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The Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1822-1822, 1822-04-09
Fredericksburg, Apr,I 6.
FROM BERMUDA.
aRIrlsH AGGREssIoNs.

We have received the following letter,
from Capt. Samuel Phillips, OF the schr.
Sarah Ann, of this port, dated st Gsor-
se's. Usland oil Bermuda, March 90, with
4 view OF giving information to all whom
n NAV concern, of the illegal seizures OF
American vessels and property, which
have lately been made by his Britannia
Malesty's brig Argus, Capt. Afabin, now
lying in that port:
ION The 10th inst. TWO leagues from
Abe harbor, was boarded by boat from
the Argus, with an officer and ten men,
who demanded particular search OF eve
~ part OF the vessel, as also the key OF
ny writing desk and trunk. They took
nom me my manifest, put prize mas
Ger ON board, and ordered me upto town
After had anchored, | went on shore
60 see my agent; when returned on board
which va. after dark, found the Boat
swain and eight or ten men drunk on board
sbreakIng open every part OF my cabin.
shests and boxes They again demanded
the key OF my trunk. opening my smal
stores, such as porter aud wine drank
hat they wanted, and then returned, leaV.
! log ON board two men 10 guard the vessel.
s On The 18th they again came on board and
aarried on shore all the hams | had on
board Tor my own use, though regularly
cleared out and entered in the Custom
house here, as stores, leaving be about 80
Hos. OF salt provisions, with which to per
SiSrm voyage from this 10 the West ladies
where | had documents TO sheW | was
bound, Seven men now hold possession
et my vessel, under such Seizure, with
4 perishahle cargo CT board. They detan
every vessel coming IN, whether they have
more stores than they think they ought to
bave or not during their pleasure.
The following is a list of vessels seized,
IS and part OF them condemned, under
81 much the same circumstances in tact:
Schr. Henry, DAVIS. from ThOmastown--
fM condemned,
- POcahonlas, Handy, Rochester, sisz'
$50 ed.
- Lydia, Walker. Elizabeth City, N.
SIS c. J sliced.
= Industry, Bradford, DO. do. do.
= ecu. George, Sieveas, n. York, do
Susanna, Stevens, Darlen, do.
~ Sarah Ann, Phillips. Fred'g. do.
One other schr- name not recoilsCi-
ed, believed however to be the
schr. Merit, Givins, from n. ! ork'
r. D. his morning, the capt. OF the AT
gus told capt. Stevens, oil the Susanna,
reported above, that 20 American master
vas allowed TO make use of the article Of
: PANS on board, and he would lie. them
snow they should not.
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AN AMATEUR.
IN COUNCIL-Aprs5 5, 1922.


Ths committee appointed to settle with John
n Phillips, late collector, made report,
which was read
The committee to whom was referred the
communication ofths Inspector OF fish,report-
ed bill! entitled SAN Act TO repealthe twsntl-
attn section of an act fer the inspection OF tlsh,
beef, pork, &c % which was read first tins
and laid on the table.
letter from the mayor, transmitting com
mimic alton from the board of health, was re-
eeived and read and the communication was
referred to Messrs. Douglas and Vowel, with
leave to report by bill or otherwise.
MIR. Douglas from the above committee, re-
.orted bill, entitled can act vesting IN the
hoard of health certain power, necessary in the
discharge of their duties"--which was read a
Srst time and laid on the table.
On balloting for members OF the board o.
.hsalth, in the place of Bryan Hampson, Hugh
smith and Jacob Hoffman, resigned, Silas
Reed, Anthony C.. Cazenove, and Robert
fBrocket, ir. were duly elected. Extract from
eae minutes.
q Test. I. P. THOMPSON, c. G.
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ANOTHER MAIL ROBBERY.

