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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-04-16

w AMiEp Immediately, for the ofthe Peniten,iary
" Tor which cash will be paid delivery 6OOO feet IA
men White or yellow seasoned pine PLANK 20 inches wide
anu ao eet same quality IA inches wide And also pro-
posas In writing (post paid the Goth OF Apr nex 70
furnish $1,000 feet, same quality, viz: - "
3c SeDo0 feet II inch thick and 20 in wide
TT. q, ~ voo 10. DO IL ditto.
pc eovoo feet 10 be delivered in the course of 100 avs
such periods and in such quantities as NAV he agreed an
~, M. H. RICE, Prin. de't. Pent'ry.
'''''t" 20.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-04-16

sumo high and spirited tone in ali their trans
actions.
But This Is great mistake, for however IN
fortunate t'rince may be, she can never be
contemplate" IPha. FIR Coz
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SPRING GOODS.

w W. NEALE u co. have received by
w the Lydia Davis and Virginia in addition n, ,h.i;
n% Stock 80 packages Imported aud well selected
Among them real Mandarin and Nnnkin CRANE
kones Canton Shawlsand carf of yarions roors
n ana inquired Canton crspesbesles almost every other
nrIiantine Scers& Handkerches fancy cain
nsursd handkerchefs plaid dos black or Zelia
ne 90 embroidered cambria do; boblnst Wells
Sse vss AMI Sha'vs; plain and figured eros de Nnnles
DIX piaid silks black Senchews1hey have also received
ees IRISH Linens wicb with the goods expected Inv the
next arrivals from New York and PHILADELPHIA will make
49,, en.tnt coHfNte. April Il. . ..-
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IFT0m fAs Nstona' iNteulgtIrfF.
PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS-.

IN SENATE
Inc resolution sub-nitted yesterday by MIR,
hnpNEY was taken up and agreed to-
ne Scnaie resumed the consideration OF
ehe h'ii to allow drawback on cordagc n,,nu.
,aet''rea from foreign hemp, andwi,hout fur
;'er uena,e, Tue question was taken ou order
lnS the bill to be cDgrosstd and read a thir,l
time, and was decided in the negaisue-ycas,
IL, nays II.
30 the bill was rejected.
On motion OF Mr.. WALKER, it was
i'eSoffed, That The President OF the United STATES
he requested To lay before the Senate, a.y reuur,
o. or, 'n'orma"n which may be in his possession, as -
erection OF Il national armory
The Senate then adjourned.
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NOTICE TO LAND OWNERS !
1ItlI,fnrtn nEn. Ill N ,n,-

. 70 49, .II'uttW VDVCt, sTVTU o, I0Z.Z.
sher or other collector Of the public revenue now
authorized to collect the taxes due on lands
Mnch nave been hereafter be returned deinqent TO
n but such lands onis be redeemed by payment
io Tue IreauryThs notice is intended well for the
information of collecting officers as for all proprieors of
laad, whether residents vi the state, or not
April 9. 1o8-tf NJ pnbI;r accnan,
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CHEAP BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
at Tie mGrket Bridge, Richmond, pTrgtnia,
1Hb Nc. M MARKET. STREET, PHILADFLPHIA
w close the concern M the late BENJAMIN WAR NI.R
EXECUTORS offer Tor sale at reduced prices for
cash or city accepianccs, his extensive stock of
BOOKS & STATIONERY.
consisting OF Law Medical Theological Classical and Mis-
eeianeous Books particularly variety of the
iasst and most approved editions English Latin Greek
ana rench school Books and articles Stationery suited
10 eie demand of Country Merchants. e
~ Gentlemen bar and these in the nrac,;co mr.,
study OF medicine academies schools and those who
purchase 10 sell again. wifi suppe at from Is IN n ner
cent below the usual selling prices r.
~ Any books which the market affords procured if NOT
ON hand. ADril 10 r. no &C. =" NV
AT meeting Of Hie Siaading ComDliUye oT1Is U,-tJ
assurance Society against Fire on Baiidipys of he
S6ate % Pdrginia, held Monday, 8th d,ty Of 4pra,
VII 4 following resolution adopted:
RESOLVED, That this Beard will hereafter u,o.t for
month";" - 's"' :" e'eiy
All persons having claims, &c the Society win govern
themselves accordingly. .4iAIES RAWLINGS VA
.lputt- Iut-T P.AIt Nj. A. S'y.
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STTU ATION IVA NTED

