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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-06-22
WILLIAM GILLLyNGH.ayM,

FROM BALTIMORE,
II ESPECTFULLY informs bis friends
HI and the public, that he has common
ced the manufacture OF
Mill Irons, Press and Mill
Screus, Edge Tools, &c, &c.
at the corner OF Patrick & Cameron streets
Alexandria; where orders will be thank.
fully received, and executed with neat
CESS and punctuality. 9Th mo 18th 3t*
GrThe Waahingtonian at Leesburg, 4
Winchester Gazette, Winchester, will
please publish the above three times, and
send their accounts to this office tor pay
ment
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-06-22
Henry p. Whitney,

HAS just received, and offers tor sale,
Ill at reduced prices.
Ladies', gentlemen's and children's leg
horn and chip hats every quality
and at all prices from II to 90 dol
lars.
Every description Of fashionable cloath-
ing, as usual,
Constantly on hand, at the lowest terms
at his we'll known stand,
Opposite the Farmers Bank OF
Alexandria.
june II dem
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-06-22
WOOL CARDING.

June IS
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-06-22
Fresh Lemons,


,OOO BOXES Messina lemons, repre-
sented to be in prime order, now
landing from Schr. Cent. and Tor sale by
SAM. MESSEkSMITH.
juaels St
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-08

aid 81 sotiaiewh.s pore gaiety Of manners :,
than sfior,is who love their ladies' i,ke
He determined I'd seek out second WE
MN hun bIeF sbhere ot life, and that y
s.1nn,d he .,ne wfp, having no knowledge.
sof his rank. should love him tor hlmseii
alone. For this plrpose, ne went aug s ssI
tied incognito lunder the name 20, OF mi.
Jones) q Hodne, al obscure yi'saee %
Shropshire. Henade overtures 70 one or
two danlsels in The neigbborhood. put
thev were too knowing TO be taken IN oy
h,m His manners were not b0orish, his
mode OF life was retired, it was odd how
no rot his livelihood, and al last ne began
n he taken for highwayman. Ia this
dilemma he turned TO Miss Hoggins, the
eldest daughter Of small farmer at whose
house he lodged. --Miss Hoggins, il might
seem. had not been used to romp with the
clowns: there was something in The man.
ners of their quiet, bat eccentric guest,
that she liked. As he found that he had
inspired her with that kind of regard
which revisited for, he made honorable
proposals to her, and at the end OF some
months, they were married, without bis
letting her know who he was. They set
off in post chaise iran her fathers house,
and travelled across the country. In this
manner, they arrived at Stamford, and
passed through the town without stopping
till they came to the entrance OF burleigh
Park, which is OH the outside OF 1t. The
gates few open, the chaise entered, and
drove down The long avenues OF trees that
lead up 20 the front of this fine old man-
sion As they drew nearer 10 it, and she
seemed little surprised where they were
going, he said. swell. my dear. this is
| Burleigb3 House; it is the home have
promised to bring you 10, and you are the
Countess OF Exeter!" 1t is said the shock
! OF this discovery was too much tor this
young erea IRE. and that she never recov-
erred it., twas sensation worth dying
for The world we live ir was worth
making, had it been only for this. Ye
Thousand and One Tales of the Arabian
Nights Entertainment! hide your dimn-
ished heads! Inever " ished TO have been
a lord, but when think OF this story.
yNew Monthly Magazine.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-08
FOREIGN.
HOUSE OF LoRDS-Juas II.

