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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-12-26
This resolve was agreed to.
% motion of Mr.. MaCartv i

Resolved, That the committee on Military
Affairs be instructed to inquire into the eype
diency of continuing to the widow of the late
colonel Electins Backus, who fell at Sackett's
Ba:bor during the late war, the halt paw peD,
sion heretofore allowed to her.
Mr.. Cannon moved to take up the re.
solutions submi'teI by him some DAYS
ago relative to military concerns, which
the house refused to consider SO votes
TO Sc.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-12-26

The following resolutions were intro
duced into the Senate of Mary land, by
Hlr. Chambersl and as our correspondent
informs US, have passed that body unani-
mously: l6H1' Fd''
Resolutions approving the measures Of the
General Government.
Whereas, the state OF Maryland is in a
peculiar degree dependent on that aid q
prot, ction, TO secure which, was tue great
object OF the confederation of these Unl-
ted States, and especially is exposed from
It's vast extent ut naVlgabte water, and
the geographical position OF the city Of
Baltimore, 10 the attacks 81 maratlme
enemy, who, as has Oeen demonstrated By
the events OF the la war, can aarraSs our
ciuzeas, piunder anj destroy oar property,
possess themselves OF our territory, pre-
vent our necessary transactions, so tar as
large proportion OF our citizens are affect
ed And whereas, exemption IRON such
danger to the lives and exposure OF the
fortunes o! our CiuZenS, can only be- Sc
cured to US, by the liberal application OF
those means which the good people OF
these United States, have placed at the
disposal 1t the government OF he union,
for the common d t &c nd : ne well
fare, and it is not only the soundest poi
cy, but the best dictate OF prudent econo-
my, to use the period when general
peace and the ordinary resources OF nur
country afford opportunity TO the govern
ment 10 provide for the defects IN our sys-
ten, which state OF war has disclosed,
and 10 be prepared against recurrence oil
injuries, which may be repeated at mo-
! msnt, impossible by any political calouia'
tIon TO be anticipated.
Aad whereas, il is at all times the duty
OF the citizens OF tree government to de-
Iioerate on the policy and measures OF
those TO whom lhey have con6ded the ad-
miDishation of their political concerns,
an on occasions when Contrarlety of opln-
lon is entertained on matters vitality al
fecGng their best interests, with candor
aud 6rmRess
We The members oi the Senate and
House OF Delegates, acting as the repre-
senIatives Of the people of Mary land, and
influenced by belief SHAT it is highly ex~
peaIent IN the present situation OF our pc
Aucai Concerns 10 announce the opinions
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-12-26

Bv accounts received from Turin il is
stated that scarcely any hopes were en-
tertained of the lie of the celebrated Ca
nova, the sculptor 1t is said be was in the
last extremity, and his medical attendants
declared that they could do nothing more
for him.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03
COUNTERFEiTERS TAKEN.

FRrprnIcgsgrgG. November 20.--Two
mea, youns and of genteel apprafanec,were
brought before the Mayors Court on Mon
day iasi, under strong suspicious OF being
connterfcitcrs. 1t appeared III evidence,
that on Saturday they arrlHedat occoquon
from the north, whrle they passed a coun,
tcr;rit ten dollar nutc on the Farmers
Bank of Alexandria to the tavern keeper al
that place, who, discovering soon after their
departure that it WAS a spurious bill, pur-
sued them, Il being joined al this place by
several gentlemen, oyertooic and arrested
Them on Sunday night aboht four mile
from town, on their way to the south. On
searching their persons, forty-odd dollar
were found in counterfeit notes on the Far
mcrs' Bank of Alexandria, which, With a
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03
REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE.

Intic year l66 7, On The 'lIl oil Deceinh'f
boat On the AIenai crossing that strait o.
yer which bridge is now building, with III
pa sengcrs, W.. IA set, and only orr poSSe,t-
yer, named Hugh HiAiansS, was saved. On
The samr day in the year 1873, Was upset
another boat containing about 60 passcn-
gers, and every person Per'sied, WITH hf
ercepfon Of onc, whose name was bVgh
H3iliums and on the Sta of August, 1896
third boat met similar fate, hnt the. pas
scngcrs of this were Only rs, and singular
TO relate, the whoi. persisted mite he etc,P-
lion Of oae, whose name was Hoga nj
INNS,
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03
Attest:
ID. NJ. FORREST, Secretary.

