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Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-04-27
GENERAL MoREAp.

IN u, S'"g ever a periodic4t work obIish
ed in 1904, we we've highly entertpisd with
tne oerusai OF a letter from Gen. aoreau to.
Napoleon Suonspatts, wri,ten il "she dan.
fgeon OF the Temple, where edoreau was
imnri'on-d, on charge of bingham accoms
pNce 1T G'orge,, Pichesrn, SC, in conspi.
rscy FOR destroying the thrt Consul. IN This
work we also find corr'pnndence between
Madame Buonsparte md MORGAN, ~ the
same subject. These .e,ters are inserted be.
low, their republication at this time, we
presume, will be gratifying TO our readers.
The aiacriiy with wi,icb Moresu joined the
allies, and united with them in the plan OF de
lweriug the world from the thratdom OF ty.
RAINY, and the ncrfice of his NE for the eman,
cipstioa Of bis country men from the iron
boodage with which they were oppressed,
are events which will h. handed down to
posieriry, by the impartial historian, and i'm.
mortalize the rame of Moreau. -
1t is a subject of sorrow and regret that
this greet man was SO early callei - to that
country from whose bourne no traveller re-
turns" had be lived to see tue downfall Of
Napoleon and the re establishment Of the
Bourbon fasiiy on the throne of France,
with the attendant happiness OF his county.
men, he would have manifested his gratitude
TO Heaven. But he s'res,s from his labors,"
and the 'mourners go about the slreets."-
Yet like Washing on, he lives, and will con.
tiDue TO live, in the hearts OF his country.
men, so long as patriotism is revered, and
love of country is esteemed virtue.
W4suINGToNsAN.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-04-27

Accounts from Berlin. include the circum-
stance that the Persians continued to wage
war against the Turks.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08

iem' IN Massachusetts, soliciting that the
regulations Of our trade with the British
colonies. &c. may not be discontinued
Mr. cannon laid on the table the fol-
lowing resolution That the secretary of
war be directed to report to this house
the names and grade of the officers now
IN the army of the United States who
mold orevet commissions distinguishing
those brevctted for gallant conduct i'm
oattie from those brevetted for other
causes, and stating the cause in each
case.
MIR. Nelson of Virginia, gave notice
that he should, morrow, move for the
consideration of the report of the select
committee, proposing certain amend.
meDts to the rules and orders of the
house.
The speaker laid before the house a
letter addressed TO him, by Edwin Lewis
OF Alabama, complaining of alleged Off
oial misconduct on the part of Charles
iait, district judge of the United States
tor the district of Alabama.
The letter was read and referred to the
Judiciary committee.
The house then proceeded to the or
ders oil the day; and, in pursuance there.
OF, resolved itself into committee of the
whole, on the bill to establish On uniform
system Of bankruptcy.
After considerable debate on the mo.
llon to strike out the first section of the
Dill. the committee obtained leave TO sit
again, and the house adjourned.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08
Mayors Office, on March, 1929.

mayors CDice, ON HaTch, 1917.
From the returns OF the commissioners
appointed 10 superintend the election In
the several wards, for members to serve
in the Common Council for one year, the
following persons were duly elected, viz ::
FIRST WARD.
Mathew Robinson Reuben Johnson
Lawrence Hill Horace Field.
SECOND WARD.
John I.ongden James Mcclure
Robert Anderson John Adam.
THIRD WARD.
Jane Douglas Jonathan Butcher
Jonathan Swift William n. Mills.
FOURTH WARD.
Jno G. Vowel Thomas Swami
Mordecai Miller William vetch.
Given from under my hand this 9th of
March, 1922. Chr. .bcaLe. mavor.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08
CHARLES SCOTT'.
LIVERY STABLE
find House of Entertainment

at the above new establishment, where travel
iers and others can be handsomely accommodate
ted with private rooms, and excellent boarding
mt DO cents per day, or 90 cents per single meal,
and lodging at l29 cents His stable viii always
be supplied with the best provender the market
affords; and horses will be taken at 30 cents per
day, OF furnished with hay at % cents per day,
or oats at l28 cents per gallon. His stand is a
very convenient one, aud exceedingly well cal
cuiated for droverS Of horses, &c. having large
front lot adjoining, where they can occasionally
let their horses loose.
These advantages, with the reduced prices OF
the subscriber, he hopes will eniitle him TO a
share Of the public patronage. Sw march 6
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08
u, arlne Miat.
PORT or ALEX.hWDRLA.