.Nea York. .4pril 4.
n sh the arrival OF the Great Southern
Mail at the Post Office this morning, it was
discovered the porimanteau had been cut,
Pear The chain, to the length of about six
inches. On opening the mail the inner
.eag was also found TO be cut. Two pack
Esges OF letters are known to have been
fsAen-how many more cannot yet be
sscertaned. One OF the missing packa-
2es was from Baltimore for this city, and
contained thirty Jour single letters; the
sp.ner was mo |" Of the packages tor
pane State, and contained twenty free
'Peoers from Washington City. At what
pace the robbery was committed We
pave yet 10 learn. The porimanteau was
Tue front boot under the driver, and
y sS seI mus! have been committed al some
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AIR. SNowpEN,
lbave Just returned from visiting the For
trait of Napoleon from the pencil OF ApPiani'
,,,hose celebrity leaves no room for eulog'um-
and am happy, that We have an opportunity OF
x;s wing oneofthe finest specimens OF Art, ever
exhibited in this, OF any other sisy IN the y
MON.
On entering the room, your eye INVOLUNTARY
~ rests ON TIE eye ofthe Portrait, and the mind
sntersinto judgment on the expression OF every
Ys.ture: your Imagination is hurried back TO
,be battle at the Bridge OF Lodi, the tlelds O.
A,streItz and the plains of Waterloo; and at
ouce YOU recognise the republican patriot, the
King and Emperor, the idol and terror OF Eu-
rope.-Robes of Royalty, wreaths, crowns and
stars glitter before you with the splendor OF
his coronation day; and the delighted bsholder
eNclaims.--
..BLe,t be the art that can rrrm0rtaItse,
THE art that bal Ties times tyrannsc ctaa"'
AN AMATEUR.
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Notice.

Notice.
PROPOSALS for cleaning the streets
il for one year. will be received by the
subscriber until Saturday the 18th inst.
the lowest offer will be accepted, and Sc
curly required for the faithful performs
aRce of the duty.
The duty of the Contractor shall extend
at all seasons, to keeping open the cutters
at the intersections of all paved streets,
lanes, and alleys, from distractions by
filth.
That all dirt. manure, or other offensive
substances. brick bats, stone or rubbish OF
any kind found scattered over the paved
streets, lanes or alleys, tor the deposit OF
which permission has not been granted by
the Superintendent of Police, or unless in
the act of removal from the premises OF in
divlduals according to law, shall. on the
first passage of the scayengers, be scraped
Into heaps, and taken away forthwith be-
yond the limits OF the corporation.
JAMES CARSON, S. P.
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NAPOLEON REMOVED.

HSHlS elegant portrait is removed next
l. door above the Mechanics Bank where
Mr. Cook, painter, is taking copy OF it.,
and will remain a short time tor public
exhibition. Amateurs are particularly in
viled.
This is the real portrait, of Napoleon,
drawn by the famou, Appiani painter OF
the Emperor, for the Senate, IN whose
chamber it was placed, ,hen he was
crowned King.at Milan, exhibiting most
striking resemblance of that astonishing
man, in great costume and deCora TONS
No portrait equal in execution, was ever
presented to the American Public.
o. Abundance IS cents, Children half
price.
April 6 at
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FROM JEREMIE.

Extract OF letter received at Newbury-
port, from Capt. Simonds, dated.
Jsrsmss. Hs.) March /, 1922.
''lti is reported here, that squadron
has arrived of, and blcckaded the city OF
ST. Domingo, and taken some Hayden
vessels. The force is said to consist o.
one frigate, one sloop OF war, two schrs.
and two transports, with troops"
We are authorised to announce to the voters
ofthe Congressional District, composed Of the
Counties of St. Mary's, Charles and Calvert
Maryland, that
THOMAS BLACKSTONE, Esq.
will be candidate for their suffrage, at the en-
suing election.
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Five Dollars Reward.