Messrs. Carey and Lea announce that
they have the :. Frve,iI oJ'the Peak.' in the
Prtss-and itw i'll "sprtdily bepubiished.'
The National Gazette Of the lGth, say,
" We have read a portion Of the new Wa
verify Novel, " Peveril Of the Peak" The
scene is laid in England at the period of
the accession of Charles II. Nj the ia
lent of the author is excrted in pourtray-
ing, Discriminatory, the characters and
manners of the Cdraiicr3 and RouadltodS.
He does not spare the pa'.tancal party,
but at the same time is les lndulgrnt to-
wards the dcsotces Of the Royal cause.
than might have been expected FROM his
known political principles. The baud ol
the master is visible in what we have read
aud though the plot, ur story, as far as VIC
can discern it, does not appear quite orISl-
nal, or very ingenious, it is likely 10 be in
trresting, and to furnish scope for the dis
play Of those powers oldescrip,ion and dla.
iogur, which have placed the Great Tn
known SO far above all the oth,r roman
tic writer's Of tue day"
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03
Restoration Of business.

NEw loGk, Nov 22.-This city was
probably never more tlronscd with com
pany, than at the present moment So
great Is the crowd of Sisitants from every
point ofthe compass, that they meet with
difficulty in finding accommodations at our
numerous hotels aud boarding -houses.--
The fever kept back country merchants,
who are now pouring III, and the business
of the city was never more active. II Is mol
uncommon for North River steamboat
10 bring in roo, and even 80 passengers.
The present number Of boats ha>ias been
found Insufficient to accommodate the
number of travellers, the Fulton has been
engaged 10 take the piac" of the Fire Fly,
tpr The remainder Of the season.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03
E---=
AII'rlj MN.

The Summers drapery has wjthered
from ia" landscape--tle last Hover OF the
field has bowed lis fragile head
The wiihernd lent,
Seurd by the An,nmns blast"
hangs rustlDg on the tree, the last rainbow
has faded from the sky---nud all around,
above, below. tell us Of the appronrh of
Ninter--telI IA that mid autumn IL already
past. BY times the aspect Of the heavens
thrcaten speedy change which shall blight
the remaining green, and strip the still va
rlcgated forests, aud cham mp the pulling
rIls, and spread around fleece oi SNOW,
The voice Of the winds will be- lifted up,
and the sun will wander still farther away
N The southern skies We shall not hear
the chlrping Of the birds, or the whistllng
of the plonsh at uoon-day~--the onc
VIII be sporting in the groves of the sunny
south, and the other cracking nuts before
the farm house fire. But how clever il is
that this old white washer of our forests,
fields, and gardens, gives us such timely
notice OF his ppfoarh--coming step by
step, as he does--tho good house wife is
regularly advised of the necessity of hun
ting up the last years garments--nanncls,
great coats, and stockings, are tunlbcd
from their lurking places--the whiz OF the
spinning wheel is heard, and The old ax0 il
ground up and sci bnhing the door-evcry
thing gives noliee of preparation FOR the
wllltor The Emporium.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03
Washington Jocky Club Room,

NDAflHDfT ZU lbZ&.
RESOLVED, USANIgoUsLr, That the
members of the Washington Jockey Club
have witnessed, with great satislactiou, the
fair and honorable conduct Of the parties
to the intended match race between the
celebrated horses Eclipse and Sir Charles ::
and this Club IS The more especially moved
to this expression Of opinion from the un-
FORTUNATE, and lamcntrd accident which 50
absolutely disabled the Virginia horse, Sir
Charles, from running the match, as ncets-
sariIy induced the I,roprictors 10 draw hun,
under a heavy fpreit Of 1000 dollars and
the Club cannot in conclusion, omit 10
mention, With the highest appreciation, the
liberal spirit with which the proprietor5 Of
Sir Charles, from the extreme reluctance
entirely To dIsappoint pablle curiosity and
expectation, entered Into the new match
for single heat, by which 'h,y have lost
1870 in addition 10 the iorIclt-conduct
which clearly entities them 10 the rharac
ter Of honorable and spirited ~porisnrn.
>. SERiHG, President.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03


