted a table, and amid
shouts oflaughter broke forth in such a
strain of eloquence, that his delighted
auditors at tic conclusion got him in
chair, and his head being within few
inches Of the ceiling, would occasionally
bring them in contact with such fury tina,
verify feared it would demolish the
piastering. 1t is hardly necessary to add
the head withstood the attack wi,hou, in
Jury.
"He has, it Is said, declared himself a
candidate for the vice presidency OF the
". States; he says il is an "imhoten,"
office and should only be filled by men
Of ".genus.'
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
LIGHTNING

A barn OF Mr.. Doughty, of West
brook, Maine, was lately struck by light
ning,"nd wholly consumed, together With
about 20 tons OF hay.
In Wooiwich, Maine, James Trott was
struck by lightning and killed, while on
load OF Eay.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13

Yturbide, the new emperor, has writ.
ten very complimentary letter to Duane,
which induces our republican friend to
sell off the Aurora, that old pillar Of
democracy, and hasteD to Mexico in or
der 10 throw himself at the feet Of the
august potentate, the Imperial Mexican,
whom Col. DauDe calls the President,
forsooth, Of that country. Alas, what
are the professioes ofEfy years worth }
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
LONDON MARKET.

There was sold in Smith6eld Market.
London, 1921, l4s,1as Neat Cattle, and
l,l07 $50 Sheep.
The Executive council OF Maryland
will meet on the e5th Of this month.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13
A HOLLOW COMPANY.

MILTON, N. G. SEPT. 5.-A few days l..
go, a tree was felied III the place called
iieedy Bottom, in Halifax county, Va.
Tor the purpose Of Obtaining honey from
| a nest Of bees, supposed to he located in
the tree, when was found as motley
a set, perhaps, as was ever assembled ID
so small a compass. In The hollow OF
the tree was found four racoons, three
flying squirrels, four grey squirrels, one
fox squirrel, scorpion, hornets nest, and
a screcch owl. On the falling Of the
tree, whether by the power of attraction
we will not say,5ut it SO happened that
it fell on the nest of hornet, commonly
called yellow jacket. After the assem-
blage had in measure dispersed, the
hive was broken NJ, and FIVE gallons Of
honey obtained therefrom.
PRODUCTIONS OF THE SEASON.
MIR. Stephen Drives, Of this town, has
this year gathered from tree in his gar
den, an Apple weighing ISa ounces, and
several others weighing over pound.
- Salem. ia
Fifteen persons died OF bilious lever a,
Louisville KeD.) from the 5th to the 18th
Of August, Population about 1000.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13

'Hfemht % defraud the u. S. Bank.
+, j; Is asccrtaincd, that the cbec,, or drar,
presented at the Branch Bank in Boston,
p,y suspicious person, last week, who
Iias been committed to prison for examin.
non. by 5. ID. Parker. Esq. was genu.
me DRAFT Tor one hundred and four doUars,
payable 10 j. Breton, but was EarSu.
fenIly altered into draft Tor nine thousand
7n9 ninety dollars. This fact should
put merchants on their guard, as similar
attempts with this species of paper, have
been successfully practised upon some OF
The Southern Banks. Boston Gag.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-09-13

he aay mail, between New York
anu Philadelphia, was stolen from behind
,hc mai! coach Oh the night ofthe 9th inst.
ana every letter contained in the port.
inanteau broken open. The fragments of
'eaess were found in a Geld about mile
from Princctown, New Jersey, and
were sent to the Postmaster of Phjladel.
phia' They have been carefully collec.
'eo ana transmitted to their Original pla>
ces OF destination, so far as They could be
ascertained.
No!hlDg OF value has escaped the hands
VI she roeScr, except two promissory
.es amounting to nearly l400 dollars.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
Congressional Proceedings
From the National lnteiligeacsr.
IN SENATE.
WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 9.


