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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08
HORRID MURDER.

LITTLE ROCK, (ARKANsAs) SEPT. I0-A
most shocking murder was perpetrated
short time since, near the dividing line
between this Territory and the state Of
Louisiana, on the person Of a Mr.. Seamts,
OF Natchitoches, by monster in human
shape by the name OF Morrow. The
circumstances OF this murder, as briefly
related to us, are as follows: Morrow
and Scamps were travelling together, the
former on foot and the latter on horseback,
Having stopped for the purpose of taking
refreshment, Morrow watched an oppor-
tunity, and knocked out the brains of his
companion, and then severed his head
from his body. After which he ri1ed
the pockets of the deceased of what mo-
Dey they contained, took a pair of pistols
and some wearing apparel also belonging
to the deceased, and sat off to make his
escape. In his hurry to make his es-
cape, the murderer left valuable horse
belonging to the deceased, together with
pair of saddle -bags containing consid-
cradle amount in money, which is sup
posed to have been the object ofthe muir
der. He left the headless body Of his
companion lying near the road where it
was shortly after discovered, together
with the horse &c. by party Of Indians,
who Immediately gave the alarm.
Pursuit was promptly made alter the
murderer, and we are happy TO state, that
he was overtaken and apprehended in
Hampstead county. 1t is said that his
clothes were stained with blood, and that
he discovered evident marks of guilt
when taken. We understand that the
OF Louisiana if so, the murderer will
probably be delivered to the authorities
olthat state, to receive the punishment
due for SO shocking an offence asains,
the laws of God and man,
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COMMUNICATED.

We have to add another name to the
long catalogue of victims to the baleful
climate of Havana, by the death of Mr..
GuRDEH CHAPLIN (son of the late Gurden
Chapin,Esq. ofthis town), who died at sea
N board the United States ship Peacock
the Goth ult. This amiable and inter-
sting young gentleman had just attain-
d the age Of maturity, and with pleasing
.nticipa,ions looked forward 20 Isssth Of
lays. But those an,icipation IA fhe
fond hopes of his family and fTie Hive
been blasted for ever, an6 the a BtI s
fiat has issued that "time with hig l)s2D2
be no more" He entered info busityJ
at an early age and obtained clerkshiP
in the Office Of the comnandant Of the
navy yard at Washington, whose esteem
he gained, and by his correct deport-
ment and urbanity of manners, won the
affections of a large circle of acqualntan-
ces; who together with his family and nu-
merous friends in this town will long
mourn his untimely fate. But the con.
fines of an Office had no charms for his ac-
tive and enterpriziDg mind, and he longed
to be engaged in more active pursuits
Frank open, and generous, his counte~
nance the index OF a noble mind, land pos
sessed OF more than ordinary acquire.
ments, he would have shone conspicuous
in any situation in life abut preferring
the navy for bis occupatloD,he embarked,
in July,on board the Peacock as captains
clerk, under the expectation Of receivs
ing, after short time, an appointment OF
Purser,for which situation he had applied,
and his application supported by several
gentlemen ofrespectability and influence,
But it was doomed that he should be no
longer engaged in worldly pursuits it
was decreed that he should never more re.
turn 10 be greeted by his family and well
coined by his acquaintance. His NOR.
tai part now reposes at the bottom ofthe
mighty deep! The night-wi shall
sigh as they pass over the spot where rest
his remains; the sea.weed and coral shall
entwine wreathc around his hammock;
and the sea.bird ,as it fits over the conses
Grated spot, shall chaunt requiem to his
departed spirit.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