To- Mrs. -, on the train NJ hO babe.
Weep, Indy, weep lh, little flower,
his behldcuus rose ~ hope,
II shnl beyond maternal power
Again IL, lentes 10 ope.
But yeaer-eye, in bloom il lay
Lightly upon your breast;
The gale ut riin rnne ,.......lo-.lhy
How dark It's couch OF resi-
Yes, lady, wecpl il you have tears
Forth freely let them how
Weep, though your l,iolesa babe appears
10 slnle upon your Voc.
No tongue viii ebhte u mothers gloom,
Nor mock molhers sIgh,
IT'S anguish, 1t an idols doom,
TOO dearly how'd, 10 die.
How much Of pain, how much Vi care,
This little eternb cost,
Aud OH how urcl, of promise fair,
II spike, ere all was lost.
Well, indy, may you werpth blow
That crush d - bright u gernl,
For il must slunbcr long aud low,
Ia darkuess WITH the worm.
Yet sorrow not--forbear 10 greVs
Like those who have no friend
To whom 10 pray, on whom believe,
On whom for help depeud.
For when you quit th, lhorny vale,
In Heav Us rich Joys TO share,
Twill be your sinIrss pride 10 hail
Your babe, an angel there.
NOMAN'S LOVE What is II Ne?
womun's love, deer in the heat,
/, like the violet flower,
That III. il modest bend apart,
In some sequesterd bowri
And beet is he who finds that bloom,
Who sips its gentle sweets;
lie needs mol lilr'- oppressive gloom,
Nor all the care he meets.
a womans love Ike the spring,
Amid the wild alone,
A burning Wild, DER which the wing
Of cloud, is seldom thrown;
And ble,l IS he who meets chat fount
Beneath the ,ultry day
How gladly should his SPIES aiodnt,
How pIeasNh be hi, way
A woman love is Ike the roc,
1lof cg'ry tempest braves,
And stands secure AMID The shock
Of ocean. widest waves;
And best is he to whom rcpoA
Within lis shade is giyn;
The world with al lis cares and woes,
SsrHs less Ike earth than heay'n.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03

New Staple and Fancy Goods

NiliGH We're selected, principally n
W auction, with considerable lnin-. by
'heir resident Par'ner in The cityof New York,
Qloen hY The partner here,l nj u lime when
lbhi hnrkei Was unusually depressed 1heir
stock therefore, nj present, is laree mud aill
be toliinfnlly added 10 by each nffi, al feon
That civ Which will enable them tn have con-
pfi.cd ~ II every article that is either u.elui
or H. hionnbles
Experience has tnuelt them. that by having
u partner constantly in market, non. caii 81 esi
mem ~ their advantages, aud they conc eie.
| u yves them supnri"riiy Which nouo in this
market possess but Themselves.
Their nnmerons customers and friends by
calling, will find II ta he their determination
IL sell eneh and every article nj ~ reduced
prices ~ nny other house Ia this PLACE, ar IN
lho uplA country. They therefore cordielly
invite Their home customers, ~ well ~ those
- al drinnce," 10 call anI examine their nf,.
res, feeling assured that The price. aud quail
lies oi their goods ARE only ncccssary 10 be
known 10 ensure In them further extension
|oi that very liberal patronage they have alte4,
1 dy hitherto hnl
supply of MI descriptions OF
Groceries, Queensware, Sadlcry,
~ Nc, iskepl by them, hs also Tow LINEN,
fEAfiIFitS, Sc &c.
NOV. ID ali,h
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03
For Sale,

4 Sexccileut Female Cook, Washer anc
4 " Ironer, who is sold for no fault; bu
whom the owner has no use for. o. Fin
quire of the printer. Dee? ltwts
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03
kentucky Navmony

A few copies Of the above work is Just
"A received an consignment by the spbscri
Der. JOHN B0fD.
November 20. VI II
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03

Di%ateresiea Lore.--A young lady telling
an old gentlemen that she wa. in love with
his estate, "rake II, Madam" said he,
and then yon viii possess two-tllitds ai
Inc, for my II nj YOU ha,ellc d ,and my
whole being consisting of mind, body, aud
"state.' 40 ! then," replied the Juvenile
far, " II would be very unreasonable, Sir,
10 rob yon ofali three. Pray keep your
body Tor yourself.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03

GENERAL SESSION.