ttCSA'L vi Loh DO-ONTS / 1.
The Ear. OF Liverpool moved the sec
ond reading of The ancient Commercial
Statutes Repeal bill; lhe importation OF
Goods Repeal bill, and the navigation A.
mendment bill. His lordship observed
that the three bills formed new system,
which he thought would be highly -oene
tlciai to our commerce and navigation
The first bill repealed no less ;han three
hundred acts OF Parliament, no: by any
sweeping clause, bot non,,nGsla and seri-
otlm-a measure which of itself, would
prove highly beneficial, it being fact,
thai there were persons who actually OBJ
tanned living by Informing merchants
what they could 90, and what they could
not do, the actsgss they at present stood.
operating as clogs upon almost all the OPP
erations Of commerce. With regard to
the Navigation Act, dated ~ Charles 2.
il had invariably since that period been
toe policy of the country 10 adhere to II
and when it was considered that the Davi-
CATION laws formed a nursery for seamen
for the service Of the country in time OF
war, il must be obvious, thai to adhere to
those laws, as far as possible, was the best
policy upon which the British Govern
men, could act. This policy must, how
ever, of course, be subject, to times and
circumstances, and j; was upon the prin-
cipIe tit, modified by changes which had
taken place, that the system purposed to
be carried into effect, by this bill was es.
iablished. Under the navigation laws. as
they formerly stood. the produce aud man
uactures of Asia, Africa, and America
must be imported intu this country in Bri-
fish ships.
When the United States Of America be.
came Independent, it was deemed conso-
nant with every sound principle to place
them upon the same footing as the states
OF Europe, by which the produce and
manufactures of the former we're allowed
to be imported in American as well az Bril-
lish ships, as with regard to The states OF
Europe, the ships nf those states were al |
lowed to import their produce ard manu-
features equally with British SHIPS Aiur-
Their alteration had now become necessary,
in consequence OF the changes which had
taken place in other parts OF the continent
CT America. As it was impossible the Col,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-08
A MERMAID.

An American ship master from this port,
became the fortunate purchaser. some
months ago, in the Island OF Java, OF a
preserved Mermaid which had been
taken on the coast Of one of the Japan
Isles. The fish had become perfectly dry,
and was originally, it is thought, about
four feet in length. From a gentleman
VINO lately saw the specimen, we learn
that the descriptions given in old books oil
natural history, and the representations
frequently seen in old drawings OF the
Mermaid, are fully confirmed by the APP.
pearaace of this rare and unexampisd
preparation The head is covered with
ligat coiored hair, coarser than human bar
The upper part OF the tace resembles a
mans, but the lower part approaches the
monkeys. The nose is fiat like that Of
an African negro. From the upper jaw OF
a yery wide mouth, descend two tusks pas
sjny over the lower lip; but the rest on
botni,w, are very like human teeth. The
cheeks are wrinkled, from the dlssicated
state of the skin, ana the eyes are deeply
sunk in the sockets. The shape OF the bust
is precisely like the consguration OF a wo-
man. below which The body gradually be-
comes scaIy, and taperiRg by degrees, ter
inmates Ia a fishes tail, There are four
FMS ON the lower part OF the body, and the
extremity of the tail is torked.
This curiosity was exhibited atthc Cape
of Good Hope, and submitted TO the IN
spection of several naturaiists from Eng
land, who entirely concurred in the opin,
ion that this is an example of the Mermaid
whose existence has been generally held
10 be fabulous. The owner is procee-
ding to Europe, and we may soon expect
80 hear OF its arrival in England.
Bost. paper.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-08
From tie .Amer7can FGrmer.
WOODEN WICK'D CANDLES.
Loudonn Coantu, Va. March. 1922

Loudona Cosnty, Va. March 1922.
To the Edtors.-Sir, have taken The
liberty OF enclosing you the result OF an
experiment made IN the use Of Candles;
one of which was made with wooden
wick the other IN the usual way with cot
.on. The candles were made at the same
tine, moulded IN the same sized moulds,
exact equal weight, both set on tre at the
same moment, aud placed upon the same
table.
That which was made with wooden
wicg, lasted hours; toe other i've. attor-
din. equal light.
The size OF the candles were about six
10 the pound, the wood used was part Of
cypress Single. and prepared after the
following manner. to wit:
Tue wood was split TO the size OF a rye
straw and made round, so that the coat OF
cotton, which was applied, might be more
easily put on by rolling the stick upon q
card which contained the cotton, and
which nal been previously we'll oarued.
Tue stick " as then rolled upon table,
to cause the cotton to adhere closely, and
then vas about the size OF common
quill; it was then placed in the mould and
TIE tallow poured 10. The stick must be
somewhat longer than the mould, as the
candle must be dawn With pinchers.
AsreeaAlY tnthe foregoing experiment.
a pound OF candles will last forty.two
hours, when they would only last thirty,
made alter the usual way.
Que pound of raw cotton ,s sufficient
with the wooden wick for i6o los. of
candles Another great advantage in
using the wooden wick, is, that the can
die will not fall IN warm weather, norwi!l
Il ae SO easily affected by the air.
you think proper TO give the above 10
the public, through your widely circuIat-
ed AMI very nseol paper, shall be pleas
edi eonFince4 as am Of the great adyau
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-08
From our Correspondent.
Office of the Georgian, Savannah,
July 90, z O'Clock, P. NJ.
FROM HAVANA.

