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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
COUNTERFEITERS

Five individuals, accused of connex.
ion with gang of counterfeiters, have
been committed to prison imp Philadelphia,
by John Wolfe, esq. ofthe Northern Lii
berries. The magistrate took from them
spurious notes, TO the amount of several
thousand dollars, all ofthe Camden bank,
and the different banks of Philadelphia.
Roswell S:urdivaht, a celebrated coun-
terfeiter, who has for several years in
undated the country with spurious bank
bills, has at last, been apprehended near
Shawneetown, (llD A party consisting
OF g entered the house by statagem, and
surprized the gang in the midst OF their
unlawful employment. On conveying
Sturdivant and his brother to prison, Sc
verai attempts were made by their asso-
ciates to release them, but without sue
reSa $50
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07

A Black man, named Barry,
SLAVE, otthe island Of ST. Croix, secre-
ted himself on board an American vessel,
and has been landed at New York. Since
his landing he has been committed to pri-
son under the ysgrant act. The Danish
CONSUL has also taken the necessary
steps TO have him returned to his master.
These proceedings have induced some
persons in New York to take strong in
terest in favor of the Liberation of the
slave. Some ofthem have rendered secu.
rity that he shall, il liberated, be sent into
the interior OF the country. The negro
is still in prison. a writer in New
York paper is indignant at the conduct of
the committing magistrate and takes
some trouble to enlist the public sympa-
thy in favor Of The slave. He asks "has
Barry committed any crime in attempt
ing to gain his liberty 90 This question
does not touch the merits Of the case
Admit that he was quite right: that his
action, SO far from being crime, was
praise worthy, what has that TO do with
the inquiry! Had an American captain,
or any other captain, any right to carry
away the property of any inhabi,ant Of
the island without his consent Is not
slave property Is he not so Recognized
by our lrws and in our treaties? If our
ships are known thus cfandestineiy to con-
yey away the property Of the people
with whom we trade, will they be admit.
ed into their ports! Shall we not be
looked upon as free hooters? Shall we
not be outlawcd by all nations 1--WE
wish the persons who have interested
themselves for Barry would consider
these questions the rights of others and
sac interests of the Uritcd States.
Phitad. Dem. Press.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
BY HENRY PITTMAN.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.


Tho following is copy of letter from
respectable gentleman of some conside-
rable standing in the Illinois,k may be re-
lied onas correct statement, which SUBJ
mil to your discretion to give il place in
your paper. II may be, perhaps, interest
Ing to some OF your readers, & again indif-
ferent to others. wrote to this gentle
man in question, some time in May, and
this Is hrs answer--and inasmuch as it is
general ! did not care to cngross it alto
Yeti,er to myself, but wished tina, the me.
dunn OF your intelligent columns (if you
think proper) to diffuse the information
1t contains amongs, all who may feel an
interest in it.
V'ANsoRo', ILLINOIS, JULY9, 1882.
sSav--in reply to your favor of May
z, cannot give you much encourage
ment either as a schoolmastcr, or a sur
vcyer. Botfrthose departments are fully
occupied. AS cultiyator of the land,
there is room plenty; but without capi-
tai, 1t is laborious occupation; and with
capital, unless great industry and some
Judgment joined to il, you would be liza
bic to disappointment. If it be your de-
termination to remove into new coun-
try, believe there is none so eligible as
this, on many accounts. Of your own
qualifications as to purse or manual pow
crss you are the best Judge. Without
some resource in the former, you mus.
depend wholly on the latter. Land may
be purchased in plenty at the government
price of 81 80 per acre; but near the
settlement itunay be worth from to 81.
The prices of produce are extremely
low. Indian corn was sold last year at
183 cts. per bushelj wheat at so cents
per bushel, and beef at and 81 per cwt;
pork at 9 and 82a. Great quantities of
the two latter articles were taken to New
Orleans, where they found SO good a
market, that it is probable that prices at
home will be advanced the ensuing sea-
son. We have grateful soil, which
supplies our chief wants; therefore we
are not depending much on the prices of
produce for subsistence. When these
improve, as viii probably be the case,
trust we shall be prepared to avail ours
elves of them.
Wishing you success, I am yours, sc.
M. BERKBECK..
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
ANTIQUE.

The oak>tree is still standing in the
New Forest, against which the arrow of
Sir Walter TyrreI glanced and killed
King William Rufus, though now much
decayed. Lon. tar.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
GAS LIGHTS.

