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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15
MARQUIS La FAYErrE.

The following extracts from letters, will
be read with pleasure BY all who take an
interest in our revolutionary history. and
in tho character and feelings of such wor-
thies of the revolution as General Bloom,
Held and Colonel Ogden. 1t may be we'll
to mentio n IN order to illustrate the rev.
erenec in which the marquis La Fayette
continues to hold the memory of w ASH
ingtop, that the impression upon the seal
of the letters, is a beautiful and correct
likeness Of the American hero, surround
ed BY q glory. Nat. Gag.
Extract or letter from the MARQUIS La
Fayette to Isaac Cox Burnett, esq. of
N. Jersey, consul general of the U. S.
at Paris, dated
sstE GRANGE, AVG. 18th, 18s2.-You
have reminded me Of times. circumstan-
ces and names, ever gratifying to my re-
collection Col. Ogden and his regiment
have been my beloved companions in war,
particularly picked company of light
infantry under capt. Ogden, the colonel's
brother, who have shared with me the
most interesting tolls ofthe revolutionary
war. enclose letter to my old brother
officer, gen Bloomfield"
Copy of letter from the marquis La
Fayette 10 gen. Joseph Bloomfield, oil
Burlington, N. Jersey
ola GRANGE, s8th AUG. lss2.--My
dear sir,-i avail myself of the opportuni-
~ afored by Mr.. Barnet, to remind you
OF an old brother soldier, who finds in
his own heart. right Of reciprocity upon
your affectionate remembrance. Our
patriotic tolls and friendly union in the
army, have beento me happy time, the
dear recollection of which fills me with
sentiments of love and regret for our
departed companions, and of the teDde
rest attachment for those who survive.
am sure my dear gen. you will with at.
lection receive these lines and sympa.
thize in my feelings. Let me hear from
you. Remember me to your comrades,
and believe for ever your constant friend
- LA FAYE1'rE."
The capt. Ogden spoken OF, is col
Aaron Ogden, of EIizabethtown, N. j.
formerly governor of the state. i.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15
COMMERCIAL.

MoBirE, ocr. 10. Cottons rcontinues
extremely dull. and our quotations mere
ly nominal. None of the crop yet in
market, which will be late in coming for.
ward, owing to the unheard of scarcity
Of bagging and the unusual low state Of
the rivers. Supplies may be expected
in the course Of a few weeks.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15
FORTUNATE DETECTION.

A gentleman from Connecticut (Mr.
Parsons stopped at Mr.. Bagg's tavern,in
Utica, N. Y. about Eve weeks since !;
while there he lost about $3.50, which
was in his pocket book. Last Saturday
a person named John White, who had
been waiter, and was abont starting off
In the eastern stage, was examined, and
there was found in his possession in the
lining OF surtout coat, S675 answering
the description of the money lost.
Utica, W Y.]fa. November Is.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15

The following is reported as being from
a speech of Mr.. Bartlett At a Boston eau.
Gus.
I como here with my locks white, nv
head bald, and my jaws too.hless, and
what do I come here for II como here to
tell what know of Daniel Webster. -
shall not 60 to Greece or to Rome, to
tell what know of him. / have practi-
sed at the same bar with him for 16 years,
and know him well, and this Il can say
Of him-he has head and he has a hearf;
two things which are seldom found united
in the Same person. $3.50 have
heard great deal said about the mid
ding interest. know nothing about it..
But there is q Latin maxim, In medic ftt-
dssimus i6is, the safest place is in the
middle. Here the Glamour was so great
that Mr.. Bs. publication of the marin
wds lost. $50 "A circumstance oc.
Cured in this city, few days ago, which
will illustrate the character of man. A
thief was brought before the court, charg-
ed with stealing 5000 from one of his
shiPmates. Mr.. Webster managed his
defence, and got him clear. Next day
he sent constable after the man who had
lost the money, and handed him $50 say
ing, "That was all he got of the money,
and that he was sorry he could not give
him the rest" Now, where would you
find another lawyer that would have done
Observation-Disclosures cannot find ONE
! have been lawyer myself SO years,and
know they will seize you by the collar
with one hand, and thrust the other into
your pocket and while they strip your
back of the one, they will empty the oth>
of its contents.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15
EVENTS AT RIO JANERIo.

