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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-07
SEVERE DROUGHT.

wooDsTocK, VA. OCT. 2.-I'here has
been within the last fortnight singular
circumstance as is respects stock cattle
in going on the eastern and northern mar
kets several large droves of very fine
horned cattle have passed through here
and after proceeding some distance down
the valley The owners found it impossible
to procure pasture, so severe has been
the late drought, that they have been
compelled TO commence retrogade
movement, and retrace their journey of
10 400,miles to procure the necessary
sustenance for the winter. Ii is ths first
time we a,e informed tina, cattle had G.
yer TO be taken back for the want of food
or market.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-07
TO he Editor Of the Herald :


To he Editor Of the Herald: e
sir-By inserting in your useful paper
the following you will ob!ige one of your
SUBSCRIBERS
The lady TO whom sheet was address
sed, 10th ult. begs the author to receive
her sincere thanks. For the very kind
communication, she begs to remark, that,
at the time, she was totally unacquainted
With the genuine character, which, has
given occasion to her friend to express a
lively interest in her favor. The advice
shall be attended to as coming from
- n Friend.
Whose attention is requested TO the fifth
article OF the conditions of the Herald EDIT
BIZ The objection to "U5ique" is,
hat he has not furnished the editor with
lis real name, which he must have be-
fore his communication can appear in the
herald.
~ Advertisements crowded out to-
lay will receive attention III our next.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-07
-, FALL GOODS.
HE subscribers have just opened very
u beautiful assortment of
DRY GOODS

comprising almost every article in that line,
which they will Offer to their friends and custo.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-10-07
INSTRUCTION.

MY NIGHT SCHOOL will commence on
L'Athe 9Th inst &C sAML, PLUMMER
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04

were several coloured and white men,
among whom was one who was called
General Lewis Villaume Ducondras,
FreDchman, and one American, or rather
lrlshman, named b. Irvine, the same bv
all accounts who formerly edited the
Columbian in this city, who was suisse
quently an agent Of our government TO
some part of South-America, and lastly
Editor of the paper at Washington,
which is so warmly enlisted in the cause
of Mr.. Crawford. " In consequence Of
the suspicious appearance Of these YES
sells, together with lis being well ascer-
falned that they came to the West-ln-
dies with the intention of making a de-
scent on some island, By their having
been joined by several white and col
CURED men in 81. Bars, the Governor
oil that island ordered them off, and
they consequently LET; there, then sail
ing under American colours, and came
to anchor at small place called Five
Islands.''
1t was stated by letters from St. Bar;s,
that number Of ST. Domingo charac-
ters were apparently principals in the
business. The remainder were repnb-
llcan Frenchmen and foreigners, but
not single Spaniard among them
They were joined at ST. Barts by ABOUT
60 men, said to be bad characters, who
could we'll be spared, and sailed on the
l4th OF September. 1t was currently
reported that the southeast Of Porto
Rico was the place of their destination;
and the latest letter from Antigua, (Oc-
tober Is, states as rumour, that their
attempt upon Porto Rico had failed, and
that the squadron was lying at Crabbe
Island. 1t was also rumourel that the
island of Guadaloupe was under arms,
in fearful expectation of a visit from
them. The gallant revolutionists, it
seems, by anticipation, were already
IN the full enjoyment Of victory and en-
plre for they carried with them large
number Of printed procIamations, " from
the General in Chief, provisional Pres
ident OF the rcpubIick Of Boriguen,
| (Posto Rico} 10 the people Of all ma
tons, Except natives of Spain,) POM
pou'ly announcing that the revolution
had been accomplished, independence
proclaimed, and a wise, free and inde-
| pendent government established.
Is it not somewhat singular, that ex-
petitions thus formidable can with such
facility be fitted out in our own ports,
under the very noses Of the govern
ment, and put TO sea without suspicion?
This subject will probably attract the
attention of Congress, if the members,
| at the coming session, can find time 70
( do any thing besides attacking the head
of every department Of the govern
ment who presumes TO do his duty.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04
LISBON, SEPT. &c.
AFFAIRS OF PORTUGAL.