A company has been formed in Bos-
ton to supply that city with gas lights
They have made some successful expe-
riments, and hopes are entertained that
gar will be adopted as fuel for the pub
lie lamps.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
NEW.YoRk.

There were 90 deaths in New Yorl
10 the week ending oDthe 9Th aIt.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
SKELETON.

The Owego Gazette states, that as
MIR. Thos. Horton, of Catharine's Town,
Fioga county, was digging for The foun-
dation OF still house, near The head of
Seneca Lake, he found the bones of
human body between some rocks, about
four feet below the surface. The rock.
says our informant, appeared to have
been placed there by nature, and tie
bones occupied space Of only about
two and half feet in length, and eigh-
teen inches in width--they appeared per-
fcctly sound, and the teeth remained firm
in their station.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07
From the Montreal Herald.

BY accounts from Quebec, we are in
formed that the number of Irish emigrants
remaining at that place is unusually great.
Hitherto, this description of persons re-
NAMED there no longer than was abso.
luteIy necessary, and from this deviation,
from the general practice, it is inferred
that more than usual degree OF poverty
exists among them.
Under the impression that out of the
thousands which have this year arrived al
Quebec, no inconsiderable part will re-
main in the two provinces, our prospects
for the ensuing winter are by no means
Of a cheering kind. Whatever mea.
sures philanthropy might have dictated,
as proper to be done towards affording
relief so the starving thousands who re-
main behind, it is now evident, we great
ly fear, that but too much room will be
afforded for the exercise Of our charita-
BILE dispositions nearer. home.
On Thursday last, merchant residing
at Quebec, named Gasppr Massue, threw
himself into the river St. Charles, near
the falls of Montmorenci-in few mo-
ments he was precipitated into the abyss
beneath. His body was found the follow
ing day, and extraordinary to relate, no,
bruise or blemish was found upon it.
II will be reccollected, that about four
weeks since, an accident occurred among
some workmen employed in the packing
ofpork, whereby one ofthem was serious
iy injured by an adze having been thrown
at, and wounding, in the abdomen, another
man in the same employ.
We have now to record the melan.
choiy effects of this indiscretion. The
individual wounded expired on Tuesday
night, and the perpetrator has been COM
mi,ted to prison on the charge Of murder.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07

Extract eta letter from, the Commercial
Agent, at Ravana, dated July IL.
The Hornet returned yesterday with a
French brig taken from the pirates, with
100 negroes on board. Capt. Henly tells
me he will send the brig to the United
States.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-07

Last Friday, Mary DucIoe, wife Of
Henry Breton, and Henry Breton the
younger, stood in the pillory opposite the
Jail of Montreal, one hour, pursuant to
sentence, having been convicted Of keep
ing house of ill-iame. We should like
to sec some ofthe keepers ofsimilar hou-
ses in New York, dealt with in some
manner suited to their conuct. [ NJ Yfe.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-16
FROM LAGUIRA

INC schooner Adonis, capt. Curtis, ar
.aeu Yesterday in eighteen days from La.
suna. ~apt. 4. states that Porto Cabello
was sun IN the hands of the Royalists, and
W Wss closely biockaded by the Patriots.
We nave received BY the above arrival.
Me venezuela Iris of the 22d July. We
see nothing of any consequence in It's con.
vents. There is decree a6out niayfnr.
cards, too unimporlant to notice.
baltimore american ofyesterday.
PRovIDENcA, r.. I. AUG. The Irish
emigran's who have recently Inundated
the Canadas, begin to dispense through
sne Country and large numbers of them,
OF ooth sexes, were in this town on Sun.
DAYS some in search of employment, here.
and others on their way to New York with
a similar view. These emigrants are flu
gitves from famine, oppression, and all
the evils that scourgc the land of Erin !:
anc their fancy doubtless depicts to the m
apieasant prospect in this asylum of the
wretched. Many of them, however, will
be disappointed. Like settlers in all
strange communities their sanguine hopes
will be blasted, end they will terminate a
miserable existence ina land which they
Imagine to be flowing with milk and no.
ney, and in which they falsely suppose
they can thrive without industry, intelli.
gence, or economy. rGazeffe
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-16
Derain marine list.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,.
ARRIvEp...,AUG, rs.