OneCHtdtfUS III Nc1V Tp0y.
READING, PENN. OCT. Sl.-On Satur-
day last, when the scores of spectators
were returning from witnessing the exc.
cution of Lechler, at Lancaster, a gentle.
man from Leigh county stopped at one
Of our inns aud Showed the landlord a
small piece OF rope, inquiring if he could
not give him one that would match it.
This excited the landlords curiosity, pre-.
stunning that the gentleman was bent on
self-destruction, and accordingly insisted
on knowing what use he intended to
make oft; when after some hesitation,
he took him to one side, and informed
him that he had promised to bring his
neighbour some of the rope, which might
be employed in hanging Lechler, adding
"you know it's good to keep away the
witches-for the tooth-ache," tTc. and
that he had actually procured it, or part
of it; but spending money becoming
scarce,he had concluded to raise the zvind
by selling part, and such was the de-
mand, at one dollar ter inch. that the lit>
tie remnant which he held in his hand
was all he had left for himself The land.
lord recommended him 10 store, where
he procured a SPURIOUS one, and started
Tor home, where we dare say, ga spirit
of health, or goblin damn'd," will not
dare to haunt his mansion, or those of his
neighbors who have procured piece IF
our Reading rohe. Chronicle.
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aTHE TAILOks DONE OVER.

The male fraternity at Philadelphia,
yclept taylors, have recently most IN,
sallantly insisted that their employer,
should raise their wages, but dismas
from their service all the poor widow
and other industrious females who wel
in the practice OF working for them, Ia
iat,ers encouraged by a large majority
The citizens c! Philadelphia, have resun
cd to open shop for the purpose of tu,
nish:ng clothing, and no doubt Is entei
tanned that they will meet with amp
support. They have our best wishes iu
their prosperity. NJ Y.faher
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RHODE ISLAND

A committee, consisting Of f. Il. Pot
ter, A. Robbins, and the attorney general
of the state, have been appointed in the
general assembly of Rhode Island, to
to bring i'll bill in amendment of the
act relative to crimes and punlshments,
substituting whipping, cropping and
branding, for the usual punishment OF
line and imprisonment the subject was
introduced by MIR. Potter, and advocated
by hira and Mr.. Robbins. Boston Pot
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LAUNCH.

On Monday last the superb ship Ma
jes.ic, of 400 tons, the largest ever bull
on the ways of Mr.. Wheelright, was
launched at Boston. She is said never
to have been surpassed by any vessel
quilt in this country. The owner, CAPT.
Wi IsoD, vii command her.
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We hear that work is in the press Of
extraordinary interest and inportaDce.-
Il is cntitled-"Memoircs de Napoleon
Bonaparte, pour servir, PHistoire &c
France, ecrits, par lui-meme, on dictes
auxGnncrauxM oniholop, Gourgaud, Sc
rhe proofs Of the geDuineDess5 of the
whole as either written or dictated by
Bonaparte, are stated 10 be undeniable.
The publication Will be commenced in
few weeks. London .Ne7v Times,
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ROBBERY.

SAVANNAH, ocr. 25.-We understand
that on Friday night last, the Planters
bank, in this city was entered by some
person or persons unknown, who opened
all the drawers ana rifled their contents
amounting TO about $3.50. The vault
vas not touched. 1t is supposed the viii
ans entered the bank by the means of
false KEYS,
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FIRE

Property to the amount of $4,000 was
destroyed by fire a, Bloomiogourg, New
York, on the Esd uit. Six horses were
victims to the devouring element, as
we're store, containing goods TO the
value OF about $4,000, and printing of
flee with all the materials. Ii is believed
TO have been The work Of an incendiary.
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q. 6. STORES AT MAHON.

We mention on the authority ola pri.
vate letter from an officer on board of
the u. S. ship Constitution, that no or.
ders from the Spanish government that
the stores of the American squadron
should be removed from Mahon, had
reached that place previous to the arrI.
val Of the Constitution, and the commo-
dore had in consequence left every thing
:s it was. ". York Ever. Post.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

Letters from Spain represent their
vintage as being very short. 1t is
stated by the last arrivals, that the crop
Of fruit at Malaga is scant, not more than
one third Of what was gathered last year,
and prices are ten per cent higher.
.Nezv York IIer. .daU.
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GAMBLERS.

Two persons were yesterday carried
before the Mayor, BY ". Fowler, under
,hirty-eigbt warrants, for keeping gamb-
ling table, contrary TO an ordinance OF
'hc city. They were fined ten dollars in
each case and the whole amount $3.50,
'hey paid down in specie. They are
stfhin- this city, and 20 use their own
phrase, are "gentlcmen sportsmeD," and
enjoy the first society.
Baltimore Tel. Of Itcdnesday.
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GEN. JACKSON.