The Constitution Of the Portuguese
Monarchy was completed, engrossed,
and signed On the esd inst. One hun
dred and forty members signed it. Six
teen refused; of which four were dep
uties from Brazil. 1t was then proclaim
ed as the social compact of the king
dom. On the same day it was present
ed to the King by a solemn deputatiou
of the Cortes. When the President, ad-
dressing the King, came to that part in
which he Informed his Majesty thai it
was optional with him, whether TO swear
TO it or not, the King interrupted hun,
saying, 81 haze cIready s1porn TO TIE basis,
and mean 10 Keep 'ay oath. sreeor to
support the Constitution"
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04
BY THE MAILS.
BOSTON, nov. 80.
FoTeig'g Componl!iaaa.


The rapid passage of the Triton,
which arrived at this port on Wednes-
day last, has enabled US TO lay before
our readers london adyices to the 22d
of October The three prominent sub
jects of comment, are the Congress at
Verona, TIE Greek Revolution, and the
dep!orable condition OF Spain
1t is doubtful whether the Congress
intend ten! tS interiors with the affairs Of
session IN Italy. The Cosrier aHirnls
that Great-i3riain viii mol be called in
10 offensive action in Tie affairs Of Spain;
but we shFewdiy suspect Russia and
france in tins particular France by a
Royal Ordinance has changed the char
alter OF the Corps Gu the Spanish from
l!er, trom a Gordon Annitoire into a
Corps Of O59sroat;oa ;andl well-known
Jcaionsy o. the Liberals felt ~ The EN-
peFouf Alexander needs 10 better Illus
iration tl.an his exii,clion OF all secret
societies, under Whatever plausible de-
nomination, where il IS poss.U;e any, free
principles could originate.
II IS evident that Mr.. Canning begins
10 look a<kance, at ali attempts OF any
Stare or STATES TO interfere qciM Ms ~
ferna! concerns Of ofhcr Nations, ~, less
TIER oo9a i"ameiiGse sccarifg md essential
interests ore seriously endangered. This
indicates that sucil interference may he
unprecedented from some O! the CONT
mental powers; ard that Greal-Britaln
will oppose ii. Lord Londonderry a.
vowed Tie same opinion IN Parliament,
when austria, backed hy Russia, invad-
ed The kingdom OF Naples during the
laie Revolutionary attempt; but Great
Dritaln there remained neutral, because
the Interests of Austria, it was supposed,
would have been seriously affected had
lhe reyolutionsls succeeded.
The military movements ofthe Greeks
are beginning 10 assume character of
importance. Accounts from CONSTANT
hopie OF Sept. l0lh, mention that disa-
grceable news had been received from
the Norea and that the Greeks had
destroyed Il vast number Of Turkish
troops in partial battles ald ambuacades.
Inc Porte no longer finding rich Greeks
to plunder or provinces 10 tax. begins
to feel the want of money. A Corfu
article of Sept. 18th, speaks of the de-
teat by the Grecian fleet. of second
naval expedition prepared by the Porte
In the Dardanelics. This second expe-
dltlon was composed ofone three-decker,
three frigates, and 40 transports-hay-
ing on board several thousand troops.
who were TO be landed on the coast Of
Napoli de Romani. The admiralty al
Hydra having this information, directed
the Greek fleet to intercept them, and
when the Turkish squadron advanced,
the Greek vessels attacked them in the
shallow and rocky channel between Ne
gropont and Andres. In the issue.
Turkish frigate Of the first class and
several transports were wrecked 9TH
ers we're sunk and captured. The re-
malnder of the squadron were pursued
into the waters of Teaedos and daring
the retreat, several vessels were captur-
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04
LONDON. Get. q.


The severe decree adopted by the
Portuguese Cortes against the Prince
Regent of Brazil has occasioned some
uneasiness at Lisbon. The Prince is
son-in-law 10 the Emperour Of Austria,
his Princess being own sister to the EZ-
Empress Maria Louisa; and it is UNDER
stood that the Emperour will view with
disapprobation, the measure adopted !;
and make it subject of discussion at
the Congress Of Verona. The Prince
is ordered, by the decree, to leave Bra
zil, and set out on his return TO Portu-
gal, within one month after the receipt
of the decree, on pain Of FORGETTING his
right as the successor to the crown. 1t
is known, that he will not obey the de-
cree, and that he holds the Cortcs in
most sovereign contempt. 1t will soon
be seen whether the tather-in-law will
submit quietly to the forfeiture.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04
PARIS, SoCF. 70.