SAILED,
Sim BIT Potomac, Middleton, Norfolk.
MEMORANDA,
Schr. 49,, Harding FIN Newport, for
this port, was spoke off cape Henry on
the 28th nit.
Schr Naomi, sailed from N. York 4th
inst for this port.
Brig WiDhred, Gelston, of this port
from Buenos Ayres, ar at st. Thomas,
Feb. 9Th.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08
Ley REouEsT.l

Mcssrs. Editors-With the feelings of
one Jealous for the responsibility Of my
native place, visited the newly establish
ed Coffee House; the pleasure cxpe-
rienced on finding the Room so far excel
ny most sanguine expectations, leave
10 my fellow citizens to Judge, whom
sincerely hope will patronize the dcserv-
lng proprietor. No, only his unassum-
ing and upright conduct, but for the ex-
er,ions and pains he has cvinced in max
ing the alexandra Coffee House. an Or
nament to our town. And conceive it
not only an embellishments, but of actual
utility Would no, our respectable citi-
zens prefer spending their leisure mo-
mcnts In this elegant room, furnished
with every luxury The seasons Afford
where we can dissipate few moments
with the pleasure ever attendant on an
approving conscience. The reading de-
partment is an acquisition deserving the
attention of commercial men and stran-
gers. e..
The concert to be given tomorrow e.
vening at the theatre, is announced Tor
the benefit of Mr.. M'Leary, who is said
to be man of some talent has songs, il
is also said, are original, and are certainly
tolerably well sung. Such as may visit
the theatre, will no doubt be pleased with
him, and though there are other scenes
Objectionable to, there is nothing in hin,
believe but what Comports with,
Common Decency.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08
E.aRTHEN. WIRE.

such as pitchers, tea & coffee pots, &c. &c. which
they will dispose Of on very accommodating
terms to those who may favor them with a cali.
All orders will be thankfully received and
promptly attended to. EVANS g. GRIGGS.
marihS 2,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08

Lees truly valuable medicines, have now stood
the test of about sixteen years, and their excel
lent qualities are we'll known and establshed-
One of the most recent cases Of cures OF some
the most beneficial! Of his medicines is al, that
the proprietor for want of room can select and
annex, from the many in his possession.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08
MR.. PARMLY, DENTIST.

HAVING been solicited by several persons in
IL Alexandria, will remain here u few days
longer, at Mrs. Eveleth's, in Cameron street, OPP
posite the market-house.
N. b. Commencement of decay is too gene
rally looked upon matter of little impor-
lance; but then is the time that a judt ious
practitioner can be OF the greatest to the in
dividual, by stopping the teeth or what is gene
rally termed plugging. The benefits Of this ope-
ration are so truly important, that il is impossib
to recommend it too earnestly to the public-for
thousands OF the most useful teeth which would
otherwise be sacrificed by extraction, on ac-
count of their painiulness, may thus be preserv-
ed, not only for many years but for the remain
der of a long life At
Mr.. Parmlys Lectures,
on the management OF the TEETH, for sale as
aboVe II march
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08
POTTERY:

HNHE subscribers respectfully inform their
IL friends and the public in general hat they
have taken that well known establish. ment of the
late Lewis Plum, where they intend Inanufac-
turing every dexcription of
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08

The following gentlemen were en-
uounced as being added 10 the commit
tee on the public buildings, for the pur-
pose Of examining into the practicability
Of improving the representatives cham
Der, viz Mr.. Whipple, Mr.. Eddy; Mr..
Barber ofConn Mr.. Mauocks, Mr.. Nc
Lane, Mr.. Wright,Mr. Gist, Mr.. Gilmer,
MIR. johnson Of Lou. Mr.. Rankin, MIR.
Moore Of Alab. Mr.. Rbes, tlr Metcaf,
DIR, Chambers, Mr.. Cooke, Mr.. Hen
bricks, and Mr.. Scott.
Mr. Nelson Of Mass. presented &c
git;on from sundTy inhabitVnts OF Ss-
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-03-08
Wonderful Tape Worm. The

able medicine has, for the last sixteen years, been
the most efficacons medicine in use for speedi-
ly and eflectually curing the most violent colds,
coughs, consumpiions Drought on by great colds
and exposure); hundreds of cases OF cures could
be given had room, we can only give the
following at this time
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-03-02
gge Na5ette
WINCHESTER:
SATURDAY., March ed, 1922.