The Aurora, OF Cd inst. states the un
derstanding and belief OF its editor, tina,
Gen. Andrew Jackson "has resolved lc
withdraw from all public employment I"
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THEATRICAL.

Mr.. Cooper is now performing in
8oston-and so is MIR. FINN, who is said
20 rank high in tragedy.
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AN EASY QUESTION.

In the "Society for investigation" at
CINCINNATI /; this question is advertised to
be discussed :"Is the bank Of the Uni
tcd Statoo national evil :"
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IRELAND.

Some disturbances has again taken
place in Ireland. Several buildings had
been burnt and agricultural produce de-
stroyed by the white boys.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

The long lost treatise Of Cicero De
Rehubhca, fortunately discovered by the
Able Mai in the Ambrosian library, is
now in the press at Rome, and shortly
expected TO appear.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

The directors of the bank Of Potomac.
on Tuesday last, reelected JAS. KEITH,
jr. president, and CHARLES PACE, cashier
Of that institution.
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KENTUCKY

The message Of the governor Of Ken
lucky to the Legislature OF that state, (ac-
cording 10 paragraph IN the Lexington
Gazette of Oct. "a recommends the i'm
ptovement Of the currency by allowing
the bank OF Kentucky to pay over to the
state, in paper of the bank of the Com
nonwealth, the amount Of the stock held
by the state in the old bank. "The sys.
tenn Of relief" [says that paper) "has an
swered the purpose for which it was in
tended, and we must now return to specie
payments by calls and other means
The measure proposed BY the governor
appears to be such as accords with
the views Of a majority of this state.-
The object is to return to specie pay
ments, and the only concern is get
back without producing any violent
shock TO the community"
James Lloyd, esq. of Boston, has adj
dressed note to one Of the newspapers
there, making it known that he explicitly
"declines being candidate for the OF.
ice" of president Of the bank OF the UNI
ted States.
PRINTERS.
The New York Evening Post. in allu.
sion to the resolution on the part Of The
printers at Louisville, Kentucky, not to
receive the paper of the bank of the Com.
monweal,h, or the bank of Kentucky,e x-
cept at their real value, for newspapers,
drily remarks, "when the paper Of any
bank cannot be exchanged for newspa
per, it must be in bad way" We pre-
sumo the editor has an allusion to that very
common opinion, that those concerned in
newspapers have some chameleon-like ia.
cility Of living on air {; and that as Charles
Surface says in another case, they are
"Dery imhertincn; feohlc, and haying
them, would only encourage them" PAT.
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PHILADELPHIA THEATRE.

Relfs Philadelphia Gazette takes q
brief notice of the extensive and beauti-
fui theatre now completing in that city for
the reception OF Messrs. Warren and
Woods company. The plan and arrange
ments, of the interior are said to be well
adapted to public accommodation, and
proper attention has been paid to the Con
struction of spacious Hobbies, staircases
and vomitaries, so necessary to the safety
of large audiences. Objections, however,
are made to that part of the plan which
contemplates the fitting up of ga separate
department, in front OF the orchestra,
for the exclusive acscomm odatlon OF the
stockholders.' On this subject the edi-
tor remarks-We have some small
knowledge of the materials which COM
pose an American audience: we think
they would not silently consent to see a
hrivHegel body in their front, however
we'll entitled they may be to that particu-
lar position and we most sincerely be-
lieve that the occupants Of this aristo.
cratic bench, as it is already termed,
would soon be forced by the voice of "the
million" to change their location, for a
less annoying one.
From notice i'll a subsequent paper,
1t would seem that this part of the plan
has been abandoned. bali. A5ae-.
The agricultural exhibition for the
district of Quebec took place on Thurs
day the third ult. Some FAX was pro.
duced which had been prepared by stee.
ping in water instead of;he common and
more Objectionable plan of exposure to
the air-scveral hats manufactured from
goose down and straw, were exhibited,
and received particular attention.
The Piusbutg Mercury of the Esd ms
before the district court of the United
States at Pittsburg in the previous week,
which excited good deal of in;eres. Mr..
w. b. Foster had been deputy commits.
sary of purchases, under the u. States
during the late war, and had s,aked his
private fortune to enable him TO furnish
public supplies, particularly prior TO the
battle OF New Orleans, when the u. States
did not, nor could not, furnish the sup
plies themselves ;-yet when Mr.. Foster,
at the close of the war, produced his &C
counts for settlement, certain claims
were rejected, and he was proclaimed
public defaulter these items were reicc-
ted, it seems; first, charge for services
as special issuing commissary second
a claim for money paid for the public,
which he had borrowed for the purpose
on his own responsibility and third, a
claim for losses sustained by the depre
citation OF treasury notes the reflections
of these items caused balance to appear
due by him--for that balance suit was
brought, and on the trial a jury OF his
country returned general verdict for
the defendant, accompanied ~ certifi-
cate that the United States was Justly in
debted to Mr.. Foster, in the sum Of seven
hundred ard forty-six dollars. .Aur ca
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