A communication was received from
the secretary ofthe Navy, transmitting a
report, by the commissioners thereof.
of the state of the Navy Pension Fun'.
A message was received from the Pre-
sident of the United States transmitting a
report of the secretary of the Navy. to-
ge,her with survey OF the coast OF N.
Carolina, made in pursuance OF reso,u-
tion of Congress of the 18th of January,
1919; which communication was read;
and, on motion of Mr.. Macon, referred TO
the committee ON Naval Affairs.
message was received from the Presi-
dent OF the United States, transmitting a
report from William Lambert, who was
appointed to make astronomical observa-
tons for the purpose of determining the
longitude of the Capitol from Greenwich,
or some other known meridian, sgreeably
to resolution OF Congress of the Sd OF
March last; and the message was read.
The Senate took up the report of the
Committee of Finance, unfavorable TO
the petition OF Paul Lanusse and +. b.
Blanchard.
In The course of the consideration of
the report, MIR. Johnson, OF Louisiana,
moved TO reverse it as il related to Mr..
Blanchard, and Instruct the committee to
bring in bill for his relief; but, before
the question was decided, the subject was
further postponed to Monday next.
The resolution submitted by MIR. John
son, of Louisiana, yesterday was taken
up and agreed to.
Dir. Otis submitted the following reso-
lution for consideration:
Resolved, That the president of the
United States be requested 10 cause TO be
submitted 10 the senate return OF the nett
amount of duties collected annually iur
The last i've years, upon the importation
OF books-distingulshing So Tar as it can
conveniently be done the amount accruing
upon books printed III foreign langua-
ges.
The bill for the establishment of port
Of entry at the town OF Biaxeley Ia Ala
bama; and the bill allowing a further
time for the redemption OF lands sold for
the direct tax, were seyeraily considered
and ordered to third reading.
The Senate then again went into the
consideration of priv ale business; anu
then
Adjourned.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
Whiskey,
THE POOR.

IN consequence Of the numerous appli.
cations for reliei of the poor. the board
OF Trustees OF the poor feel it their duty 10
respectfully solicit donations from such OF
their benevolent fellow citizens as feel a
disposition 10 aid them at this inciement
season. ;,
Considerable relief has been afforded
them frou the funds of The Corporation,
but frou the great number Of applications
occasoned by the late sickness, and Other
circumstances, they are compelled TO tins
measure. No one will be applied to tor
subscription; to such as find il perfectly
conyener ( to voluntarily assist them with
money articles of warm clothing, wood,
or provisions, they will be thankful.
Among The poor sre many aged women
and young children, some OF them SICK,
who are in want Of Aannels, shoes and
stockings. and every necessary OF lite.
Donations in money or clothing will be
received by any OF the Tlus ees, wood OF
provisions by Mr., Samuel Wheeler, clerk
a the market. J. SWIFT, Pres.
B. I. Of the Poor.
ianiI st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Mr.. Alfred Cuthbert, member of this
House from the state of Georgia, appear
ed this morning; was orn, and took bis
seat.
Mr.. Rankin, from the Committee on Pub
lie Lands, reported bill granting to the
State of Alabama, and territory OF Arkan-
sas the right OF pre-. emption to certain
quarter sections Of land; which was twice
read anu committed.
air. Williams, of N. c.. from The CON-
mittee on Claims, reported bill for the
relief OF James Byers; which was twice
read and committed.
On motion OF Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee,
il was
Rssoipsd, That the committee on the
Post Odice and Post Roads be instruc-
ted to inquire into the expediency OF in
creasing the pay OF the Postmssters at
Sparta aud McMinnyiIle, in Tennessee.
Mr.. Cambreleng submitted the follow
resolution:
Resolved, That the committee on COM
nerce be instructed TO inquire into the ex-
ped,ency of authorizing an intercourse
with MsGriuus and the cape Of Good Hope,
and their dependencies, according TO tie
provisions OF TWO British Orders in Coun-
Gil. bearing date the 18th July, 1920, and
inpursuancs OF the Navigation Laws of
the United States.
In Offering the above resolution. Mr.. c.
remarked, that, in the year 1920, two Or
ders in Council were passed, declaring
these ports open to all nations. For rea-
sons tha. to him were inexplicable, OUT
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
Was Committed

UNO the Jail for this county, this day as
] runaway, negro man of a yellow
complexion, VINO calls himself
DennaS,
aud says he is the property of George
Hutchinson, near Cub Run, Fairfax Co.
Va. She said negro is between 22 aud
60 years old, full 5 teet 10 inches high,
straight and we'll made, with small scar
on his left wrist The owner OF tn" above
slave is requested to come torwar prove
property, aud take him awsy, otherwise
he will be disposed OF as the law directs.
ANDREW. kOUNSAFELL, Tailor
ian g. 2m
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
jan II
Straw Cutting Machine.

TOHN II. LADD T. Co. have lately
e. received. aud now offer for sale ma
chimes of simple construction and easily
worked for cutting straw, oats, hay, corn
blades, &c they t,sse been long used, aud
much approved in the eastern states
Farmers and Others who make use OF cut
food for stock, would do we'll to call and
view tor themselves.
ian0
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
THE GAZETTE.
SATURDAY, JAN. 70, 1922.
We have, in order to give our readers
the proceedings Of Congress omitted other
articles oil not so much importance.

A new line of packet ships between N.
York and Liverpool, is about 10 be estab-
lished by Messrs. Byrnes, Trimble & Go.
of New York. Tie ships for this service
are the Meteor. Pantbea, Manhattan and
Hercules, one OF which will sail from N
York on the e5,h and from Liverpool on
the 18th OF each month. The Meteor,
under this arrangement. will sail on the
25th inst.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
Bank of Alexandria.