FAIRS, OCT. ~.
An account from Soul, dated The
18th OF August, inserted in the DrnDcaa
Blanc, gives the particulars OF further
important successes of The Greeks
II appears that shortly after il signal de-
feat OF the Turks, they (lhe Turks sud
denly re-aPpeared at lie foot OF the
oouli mountaIns with $4,000 men. The
situation OF the Greeks was then very
precarlous, and it was resolved to de-
stroy their wives and children, to pre-
vent them falling into the hands Of the
enemy, and afterwards to rush unon
them and sell their lives Us dearly as
possible. This resolution reached tbe
ears OF the Greek women, but they
had influence sufficient to prevent lis
execution, and succeeded in restoring
confidence amongst them. II was then
resolved that the women (who insisted
upon iD should arm, aud 500 were So
lected and armed. The men amounted
TO 5000. Atterinvoking the Deity in their
favour, they attacked the enemy, the
women vielng with the men in feats of
personal valour, and drove them far from
SOUL. The result of the action has
been, 1850 prisoners, and four pieces Of
cannon. Tie loss of the Greeks was
l67 men, AMI II women.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04
I'VE La PLUME

IT, p''~-;I~-e~ Innra.l, i' noticing tiIe ex-
tensive Quill Mandatory, lately estab-
hshed at Philadelphia, remarks 4
We are always uneasy, when OBLIGED
to write with quill Of foreign manu-
tacture. If il be English, il reminds Us
OF corrupt press, corrupt govern
ment, and an oppressed people. If it
be Dutch, we remember that the Dutch
were formerly Republicans, and are now
punished with hereditary monarchy and
arlstocracy, for their political sins. The
hussian quill is too execrably hard for
the use OF any freeborn Americans. hay
ing hardly any pith, and 70 point at all.
The Russians viii never make good
quills, until they begin to manufacture
for home consumption.
While we are upon this piti3 subject,
we may as we'll put down another
thought which occurs. The quantitie,
OF 3oose-quills exposed by any par;icu-
lar nation, in proportion 10 its product,
indicates, inyersely the measure offrec-
dom which that nation enjoys. In those
countries where discussions of religion.
morals, and politicss are forbidden bv
the laws, there can be very little Of ei-
Their, worth the having; and certainly.
very little use for quills, which are
therefore exported to markets where
they are in better demand. The Eng.
llsh are thinking and writing people.
and undoubtedly export fewer ouiIIs
than they import. This is also the case
with the French and Dutch. The Ital-
Ians and Spaniards have more use for
them now than they formerly had
But the Germans, Prussians, Poles and
russians. are hardly allowed to use them
at all. From the last-named nations,
therefore, they are exported in prodig-
'ous Quantities, generally in a manufac-
tured state.
Such is the general use of quills in
this country, that, besides consuming all
the quill feathers of our own geese, we
require a large supply from abroad.
10 this extra consumption there can be
no objection for it indicates freedom
OF inquiry and discussion at which all
should rejoice. Yet it would be more
truly national in our Congress. 10 re-
qure, that all quilts from abroad should
come to our hands, exactly as nature
yields them, without foreign manufac.
lures, or the least tinctnre, either of
English, French, Dutch, or Russian g..
bout them. In that case, they might be
for use by Americans and
thus prepared, nothing would flow from
them but genuine American sentiments.
The late story of great discovery
IN tanning IN England, turns out to be
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04

ed into TIVE teams, were exhibited to
the view of Tie Socey and others,
spectators -as 1t is greed that h.
Committee on Stock shall make NOR
particular report re specting them.
By order Of the COmaaities on Working orsn,
SETH LEE, Chairman.
Worcester, Sept. 25, 1872.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04

We understand the question is at
length determined relating TO the APP
poietmelt Of the Goyernour General of
India. The jarriag interests Of MIR.
Canning and Lord Liverpool have been
rcconciled, and Lord Amherst leaves
England to replace the Marquis Of Has
tings withas little delay as possible.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04
From the Commercial Advertiser, Nov. 60 !
{" The MqSterious .Atfniy.o