On the 18th Sept. the Prince Regent
returned from the interior to the city, af-
ter an absence of month his return
was welcomed by various expressions of
Joy, such as Examinations and Gre works,
compliments at the theatre, &c. On the
18th, the prince appeared without the
Portuguese cockade, wearing on his ief,
arm green ribbon In the form of cock
ade, within a golden eagle, on which was
Inscribed the words independence or
Death. On the 10th, the Portuguese
cockade had entirely disappeared, and
the green knot with the motto had been
almost universally adopted On the Goth
decree was Issued ordering all subjects
not favorable TO the cause of Brazil to
leave the kingdom within two months, if
they reside in the maritime province, and
within four months il they reside i'm the
interior On Sunday the 2lst. the names
OF the eight deputies elected by the peo-
pie OF the province of Rio de Janeiro, as
deputies to the general congress of Bra.
I'll, were announced in one OF the prin-
cipal converts, where large concourse
OF people were assembled. After the
service OF the church, the deputies IHov-
ed with large procession to the royal
palace through one of the principal
streets, which was decorated in . splen-
die manner with curtains and other dra.
perry hanging from their windows and
balconies, which were crowded with la
dies wearing white handkerchief. The
pavemeOts were strewed with orange
leaves In the principle street in the G.
veniDg, general illumination Of the CITY
took place, and upon the public square
fronting the theatre there was an i'm
.nense crowd enjoying the sound of bands
of music, and the display of elegant rock
cts. On the same day, the decree of the
legislative body came out, announcing
the intention of the people 10 proclaim
the Prince Regent ON the 18th October
next, Emferor Of Brazit-the cry of"Vi.
va L'lmperado:" was also heard at the
theatre III the evening, where the Prince
attended. On the same day DEGREES cs.
tablishiDg the national cockade and flag,
were published.
The Prince appears to be popular, he
is bold, determined man, and of pleas
ing appearance and department. Brazil
looks to the United States for friendship.
and every disposition is manifested to cul-
tivate friendly relations with us.
Mr.. Racquet, lately appointed consul OF
the United States at Rio, arrived there
with his family in the brig Junius, Oh the
9Th of September, and was recognized
Immediately on the return of the Prince
to the city. ~
N. b. They claim nineteen provinces.
Mr.. George Watson, a distinguished
artist Of Edinburgh, has preseeted the s.
e. Academy of FineArts, with a splendid
portrait Of our distinguished counirymaD,
Benjamin West, late president OF the
Royal Academy Of London. To shew
their gratitude for this liberal act of dis. |
tiDguished stranger, the academy have e.
lccted Mr.. Watson an honorable member
of their body.
The Count Suryilleirs Joseph Bona.
parte) has forwarded a valuable painting
OF Charity, to enrich the exhibitions of
the academy.
A Mr.. Roberts lately died in England.
from fall which he received in a fit OF |
terry.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15

The commissioner of tho general
land Office, MIR. M'Lean, has arrived in
Washington, and entered upon the du.
ties Of his Office. Lilo.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15

Mr.. Constants, charge des affaires
from the king of Portugal and Algarves,
has arrived in Washington. 10.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15
A FRAUDULENT BANKRUPT.

PARIS, AUG. 12.-On Friday the court
Of assizes sentenced, by contumacy, Ba-
rillon and Ribert. bankers rue Chaussee
d. Antip, TO 90 years hard labor, to be
branded, and to pay fine Of 10000 fir.
upon conviction of fraudulent bankrupt
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15

: Mr.. Charles Pinkney, (son of the late
VIM. Pinkney, esq. of Baltimore). Sc
cresary to the legation of tho United
States iB Russia, has reached the seat
of government with dispatches from our
minister at ST. Petersburg. Ma. Int.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15
SNOW STORM.