.rN AhkIVEOs...AUG. 10.
Sehr Stag, hewitt, Baltimore freight.
TO merchants of the district. Passed ship
Virginia, from hence, in Nanjemoy reach
yesterday.
Brig Elizabeth Sturges, Crosby, Isle of
May, 81 DIS !; salt, for Georgetown.
Schr Echo, HELEN, News Y ork, s days;
salt to Lindsay&Hill and soap to the mas
Ter. SAILED,
Ship Talbot, Hillman, Valparaiso and
Lima. Lieut.. +. Forrest passenger,wi,h
dispatches for the squadron in the Pacific.
Steam boat Potomac, Jenkins, Norfolk
Sloop Globe, Cole, st. Barts and mar.
ket.
SlooP Altoona, Nichols, up at N Y ork
18th inst. for this port.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-16
GThose patrons of the Herald

Ia town indebted fol subscription or otherwise,
are informed, that the pecuniary circumstances
OF the publisher are SO extre mely urgent, that
their accounts therefore, up to the 10th inst 1.-THE
time at which the majority oftheir subscriptions
for the last half year expire) have been placed
IN the hands of q collector for prompt and i'm
mediate payment
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-16
FRESH GOODS.

Hats, Shoes, Tortoise Shell Combs, &c.
TOHN n. RUNNELLS g. Co have inst re.
~ oeived at their new Shoe and Hat store,
King street, Alexandria general assortment of
superior Beaver Hats, made BY first rate work.
men in the country. Also, low priced compris-
ing of every kinds do; and have made arrange
ments with different manufactures, which will
enable them 10 he constantly supplied with the
very best; with general assortment of shoes.
together with ivory, tortoise, and mock shell
combs Of every description; clothes, hair, and
other brushes, of different kinds, with a variety
OF other fancy articles, which will be disposed OF
on very liberal terms Fancy or other goods
VIII be received as heretofore, and disposed oil
70 the best advantage on commission aug
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-16

NOTICE.
HE subscriber having received convey
n ance of the merchandise, debts and eff
fects of the late firm of A. y A. II. Adams, for
the benefit of their creditors, requests those in
debted to make immediate payment. The ere.
ditors are requested to present their claims with
our delay and are required to take notice that
the period Of thirty days only from the 18th inst.
is allowed to them by the terms of said deed, to
entitle themselves to dividend by executing a
general release to the said A. & A. III. Adams
aug is DWIGHT METCALF, trustee.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-16

Or By Divine permission, the
hey. MIR. SPARKS may be expected TO preach in
the Court House, this afternoon, ut half past
three o'clock. AUG iS
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-08-16
MARRIED

In Washington, on Tuesday evening
last, by the Rev. Mr.. Brown, MIR. VIII.
LIAM CooPER, Jr. to MISS ANN BELL, boil
OF that place.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
Alexandria Coffee House.

svHlS establishment, which is now o.
q pened for the accommodation OF the
public; offers to The citizens OF the District
resort at once ge1teel and respectable.
rho proprietor has expended a large a.
mount in making it suitable place for the
reception OF gentlemen, from whom alone
he solicits patronage. the decorations, pa
perlng, and painting displays at one view
elegance an 1 taste combined.
The coffee room will be supplied with
the most commercial papers OF the
Union, together with every retreshmenl
suitable 10 the season. Coffee can be
served at any hour, also porter, beer,
ale, wines, cordials. and liquors of every
description of the best that can be OBJ
tanned in the District
The proprietor hopes from his unwear
ie1 exertions, to establisba rom tor the re-
cep,ion of ,h- respectable part OF the com.
muniry; and from his fuure attention, and
in consideration of the whole to receive
the patronage of The public, beng conh-
dent of their appreciation when visited:
VINCENT MA2SOLETTI.
exp. s. The Alexandra Coffee house
is on Prince street, door above Union,
leading to the Centre wharf feb %
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
Kentucky Money.

4 HAVE certificate of Deposit signed
II by the cashier of the 'ranch OF he
Common wealth bank Of kentucky al l. u
isviIle for 9IO0 dollars; also one on Frank
fort for so dollars, and one on Bowling
green for 500 dollars: all or such sums as
may be wanted. | will sell on the follow
ing terms. If applied for before the first O
March next, viz: Will give for 100 here
$50 dollars in Kentucky funds-Tbis al
lords favorable opportunity for those vino
may wish to remit money to Kentucky, u
do so at great discount, and safe.
Apply at my Exchange Banking House
8ridge.streel, Georgetown.
ROMULUS RIGGS.
teh I'll
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
Was Committed