-e0 ~ yote'to"S .IU0T.
Within these few weeks past. several
publications have appeared in relation
to mysterious expedition, said to have
been fitted out in the United States. and
destined 10 reyolutionize Porto Rico. or
TO make a descent upon some other
point of the Spanish American possess
sions. The National Intelligencer has
more than once talked darkly upon the
subject, and minated that the Editors
knew more than sound policy would
permit them to tell. The secret, how
ever, is at length divulged; and by let
ters from Antigua, together with sundry
documents that have reached this coun-
try, It appears that squadron of armed
vessets haze been cruising padcr the finer
acan flag, without any commissions from
our government, and with design upon
Porto Rico, as has before been surmis-
ed. The squadron consisted of pilot
boat built schooner, and brig and two
schooners, and arrived at ST. Bartholo-
news early in September, from Balti-
more. On board Of the brig there
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04

The late story of great discovery
IN y tanning IN England, turps out to be
fabulous.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-12-04

Worcester, Sept. 25, 1922.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10
agricultural.
RYE COFFEE.

writer in the ~ Z. Palladium controverts the O.
pinion that rye is deeterious, given in that paper,
and copied into the first number of the Mirror.
lie asserts that the oaer coat is BY roasting
ed INTO charcoal and is not dissolved in the boiling and
OF course IS not drunk in the coffee. He that
millions OF men in the armies Of northern Europe have
used rye meal with the bran for long periods but
history records facilitating effect He says that rye
with INDIAN forms very common bread with the hardy
yeomanry OF Massachusetts, without producing the al
lodged effects.
lie combas the assertion Of the first writer as to the
bad effects Of rye upon horses with his own assertion
that farmers travelling long distances Phade phia
market are seen with very fine horses fed almost en-
urely upon rye And finally produces his own expert
ence as testimony TO the good effects OF that grain
upon hugs.
lie adduces also the practice and success of an emf
nent southern physician, who suspected the great pre-
yaience OF dyspepsia owing 10 the use of strong
imported coHee he therefore recommended TO some Of
ms patients to substitute rye coffee, free use Of which
relieVea them' Christian Mirror.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10
MISCELLANY.
THE NEXT PRESIDENT.


The constitution Of The United States
doubtless with view TO prevent collision and
intrigue, provides, that " The Congress may
determine the time of choosing the electors
GOT Presdent) and the day on which they
shall give their vote 1ghich day shall Be Gt
same throughout the United States. This plan
IS SO profound that the ingenuity Of candidates
and psrtizans must be actively exerted 10 cir
cumventi il. Besides we are young people,
a plain, honest, republican people, and who
shall say that political cunning has or will be
at work SO early in our national exs tence.
All ssurvy and pitifuI arts, are, we all know
exclusively confined to Yankee Pedlars
The high minded gentlemen at Washington
are above 1t : and whoever is Jealous and I'm
reasonable enough 70 doubt il, must give
some Of them the " satisfaction of gentle
man."
Then let no one suppose that the enquiry
relative 10 the Rip Rap contract-tbe letter
of Mr.. Adams and Mr.. Russel-the research
es OF the Virginian--the late minute exam
ination Of official and other conduct in con-
spicuous officers, naval and military, civi
and unclvil--or the untying of the tape round
the Ghent budget, have any thing 20 do wi tn
the next Presidential election.
II is true that candidates are mentioned
their merits and dement's occasionally limited
at, sometimes their biographies written--heir
manners and persons described-lhe states in
which they were born carelessly noticed ; but
nobody is, and we therefore conclude nobody
ought 10 be alarmed at what the Suspicion:
may call premature interest in the question
One thing is certain, that people as yet care
very little about any of this bakers Dozen
They have been raised, kneaded, and stamp
ed too soon, and they will grow mouldy be-
fore they are wanted. Conn. Mirror.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10
From the .Nsto England Farmer.
POINTS OF Il HORSE.
Mr.. Enron,

good horse is a desirable acquisition, and he who
hnds one in the course OF his life may think himself
lucky. The poinss or marks, of good horse, are
pe'hapS ho' generally known among your readers,
though TO many they he familiar A person who is
well acquainted with the marks indicative of a GOOD
horse Is not very likely be deceived in regard TO
has physical powers though he my be, with respect
10 the character OF the animal A horse may posses
on me points OF marks, characteristic Of power, and
at the time, have some vice tina, will render the
use O LIN unpleasant, O. dangerous Il n therefore
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10
SPAIN.