Ertract Of a letter from .Ey. Page, member
81 the House Of Defes ates, to a gentleman
an THIS place, dated
RICHMOND. February 20, 1892.
'fhe session of the Assembly is drawing
rapidly to close: We should have risen by
this time bat for the interruption occasioned
by the Kentucky Commissioners, whose busi-
ness was not disposed Of until YESTERDAY. 1t
was then resolved that our disputes on the sub.
Ject ct their occupying claimant laws were
subject purely OF judicial coeni zance; that
the Federal Courts were all Sufficient TO pro.
'ect 'ht rights OF our citizens; and that " hen
such subjects are brought before the L.eisla.
turf, they are corum non judice apprehend
Tue commissioners are by no means satisfied
with the result of their visit; but if the rights
OF our own citizens are protected, think we
heed not be very Serupuous in regard to the
wishes ofKentucky, which has no, shewn much
respect to QUE rights in the enactment, of those
laws. apprehend it will not be in nv
power to be in Winchester by March
court, as ] am determined not 10 leave the
house unit il the session closes; there is bill on
its passage in favor of the Smokers Gap
Turnpike Company, in which am much inte
rested. and an much afraid it will be smo,b.
cred under mass of business at the close OF
the session, unless it is well attended TO-"
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-03-02
Dirginia legis stature.
KENTUCKY MISSION.

The subject which caused Mes,rs. Clay's
and Bibb's mission to Richmond, has at length
been brought to close in the House Of Dele.
gates, and has resulted in manner which we
presume will not be very acceptable either to
those gentlemen or their employers. The
length OF the proceedings upon this important
believe would prove interesting to many of
our readers, and to pass at once to the prsam.
which, with the exception of an unimpor,ant
amendment, proposed by the gentleman him.
self, were adopted by the House without
division, aud sent to the Senate-[IVin. Gas.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-03-02

Resolved therefore. that so much of
the 18th section Of The act creating
fund for Internal Improvement, as
prescribes g That the dividends on the
stock which may be subsc ribed by the
President and Directors Of The Board
Of Public Works shall go exclusively
TO other subscribers than The common.
wealth, until such potion Of the stock
of those subscribers as shall have been
actually paid in, shall have net,ed TO
Them six per cent. per nnBum from the
specified time ofsueh payment" shall
be modified or repealed.
Resolved. that the James River Com.
pany be authorized by law to inves.
their surplus income, and the annual
appropriation from the fund for io,er>
nal improvement appropriated for the
redemption OF the certificates of James
loans, in some productive funds, until
they may be wanted for the payr ent of
interest on the certificates Of James
River loans, or until an opportunity of.
fers for investing them rs prescribed by
law.
Resolred, that tie Board of Public
Works be authorized and required TO
adopt such measures as to them may
seem necessary and proper to secure
The interests of the commonwealth in
the stock Of the Manongalia Naviga.
tion Company, and that they use their
best endeavors to prevent an improper
diversion Of the funds subscribed to that
Company, from The true objects of suck
subscription.
The 1st Resolution was adopted 81
The House the resi- were laid upon the
table.
On motion Of Mr.. Patterson of Au-
gus'u, leave was given to bring in &
bill "to abolish tie country branch Of
the Mutual Assurance Saeiety against
tire on buildings Of the state sof Virgil.
MIA, to repeal The several laws now in
force on lha: subject, and for other pur-
poses."- Enquirer.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-03-02
Me- roRR, Fpb %

We perceive by an advertisement in
the public papers, that oil he proper
ty, real and persona ,"f The Vice Pfesi,
dent Of the United States, is assigned
over for the be0ofit Of his errd,lor,.
and The large and clegcn mansi,n
house, NOW occupied by him in person.
at Staten Island is offered TO be rented
from the Ist Of April next, together
with spacious barn stables, coach
house and other Out.bouses, with ex.
teusiye gardens, and ahou. 900 acres
Of excellent land,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-03-02