1t is stated in the Montreal Daily Ad-
vertiser Of Wednesday, Oct. S0th that on
the Monday preceding, from 9 o'clock in
the morning to z o'clock in the evening,
there was q. constant fall of snow at that
place, accompanied by strong easterly
wind.
Three young men in Ipswich, on Sa-
turday last were bound over for appeal
rance at the next December court OF
common Pleas, for disturbing a meeting
for public worship in that place, by mis-
micking the speaker, singing songs in
front ofthe house, and by putting their
heads into the windows, sc.
Salem Gaz.
The following article is copied from
the National Intelligencer of "Wednesday.
A meeting Of the stockholders Of the
bank of the United States, in and near
this district, is requested on Tuesday
the 18th inst. at the Office Of discount and
deposit, Washington, to take into con-
-sidcration the propriety Of sending dele
gates to the meeting Of stockholders to
be held in Philadelphia on the 25th inst.
and TO confer with such delegates as may
there attend from other sections of the
country, for the purpose of recommend
ing suitable person to be the next hre>
sfaent ct the bank of the United States
and also for the purpose of forming
ticket for directors Of said bank, to be
voted for on the lst Monday in January
next. II is hoped that all the stockhol-
ders in this district will attend in person
or by proxy,as it is important they should
be represented in the meeting
A STOCKHOLDER.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15

Alexandria -four is quoted at Sc so in
New York, on the lib inst,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15

Thursday, 9Th Dec. is appointed in Il.
Island tor the annual thanksgiving.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-15

A Mr.. Roberts lately died in England,
from fall which he received in fit OF
frenzy OH drawing 5000 pounds IN lot
terry.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-02-23
Mr.. RIDDLES .ADDRESs.

The ve'y unexpected failure of the mails leaves
us room for the Address of Nicholas BldIe to the A.
grcultural Society of PennsyIyana-(a pamphlet Of
% pages, which has been put into our hands by a
ir'en") Most oil our readers will probably be de-
lighted at this change Of the field Of politics for n
gr'cu'ture. We can certainly answer for the farm.
ers but we are much mistaken If the man of TASTE.
II even the most pIodding cent per cent citizens of
our towns will not find something in this piper to re-
ward their pcr,isal.ltis surprising how manygraces
the orator has contrived throw around his subject
but 1t would be far from doing it justice to treat il
as merely eloquent composition. There is "A fund
OF information and good sense in it, which will make
II valuable even to the practised farmer himself
The reader cannot have forgotten the memorable
froIest OF Pennsylvania against the Resolutions of
lhe Hartford Convention. We can scarcely pay a
higher compliment TO the paper before us, than to
add that it is from the pen with that celebrated
Protest
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-02-23
A d D r. e S s
DELIVERED BEFORE THE
PHILADELPHIA SOCIETY FOR PROhIOT-
ING AGRICULTURE
At lis AnnuNl Meeting the Fifteenth of January 1922
RY NICHOLAS pJnnJC rco


BY NICHOLAS BIDDLE, ESQ.
Az a meeting Of the Z" Philadelphia Society for pro.
mnlinS agriculture, held lst mo 10th, 1922:
The annual address was delivered by Nicholas Bid
die, Esquire:
Whnrenpon, Resoired unanimously, Thaf,le thanks
OF the Society be presented TO NichoIas B;tIde Is
quirc, for his eloquent Grafton ibis tlay pronounced
ana That he be requested tn furnish COPY for uubli.
cation. FROM the Minutes.
ROBERTS VAUX, Secretu7.
NJ President and Gentlemen ofthe
Agricultural Society
congratulate you on the return Of this an
nNersary ofOuI Society. IrejOice with YOU that
another year has been added to its long career
oi useIulness-aDd that, as the occupations of
tins day prove, we are prepared to resume
our labours with undmi1ished zeal and in
creased resources. IL is now nearly lorty wears.
since few sagacious and distinguished gentle
men, who had honOuTaby served their coun-
Try during the war, wisely Judging that its
prosperity IN peace eminenHy depended on
us agriculture, laid the foundation Of this insti-
tuilon, the first, and for lOng time, the
only Agricultural Society in America. From
that period to the present day, its members
have been unwearied in cherishing the best
interests ofthe nation. An extensive CORES
pondcnce with the enlightened farmers of
EurOpe--the introduction ofthe latest writ
ngs-of ihe-inost improved implcments-of
new varieties of plants-and the best breeds
OF animals, gave them advantages which they
have impaired to their countrymen with a libe-
rallty worthy Of all praise.
From these efforts they have rcaped an A.
bundant harvest They may fnditin the distnc-
ton which their labours have acquired among
the agriculturists Of Europe--they may find
II IN the homage which every section Of the
union IS Offering TO the Society, by following
ITS example%they may find il under far
more delightful form, in the satisfaction OIL
having Contributed - fbe enlargement oil
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-02-23