Captain Patterson, of the sloop Ann,
arrived at this port on Saturday, IN days
from Havana, inforns US, that the trade oil
pi1acy continues "m The full tide OF sue
cessfGI experiment. IN that neighborhood,
and that very little effort was made by the
public authorities to prevent 1t.
The Captain General OF the Island OF
Cuba, died the day before the Ann sailed.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-08
TIL GAzEr FE.
r4-.,7eaY MORNING AUG, $, 1872,
Per Steam Boat Potomac.

Norfois, August 5.
The U. 5. frigate Macedonian, Capt. Bid
ale, anchored in Lynneaven Bay on Saturday,
and Yesterday morning beat UP and came to
anchor. in Hampton Roads about A. M. we
learn that she is II days from Havana, that she
nas lost by sickness, n of her crew. ~ o.
whom w,ce officers, and that 80 OF her men
are now iii on board. Owing to the Precau'
tons taken to prevent any communication
,yith the shore, we have been unable to Obtain
a,y particulars IN addition to the above, except,
that with the concurrence of the proper au-
shorihes here. arrangements are making to
land the sick ON Craney- Island, where every
accommodation will be provided for their com
ort.
The u. S. Ship Hornet, Capt. Rob't Hen.
sey, was going into Havana, as the Macedonl'
an came opt--5ihcers and crewall in good
health.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-08

lam no teller of stories; but there is one
belonging to Burleigh House, of which /
hsppen 10 know some of the particulars.
The la'o Earl OF Exeter had been divor-
ced from his ilrsl wife, woman Of lss..;oc
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-08

The sails and cordage of first rate
man Of war require 80,oon lbs. of rough
hemi, tor their construction; anG 1t is said
20 average ave acres of land to produce
ton OF hemp; thus one OF those monstrous
towers OF human ingenuity consume
years produce Of AGA acres CT land to fur
nish It's necessary tackle.
Taiuki,lg amusement says Swiit) IS
the resort OF those who cannot think. Mad
am de Stael had sentiment somewhat an
siogous Il was ber maxim. when man
does not think, be smokes.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-08

tage which Mi Ds derived iroM the use Of
wooden wicks generally.
Jhe idea is not original with me. h ouf
derived f,p,o The FIRST volume OF tue DO
nestle Ency cIopadia, page 499.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
THE WAY TO EXCEL.

Collect your thoughts upon some par
ticular topic. This Will give energy to
your faculties, propriety to your senti-
ments, and business to your conclusions.
Contrast for moment an energetic soul
with the feeble powers Of the remiss
mind, and you must be impressed with
the necessity of exercising and directing
your intellectual powcrs.--The one is
elevated, the other low the one capable
of directing great events, surrounding
arduous difficulties by patient perse-
verance, the other not only terrified by
real obstacles but checked and damped
bv imaginary ane-, .,,c 0nc not satisfied
While virtue requires or honori is attaina-
BILE, the other con,ented with low things,
low people and still lower self.
VIII you not rouse then to resolution,
to activity to perseverance; emulatine
the prudence of the miscr, whose money
is ready for every opportunity Of gain,
keep your mind with you at all times,
tina. n; yoe may use your understanding on
.ah Occasions,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
PUBLISHED WEEKLY,
BY HOOPER WARREN.

Terms efsabsciTpfion- perannum, payable
IN Advance. Subscribers who do not comply
with this condition will be subject 10 an add
tionai charge at the rate IS per cent. per an
aim for the time of delay. A failure to give
notice of wish to discontinue at the end of
each term will be considered as new en-
gagement. No paperto be discontinued Jun
Iessat the option ofthe Editor until all arrear-
sges shall have been paid.
.4dperhsements, not exceeding square, will
be inserted at 81 for the FIRST and 50cents for
each subsequent insertion. Larger advertise
rnents in the same proportion.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19