January 1899 .
Az DIVIDEND of FIVE dollars, for the
IN last six months, on each share OF stock
held in this institution, is this day dec!7r-
ed and will be paid 10 the stockholders
their representatives. on or after the
tn inst. BIZ order OF tae Board,
JAMES L. McKENNA,
ian 8 Cashier.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
DennaS,
Removal.

~ WARD has removed from Ocoquan
Zs to his former residence, two miles
South, where travellers will be at
tended TO as usual.
GTThe Editors Of the National IntelIi-
gencer, will publish the above three times
and send their account 10 this office for
payment. Jan 4-6t
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
For Boston,

.EGN The brig ARROW. A. ". Low
,Rs&s veil, master; has considerable
part of her cargo ready to go on board.
500 barrels will be taken on freight.
Apply to VIM, FOwLE, & Co.
Who have for sale,
OK 0OO LBS. St. Domingo COZ
CO,OOV FEE, of superior quality.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
LINDSAY s. HILL.

HAVE jus, reed from New York, and
A Il offer for sale
10 or casks Lisbon wine
half pipe Port DO
20 bags superior green coffee
8 bales cotton yarn
loo boxes mould and dipped candles
200 do brown soap
so bushels fresh clover seel
jan st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
T,ittIe River Turnpike Com

Little River Turnpike Com
pany.
January, 8, 1899.
A DIVIDEND of six per cent for the
"a last twelve months, on each share OF
stock held in this Institution is declared,
and will be paid to the stockholders or
their representatives on or after the nth
day of February next. By order OF the
stockholders.
JONAH THOMPSON, Treasurer.
ian III StawtM
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-12
.aLerandrin Assemblies.

VNHE 6rsl dancing ASSEMBLY, will
il take place on Thursday 18th inst.
at the City Hotel. Non subscribers can
obtain cards OF admission on application
10 either of the managers, or at the Bar
of the Hotel
Janll At
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-10-26

nothing to day. Yes l have done more
than you, too; you may go, father told
you first. Don't say SO Samy. Come
John, you are fathers best boy, run and
bring some wood. Yes, Pm always
The best boy when there is any thing to
do; l have every thing to do and great
lazy Sue stays in the house, and don't
do nothing lei her go. In the end the
father went and brought it himself. In
his absence as one was sitting down in
the chair another pulled it away and let
him down TO the floor. He scrabbled
up and fell upon his brother with teeth
and nails, who began to cry, father John
is biting and striking me. Well Sam
pulled the chair away, and almost killed
me. Sue has got pin and pricks me,
screamed another. He pinched, me
first, said Sue. Give my thing here,
bawled fiilh. wont, tisn't your thing !;
It's mine, you saidI might have ii. Law,
my son do give ii to him. wont, and
away it went into the fire.
s Dinner was soon ready, and another
scene OF Irregularities now opened. The
children scampered and huddled around
the table like SO many hungry pigs. Each
one began 10 help himself, before the du-
ties OF the table were attended to. They
cut and slashed, crowded and differed,
till the pie was brought to the table,
when one called out with authority
Mother give me great piece. Sam,
said another, has got as big again piece
as ! have; and away went his to the floor.
O, my dear, said the mother, that is
naughty, Shouldn't do SO. wont have
that little piece. Don't cry my dear,
and Mother will give you a great piece.
| beileve said the good mother, children
always act worse when we have conra-
ny, than at any other ,ime--they act
worse than ever knew them to-day.
This, said | TO myself as departed
from The house, is the effects OF lndul-
gence and slack uns eady go. ernment.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-10-26
.MlSssEsAi4A.S EONc.
a TRUE. PICTURE.

Justas the tzpig is beat, the trees inclined.
1t Is tor the want OF early discipline
aud a unitorTi government that children
are 50 Troublesome and refractory. To
substantive this, permit me TO record a
circumstance which has fallen under the
writer's notice. happened not long
since, to call at certain neighbours Tor
the purpose ct friendiy conversation,
when on sudden, half dozen boys
and girls rushed into the room. and
with boisterous sound Of words aud
laughter confused and almost drowned
our conversation. The father Redeemed
with seeming resentment, and SAID in a
soft tone, don't my children be SO noisy
He nigh, as we'll have been silent, for
they have been too long acquainted with
his irresolatc and unsteady government,
TO pay the least attention 10 what was
said. They continued their noise, till
one, a little out of breath, drew off from
the rest TO listento a story his father was
relating. Presently he bawled ou,--Fs-
Their you don't tell the story risht.-3ut
DO you not know my sou, it is not good
manners to interrupt your father when
talking. But vow father you don't
hell the story as ! heard it. Ills father
was silent, aud The son went on with The
story; the old man was as tame as q
whipped spaniel, till il was finished. He
then said. come nay son, fetch some
wood and pun il OH he FIRE. Can't, lei
Sam go; great lazy !out han't done
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-10-26
ruBLlsHED WEEKLY,
BY HOOPER WARREN.