7 OS7', on Saturday evening, betHeen
EAJohn Hepburn's confectionery store
and the market house, red morocco peck
et book with the strap torn end sewed to.
ge,her---it contained small parcel of mo-
ncy, how much precisely is not recollect-
ed. There was two five dollar notes, on
the Bank OF Alexandria, both new, and two
Ave dollar notes on tie Bank OF Virginia,
aud some small notes.-the book will
swear TO. The papers are valuable to me,
and my name is on the greater part ofthem.
april 8 DAVIS BOWIE.
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Dry Goods at Auction.
BY GEORGE K. GATHER.
an Friday next the 18th April, at 8 o..
~ clock A. M will sell without reserve
100 Packages,
very desirable dry goods, in lots to suit
purchasers, on literal credit among them
are
Extra super blue and black cloth
do do cassimeres
Super GA & 9.S cambria
do 9.8 checks
Super. ene and common calicoes
Shrting cottons, printed muslins
Black Nankin and Italian Grape,
Extra super cambria prints
Black VaIencias. fine dimIties,
Extra super cambria
TwiIIed, plains 6g'd blk. bombazstte
Assorted, cotton hose,
Super white London do
Striped jeans, white kid gloves
Super and printed vestiDg,
Extra super Madras bdkts
Fancy striped, & book muslin,
Fancy cravats, cold kid gloves
Russia, and imitation sheetiDg,
Tickienbergs, 5urlaps, assorted
Ga satin striped cambria
Lancaster shtetlng,
Brown y blue shirting,
81 brown sheeting,
Domestic plaids :.
Many other articles will be added to the
sale. Every thing offered will positively
he sold. Sale to commence at o'clock
precisely.
GEO. r. GATHER, Auctr.
GEORGETOWN april 8 t.
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Of tie stopping places. either while chang
ing the horses or examiDg the way mail.
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Sale Postponed to Friday
neXt.sQO
On FRIDAY, at 10 o'clock, A, N.
NJlLL be- sold at the auction store
w variety of goods among which art
Sugar, LIST 4 I'd quality
Molssses
French brandy
Vinegar, cordial, wine
Rum, candles. soap
Mustard, feathers
Furniture OF every description
Also,
A large lot Of well assorted open queens
ware in parcels 10 suit purchasers.
Also,
Cloths, cassimeres, calieoes
Cottons, German linens
Thre ads, cottons, &c. &c.
The above and many articles not named
may be seen at any time. and il not limit.
ed, may be purchased at private sale.
Viii be added.
3casks sweet oil
2 chests young dyson tea
Two story ladders
share in the Alexandra library
6 superior new Bureaus
S. A. MARSTELLER. Auct'f.
april 8
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Sixty Dollars Reward.
april 9

Sixty Dollars Reward.
DESER TED from this post, on the
~ night of the 4th inst. the following
named persons. belonging TO the service OF
the y. States, viz.
Ezra Burbank,
A sergeant OF company A Sd reg. artillery,
aged 81 years; feet, inches high, fair
complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, born
in the state OF Massachusetts,, enlisted the
l2th January, 1921, at this post; by occu-
patton when enlisted, blacksmith.
William Wa,xvack,
A private OF company A. Sd artillery, aged
80 years, feet inches high, dark com
plexion, brown hair, grey eyes, born in
the state OF n. Jersey, town OF Burlington,
enlisted the 9th Jan. 1919, at the city of
Washington, and by occupation when en-
listed, a bricklayer.
The above reward viii be paid on the
delivery OF both, or thirty dollars for Ell
ther OF the above named deserters at this,
or any other post in the United States.
FELIX ANSART,
Capt. Sd aril. CONG corps.
Fort Harrington. Md
April 5. l622.
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Oranges.
.NJOW landing from the schr Primrose
i \ from Boston,
60 boxes Sicily oranges
Also Just received per schr Mary,
5000 lbs prime green coffee
S hhds Muscovado sugars
IN STORE,
80 boxes Sicily lemons, IN hne oroeT,
for sale by ,,,ao,no,,,rn
april 6
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For Portland.


.ksSA The sloop FAvORI'rE, captain
.& Strout, will sail in all next week
and take freight, or passengers. Tor which
she has superior accommodations. Apply
on board or to VIM. FOWLE y Go.
Who have for sale, received per said sloOp
Zoe, 900 feet Understandable lumber.
60 barrels prime beef,
2 hhds Of Vest India Rum,
Is boxes mould candles.
april 6
For Boston,
AZ THE schr. MARCIA. capt. Ma
.&zso, nearly new vessel, is now load
ing, & will take some freight OF moderate
terms. Apply to WIN. FOWLE SEQ. !
For Freight,
&, THE good brig CLIO. capt, Nor.
Esrill, carries about 1900 barrels, will
be ready for cargo in few days.
For sale, said briggs cargo. OF
100000 feet of clear merchantable boards
and loist. Apply as above.
april
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SALES BY AUCTION
Gr0ceries al Auction.

Groceries at AucuOn-
NHE subscribers intending 70 close
u their business will offer Al anct D,on
Friday merit the i2ths'ast.
at 20 O'Clock, A. M. their satIre stock Of
Groceries, comprising large and general
assortment, which WILDE sold Without re-
serve, viz
is bids. N. O. Sugars,
8 do WI. do
40 bbIs. NO. 4rWI. do
8 boxes Calcutta while do,
12 do Canton do do
6 do white Havana do
Boxes and barrels loaf aud lump dd
8 hbds w, /. m0las.es,
4 bbls sugar house do
$50 bbIs rye and common do
8 put,cbeoDs St. Croix rum
2 pipes Holland g,n,
2 do CogDac brandy
e do Madeira wine
IL Or casks Malaga do
do Lisbon do
IL do Tenerife do
Z do Colmenar do
Clarst, Burgundy, &c.
10 hall Saa', chests Y. u. lea.
20 boxes Imperial do
60 DO sperm
rs do mould CANDLES.
50 do dipt
100 do soap various qualities,
90 do chocolate
1000 bushels ground alum salt -
1000 do Hne do
3oobox bunch, Muscstel and bleoi6
90 bags w. l, coffee
's : s s.Ii as Mackerel.
20 bbls behring's
Is do shad
SO boxes window glass various sizes
Is kegs small twist chewing tobacco
20 boxes segaYs
200 reams wrapping paper.
25 gross porter bottles
8 tons Russia hemp, &c.
Terms liberal and made knownat place
of sale. RlDGELY l. RINGG OLD.
w W. CORCORAN T. Co. auct'rs.
Georgetown, April 8. dts
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Quarter Masters Office,
Fort Washington, .apra S. 1922.
PROPOSALS will be received at this
Il Office until the LIST day Of May next,
for supplying this post, with two hundred
cords of good oak wood; part of which
will be required in July, the remainder
to be delivered by the 3oth Nov. next
The contractor to give security tor the
faithful performance of the contract.
THOMAS CHlLDS,
Lieat. aad Quarter Master.
april 6. t3oA
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-05-21
MILL SEAT FOR SALE.

INN the 9th day of the 9th month Ounce next will be
Sod at public sale mill seat, with the mills thereon
erected situate the waters OF Octorara Creek in Cecil
County, State OF Maryland This IS not exceIlcd
by any in that part of the country either for beauty con-
venience 1t contains nearly twenty first rate land
lying both sides of the said Greek, and commands the
power OF the whole stream with iwelve fe head and fall
and within fifty rods Of the boatable of the Sts-
quehanna Canal, by which wheat, IRON cation, any o.
her materials can be brought from any part of the Cesa
peak Bay Ris Susquehana and taken from thence
either up down said River 1t SURF nded by a rich
and fertile country furnishing copous sup lies of the best
wheat and others produce lhele premises two
never failing springs, rising sufficiently hi. aud furnishing
supply OF clear water sufficient for pap mill in the dr-
est seasont is believed by competent Judges that the
water power is adequate to drive rolling and Sitting
mills, paper mill, grs aid mill a times through
the year, and that the situation wen laDted for either
an iron cotton Factory.
On the premises are erected stone grlst mill, with
frame building aoniag, calculated for grinding grain &
plaster-with an excellent pair of Burr Mill Stones four
feet seven inches diameter and requisite machinery
ALSO an OIL mill and apparatus for manufacturing insecd
OIL; and new saw mill on the approved plan cana
Bile Of saving from 5000 to 1000 feet of boards per a
Stage Road from Port Depost Lansaster passes along
the boundary line of this properly.
1t IS deemed unnecessary more infinitely describe tins
Estate as is presumed any person wishing to purchase
Will previously view it The sale will be made on the pre-
mises at IL O'clock A. M and good title given to The
purchaser. For further information apply in Wilm'n Del
to BENJAMIN FERRIS,
Administrator cum teSame,to annero of
Henry . Physick, deceased
or to JAC0H RICHARDS,
| Wilmington, 5mo. g. 1922. SIS on the premises
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-05-21
EDUCATION.

CLEANTIIEs FELTT respectfully informs the citizens
of Wilmington and the public, that h, has commenced
CLASSICAL SCHOOL in the Wilmington Academy in which
he will teach the learned languages, together with
mathematics and the various branches of English Educa
ton lie those parents guardians who may ia
him with their patronage, that will every
within the sphere of his Abilities to give them ample
sacon lie also thinks, from his long experience in
teaching thai he can without any Just imputaon Of boast
ng those who wish their OF wards 10 pursue
collegiate of oducaon thai if entrusted TO his in.
sruction they will be well and xpediuousy fitted
for any college in the Unon in any seminary what
ever lie likewise informs hose at distance that BOARD.
ING for students can be procured in deceu families
sonabe terms. Wilmington, May 10. S5-12t.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-05-21
INDIAN SPECIFIC.
OR COUGH DROPS.

LANCASTER COUNTY, IS,
Fr Ne informa ion of the public do hereby certify
thar he following persons names are herein men
toned personally appeared before me the subscriber one Of
the Jus ices OF he Peace in and for the county of
ter ard being duly sworn and affirmed sevcray deposed
as ecarcd that they had made of DR. Garrison Free
mars cough drops Tor Indian Specifc) upon themselves
VIII the greatest success Tor curing of coughs colds ah
mas, c3nsupons, splitting Of blood, &C. and that in every
ms their effects we've complete and infalble w fuy
appear oy the following testimony of those who have used
hem $3.50
Benjamin Wilson, aged S. years. of Bucks county, ex.
ceetsg " f'r upwards of two years with dry cough and
splitting OF matter from his lungs, hectic fever ngheats
and reduced 10 mere skeleton complete cure bv usin
the specific for two months Affirmed 7h October 1916
kli H. Thomas, aged SO years. of Lampcioi townshp,
long time III WIN cough hoarseness, splitting Of pnrulent
matter from ms lungs, fever and nigh complete
cure ny using bottles. Affirmed 29h October, 1916
John Montgomery of do. very i'll with mos. violent
cough, spng oil matter mixed with blood connete cu,e
BY nng two bottles and is 10 years since ne used he
Specific, and no return. Affirmed 9Th January 1918
Andrew Weices daughter Susanna aged Is wear. of do
10 time III OF cough, splitting Of blood and rater from
he lungs and symptoms above stated bu all the hal,
fYn'ed 2nd November, 1917
William Green, aged 80 years, Of Columbia yuntuyed :
biood vessel and the blood rushed from his ung and con
tmuedb> spells for nearly two days complete cure nv
using one boe and is upwards of ten years and no re-
surn OF the bleeding from his lungs since. Sworn to 18Th
December, 1875 ~
In testimony whereof have hereunto affixed nv hand
ann sa 'hs 18Th day OF February, 1872 The city OF an
caster. SAMUEL CARpFfITFp
The above medicine is to be had of JOHN WHITE
Druggist Wilmington (sEL.) at the csrner of Marke
and Queen Streets
October 90, 1871 --1y
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1822-05-21
Coach and Harness Making.

The Subscriber informs his Friends and the Public that
he still carries the business in its various branch
es at his Shop corner of King and Hanover Streets No.
l26, Wilmington; where all orders in his line will be exc
cued with dispatch He returns thanks the public for
past tavor and hopes to be able give general satisfc-
ton to all who may favor kim with their custom lie con-
nues 10 keep on hand general assortment of new Car
raScs made ofgood materials also second hand carriages
together with all kinds of Harness-Iikewse, Patent
Springs fol carriages all which he will dispose of on mod
crate terms Tor cash THOMAS MOORE.
Manred--two apprentices to the Coach Making.
March 5, 1922. 16-3m
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Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company.
.AO7ICE rs HEREBY GIVEE

To the Propreors that the President and Directors,
meeting held this day have required and they do hereby
require, that nstamen OF S. every share of Stock
in this Company, heretofore subscribed be paid the
second Monday of July next, between the hours of A.
and M at the Companys Office, in Carpenters Court,
in the city of Philadelphia, at which time and place a
Committee of the Board will attend to receive the said
nstalments, and give acquittalces for the same.
As is considered TO be necessary to ascertain how far
reliance may be placed former subscriptions, previously
to recommending the work of the Canal which is c0nte-
plated the will pc it. and the necessary
surveys can be made to determine the choice of the
it is intended, and
Notice is hereby accordingly GiDen,
That if any Of the Proprietors shall refuse or neglect
to pay the Of money heretofore ordered be paid
each SHARE the second Monday Of May next al The
Companys Office, in Carpenters Court. in he city of Mi
ladelphia ;-tle President and Directors will expose to
sale Auction forfeit the shares, with all monies paid
thereon ofsuch proprietor refusing negectng agree
ably the provisions contained in the charter of the Com
pany.
Blank forms of transfer may be had by application to
the Secretary. KENSEY JOHNS, Presdem.
II d. GILPIN, Secretary,
Philadelphia, 3D. April, 1922 &C. SIN
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NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN

To the propetors of the Six per Cen Stock OF 10 and
1875 and Seven per Cent Stock of 1915, who may wish
to avail themselves of the provisions Of The act OF Congress
passed the Goth of April 1922 entitled "An act to author
ze the Secretary OF the Treasury TO exchange Stock
bearing interest of Five per Cent for certain Stocks
bearing interest Of SIX and Seven per Cent".that
books are opened at the Treasury and the several Loan
Offices of the United States for receiving subscriptions of
the Stock held by then pursan to the provisions of the
aforesaid act to be continued open until the first day OF
July next.
Subscriptions of Stock may be made, either by the pro
prietos in person. by their aornies dnly authorized
subscribe and transfer the Stock TO the United STATES
Certificates of Stock are to be surrendered, the time of
subscribing at the Treasury Loan Office where the sub
scripton is made May 8, 1922. 35-15t
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MILL SE.aTS FOR sale.

The subscriber oi1ers for sale valuable Mil Seats
White Clay Creek, sufficiently strong for al
most any kind of works One of these seats has
bout eight nine feet fall of water the other about twelve
feet These about mile and half from New
ark, and about SIX from navigabe water Also farm of
about 100 The mill seats with suitable propor-
ion of land, the whole toeethe may be had, as may
best suit the purchaser good title and immediate pos
session may be had
Those wishing to purchase, will please TO call the
subscriber. ABEL JEANS
Mill Creek Ill., New Castle County Del.
.2bi1l2, 1922, "a 6m