STU ATIUN WANTED
a TEACHER from the Northward wishes 10 obtain n
situation 10 some healthy part the state is we'll ex-
Peehsed IN the instruction of youth having employ ed
several years in New England teaching public schools
upon The most improved method. Can produce good testj
monials of character and abilities. o - -
Apply to the subscriber al Powhaian Courthouse.
Scottsville, April 2. IO6"ii -
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" I'm .apotheca,y Establishment
EnD 4

--rzWz{Z W 'It '1PUlhecd1y EStd6liShment
19 FOR SALE.
VA q The subscribers offer for sale
E%TSH heirnpothecary establishment comprising an
MAA extensive assortment of Medicines, Paints
A., -. &c. at reduced prices and on a long credit
any person wishing To engage in the business will be able
TO make nm advantageous bargain - - S
,ey enecta sale they will supply country hants
an" win medicines the quality 25 nor cent
chsaper Than they have ever been sold in market
u Letters post paid, directed to The subscrbers , o
promptly attended to. Il r. To,i,V T. co e
April ? ZOE ~ w.
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claimants themselves, and their cliims had a,
their own desire been made a subject of ne
Sotiation, no doubt was entertained Il is
sanctioned equally by the moral principles an
plIcable to public law, aud by the frequent
practice of other civilized nations, ms well as
ny more than one example of our own histo.
ry 1t, indeed, no such right existed, and the
TWO Governments were not competent To
make and accept such remuneration, it was
certainly neither made nor Intended What
ever claim the United States were not com
petent To renOunce, remains in fun force
against Spain, rs much as f the Treaty bad
not been concluded. But that government
negotiating Tor the claims upon another power
Tor ITS citizens, at their own entreaty. is not
competent to compound for them upon terms
as ia'ourable as it can, consistently with its
duties To the rest of IFS own nation, secure is
a doctrine certainly not contemplated at the
negotiation OF the Treaty, and now believed To-
be without warrant, either in the law or usagcs
of nations
TO ascertain, in the manner stipulated by the
treaty, and in no other, the full amount and
rdlidify of these claims, as existing on the day
OF the signature of the Treaty, the commission
instituted under the 18th article of the Treaty
was provided. How far contracts, under the
speciai circumstances mentioned an your let
Ter, as applying To some of thuse " h;ch have
been presented TO the Board, were vatid con-
tracts, 1t IS The peculiar province of the com
missloners to decide. The executive govern
ment had not the means of Judging oil the
oat'aity OF any of them and of their amount.
II could form no other than gross estimate
But 1t fully believed that the sum stipulated
ior payment of these would be adequate To
the fail satisfaction of every raid claim, en-
oraced by the Treaty, whether the claim had
originated IN contract or in wrong.
L nave the honour To be, with great respect,
(Signed) JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
CONDITIONS OF THE HERALD.

The subscription is FIVE dollars per ar
num--payable by town subscribers half
yearly in advance.
Country subscribers (from the Difficult.
ty OF collecting at distance) will be cx-
pected to pay the whole year in advance,
or the time for which they subscribed, or
give responsible friend in town.
Ne subscription taken for less term
than six months. Communications. or.
ders, &c. to be postpaid. No paper will
DC discontinued (but at the discretion Of
the editorS) until all arearages have been
paid
Advertisements, not exceeding a square.
inserted three times for one dollar, and
twenty-five cents for each succeeding in.
sertion. All advertisements sent TO the
Office without having the number of times
tor which they arc to be inserted desiona
ted, will appear in every paper until otIlc,.
wise ordered.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
NOTICE.

Extract from an act of the corporation Of
Alexandria for the extinguishment OF
fires.
SectioD7. IL any person who shall be
present at any FIRE, shall! neglect or refuse
to obey the order or direction of any off
Ger who shall be appointed by any fire
company now established, or which may
be hereafter established, knowing him to
oe an officer, such person shall forfeit and
pay the sum of FIVE dollars, provided the
name OF such officer shall have been first
published in one Of the public papers
At meeting of the Friendship Fire
Company, held at the Town Hall, Jan.
18th, 1899, the following officers we're
duly elected for the easuing year viz:
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18