ga motion of Mr. Gortaa,, who animated
ms intention tn deliver his sentiments upon
The bill on Monday, the committee rose, re-
ported progress, and had leave, SC. and tho
House adjourned until Monday.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-23

ing beneath the pressure of lie ripen-
ing harvest-the fruit trees had been
trimmed up and were loaded with the
choicest fruit, and tie pasture fields
were crowded with cattle, sheeps and
hogs. Well done, Oliver, said /, your
example, as well as your precept, now
proves you the best farmer in the coun-
try, I'll warrant; bat shuddered when
passed the cottage that once afforded
TO Robert Hawthorn so neat a dwelling.
Poor fellow, thought !, be has become
wonderfully changed; instead of the
neat and rustick simplicity that used to
be seen here, all was gloomy; the win
dows were stuffed with old hats and dirty
rags. looked around, but not soul
was to Sbe seen; few half starved
shoats were squealing about the door,
where the dog sat in sad dependency,
and snarled as passed. Perhaps, thought
|, Robert is dead I'll look at the bury
ing place on the Hawthorns but when
came in sight of it, | could not recog-
nlze single new stone in it-four old
and well known monuments alone ap-
peared.
1t may readily be supposed that did
not long remain stranger to the causes
which had led to this Transformation. And
cannot say | was more surprised than
otherwise, or that | felt less ioy than
sorrow, when heard that Robert Haw-
thorn was now the owner of Holborn
Hill farm, and that poor Oliver inhabt-
ed the cottage at last. The two broth
ers had never changed the habits Of their
early ways. Bob, though now the own
er of the best property about Alesbury,
was still the same industrious and pru-
dent man. While Oliver, though strip
ped of all he was ever worth, and una
BILE to pay even the petty rent demand
ed by his present landlord, still attended
every ones business but his own, was
still as wise in theory, and as poor in
practice as he ever had bcen.
When called at the farmhouse. Bob
received me with a smile, and Mary
brought out her old treat, sweet cake
and the finest homemade beer, which.
however, | had always thought better
than divers wine and cigars. "Well
Bob" said |, how happened all this"
There was something, thought, of tri-
umph in his eye, when stretching out
his hands he replied in tie same lam
guage as that which some years before
had turned him pennyless from that very
door, "these hands and this heart, San
dy, have bought and pail for Holborn
Hill"
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-23

tee, apart from the busy part of the
company, sits Lawrence Lounger-from
whom-Captain, word with you, if you
please.-Well, sir.-Captain, want you
TO lash that man on the starboard quar-
ter to the railing by both hands, while |
give him the ropes end !; for he. is no
friend of mine.-Very unreasonable re-
quest, Sir! can't agree to that.-You
can't Sir mo, Sir.-Hem! This churi
Of captain won't let me do as please
aboard of his boat, nor help me to bind
and beat any man to crafty my private
resentment. though pay for my accom-
modations, and have, besides, done him
the honour to condescend TO take pas
sage in bis boat, and rendered him my
advice into the bargain!
After all, by the captains firm atten-
ton to his duty, the passengers arrive
safe al the usual time and place. All
are at last obliged to acknowledge that
they could not have arrived sooner OF
later if each individual within had been
INDUCED. They have paid, or promis-
ed to pay, for equal and Impartial ac-
commodations, and they have obtained
it, OF it is their own fault.
Why, this is all nonsense, says read
er. To be sure it is, and it was meant
for such; for similar illustration of the
nonsense that usually assails the editor
of newspaper-of the petty interior
ence of self-conceited popinjays, each OF
whom seems to imagine that has notions,
has feelings, has interests, and has partial
tiles must be INDUCED, no matter at
whose expense.
Without further rambling the Press,
to be permanent benefit to the COM
munity, should be under the sole COM
mand of the Editor. The Press, literal
h and mechanically considered, must be
plum, we'll braced, and in good hands,
in order TO perform its work, and not
made a plaything for meddling urchins.
So it should be, morally and intellectually
considered.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-23
POETRY.

From Bryant's Poems.I

From Bryant's Poems.l
!" IN the midst Of life upe are IN dnth."
so live, that when thy summons come to join
Tn innumeraale Cardrni, that moves
To the pale realms of shade, where ech shall
take
His chamber in the silent halls of DeAh-
Thou 60 not, like the quarry slave atnight,
SeOurg'd TO his dungeon; but, sustan'd and
sooth'd
BY an unfaltoring trust, approach thy grave
Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch
About him, and lies down to pleasant creams
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-23
1888 SO

As it is the habituaI frame and pre-
dominating disposition which. are the
true measure of virtue, incidental good
actions are no certain criterion Of the
state of the heart; for who is there who
does not occasionally do them?
All virtues, it cannot be too often re-
peated, are sanctified or unhallowed ac-
cording 10 the principle which dictates
them, and will be accepted or rejected
accordingly. This principle, kept in
due exercise, becomes o., ,bit, and every
act strengthens the inclination, adding
vigour to the principle and pleasure to
the performance.
We have employments assigned to us
for every circumstance in life. When
we are alone, we have our thoughts to
watch; in the family, our tempers in
company, our tongues.
Good nature is the very air Of good
mind, the sign CT large and generous
soul, and the peculiar soil in which virs
tue prospers.
Put yourselves always in the place Of.
those whom you wish to injure or annoy,
and you will not offend them.
We regard the death of others as an
evil which has fallen upon them; in
stead of considering it as an intimation
Of one which threatens ourselves.
The Ignorant are generally the most
decisive and dogmaticaI, because they do
not see any reason for doubling.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-23

The Ignorant are generally the most
decisive and dogmaticaI, because they do
not see any reason for doubling.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-23

We regard the death of others as an
evil which has fallen upon them; in
stead of considering it as an intimation
Of one which threatens ourselves.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-23

Good nature is the very air of good
mind, the sign CT large and generous
soul, and the peculiar soil in which vits
tue prospers.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-01-23

Put yourselves always in the place Of.
those whom you wish to injure or annoy,
and you will not offend them.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-03-27

And have taken the Store lately occupied by
DEXTER FAY-wheie they intend to keep =
general assortment of ENGLISH, W. INDIA.
and DoMESTlCK GO0DS-Crockery, Glass
and Hard Ware-which they intend to sell.
not to say !" tosrer' hsrn their neighbours, but
at far prices for Cash or approved Credit
lhey also will exchange Goods for good Strap
Brad 4 Trimmings, and their friends and for
mer Customers are respectfully invited to cau
and examine. DEXTER FAY.
FRANCIS B. FAY.
Scarborough, March ID, 1922.
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WORCESTER,
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1922
THE ELECTION.
---.E:sa---

We know not what we can we'll say to the
Electors of this County, which is not urged
upon them in, the address that accompanies
the County Nominations. IL the considera-
tons there suggested are not sufficient to in
duce every voter to do his duty, there is little
reason to believe we should be listened to-
And yet we cannot dismiss the subject with
out reminding the federalists of this County
that their well-earned reputation cannot be
sustained, if they suffer their majority TO dwin-
die down to a lean plurality, barely sufficient
to elect their candidates. The people of this
large County, generally, approve of the adj
ministration of the State government, and they
ought not fail to manifest it by their votes
They ought not disappoint the well-founded
expectations of their brethren in other parts OF
the State They ought not give occasion to in
quire-Where is the evidence of strength and
yigour at the q Heart of the Commonwealth: Z"
AND THEY WILL NOT.
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rnenaed to them by meeting at which nearly
every town in the County was represented.
A word of Caution.

In the natural world the most destructive
connections are usually preceded by an extra
ordinary calm. Political quiet Is not often of
long continuance, especially if it be attended
by an indifference to elections, on the part of
those who are fond of 6 quiet and good
government
Let, then, the friends of the present State
administration attend, one and all, at the
polls, next Monday, and by the strength of
their majority give no room for encourage
ment to those who seek to revolutionize the
State. Let them feel the force of the truth
that inattention and consequent feeble ma
jority will give new hopes to disorganizing
men, and new strength TO their efforts against
our peace. Let them reflect that the exhibit
ton ofthe immense majority which in fact ex-
lists, is the most likely way to put down disaf.
fection, to discourage opposition, and to pro-
mote u,,ion Of parties on the only proper ba-
sis-that Of joint support of the best men and
of the best measures.