Two bridges across The Passaic river
NJ. have ate!y fallen. One of thea
consisted OF one entire arch, of ninety
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

The Norfolk Herald, of Monday, states
shocking instance of human depravi-
ty. MIR. Cornelius Mccoy of Norfolk,
was shot, as he was riding along the
causeway at Poketty, by some unknown
hand. One ball passed through his body
and the gig, and then grazeo his back, a
slug passed through his hat, and ball
struck The spoke Of the wheel OF the gig,
and shivered it to pieces. He left an a.
miable wife and one child. Bali. Pat.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

The New Workers have generally re.
turned 20 their business and homes, and
The city is resiored tn its usual health,
and general activity OF business hustle.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

An election was held on Monday last
for directors ofthe Columbian Insurance
Office, when the following gentlemen
were chosen
John Withers, p. Il. Beverly, George
Coleman, X. Feiich, James Sanderson,
Newton keene, rhos. Cruise, Jos. Mande-
vile, James harper,J. IL. Ladd, john
Kurtz
The following persons compose the
directors of the Fire Insurance Company,
at their election on Tuesday last, viz:
Jacob Morgan, president. John Rich
ards, c. p. Thompson, Charles, Bennett,
Robert |. Taylor, Hugh Smith, Thomas
Irwin, Samuel Carson, James Keith, ir
A. &, Cazenove, Jonathan Butcher, John
A. Stewart, James b Nichols, sec.
Speaking the other day Of the late fire
onking>st. we mentioned it as having
been discovered Gas we were informed)
by the match. Unimportant as it may
be, we do not choose, however, that they
saould have the credit OF that which
does not belong to them, Tor we are since
told that 1t was near quarter of an hour
after the alarm before any of them made
their apPearance--aud that in conse.
quence of their negligence in going their
rounds they have been ordered to re-
commence crying the hours at the cor
ners of each square, which was discon-
tinued, with the view Of preventing the
depredations committed upon the citi-
zcns during the distressing sickness of
che summer before last.
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FROM LAGUAIRA. 90

We learn by the brig Georgetown
Packet, capt. Rathbonc, from Laguira,.
that the royal gen. Morales had cvacua-
ted Maracaybo, and returned to his old
quarters at Porto Ca6ello. 1t appears
tina. gen. Mon.illa had concentrated his
forces at Rio de Ia Hache, and marched
Immediately against Morales, who must
have fallen an easy prey, had he at.enp-
ted to contest the point The Patriot
forces entered Maracaibo on the 18th
Sept. President Bolivar and gen. D'Ey-
ereaux were daily expected from Quito,
when it was expected that active and vi
gorous measures would be concerted for
a speedy reduction of Porto Cabello, and
the consequent adjustment Of royal pow
err in that quarter. Markets for all kinds
of American produce and dry goods
were extremely dull. NJ Y. Com. .ddv'.
MIR. ]. SandersoD, of Philadelphia, has
become the proprietor and editor of the
Philadelphia aurora. Mr.. Wilson, the
previous purchaser, having been unable
to dispose of his establishment in Ohio.
At a meeting of the stockholders Of
the bank of the IT,. s. residing in Penn
sylvania, and held in Philadelphia, Joseph
Hemphill, John Sergeant, Horace Bins
ney, Robert Ralston, and Paul Beck,
were appointed as delegates to confer
with such delegates from other states, as
shall meet in that city ON the 25th inst for
the purpose Of recommending suitable
person to be the next president of the
bank Oft u. States and also for the
purpose of forming ticket for directors
Of the said bank, to be voted for on the
first Monday in January next.
Exchange Transactions. Fer Tuesday.
From the Baltimore Telegraph
Sales of Howard.street flour from the
wagons at Sc so E Gag, and Of red Ma
rylaad wheat according to quality, at
81 90 a "a, and ofred Virginia do. do.
at 81 16 a 1 90. No other sales OF CON-
sequence were effected.
The governor of the state of New York
has recommended the 5,h December
next,a day Of public prayer and thanks
giving.
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limitations OF the FIVE dollar notes Of
the Franklin bank Of Baltimore are in
circulation, but so badly done that they
are easily detected. The most obvious
difference is in the head of Franklip-iD
the genuine note it looks to the right, IN
the counterfeit to the left, Pat.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