Tsrais faii6scri bfion-s53 perannum, payable
sn adsrl'ice. Subscribers whe do not comply
with this condition will be charged at the rate
OF 81 per annun. a failure to give notice OF
!, wish to discontinue at the end Of each term
will be considered as new engagement. No
gsaperto be discontinued (onless al the option
Of the Editor) until ali arrearages shall have
been paid.
Advertisements, not exceeding square, viii
be Inserted at 81 for the first, ard 50 centsfor
zach subsequent Insertion. Larger advertise
mems in the same proportion.
cj Letters to the Editor must be post paid.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-08
CONGRESS-.
IN SENATE,

MARCH, 4-Mr Lowrie presented the petition OF
he Pennsylvania Society for the encouragement oil
manufactures, praying revision and correction Of
he present tariff of duties, and generally the adop
hon of such measures will more efiectually pro.
tnote the wealth, power, and resources of the re-
bublic.
The bills read first time on Friday were sevcrally
lead second time.
The Senate took up the resolution offered by Mr.
King, Of New York, on Friday, proposing an adj
ournmert OF the present session, on the first Mon
law of April when, after considerable debate, the
lesolution was adopted.
The Senate then took up the bill TO establish q
government for the territory of Florida, and spent
he remainder Of the sitting in discussing and ma
bring its numerous provisions in the course oil
Fhch, Mr. Walker offered an amendment contain.
be provisions for annexng part of West Florida
i the Safe of Alabama. This amendment was or
Tered to be prin,ed-the bill was laid on the table
Ind the Senate adjourned.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-08

kutb to fetch back the horse but the Cossacks
(ceiyed reinforcement, surrounded the Turks, &
Inducted the whole detachment to Kischenew.
4 The Turks continue to increase in Moldavia, the
|nssans likewise strengthen themselves and draw
Ieether, particularly large force of infantry on
|rntb, where considerable park Of artillery bad
(so arrived. The turks go on in their usual mode
Moldayia and as every thing about Jassy is con-
4 med, they now begin TO spread more in the coun-
h. They hardly speak of any thing but of march
II to Bessarrabia and the Crimea. They have
bntrived TO get into their hands all the gold and
bluabes that were to be found in Moldavia. Accor-
|np to their intentions, Moldaya and Wallacha are
be governd in future by TWO Pachas. Above 1000
|eterists are assembled in Bessarrabia, and long
hpatenty for the moment when, as is believed the
fairs between the Porte and Russia will be deci-
kd.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-08

At stated meeting of the Friendship Fire Company, the
following members were elected for the ensuing year.
Carson Wilson, President.
Michael MAGYAR, Treasurer
Eli Head, Secretary.
James NrKean, Commander.
ENGINEERS Stavs PROPERTY guard,
l. Saml Wolaston cors Wilson John humsey
9. Aron Hewes Davd T'atum Moses Rea
Eli ETH Ghanser DRObne't Meae Magear.
Hook and Lauder Committee.
Miller Dunnott Capt Wesley Bailey Michael Downey,
Henry Witsel George w. Metz, Jonathan Savlle, John
Celand David Bush, Gen. James Wolfe, Thomas ShiPey
Arthur Murphy, James Brady.
Directors Of Hose. Hose Pipe men. Hose Lsdder men,
- ,, l. VIM. Chandler Thomas MORRISON
q John M'C siu. q Esau Coke Geo. MCorkle
Is. George Jones a Iohn Lewis Joseph Dauphin
cg,,o,,ee of 8ccouaas-Tayid Taum Samuel Wollaston,
BENJAMIN Chandler Committee for collecting buckets gfeT
Fr-Adam wtse Thomas Dell " csarn Lno Dell
Michael Magear, Wesley Bailey, John Rumsey, Thomas
Moore Joseph X. Robinett.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-08

at somelength, in favor Of a recommitment. The
Question was taken on the proposed recommitment,
and decided in the negative. So the bill was passed.
The title Of the bill being now under consdera-
ton, Mr. Randolph moved to amend the bill, Ito
make it conform to its conents,) by adding TO the
title the words "and towards the service of the year
1823"-which motion was agreed to. And the bill
sent to the Senate for their concurrence therein.
The Bankrupt bill was the next subject in the
Orders Of the day; and being called up
A motion was made to adjourn, and negatived.
motion was then made by Mr. Bassett, to post.
pone the orders of the day until tomorrow when
the motion to adjourn was renewed, and carried,
The House adjourned.