W. as COlllllitttu
9EyO the Jail of Fairfax county, by war
a. rant from under the hand OF Law
renee Lewis, Esq. dated the sis. Gay OF
Sept. 1891,
A Negro Man. /
Who calls himself John. runaway.
and committed as the property OF Mr..
Hump. and lately purchased OF 9 Mr..
Cave Wuhers, OF Alexandria, ID. C.)-
bu, since in Jail says he was the property
of William Skinker, deceased, OF Stafford
county. The said negro is ABOUT 10 or
9Oyears OF age, very black, about S feet
IS or 10 inches high, and had on when
committed, d black broad cloth coal. q
dark green pair Of pantaloons and white
hat, The owueris requested tocome Tor
ward, prove property. pay charges and
take him away; otherwise ne Will DE dis
posed of as The law directs.
P. B. BRADLEY, Jaiior
for S. Jackson, Sheriff Of Fuiriar TO.
The editors Of the Richmond Enquirer.
will please publish the above commitment
in their paper once a week tor three
months, and send their account 10 me tor
settIene nt. @
dec I0-law3m r. d. d.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
Charles Bennett,

LAS received and offers for sale by the
IL package or piece, HIst's Imperiai
iae aud black. cloths, of very superio
quality colour and dress:
Irish linens, sheetings and lawns Cd
1854 9.4& 1914 table diapers. remar
xably cheap ga bird'seye dsmssk and
other diapers; GA tine and supertine cot
ION cambrics; Seine and sewing twine;
super6ne aud fine patent shoe thread /,
garden seeds-and as soon as the naviga,
ton permits, be will receive Russia sheet.
Ings OF the frsi quality Patent wmted
brown Il coloured threads, printed cottons,
&c. &c.
ian 81 iawtt
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
Trust Safe.

Trust OutC.
ON Monday the 18th day Of April next
" at one p M The Subscriber will offek
a Public Sale a thel front door Of Fam
lax Coult-house-a tract ofLand contair
ing about
S67 acres, 3
Lying on Wolf Trap Run, in Fsirfax CouAk
ty.-Bounded by the Lands OF John s.
Love Edward Adams 4. Robert GunneH.
The above sale will be made under4a dee&
of rru.t from James C Deneale and wife,
to the Subscriber 10 secure debt due TO-
Thomas Janney &Co. ass
Terms Of Sale; one fifth OF the purchase
money in hand. the balance in three equaf
st.lments, Of s, ~, and 10 months. With
interest from the day OF Sale; the deferred
payments to be secured oy deed Of Trust.
r. 1. TAYLOR.
feb. "A eodts
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
Hemp, Duck, Tea, &c.
YIN. FOzcte e. Co.

II AVE this day landrng from brig Ar
| 4 row, and offer for sale,
10 tons clean st. Petersburgh hemp.
100 pieces Russia Duck,
60 do Ravens do
chests 4. boxes young Tyson tea.
90 barrels Y .. sugar
90 or casks T. VI. vine
60 boxes moul candles,
40 do dipped dol
dec Is
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
NOTICE.

gE>HE Subscriber having resumed the
1 Flour and Grocery Business IN Alex
andr,a. begs. leave again to offer bis ser.
vlces to his Country friends He VIII
purct ase and sell four-or receive 1t ON
Storage. He will keep constantly onhand
. stock of Groceries, and transact any
business which they may be disposed 10
''n'e SAMUEL THOMPSON.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
Notice.

Notice.
'YNHE Copartnersbip OF J. {. r. WITH
1 FRS & W.4SHIEGI')F. has been
dissolved by limitation, sll who are lndebt
cd 10 i'd firm will please make payment
to either of the subscribers who alone are
authorised 10 settle the business OF that
JOHN WRITER'S,
JOHN WASHING TON,
Jan 90 Gid
The business will IN future be condust-
ed by John Wlthers and john Washing
ton. under the firm OF
wirHERS s. WASHINGTON.
WHO have an hand very general assort-
ment Of DRY GOODS, which they will
sell at reduced prices Tor Cash or to pnnc;,,
tuai Customers, ALSO. SEINE IRVINE
cheap.
teb is
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kbq5.

Wanted.
At RUNNElS LOTTERY AND
A.EXCHANGE OFFICE,
North Carolina Bank Paper.
From s to 10000 DOLLARS. ay
low rates if offered soon.
ALSO
Franklin Bank Paper Of AlexandriG
will be taken at fair discount.
feb Is IF
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
Pottery.