" We have been requested to an
nounce SrDNoR BAILEY, esq. as candi-
date, at the ensuing election for repre-.
sentative to congress from the district, CON
sisting Of the counties OF Loudoun, Prince
William, and Fairfsx.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

A writer in the Worcester Spy, having
drawn down his physiognomy to the
length Of yard stick, gravely proposes,
that the public should award silver med
ais, with appropriate devices, to Messrs.
Cumming and McDufIie, for their sue
cessful, but uDiDtentional efforts 10 make
duelling ridiculous.
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CUMMING AND McDUFRIE.

odLCltC
of the 29th nlt, contains the following par
ticulars respecting the third meeting of
those re6oubtable champions--they differ
a little from the statements which have
already been given.
Colonel Cumming and Mr.. McDufhe
have had a third meeting,at CambIetown,
dying little above Augusta, on the Sa-
yaDnah river, in this state) on Monday
morning the 2lst inst. The preliminary
ties took their stations. The word was
won by Mr.. McDuffie's second, captain
Butler. Before the word fire, colonel
Cumming threw his right leg forward,
with his knee bent, sinking his body mid
way TO the ground, nearly in horizontal
position and presenting merely his head
and shoulders for Mr.. Nc Duffie to fire at.
Mr.. McDuffie observing his posture cal.
led out stop; and seeing that colonel
Cumming was still elevating his pistol to
fire, after, he had thus called out, sunk
his body tosnearly the level ofthat of his
antagonist. AT the same instant colcne!
Cummings pistol was discharged ,and the
ball 1t is presumed passed over Mr.. Nc.
Duties head. Mr.. McDuffie then oblec-
ted to colonel Cummings position, which
he refused to alter. The parties Of course
parted, and colonel Cummings position
is TO be considered by beard of honor
The above is correct statement of the
facts as they occurred on the ground
We make no remarks on the oboYe but
as "hrudent editors 7van " SC.
II neEu and safe way TO fight Duel.
Push your head and body directly for
ward like an alligator to all angle of 45
degrees or lower, Just before the word
fire is given, so that
LIST. Your antagonist shooting at the
common height (the breasD will of course
send his ball over your head, body and all.
eddy. You will present no line to shoot,
which it has always been a matter of
course to present, in every duel hitherto
taught.
Sdly. Your shoulder, arm and ribs and
head too iii, is hard enough) will pretty
effectually protect your vitals and
4thly. You will be enabled thereby, 20
shoot in half the time of your antag onist, |
he standing as usual, straight, for your
pistol will he so near the firing posture,
that it will not have half the same part
OF circle to describe.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

The governor of the state Of New York
has recommended the 5th December
next a day Of public pray er and thanks
giving.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

Mr.. ]. SandersoD, of Philadelphia, has
become the proprietor and editor of the
Philadelphia aurora Mr.. Wilson, the
previous purchaser, having been unable
to dispose of his establishment in Ohio.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-11-08

An election was held on Monday last
for directors ofthe Columbian Insurance
Office, when the following gentlemen