of the Ullited States of America, by and
with the az. e and consent of Jhe Sc
nate of the [ ited States.
Done in me Chancery Of the Con-
sulate General of the United States.
in the city of Algiers, on the Esd
day of December, in the year 1876
and of the Independence ofthe Unit
ed States the fo.rty-frst.
IT,. ST. WIN. SHALER,
L. S. I. CHAUNCEY.
Now, therefore, be it known, that I,
JAMES Monroe, President Of the United
States of America, having seen and con-
sidcred the said Treaty, have, by and
with the advice and consent of the Sc
nate, accepted, ratified, and confirmed,
the same, and every clause and article
thereof.
In testimony whereof, / have signed
these presents with my hand, ard
caused the Seal of the United States
TO be affixed unto the same.
Done at the City of Washington, this
eleventh day of February, in the
year of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and twenty-five,
and Of the Independence of the
United States of America the for
ty-sixth.
JAMES MONROE.
BY the President:
JOHN QuINoY ADAMS,
Secretary Of State.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19
From the Illinois Intelligencer.
Washington City, FEB. 10, 1872


Sr-I have been informed by the Sc
cretary of the Governor and Council of
the State of Maryland, that the Legisla-
ture Of that State has directed copy OF
the laws of Maryland. complied by Cham
eeilor Kitty, to be forwarded 10 the Exc
cutivc Of each State, for the use of their
respective States. These laws, consist
ing Of seven octave volumes are now rea-
dy for delivery, and have consented to
take charge Of the copy intended for H.
linois which will forward to your Office
by the first safe conveyance. In reply
to the letter which communicated this
information to me, took it upon myself
to express, in behalf of the State, Itvnst,
its proper sense Of this act Of liberality
and wise policy on the part of Maryland.
The legislative experience of SO old
and of so respectable State, thus con-
veniently embodied, cannot fail TO be use
ful and were such an interchange of
the Legislative provisions Of the several
States, made general, l entertain No
doubt that it would tend greatly to taci-
litate the labogs oftheir respective Legis-
iatures, and at the same time tend TO as
simulate their municipal regulations, so
as to make the task of understanding
them, by the emigran;s from one State
to another, much less labcrious than at
present.
have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
DAHL. p. COOK.
His Exceilency s. Bond.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19

GARR1cK's PDEcEPTs TO PREACHERS.
The celebrated Garrick having been
requested by Dr. Stonehouse to favor
him with bis opinion as to the manner in
,~h'c', sermon ought 10 BIO delivered,
the English Roscius sent him the follow
ing ludicious answer:
My dear Puhil-You know how YOU
would feel and speak in parlor con-
corning friendwbo was in imminent dam
ger Of bis life, and with what energetic
pathos of diction and countenance you
would enforce the observance Of that
which you really thought would be for
his preservation. You could not think
of playing the orator, of studying your
emphasis, cadence and gestures; you
would be yourself: and the interesting
nature of your subject impressing your
heart, would furnish you with the most
natural tone of voice, the most proper
language, the most energetic features,
and the most suitable and graceful ges-
lures. What you would thus be in the
parlor, be in the pulpit; and you will
not fail to please, to affect and to profit.
Adieu my dear friend.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1822-03-19

AN ACT reyiving and extending the time al
lowed for the redemption Of land sold TOR d.
rect taxes, in certain cases.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
or Ref,resentatiues Of the United States
sf america in Congress assembled, That
the time allowed for the redemption Of
lands, which have been or may DC, sold
for the non payment of taxes under tue
several acts, passed ..- '
xnonst. one thousand eight hundred ana
,hirfeen. the ninth day Of January, one
thousand eight hundred and fitteen' and
the fifth day 81 March, one thousand eight
hundred and sixteen, for laying and col.
Letting a direct tax within the United
States, so far as the same have been pur.
chased for and in behalf OF the United
States. be revived and extended for the
term Of one year from the end OF the pre-.
sent session Of Congress: ProO'eea
That. ON such redemption, interest shall
be paid, at the rate oftwenty per centum
rer annum, on the taxes aforesaid, and OF
ne additions Of twenty per centun
charpeable thereon, and the right OF re
demntion shall enure, as wellto the herr
and assienees Of the land so purchased
an behalf Of the United States, as to TIL
original owners thereof.
Washington, February ., 1922.
Approved: JAMES MONRoE,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08
WIN. FOWLE & Go.