THE subscribers respectfully inform
i their friends and the public in gene
al, that they have taken that we'll knewn
establishment Of the late Lewis Plum.
where they intend manufacturing ever
description Of
Earthen-rare,
Such as pitchers, tea and coffee pots, &c.
&c. which they will dispose OF on very ac-
colnmodsting terms to those who may la
vor them with call. All orders will be
thankfully received and promptly attended
=. kVANSGGRlGGS.
march st
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-03-14
NOTICE..

TUAVING on the 9Th Of November
III last disposed OF my Stone Ware Ma.
nufactory TO Messrs. Hugh Smith u Go.
with all NY stock, and they having started
Tho business on a large scale; those who
have fayoredme With their custom hereto-
fore. nay always depend on being suppli-
ed at the shortest notice with ware OF the
best quality, and on the same terms as
they bought from me. ;, =
As wish to close my accounts with all
those that am owing, ! also wish those
that are indebted to ME to make as speedy
navment as possible, so that | may be
enabled toseitle with my Creditors
JOHN SWAMI. e
fesei DIST
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~ g 81 8 -.
mo. ,6I9l.
For Sale

For Sale,
as THE Ian DsX HOUSE On Stump
.HE94s Hill, lsseiy owned by Mr.. Nor
ss; ten. being about r NsEETYaOkE
RES vel enc Iosed; Oh The liz
tie river turnpike road, niles trop Alex-
s,idria TIE garden contains many yslOs<
bile shrt b.. vines, and frliif tree TIE
Esitnstion'ss handsome and healthy
Possession nay b. had immediSfe ly:-~
The time Of payment will be reasonably
extendedto suit the purchaser,
WIN. GRANCH
MarcbH. IawH.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-10-22

From me Ntlg Ycrk Erening Post !: edited bl
that eminent Scholar, I'm. Coleman, hsq.
| LITERARY lsrELLGGENCE.-A book has bssa
put into our hands, with a request that W should
examine it and speIk Of it according az in our
Judgment its merits would warrant. liz i. emit.
tied, 'The History Of me United State, &c. for
ne use Of Schools and Ednlii.es, second edition.
published by John Prentiss. up. 276.
! We have not beeu able 70 examine with crit.
zeal minUtenessr the contents of.ths little work.
but we have cursorily perus 4 It. The subject
itself, the main purpose for which II is intended,
and the character and circumstances of its late
author, who was personally known 10 us O
man Of genius, a scholar. poet, aud wit, are
calculated 10 create much interest and expecta-
ton We have found it what it processes to be,
very useful work for the use OF schools, and a
convenient manual. TO which occasional reour-
renee may BE- had by any gentleman.
Among the many authoritative Recommendation
which ioio7. the preface, we observe one from
the President Of Harvard University, DIR. Kirk
land, and Dr. Holmes OF Cambridge !; and sew
erai from the Preceptor of Monson Acadamy, and
other distinguished scholars in Massachusetts
lettor to the author from the Rev. +. Foster,
says, Il have examined your : History Of the
United States" and am. happy TO say that in my
opinion, you have selected such facts as are
most profitable TO be known by the rising gener-
alton, sndrelated them with that simplicity and
perspcuty Of style which ought 10 characterize
work designed for the Use Of schools
The book closes with interesting question: adj
apted'to the History Of The United states, pecu-
harly suitable 10 Inc work. In time, doubt not
the interesting work, viii make its way 10 o our
schools BY the side Of Wheipley and Sampson.
II addition = The above. and he rs,y reSpeeiabi.
references therein eoatGined, the toiiolcing
is no,c added
From tho Hon. PRESIiss MELLEN, late SEN
aior IN Cougrsss and sow Chief Justice Of the
State oil Maine, to the Publisher
| SIN. Psysl~.A Jvly q, 1922.
History Of the United States, lately published by you
plan and the execution of the vosk iua6eious The
great facts relating TO the discovery settlement and
history OF each Of the States in the Union and to
the History "a the Uurcd States shce the organiza
ton OF the <, leYal Government. appear 10 be well
selected and arranged and though condensed. they
are perfectly plain and perspcuous. 1t is lit e vol
Academies and Schools. Ii will give every child
knowledge Of our country at time and in a manne
which will leave te facts impressed on his memory
IL IS just such work has for years been wanted
! PRENTISS MELLEN.
/ also. For sale as above a correct s,er
eotype edition Of The
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