Loeic rs. Lnw and Fact-A pretty close
and curious case came up III the session
Wednesday morning. The defence III
which, considering the real nani of esi
dcncc 10 supper, il, was singul"iy Success.
fl. J &. the Captain of an English YES
SCI, now, or shortly since lying in hi.
port, was indicted for breaking into the
house of certain gentleman, IN the city,
about 10 o'clock at night, and demanding
and insisting upon an interview with his
wife. He WAS an acquaintance Of the "a.
mily aud in fact, had boarded three or
four weeks IN the gcnusmdn's house, aud
anays behaved with the sirctcst proprie-
". He entered through the wisd0w.--
The gentleman drove hln back into the
street. An hour Afterwards, however, he
returned, sworc he would SEE the mans
wife krokc the door III fact, aud held his
ground until absolutely forced ont dgoin.
He had always appeared 10 bea worthy, re-
spectacle man ; and the prosecutor him
self, as well rs other witnesses, testified
| Hdhoat hesitation, that his behaviour had
always that Of unan 81 honor and gen
teman sui, the fact of the outrage5 he
had committed, stood glaring ia full proof
against hin. and no proof whatever was
offered OF any other instance of mental a
iiruation. Doctor Graham's intrepidly
| embarked in the dctcucc. The plea Of IN
sonity ,cas he trout ground he assumed
aud 50 successfully did he impress upon the
minds Of lhc jury, aud OF The Court thai
nothing possible could account for his eli
cnl's strange bt hat ior ON the occasion, ex-
ccpt il were insanity, that after some hest
! tation, they rendered IA verdict of dcgnltdt
aad he was discharged 1t 'eGs not posi-
! Ute il was not within the bounds Of crcdi
bility. he contcnded, that such conduct
SHOULD proceed from y gentleman Of suef
acknowledged general uniformity, correct
ness aud aud delicacy Of dtmeanor, If TEN
porary insanity had not for moment alb
! .orbpd his mind. Com. .ldu.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03

s.. LorIs, (Nissouri Oct. 2j.--Capt.
Perkins, of the Missouri Fur Company,
arrived in town this week, with boat load
oI fars and pelres orth $4,000, from the
Rocky Mountains. Another parcel be-
longing 10 the same Company, worth Sio,-
GOO is on the river, and expected to arrive
in the week coming. The whole has de-
cended the Yellow Stone river, and must
have been transported 5000 miles To ar
rive at this place such is the extent of
country laid under contribution by the
commercial position of st. Louis. IN his
first adventure since The revival OF the fur
trade 10 the Rocky Mountains, it is graft
fying to learn that no hosllIics of any kind
lave occurred with the Indians, aud that
present appearances promise great success
10 the tntcrprziug citizens who are now
extending their trade 10 that remote re-
zion.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03

From Pensocoh. By the brig Franklin,
in II days from Pensacola, we learn that
the fever had aba,ed in that city. Its pre-
yinus rayagrs bad been Xcesslve--upwards
If one half of is inhahilants having fallen
its victims. About 10 Of the G. ), soldiers
had died AZ BGrapeds.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03

UisrArer-rhdf IS Z 2.-la noticing the
prog ess ofiapgoYem.nt, wc have many
times asked the question. Mes York and
Noflnlk are nov brolsat ritaia FORTY eighi
hours Journey OF each afher. " Iteans OF
u Seam brig tia, plrs With passengers aud
freight between them. We shall soon
nave OiJer Eee.'s ideas of steam Wag-
CONS realized, when trip ~ Pittsburgh
Ndl he only a little eXctlrs,on-ztlIe mi ghty
ridges If the Allogahuies heiug sum. by ,he
pressure of scientific power, over the
water and d<cr the rarlll--when shall we
Wilt BY steam We know not but
dare moi say what is smpcSsitte In respect To
1t. I.Niies.
The Columbian tNew-IIavenl Register,
paper devoted 10 the support ~ the prn
ciples of Jrilersonian rcpublicauism, aud
consequently 70 the advancement of the
prosperity and happiness ot the people, aud
which hts likewise been mainly insirlmen.
tai, in conjunction with the other rcpubli.
can papers in Connecticut, in rrvoIutloui.
ling the politics Of ihat state and eiIerting
such changes IN It's political institutions ~
have eondnccd To the general welfare Of lis
inhahltants, M short addfcssfo IL patrons
Oh the completion Of the tenth year since
It's establishment, says; II was during the
trying times Of tee, soon after the decla-
raton of our second war for ind.pen-
d'nce,n that We Ncntured, with limited
means. aud few subscribers, 10 put in ope-
ration II republican press in tins city. For
several years We had To contend against
prineipalilies, and powers, and spiritual
wlckedness in high places" yet W. have
pursued the even tenor OF our way, ill the
+" little Register" ny il was called, has been
placed on solid aud enlargcd footing, aud
we have the satisfaction of seeing our lisl
OF Subscribers now surprising by several
hundred, That Of any other newspaper III
This city
go
Di@aterestea Lore.-A young lady telling
an old gentleman that she was in love with
his estate, "rake II, Madam" aaid he,
e" and then You viii possess two-tmrds of
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03