HAVE for sale 10000 lbs Havana and ST.
Ill Domingo coffee
IL 900 lbs Sumatra pepper
80 hhds New Orleans sugar
% do retailing molasses
200 boxes mould & dipped candles of approx
ed brands
500 reams wrapping paper
600 pieces Russia duck, LIST and I'd quality
300 do Russia shectng
loo do heavy and light Ravens duck
30 do Russia diaper
IS tons ST. Petersburg hemp
90 casks candle and soap tallow
90 bbis No ] A>2 Boston beef
80 casks new rice
IL pipes Old Sicily Madeira wine
90 20 q" "r, CASKS r1"s' wOodhou'e's brand,
Half pipes and quarter casks kcirs &, Cos
Madeira wine 4years old
Quarter casks OF old Malrnsy Madeira wint
60 casks Mountain Malaga wine
% 10 Clarct wine entitled to debcntpre
1900 bushels St Ubes salt.
600 tons plaster paris
20 crates Liverpool ware
9 casks English sewing twine
IL cases olive oil Jan III
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08
NOTICE,
~ Notice is hereby given,

NOtlCc IL ncrcDJ SifoDI
n HAT a petition will be presented 10 the
next general assembly OF Virginia, praying that
honorable body iopass law, 10 amend the law
passed at the last session authorising tho sale oil
the real estate of TBoNAzty ErLzyr, decd.
novl ,aw4t
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08
LOST,

NN Monday 28th inst. between AiexandrIa
~ and my farm, a red morocco PoCkEt Al
MANAC containing fifty or sizty dollars IN
an,ss of tho Alexandria bank, and the bank OF
sheYallcy. The finder will be handsomely recon-,
nensed b, leaving the above at the Farmers
bank, or restoring it to the owner ,,,,croN
Wellingtop, oc 80 GEO. 7. WASHtNelVN
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE.
The Land and house on Stump. Hill
ENS lately owned by Mr.. Norton, being
2SsS about 81 acres well inclosed on the Lit,
$Hk Gle River Turnpike road, miles from
49, Alexandria. The garden contains ma
ny valuable shrubs, vines and fruit trees. The
situation is handsome and healthy. Possession
may lie had Immediately. The time OF paymen
will be reasonably extended to suit the purchaser
march ii law If w. CRANCH
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08
TO RENT.
TO Rent.

kxrrS Tine subscriber wishes to rent for ono
MNH or more years, his wharf g. warehouse.
a. The warehouse is 3 stories high fire
6A proof, and has every convenience
for an extensive business. The wharf
is no feet in length, and 10 in breadth. and
has water of sufficient depth for the largest YES
sells. JONAH THOMPSON
march 90
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
WAS COMMIrTED

TO the jail Tor the county OF Alexan-
dria. D.. c. on the 95th 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
II years of age /; his cloathIng, 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 bad in his posses
sion certificate to that effect, signed
William K Dance. Clerk of the county
court, Powhattsn, Virginia, which writing
;s believed TO be forgery; says be served
his time Na an apprentice to the hating
business with Bevr,ly Wells, a. Chester.
field. on the turnpike road, about half
way between Richmond and Powhatan
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
june 9 II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-27
Fifty Dollars Reward.

] Fifty Dollars Reward.
IN ANYWAY from the subscriber living
ahnear Marbury's ferry, District OF 20
Iumbia, on the lst of May last q, negro
man named
DANIEL,
Mailing himself Daniel Solomon, general
INV known hy the name of Talbotrs Dan.
iel. He took with him several SUITS OF
good clothing, tur hat. and drao CO.
sfored great coat with large cape.
Daniel is about forty six years OF age,
About S feet 6 or 7 inches high, Is stout
made, has several remarkable scars on ms
breast, thick lips, and the under lip consl-
&erably projecting. large eyes, and high
aorehead. He is an artful Insinuating tel
I low
Daniel has an extensive acquaintance
q relations in Fairfax county and his Dls'
rrict 1t is probable that he IS lurking a.
bout Alexandria. or at Cedar Grove. Mrs
hcCarry's, where he has relations Fifty
dollars will be given tor his apprehension
Il secured in jail so that get MN again.
and all reasonable charges VIII be paid u
brought home.
4 uIt is ascertained that
Daniel has obtained the tree papers of a
Free negro, named Nat Wilson. No doubt
Daniel will endeavor TO get 10 the north
GEORGE TALBOT.
aug IS fot1