Upon petoskl 81 ths skhose cosrespoii.
dencs and accom- panyins documents, end az.
ter mature confederation ct thesubjtct,
ON induced tobelisyes that the Precedent win
be entirely satisfied Of Judgs Fromsatin's
having acted regardless Of principle end duty.
and that he is al,oge'h her unworthy Of the
confidence reposed in him as Judicial officer
OF the United States. To communicate the
testimony necessary to establish this fact, l
have been impeIled by the imperative obliga,
tions which feel myself bound to discharge
in Justice to myself and our common coun.
try.
(Sisued) ANDREW JACKSON.
Coz. of the F2oridas.
ITO be continued.l
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-03-02
WAsalxc ION. En- os

Monday Sight---f1 o'clock. Ten
minutes ago, MIR. PINK NEY hreaiiIed
hia last. After course Of the mos,
acute suffering. he expired without
groan. Thus has departed, q, an ge
when he might have rationlily locked
Forward to many years get of ectivity
and usefulness, the Patriot. the States.
man, the transcepdsut Advocate, and
one who may be ranked among the ex.
traordIDary men that have shed a lus'
tire on their country, and adorned the
world. We are not permitted at this
late hour tosay more than TO express our
sincere participation in the grief which
his decease will occasion throughout
our country, and 10 commisserate the
affection with which il ovsrwheIms his
excellent family Mr.. Int.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-03-02

FRom THE BOSTON cgNrINsL, FEB IS.
We regret to learn, by letters from Wash
iogton, that Ny. Writ, the attorney general.
had been visited with stroke of the palsy,
and was seriously indispcsed.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-03-02

E1fract Of a letter from -Ey. Page, member
OF the House of Delegates, to gentleman
an this place, dated
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1822-02-20

TIE prisoners noS on board ara resognis.
ed by ssare9in my possession, who Was
one OF the e'ew Of The EnBlish ship Afexsn
der, oil ureenoeb, lately burnt by these pi.
rates Aod, rot content With -lesiroying the
vessel, they inhuuepiy bu,e hered her unforp.
ana'e commander. The se.nsn 10 question
u retain 81 an evidence 10 the csse.
Lieut.. Curtis spSa rs in ihe highest term.
'oI the gallsniry sndxtod ccnduei Of Miishin.
u'en Pinkney, Kinsston end Morris; ss also
OF Dr.. Isrrii, and ese.y other o!ieer and man
employed in the sxpedirion. Noihing could
exceed their s'dor IN pursuit bu, ,heir co.
thosissm In attack, and both sfor ding sbon.
dant proof that morewould have been done
had more be,n required
Ihave msnned one of the schooners taken,
q ve'y hoe fast selling vessel, and keep her
with me. She will prove Of great service in
ny farther operations 90 his coast.
! CaoDot close this letter, sir, w,hon, nam.
ing 20 you Lieut. Curtis, who're conduet, not
ooly;in the present instance, bur 10 every 9th.
.er respect, during tho period he has been uu.
decided appreciation. -
~, ! have the honor 10 he, &c.
IS. g.. So. .1r JAMES RAMAGE.
Hon. SMfrH THOMPSON,
Seeiy Oi the Navy. -:
|, -. a1.;-a - ~ :; -: >".:. .
The y. 8: ss6r. .Pprpoise, Isieu,. Ramage,
was spoken on the a6th ult. of Havana, by
tho Busnos'hyresR brig Of war lndepencis,
Commodore Chay,or, arrived at Charleston.
The crew of the Psrpoi,s had in tow ANAL
piraiicai schf. the crew OH board in Irons, and
had saplured thres o,hers. The Independent.
eia slso toarded several Spanish vessel. from
Vera Ctn1. for Havana, having On board Gen.
Signor Ciriea .Ljano, and suite, with tho
Spanish stoops csp,uredat Vera Crua. There
10 no trath In the report OF the Independence
having captured seyeniy FIVE pirates, whom It
was stated had been hanged. ,.Tha, good luck
u 10 come.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1822-02-20
COMMUNICATIONS.
-~ x: @: :x. a