B0STON, Nov eO.--At the Municipal
Court on Monday last, the editor Of the
Arw-iinEland Galaxy was arraigned ON an
Indictment for libel on the character Of
the Rcs. John y aiaiiill a Methodist cler-
gyman { some celebrity in this city.
The defendant pleaded unr guilty 10 the
Indictment, and moved for leave 10 give IN
evidence at the trial the truth Of the mat
ters contained in the piece complained OF.
J. T, Austin, Esq. for the prosecutions, sad
he understood il TO be- the wish of persons
who felt an interest in this case, and with
whom the compliant had originated, that
the defendant aiSHt have all the liberty he
-, requested IN TINS respect; and therefore
that he Should not Oh iect, at the trial, To the
admission OF aay evidence OF the truth Ut
the lihellous charges, if such evidence
should be offered.
This arrangement beingsnladc, the trial
was fixed for the 10th December next.
The defendant intimated an intention to
conduct bis own cause.
J. 600
first orripat Of Fma from the Rockg NOM
tuiRS,
ReD,tIican TcoRomg--Ihe Encycio-
! media Britannica states, that the war Tor our
Indeuendence cost Great Britain Il 6j,654,-
9l4. sterling, and 1858 men; WINE tile
expcuse to the United States was only t9,-
! 4.O.os4. This fact strlhlngly illustrates
! thu difference between the habits OF the
! two colmtries--between rcpnniIcah SIN
plieity aud regal pomp and parade onl
own hardy countfymen VAIN rusty guns
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03
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SANTA FE EXPEDITION.

81 l.ouis, Oct. 19.--lt is not true n
published some weeks ago, that tol. Coo.
pcr's party were robbed by the Indians on
thrlr way TO Santa f'e. Himself aud the
greater part of his company have returned.
having successfully accomplished the oh
lects of their Journey, which were enlitcly
comnicrcial. Il y They drove their loaded
Wagons from iiouns-lek into the town ri
Santa Fe: a novel spectacle to the Span
lards of tha, place, and truly characteristic
al the spirit of the western people. They
say they had no difficulty in getting along
with these Wagons, the country being
open aud level aud Astounding with grass
Tor their horses.--Fileen Years ago the
Baron Humboldt said that carriages wotld
one day run from the city of Mexico Ia
Philadelphia his prediction is accomplish
ed, but no, exactly in the way that he ex-
pected.-ln return for their merchandise
Col Cooper's party brought back specie
and some hundred mules, having lost or
q dozen o; these animrls by getting disper-
scd by herd of buiI,,los.
While ut Santa Fe the American cha
racter displayed another OF IT'S traits: Az
expedition was going against the Chaman-
Gle Indians il was Il chance not to be lost
and several Of Col. Cnoper's young men
Joined H. In the actinn which followed,
all fighting 10 the admiration Of the Span
lards. one of them IA son of Col. Cooper's)
was killed.
The party report that they met With the
best treatment from the people al Santa
fc, who showed great desire for IA com
mereal Intercourse with Missouri, and en-
CURED for Mr. Baird, formerly their pri-
s"nel, who had engaged 10 return with
merchandise, MIR. b. left 81. Louls about
Il month ago with cdrdUan of sixty pack
horses. Ing
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1822-12-03

The Liverpool Mercury states that a
machine for dressing of cloth has lately
been erected IL Leeds, which acronpIshcs
IN much IN - minutes az two men could
do ia Two days.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-02-05

After considerable debate Mr. Ross whdre y iir
proposition to commit the bill, to give an oppor,u.
nifty for motion which had been suggested to sl,
the blank with | 500 whei eupou Alr. Johnsun oe
Louisiana, moved that II he SO filled when anotb
err desultory debate followed, in the course of which
la question of order arose, (aso debatet) which on
an appeal, was decided against the speaker by de-
cided majority.
This motion to fill the blanks was decided in The
negative.
Mr.. Campbell Of Ohio moved that the bill be en-
crossed and read third time the effect of which
would be to retain the ratio Of 40,000--A motion
was made to adjourn and regatived.-- Mir Randolph
moved to amend the bill, (Which had precedence Of
that to engross by striking out 40, leaving it alto
gether bank.-This motion, after neg Atiyug anoth.
er motion for adjournment, was decided by ayes and
noes ayes Ga noes ~.
And the motion to adjourn was nega,ived.-NIr.
Edwards of N {. moved to re commit the BILL with
instructions TO strike out 40 and insert 42,0OO;-
withdrawn in favor Of motion by Mr.. Cooke 10 re.
consider the vote of yesterday, which rejected the
ratio OF $4,000 Before the question was taken the
house adjourned at 6 O'Clock.
.Note-The question of order was this THE
Speaker decided that when the ayes and noes had
been ordered, and the question 10 be decided putt
further debate was not allowable. Several mem
oers, whe spoke, insisted that until the name Of a
member had been called, and the response made
the question was open and could be further debated