:" When an Indian dies, all his property
must lie buried with bim. lie mo take
any thing that belonged to dead person,
will receive a curse from the Great Spiri,
in addition. After 1 had killed Thaka-
kawreDte took up his tonahawk by
mistake, and carried it away with me,
must now retsore it, and also cover hin,
with earth, lest his bones should whiteu
in the sum-"
Outalisso now proceeded to arrange the
dress Of the dead man, and likewise
stuck the tomahawk in his sirdle. lie
next went little way into the forest for
the purpose Of collecting some bark 10
put in the bottom of the grave, and was
left alone,
The night was dark, dim, and d.eary,
and the fire blazed feebly and irregu-
larly. A superstition. awe stole over
me, and | dared hardly look around,
though l sometimes cast an almost in
voluntary glance at the corpse,which had
wild and fearful appearance. Tbakaka-
werente lay upon his back, and his long
lank, black hair was spread eoDfusedly
upon his breast and neck. His BALI open
ewes still retained CLASSY lustre, and
his teeth we've drmly set against each
other. Large dashes Of blood stained
his vest, and his clenched hanth and con.
tracted limbs showed what Struggles had
preceded death. When the ilickering
light of the FIRE happened to fall upon
him. almost tsncicd that he began to
move. and would have started away, had
not depressing dread chained ms to
the SPOT but the sound of Outalisso's
axe, IN some degree, dissipated the fears
tina, chilled my heart, and / spent the
time in listening. to the regular recur-
renee Of its strokes, until he came back
with an armfuI Of bark.
assisted him in burying Thakaka-
wereDte under the shade Of tall walnut
tree; and when We had accomplished
this, we returned othe fire and raited
till moonlight would enable us to pursue
Off Journey. Ontassso had willingly a.
greed to conduct IN, home, tor he wish
ed to change his ABIDE for season, les,
fhakakawaren,e's relations should dis.
cover his guilt, and execute vengeance
upon him.
We set out about an hour after mid
night, and travelled through the woods
ill dawn, when we came in sight of the
river, on the banks OF which I had first
fallen in with the Indians In the course
OF the day, Outalisso procured a canoe,
and we padded up the stream, and next
morning reached the trading post on the
side of the lake.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
AN EXTRACT.

Know myself let others faults alone
Respect their virtues, and secure thine
To point out follies in the wise and good.
Looks much like snarllng envy seeking
food.
The king Of Prussia had heard that
corporal in his regiment of BODY guards,
who was we'll known as a remarkably
handsome and brave young man. wore,
out OF vanity, watch chain, suspended
from leadcn bullet in his fob. He had
the curiosity to inquire into the circum.
stance himself, and an opportunity was
contrived that the king should meet the
corporal as by chance, without suspectine
any design. 'Apropo., Corporal said
ihe king, you are brave fellow to have
saved enough from your nay to buy a
watch Brave replied the corporal, 81
Eatter myself that am, but as to nv
watch it is of little Specification. 7 he
king took out gold watch set with dia-
monds. and said by my watch it is five !:
what O'Clock are you, pray" NV watch,
lreplled the corporal, pulling out. witt
trembling hand. his 5uliet,} tells me pei-
Sher live nor six, but shews me clearly the
death am to die in your maiesty's SER
vice. well then. (said the king,) thai
You may likewise see the hour among the
twelve IN which you are to die in nv ser.
vice, will give you mine."
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
Ertras-aina-p P,eseue. Of MIMI