SSmMO tNlCh lOrS-
II is with the greatest satisfaction /
have observed the ;nteres, taken by the
citizens Of this town, In the establish.
ments Ola Team or Horse Boat, at Bris.
tot Ferry. With the creates, stsen,ion
and best disposition which the present
Proprietors Of that ferry can possibly shcw,
~ accommodate travellers, delays and
detenticns cannot be prevented. Gains
and other circumstances TOO frequently
detain the anxious traveller, without say
ing word respecting wilfuI detention
and fmpositions, which may be practised
aan. which are too frequently complained
of. The wrher,of this has experienced
. 1t for years, as Nell rs hundreds ofothcrs..
Under the present estaIblishment whole
day is wasted ;s riding to Providence, a
distance Of sSout rtwensy-eight miles.
When the Horse boat i. established, the
journey, may be performed, with ease, i'll
three or four hours. This is not all
you may calculate within thirty minutes,
at any time, when YOU will arrive there,
and, if you choose, return the same day
with ease. li'you have business ut War.
rem, couple OF hours vii! carry YOU
there---if at Bristol, one hour and a half
is sufficient. Take into view, also. the
convenience OF Transporting carriages,
loaded teams, with goods or produce,
which is,iow almost impracticable to at
temp, crossing the ferry with; and if at-
tempted, see the inconvenience, delay
and expense attending it. How differ
eni would be the case, were Horse
Boat established. Your loaded teams.
carriages. horses. cattle Of every descrip.
tion, and passengers, would be trans
ported every half hour Of the day across
this ferry, which has hitherto no, only
kcn d.NAd, ernov,idrd by thousands.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1822-02-20

The man notwithstanding tcok The bs:s,
(,hough no, ON his. own land and converted
them 10 his own use. The ywnef sccos disg-
iy brought % sciibn before lohe ot our mod.
efn jusIices, for the recovery OF Ihe,sslus OF
,hs bees. TIE proof on the part ofshs fiSin-
iif was, that the bees were his, snd tbe De.
fendans rUnver!ea ihsp Il his own us6s. The
justice, however, for reasons which ws shall
not here meme, decidediR Svor OF the Defen.
dsRt, giving him costs, &C. whereupon tho
Attorney for The plaintiff fled his exec eptions,
ststing the points proved, which tho justice
admitted, and requested bis worship 10. bign
r.--The justice signed il, but afterwards in
terlined between his osme and the wordA Of
the bill" N. B.--ho hvoo/ that ne 6tss Dr.
ionyed 10 me PsinfHc" Whyi said the At
,oroey, you admitted the nj ,ohsvs been p,ev.
ed--because said the. justice, they have no
'ar mark ; you can't hpld them accord.n fl
law. : - =.
This Is matter Of fact, and bappehsd In
this Enlightened era Of the-staie OF Cohnect,.
cut Connecticut .JcvnaLy. - s..1. p
An extraordinary ilpr hog, (says the
Boston ,Palladium,) Of the B4keweil and.
bedford breed, was brough to shis.t6wn,
on "Wednesday, from Hopkinton end IS
probably one Of Abe hacst 'Rand4ome ard
best propoftioned Htimals of the species
ever seen. .~ftwcighs about ,eO0 0'tbs. with
small legs, and "a 'fairrodnd 6odyr al!
most touching the ground a, it1sSlLssJ
Il WAS raised by Col. Valientinc; IS. now
two years old, and has been sold for 90
dollars. Msny persons have seen this
curiosity, and dll who have had that ;op.
portuniIy have declared themselves high
ly surprized and gratifed.- 1t is intend.
ed by The purchaser to keephirn few
days for exhibition. = 81
The United State; Bank i. receiving
interest on S42, 487,758--and paying or
losing interest. on $500, --Acu,al
productive amount al interest 81, 6,877,758
which at per cent. produces ,ll5, s65.
--Expenses last year GAG, sos. Balance
1867, ,557. E9ual to $40 per cent
independent, ofpro6t on exchanges, which
is to y handsome amount. Capabilities
of,he Bank TO extend its business: Cap
itaI 34,992I39. Surplus laid BY. 10
meet bad debt, $3.50, ,0O0.Specie 10
Bank 4,76l ,299--Eirculatoh fi,476,.'
966. 6.-Total amount which may be safe
ly loaned 40, 367,649 Near z millions
more than now loaned Six per cent.
profit is sihereiore looked forward 70, sx.
elusive OF profit op exchange. .:Er