1t is stated that after the late serious com.
motion at Madrid, the Foreign Ambassadors
there Except the British and Amercsn,) adj.
dressed Note 10 The Ministry informing
them that they should consider any disrespecl
TO the King as hostility TO themselves that
lie American Minister was not asked 10 sign.
and The British Ambassador declined on a
point OF etiquette, but sent separate Note TO
The same effeci-Anoiher account states the
latter announced the determination Of the
British TO support the Constitution and pro-
iect the liberties of Spain,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10
POETRY.

The following beautiful lines were addressed to ii
Agent OF the Colonization Society, by Lady in Co
nectlcut.
AFRICA.
LAND of the wise where science broke
Like morning from chaotic deeps,
Where Moses, holy prophet woke,
Where Parsons youthful martyr sleeps
Land Of the brave where Carthage reared
'Gainst naughty Rome, warriors crest:
Where Cato, like God revered,
Indignant pierced his patriot breast.
Land of the scorned, the exiled race
Who faintng meath oppressive toll.
With never ceasing tears retrace
Their palm-tree shade, their fathers soil,
Shall blest Benevoence extend
Her angel reign from sea to sea,
Nor yet one glance of pity bend
Deserted Africa on thee1
Shall Mercy's ardent heralds haste
Der all the earth with zeal benign.
Dare baleful cline, and burning waste,
Yet coldy turn their course from thine.
Did nature bid tie torrid skies
Glare hereby DER thy desert glade
In heather gloom oenght thine eyes
And cloud thy brow with ebop shade
And must thy brothers hatred find
doom that nature never gavel
A curse that nature ne'er designed
The fetter-and the name of slave
Haste I. lift from Aries wrongs the veil,
Fer the Eternal Judge arise
Who lists the helpless prisoners wall,
And counts the tears from Misery's eyes.
On e'er the flaming skies reveal
That irown which none meet and live,
Teach e'er before his throne you kneel
And like her Saviour pray" Forgive"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10

!, Certificate Of the Hon. Jason Duncan
hereby certify. tnar have made use Of DR. Jonathan
Essence OF Life IN my family. in coughs aud when
ere was oostEuctons upon the lungs, has ever given
prompt reef-l have also frequently heard Of and Nv pr
Pe wac nave apparently been declining statt Of Aeah
tnen lungs shrcted, ard attended with cough thar
ts e,st, Also by the experience and information
eovery-snd that il will be very beneficial 10 the public
n,r,,.-.. ,,, JASON DUNCAN.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10

An apparently Turkish account OF occur
rences al Scio is given in the Smyrna papers
and copied into that Of Malta--in which the
hrst ou'rages are attributed 10 the Greeks.
One OF the Sultan's sisters Fa,ima.. has re-
sented the massacre OF The Greeks al Scio.
There were "a Greek villages in Scio. in
which he Mastich Tree was cultivated.
The Turks might be easily expelled from
Europe. as their number is stated al only
100000, Of whom 100000 are supposed
TO tie in ConsianlDople.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10
RELIGION.

Religion seems exactly fitted TO the wants
OF man. He is here in world Of sin and
sorrow, surrounded by ten thousand evils
from which he cannot extricate himself -
The wind blows, the storm RACES, the heav-
ems gather blackness. the elements vie with
each other fol dominion, and feeble man finds
himself
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10

THIs is to caution ell persons from purchasing
any notes signed by the subscriber, as part Of
hem have been paid, particularly one in favor Of
NATHaNIFL PRAGUE. for about fpo hundred and
tIp dollars, dated at Lubec, in The Autumn of
1921 AMBROSE SNOW
Tnbec Sept. 1892
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10

new material has been introduced and is hecom-
ing fashionable in Philadelphia a covering for floors
II is made Of paper is said to be very handsome, as Il
may be fashioned in great variety Of patterns is quite
durable, and is only quarter expensive as Car
pets or oh Cloth. ". Z. Farmer
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-10

Canada 7histe-Mr Butler states firm, his ou.o
experience for the Information of farmers and agricul-
turalists that if the Canadian thistle is cut down in
tins month II viii decay for these reasons the seed
VIII DC rendered abortive, and tire stock which i hol
low, VIII MI With water and destroy the plant.
Al ~