ErfrasTdindry Presence ef Mind.
he composer III the celebrated Strath.
spey, called John Roy Stewards Reel. had
been quarter master IN The Scots Crews.
| and vas sent with party to app,ehend
Nr. Munro, of Novar, suspected of Sc
cretly isvoring he rebellion of l745-
Mrs. Munro, ike Madame LavaIette. de.
termined TO hazard all to save the life Of
her husband. Though pregnant and mo.
| mently expected 20 be confined, she in.
treated permissio, to accompany him to
prison and in the middle Of a lone moor
suddenly exclaimed that she must have
some OF her ser to attend her. She
pointed in differ ent directions, and Stew
art, at her request, dispatched all his
troopers, while he himself kept close to-
Nunro' with leaded pistol in his hand.
Mrs. Munro, who rode on a pillion be-
hind her husband, soon cried out that she
ard her child should perish, unless she
were assisted to dismount. Stewart re.
placed his pistol N the holster, and help
ed the lady to descend but she cIasped
him so firmly j, her arms, as to allow
her husband to ride of to place of safe.
ty. Stewart having no witness to prove
his Innocence, was afraid to Join his regi
ment, apprehebsive that bis obnoxious
name might tend to more rigorous sem
teDce than he deserved. lie therefore
went over to the rebel party, held CO.
lonePs commission al the battle Of Cullo-
den, and after the total defeat of the Pre-.
tender, was concealed several months in
the north. For some time, while hid in
cavern, his son brought him victuaJs
very early IN the morning or late at night,
and as the path of retreat was intricate.
he generally met the child to receive his
provisions. The royalists had informs.
tior that Stewart, the deserter and rebel,
was in that neighborhood, and his despe
rate courage pointed out the necessity of
sending considerable force against him
and his firmly attached protectors His
son was o7ertaken by large party Of mi
iiiaFy within afew yards of the spot where
stewart generally met him. One of the
articles he carried was a pitcher of milk
With reasy presence Of mind he feigncd
'6Iocity, and offered his milk to the drum
mer, If he would let him know the use cr
that Odd looking round thing he had
strapped a, his back. The boy. broker
English and strange gesture attracted the
noIce OF an officer, who, after a short
conversation ordered the drummer IN
beat. This was all young Stewart desi-
red; hi: father now had warning to keep
close in his asylum.
Az the French academy, Aboe Reig.
nier, the secretary, one day made a COL
lection III haste of one pistole from every
member, 10 defray the current expens-
es The Able did not observe, that
the president, who was very avaricious
man, had put his pistole into the hat, and
presented it 10 him second time. 81
have given already he replicd-"I be.
lieve it" said the Able, "but did not
see it"-"aBdi |" reioined Fontenelle, W no
was at his side, "ssw it but did not be-
love it,"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
Mahogany and Furpjture.

.-S ehN Il VI hituiO.
Y ME subscriber has just received 81
Il logs BAY MAHOGANY, part o.
which is of a very superior quality. He
has also on hand about 5000 feet of Bay
and st. Domingo MAHOGANY in pIanks
and boards, and about 1000 feet crotch,
shaded and myrtle vcncers-all of which
will be sold low for cash.
Also on hand and for Sale,
A quantity of CABINET FURNITURE,
Consisting OF sideboards, bureaus
Secretary and book case
Ladies' work tables, candle stands
Dining and breakfast tables
Cribs, cradles, SEC. sc.
All. orders for Furniture or Materials.
which the subscriber may be favored with
from the country or elsewhere, will be
promptly attended to, and executed in a
superior style.
march 81 U ROB ABERCROMBIE.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
PHILIP, KING OF MACEpoN.

lie once happened to fall to the ground
when engaged in some gymnas,ic exer
clses. As he rose he observed the i'm
preston OF his body in the sand.-"Rea.
Ven9," cried Philip, show small space
naih nature allotted us,S yet we are vain
enough to desire to command the uni
verse;"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
PRINTING

OUNSAyELL & PITTMAN have lately
~ fitted up, separate from their newspaper
establishment, very extensive Job Office, EN- i.
bracing the newest and most fashionable plain
ana ornamental type, selected from the different
ioundefies IN the United States, expressly for the
execution of every descrintinn of
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
CRANBERRIEs, OH, etc .

fHNHE subscribers have received and offer fo,
II sale, cranberries in barrels, salad oil of a
Tine quality in baskets, wine bitters in bottles,
prime old whiskey in barrels, a quantity ofpure
cider vinegar in hhds. shaving soap in boxes,
raisins IN do: together with general assortment
OF the best spirits, wines, etc.
nov 20 II. +. RAMSAY &. Co
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
REFINEMENT

Boring The battle betweens Rob
Nelson, the chanting drover, and San,
Sims, the Warminster tinman, was gaucht
OF Wednesday, on FarDham Heath, af-
ter having had notice 10 quit in Surry.-
1t was short but merry smashing com.
bat OF four rounds Of bard work; occu.
pyIng fourteen minutes. 1t was for fifty
sovereigns. The seconds were Jones and
Moss for the tinker. and Ford and Apple.
ton tor Nelson. In the first round the
men had scarcely Staneed their manleys
when they turned-to rough and ready,
without studious movements. Round hits
were exchanged unuithe claret few mer
rily, and Sims was grassed by RIGHT
handed iueger.-2. Nelson was hit heavy
on the head, blu; he gave it careless
shake, and both unmuzz!ed, taught q gal.
liant round which took their fastness out
of them. They hit each other 10 stand.
still both refusing 10 go down, but at
length Sims was thrown a sumerset.
Both opened-moutl,ed anG hihing. like
2 race horse after four mile heat, the
combatants were too tired for quick work.
Nelson made the play, and smashing
rally followed Sims was hit down, and
Nelson was the favorite. 4. This round
gave Nelson a qnietus by one of those
lnlunky hits which belong 10 The Gas and
Kendall Nelson was making the play
when his adversary placed righ,handed
MI upon the jaw, which gplocked il. and
won him (Sins) the battle. Roth were
much punished, London ia.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
FIN assortment Of Paper,

