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Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-01
POSTSCRIPT

Arrived Portuguese ship M,,;.,s.
Falora, Capt. Ventura Anscleto d. p.;'.
She was from Bahia for Lisbon. and -.
tured by the U. States schooner Al,;,.'a p'
Lieut.. Stockton. and ordered for hi, 49,.
under the command Of Lieut.. Abbot 81.
came into port with the same n.,a.
flying, aad displayed in the sam. r m,uss.
as when she attacked the Alle,,o,
Extractof lette. from Lieut. