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Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-11-09


citizens Of the two states. On this occa.
sion we could wish the yirginians and
New Workers. TO initiate the example of
the ancient Grecisus at the Olympic
Games-let the couteuders press man
| fully for the prize Of fame; blu, let the
victors rejnice not immoderately, nor
| the vanquished yield with an i'll grace;
all remembering that they arc breth-
len.-[ Inteligencer.
Captain We regret that the official
Proceedings inGhe case Of captain Hull. which
| resulted in the triumphant acquittal of every
| offence alleged against him. are still unsvoida.
bly, withheld from the public for a few days.
There exists net, however, the shadow Of
| doubt as to his having been completely acqu,t
| ted. or as to his having, on all occasions, con
| Quoted himself in a manner justly emitting
him to the unqualified respect, esteem, and
confidence, of his cnuntrymen.
Daniel Webster, Esq. who has con.
scented to serve az Member OF Congress
for Boston, it elected, was charged in
one Of the Boston papers with having
pledged himself to vote for Mr.. Cal.
houn for President. On this subject, the
last number of Boston Evening Gazette
holds the following language
We are authorized 20 declare this TO
be charge without foundation. His
elevated aud enlightened character for.
bid the sopposition tina, he can be pied
ged to support. or oppose, any caadi-
date for the Presideney.-sie has in.
deed expressed an opinion that every
northern statesman is bound to consult,
in making up his determination, the
known sentiments, snd all but expres
sed, wishes Of New England On thia
subject. ifany thing further than this
10 desired, let the electors consult the
whole public life Of Mr.. Webster, and
they will discover in il the pledge, tho,
his political conduct will never disap.
point their reasonable expectations. -
In Massaebuseits, the Democratic
Republican voters of Norfuik refused to
recommend the Hon. William Eustis,
for reelection to Congress, until they
had ascertained thai he WAS not oppo
sed to Mr.. Adams a. candidate for ID >
Presidency.-.Nat GGS.
A letter from American gentleman a,
Rio JaneirO, dated Angus, 81. to hi.
friends in Philadelphia, states, that
Agents have been appointed,& will u
seat by this government to the Uu,ed
States, as we'll as to England. Deputies
arrived here last month from Pernam
bre"--one white, one black, and one
muiatt0."
MIR. Coke, the rich and hospitab.e Eng
lish COmmoner, has discontiaaed his Annu
al Agricultural Festivals, where for 40 ma
ny years he had entertained many hundr ed
OF the most distinguished friends of Asficui-
! ture, and Practical Farmers OF England and
Of Europe. 10 q letter to one of bis friend.
in America, he says. be has been compelled
to reduces hi, rents thirty three and a tara
per Cent. and his teDants are known to be
better asle, than any others in Englsod, to
support the existing burdens on that class
OF the British popuialioN.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-11-09
CUMMING AND M'DUFFIE.

By last aight's western mail. we are
Informed that these gentleman met on
Monday morning last, at the Arsenal,
near Augusta, They had taken their
positions, and the wards I" are you rea
ay," given by Mr., M'Doffie's second
{who had drawn the choice and sta
ticnl VIXEN M'Duffie was in he act
Of raising bis pistol but finding h.
was in error, and at once peteeiying
tina disadvantages under which he
would labor by lowering & again rails :
ing at the word fire, cried pui stop!
at the instant the word fire.. had
been pronounced, at the tine M'Duf
fie throwing his body out of the line Of
his position, and thereby avoiding
Col. Cummings bail, which had been
shot at the word fire.! We further
understand that neither party, at.
taehed eensure TO The other-as The
one (COi. CO. was perfectly within the
rules, aHd the other ms. M'Duffie1
unprepared, either on aeceun' If a de.
sire TO FIRE quick, or from some nbiee-
%bn which arose on discovering the
position Of the Colonel, which he af.
forwards insisted was incorrect, and
IN this combat, until the Colonel (who
was unwilling to assume any olher,
PositioD) w6s obliged 10 consent to
references, which is to decide wbe-
Their or not his position was corree',
after which it is presumed the con-
'e5l will be again renewed. Sac Rep
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-11-09
Petersburg, Va. Oct. %.

FRFeTSONTg, va. Oct, go
TIE Great Race We are informed
chat the owner If Sir Charles has clo.
fed with She proposals for warded by
ne owner Of Eclipse; and that the iri.
- speed between the champion Of
Yirsf7=A, and the champion Of New
Yo'k, will take place Al the Washing
ton course, on he zOIhof November:
preYious tn which dry, the stake
which is $4,000 OF either side, king
che handsome sum Of $50. 900 10 be con.
tended far, IL to be deposited in one of
III Banks at the Seat 81 Government.
The IA certainly too much money 20 be
risSed uP1n single faee.-but W. cons
fcss We bad rather WINES q cantesi
oiihig nature between the horses Of
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-11-09

BLANK DEEDS.
For sAe at tins oHices
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-11-09

We noticed few days since the destruc-
tion Of the Capron Wooilen Manufactory at
New Hartford, in Oneida County, We have
since leIrn, hat the loss sustained amount.
ed to $4,000,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-11-09
Public Sale.

Chatle Te~n.N9v. 9.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
To Wood Merchants.

I will sell from 500 to 1000 cords otgooo
/ oak wood, ready cat in the woods,
Also GOO acres OF lard with gonG supply
of fire wood, building and rail timber on
it. This wood and land lies within II
mile of The Potomac river, where mere
is good road ard landing; 80 miles De,
low the District Of Columbia; this lard
lies we'll, or stiff soil, and clear OF nils
and brakes. will also furnish any pur'
chaser with good OK carts we'll calcuiat'
ed for the wood business and ten or twelve
coed oxen in their prime, and we'll broke
to the cart. will also sell lot OF lard
containing two acres, with good new
store house, halt story high counting
room, lodging room, granery and tobacco
she'd. Also tobacco press house ana
well OF as good water as any in The word.
This lot and improvements lies in healthy
neiehborhood aud good stand for busi-
ness. Ii is one mile from the above land.
also have I5o acres OF land, OF an extra
quality, lying 8 miles above the aforesaid
land, and one mile from the Potomac; 1t
is well wstered and has good seatior
small mill, with never failing stream
ANY person wishing TO purchase the above
property may have great bargain, as as |:
wish to decline he wood business. ne
cash will be wanted for the wood that is
cut and the carts and oxen. Will give
liberal time on the lands.
Charles county, Nd. March 22 eotf
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
Was Committed

To the Jail for the county OF Alexandria,
D. &. on the 18Th OF August, 1929, ne
gro nan named A d A RI, as runaway,
who says be is the property OF Daniel Vas
ser, OK Pitsylvania, Virginia, and 10 miles
from DanvilIe, near w. Fl. Shelton's Post
Office ,-and that he came out OF Dyson $
estate The said negro appears te be a.
bout 80 years ofage, 3 teet 4 or5 ncheshIgnl;
has scars on his left hand. and also on his
left arm, which appear to be from burn;
HIS clothing, tow and linen shirt and
trowsers, striped waistcoat, domestic
Says he has changed his coat. The own
er is desired to come prove property, pay
charges and take him away otherwise ne
will be disposed of as the law directs.
ANDREW ROUNSAVELL, jailcr.
aug 81 II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
DANTEL,

Calling himself Daniel Solomon, general'
nv known by the name Of Talbott's Dan.
lei, He took with him several suits OF
GOOD clothing, tur hat, and drab CO.
Iorad great coat with large cape.
Daniel is ABOUT forty years OF age.
about 5 feet s or inches high, ia stout
made, has several remarkable scars on his
breast, thick lips, and the under lip consl-
deraby projecting, large eyes, and high
forehead. He is an artful lnsinuating tel
low
Daniel has an extensive acquaintance
L relations in Fairfax county and his Dis
sict. It'll probable that he is lurking. a.
bout Alexandria. or at Cedar Grove. Mrs.
NcCary's, where he has relations Fifty
dollars will be given for his apprehension,
ifseeured 10 jail so that get nm again,
and all reasonable charges will be paid ii
brought home.
GgIt is ascertained that
Daniel has obtained the tree papers OF a
free negro, named Nat Wilson. No doubt
Daniel will endeavor to get to the north
ward.
GEORGE TALBOT.
aug IL
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
A. C.. Cazenove 4 Co.

A. 4. CaZenOve q 20.
HAVE for sale, on accommodating
IL terms,
Young dyson and,gunpowder tea, cargo
Of ship Panther imported last month;
Prime retailing molasses
n. E. rum, Jamaica do.
Whiskey, gin, and sugar
Finest old madeira 4. port wine,
Cut nails & brads ed to 4Cd inclusive
Dupont's gunpowder
Baltimore window glass
Spanish segars, yellow soap
Sperm, mould, and dipt candles
with very extensive stock OF American,
European, and India piece goods.
may rs
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
Notice,

Notice.
TsHE MECHANICS HALL .ACaDE-
i MY will re.opep on MONDAY NEXT,
at 8 O'Clock A. M. There is room TOR a
few more boys in both Departments:
E, Q. FIEFIED.
aug "a 4
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
WAS COMMIT ED

TNO the jail for the county of Alexan-
L dria, D. G.. on the 25th inst. as run
away, bright mulatto man, who calls
himself WILLIAM BROWN ; five feet
eight or nine inches high, has scar on
the right side of his nose, and one on the
tore part of his head. which is covered
with fine curly hair /; appears to be about
27 years of age his cloathng, one grey
cloth coat with metal buttons, one new
blue cotton cashmere coat, one black and
one light colored marsellles vest, and new
pantaloons of large red and white stripe.
He claims freedom, and had in his posses.
sion a certificate TO that effect, signed
William X. Dance, Clerk Of the county
court, Powhattsn, Virginia, which writing
is believed 10 be forgery; says he served
his time as an apprentice TO the hating
business with Beverly Wells, a. Chester.
fell, OH the turnpike road, about halt
way between Richmond and Pow halan
courthouse The owner is requested to
come, prove property, pay CHARGES and
take him away; otherwise he will be dis
posed of as the law directs.
ANDW. ROUNSAVELL, tailor
limo IT
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DANAwAY from the subscriber living
I Snear Marbury's ferry, District OF Co
lumbia, on the lst of May last, negro
man named
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
Removal.

II lindsay & HILL have removed'sto
81 the new brick store. lower end OF
King street, where they offer for sale age
neral assortment of groceries. on accom-
mcdating terms. They wish to purchase
wheat, rye. and corn, for which the high
est price will be given.
aug IL
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
Is Dollars Reward

KTILL be given for safely securing a
w grey mare, which strayed or was
stolen from the pasture at Vermont, les
tate OF T. Dixon, deceased) between the
night of the 4th, and the evening OF the
9Th inst Said MARE was three years
Old last spring, about IA hands high a
knot arising from the distemper. shows IT.
self under each jaw neck thick at the
junction with the head the mare begin
ming to pace, is very gentle, tray faced,
tull eyed, and SONS few specks on her
body and was never shod before leaving
the pasture,
For the mare alone Gil safely securely
the above reward will be given. Ii taken
possession of another, who may be sus-
pected of having stolen her, 25 dollars
will De given tor securing boihs
A letter addressed to
JAMES SAUNDERS
oak,hW p. 0. Fauquier cty, Pa.
viii reach the subscriber.
July Is If
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
John Yates,
AttOrDe,i MT Ian

OFFERS his professional services to
~ the public, and will practice certain
In in Charles county, Md. also, it encou-
ragged. in Montgomery, Prince Georges
anil St. Marv's County, As.'to promises
for care and attention, (which are usual J
he makes none-suffiLe it to say, reputa..
ton, success and support greatly depend
upon prompt, honest and conscientious
discharge OF duty.
Georsetozya. ID C.. June Is.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
Sssas
As;gAssR
f&xED

,rbe Steamboat Potomac,
,1yu1CHfor speed and accommodation
w : equal to any other, continues to
" TSRoor ffo alexandria and Wa-
shmgtOn.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05

Whole tICK6tS 20 uOIIdTS, sUdIes TT Pfo
PARTON.
Companies or individuals ordering tour
or more tickets form Aliens Office, vii! be
supplied at the rate of Is dollars. :,
Orders from any part OF the United
States, enclosing The cash or prize tickets;
post paid, for tickets and shares, will be
promptly attended to, addressed 10
S. & M. ALLEN & Co.'S.
Lottery s. Exchange Office,
Pennsylvania avenue Washington City
Or to John A. Stewart,
King street, .alerandria.
sen 3
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05
For Amsterdam,

.saA The superior coppered brig
aG4S& EIGHT SONS, Low. master !,
(daily expected( having the most Of her
cargo engaged; will meet with dispatch
and can receive 100 hbds. on freight.
Apply to WIN FOWLE & Go.
July 4 If
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-09-05

c.o leaves the city Of Washington at 6
luck Joc every Thursday morning, and A
sSanda halt past 81 and ne ss sn 1P bs 1
pssIpp oiomac, and at Ola Point Comfort,
vel ve, A. Norfolk on Friday morning in
arr, for he Southern Stages, and the steam
, 1nst i iTr Richmond and Petersburg. On
Mooisy morning she leaves NortoIk at IL
s %9oes, arrives at alexandria on Tuesday ;s
and e aa sss and to e es s e
taken on deck,
Az SrThe Proprietors of The Steam boat
poiomac are DESTROYS to grant every &C
rommOdation topassengers, and have ar
ronoed the line of departure and ARRIVAL IN
saas manner, as TO admit passengers from
P;cbmond and Petersburg to transact bu-
aioss, in Norfolk;and those proceeding to
The nor;hwsrd, TO transact business al A.,
Ieyandria and Washington without loss OF
,;me may 2
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-03

intentions, must often do wrong. Destitute
OF the knowledge necessary to enable him to
form correct judgment, upon many subjects
or which his duty requires him to act, he will
decide from feelings which grow out Of his
prePosseSsions or Prejudices or he will be
governed by the opinion OF others. If be is
influenced BY interest or prejudice, he will be
very sure TO judge enormously, and to perse-
we're in il with obstinacy-it the opinion Of
others is relied on, his prejudices against per
sons as well as measures will most easily be
influenced by man of bis own standing and
party who is as ignorant and preiudiced as
himself II is disreputable 10 the Siate-it is
unsafe for the people, to have majority of
their Senate composed of such men. Our
Senate consists at present Of but twenty !;
who are chosen in large districts ia the sew
eral counties. Are there not men il each
county, with suitable qualifications for Sena-
tors Does not the county Of Hancock furnish
too men. in whom integrity and talents are
united
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-03
FOR TIE GAZETTE.

FOR TIE GAZETTE.
Mn. SHIRLEY,
As an inhabitant Of be State Of Maine, as
an elscior Of the County Of Hancock, cannot
feel Indifferent TO the result of our annual cleo
tons. As citizen of Maine, ii is mortify
ing reflection, that large proportion of the
Senate OF the present political year, are totally
destitute of those talents aud requirements
which those who compose so important
branch Of our Legislature ought TO possess. A
large majority Of them are not only inerpe
rienced and ignorant, as 10 tue manner q mat
Ter OF legislation, but they are incapable Of
tedrmng, they are men of small talents, desti-
tute OF one OF the importan, requisites for the
Office, capGbitity. Ii is with extreme regret
therefore, that | observe some os the same
weak men in nomination for the next Senate.
As an elecor Of Hancock, feel more anxiety.
more responsibility, that none may be put in
nomination for Senators Cor this County, but
such as are " honest not only, but capable"
The equal rights Of The citizens, the reputation
Of the County, and the weifafe and safety Of
the People q The State require this OF us. II
is not enough that Senator may be ia'fensive
and harmless, it is important, il is necessary,
that he have the talents, the information and
the experience, which will enable him TO do
good-" TO know the right, and approve" and
pursue il. An ignoran, man, with the hes,
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-03
@FIRE!i

f,HE Inanufaeturers' Insurance Company, re-
Il Gently established in the City Of Boston, for
the express purpose of Insuring against Fire,
with Capital OF Three Hundred 7h,usand Dol.
lars now offer to Manufacturers throughout the
United States, an opportunity of insuring their
property against this destructive element, (Which
the greatest care and strictest attention cannot
always prevent, and which, in an unfortunate
moment, frequently reduces affluent and indie
pendent families TO poverty and distress,) at such
moderate rates, as cannot fail to induce owners
of factories to secure themselves against loss.
The Company are in no manner restricted as
TO the description Of risks, but will name premi-
ums in all cases, however hazardous. and on the
most favorable terms. Not only Cotton, Wool
len, and other Manufao tories, will be insured at
This Office, but also Dwelling Houses, Stores,
Furniture, Goods, and Merchandise, with every
other description of property subject TO loss or
injury by fire
The Company take this opportunity to state
the kind of information deemed most necessary
TO be made by the applicants, as the premiums
IN a great measure, will be graduated by their
representation, to wit -
Where situated? OF what materials are Che
buildings constructed For what purpose dcctl-
pied !? How many stories are the buildings ?
OF what materials are the roofs . What buildings
are in the vicinity? aud their distances from the
one to be insured : and for whatfarpose occupi-
ed In what manner are the buildings heated
and lighted ?-Whether the picker, machine
shop, bleachery, dye house, &c. &c. are in, or
annexed to the buildings to be insured If a
watch is kept infhe building or an engine at
tached TO the establishment? And if insurance is
wanted on the several buildings belonging to
the factory, the applicant will state the differ
ent amounts on each and if convenient, the
Company would wish TO have ground plot, to
give them some idea of the buildings to be in
.ured.
:. As the Company will not for the present, take
more than ticsnty thousand dollars on any one
risk. and possessing an ample capital, give I'M
doubted security to the assured.
Persons DESTROYS Of insurance, who may reside
out of the city, by forwarding their applications,
by mail, or otherwise, TO the Secretary, may be
assured the same will meet with immediate at
tention.
SAMUEL HUNT, Secretary.
Office, No. 81, State-Strest, Boston.
July Is 1922. 3m
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-03
Deferred Articles.
From tie Albion.
CANDTDUS.


To Willy the character, and ridcue the
person OF our sovereign, has long been the IA
vorlte system of certain journals in our own
as well as IN this country. We know that
there are those whom malice, disappointment,
and revenge, may goad on 10 this unmanly
conduct; but we had reason to expect, as
these motives must be unknown here that the
force Of truth would prevail and if we could
not see justice done him 10 words, that silence
at least would be observed towards the Mon
arch OF nation on the most friendly terms
with this, and ola people which peculiarly
considers The respect due TO its KING identih
ed with that which il claims for itself Not
withstanding the solely ENGLISH character of
our publication, and Notwithstanding that the
uniform fOrbearance we have resolved TO show
on all matters OF AMERICAN policy, entitle us.
most unquesiionabiy, TO be heard with some
attention on subjects which come especially
under our province as loyal Engishmen, we
should have still continued 10 close our ewes
10 all reflections on The character Of the Sow
fneign, leaving such "a were manfesty false
70 silent contempt, and pIeferring 10 the refu-
tatlon OF others the conviction Of every en-.
lIghtened and impartial person, that they were
founded in error, had we not lately observed
IN two most respectable papers Of Ibis Union,
Inc following paragraphs, one OF which, for
we confess the other is quite harmless, we
| should iai IN our duty if we suffered to pass
without notice.
| In the Baltimore Patriot we find the follow.
ing Attic sally its sprightly Editor -
"PRODIGIOUS."
One of the most important transactions which
have probably ever occurred in the history OF
his Most Gracious Majesty George w. is re-
corded in the following extract of letter
This mighty potcntate not only bad the conde.
scension to walk after the French Statesman
but (gout Notwithstanding, ran after hin-took
him, Get faithful history embalm the incident
| by the arm, not by the leg or the hand
or the nape of the neck; and said the mo-
mentous words which follow; and strange as it
may seem, in as good French as that of the Am
| bassador. All the deeds of the EDWARDS and
IENRYs of the Fast-Anchored isle," can hard
| ly rival this -
| Extract of letter from London, Of the Sd OF
June -" The last fete Of the Court was yerv
| brilliant; more magnificent assembly had not
been seen for long time. speak OF it merely
to tell you that the King having perceived NJ
de CHATEAUBRIAND at little distance before
him in the crowd, ran after him, took him by
the arm, and said to him-'AVhere the Devil
nave you been all the evening; have not been
able to find you ? and that in French as perfect
as that of the Ambassador"
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-03
NOTICE.

EPORTS have been in circulation injurious
IL T. the character of Mr.. CHARLES TEB-
BETS, respecting business intrusted him TO trans
act at Passport and St. Johns. As Mr.. Tebbe's has
conducted honestly and honorably, and settled
with the subscriber to his satisfaction, he feels it
a duty be owes TO the injured, to assure the pub
lie that the reports are entirely without fouuda-
ton and that Nr. T. is still deserving public pat
ronage and confidence.
WILLIAM FRANCIS.
Aug. IS, 1922. We.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-09-03

THE subscri' er having contracted 20 maintain
lILAH ERRILL. panper, liable 10 DE
Supported bv u . town of Lewiston, for The pres
eEi year. has made provision for that purpose;
and hereby forbiis al; persons harbou'ne or trust
ing laid pauper, on his or the towns account--a'
NJ debts will be paid for his support sf'er this
date. ELIJAH BRIGGS.
Lewiston, Apgust't3,h, 1872