for any of the above articles, which will enable
them TO do their work on the MOST REAsoyARIr
terms, at their office, on Royal street, directly
opposite the New Market
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
THE OI.IO.
FROM RLAcKwoop's MAGAZINE.
THE NATIVE MELODY.

lie NAIVE MELODY.
SfHnsa', supported to be repeated 6y an Erie.
Once more, oh turn and touch the lvre.
And wake that wild impassion'd strain |:
j feel the delirating 6ro
Flash from my heart thro' svery vein !
Yes every swell. and every word,
D Strikes on sympathetic chord.
And conJurcs W, with viewless wand.
MY early days, my native land.
lis sweet, unuttorably sweet,
Upon fair and foreign strand,
The playmate Of our youth to meet.
Fondly to press once more his hand
His face to SEQ, his voice to hear
Though always loved, now 6oubly dear,
And talk, with heartfelt ecstasy.
Upon the hours Of years gone by!
Beloved country when lose
Remembrance Of thy carols wild,
Or hold companionship with those
BY whom thy glory is reviled;
Then be my despicable lot
Unlov'd-renownless- land forgot
10 live, to die, to pass away,
And mix with earth's neglected CLAW !
Oh! many time, with many a tear,
These native accents, breathing joy,
When Winters hearth was blazing clear,
safe, and listed. when hoy;
And not amid the circle round,
Gold heart, or fearless eve was found
All! ne'er from inspiration fell
Zones hymn'd SO sweet, or loved SO
well.
And can they be less welcome now,
Afar from all that blessed me, when
The heart was glad. unconscious how !
No! dear they are to me as then;
More sol, beyond wild Oceans roar:
More sweet upon foreign shore;
And more melodious far when sung
Amid the tones of foreign tongue?
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
Book and Job Ppinting :
SUCH AS

SUCHAS
Books and Pamphlets !, Magistrates Blanks.
,nls OF Exchange Military Notices
Prices Current POSTING Pills
insurance Blanks Circular Letters
Cards J,beJs
Bills of Lading Hat and Shoe Bills
Foreign Manifests Commercial RIanLs
Coastmg Manifests Horse B;Ils
ndhS Checks Lottery Tickets
Attorneys Blanks Seamen's Articles. 2 =
X. u II. intend kpenino
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18

A french Journalist asserts that the ce.
iebra'eG painter David has refused to
paint portrait Of the duke Of WelGnp.
ton saJing' that, che did net k,ioey ho7y
TO fainf an E1stisbman!" The journalist
add, ."'hsi David was not so scrupulous
Yee2 70 made portrait Of Cromwell ~
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18
COCOA NUTS. etc.
CLOG SHOES.

CLOG SHUES.
z HE subscriber respectively informs his
q friends and the public that he has on hand
a large supply of clogs, wooden scaled shoes,
which he will sell on reasonable terms, for cash.
o those who have made trial of them nothing
need be said. Those who have number OF
slaves, would do well to call aud make a trial of
them ; they will be found conducive TO health on
account OF their admitting water or dampness
reference can be made TO Judge Washington,
Geo w. Z. Custus, Major Lewis, Gen. Mason,
Bushrod Washington, near Winchester, Va.
ISAAC ENTWISLE,
Royal-street, Alexandria
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1822-02-18

Subordinate Di-
rectors.

Extract from the minutes. Test
MATTHEW ROBINSON, Sec'y
The keys of the engine house arc kepsi
by Charles Pascoe, Thomas Shield and
william Green. 81 ian 2S
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Chas Mcknight lst
James Carson Cd
Charles Psscoe Sd
James Gait
James Douglas
Matthew Robinson
Robert B-ocket jr |
Thomas l.. Martin
William Gregory
Saml. b. Larmour
John LongdeD
Thomas Mount
David Msrll
Thomas Shields
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Know myself let others faults alone
Respect their virtues, and secure thine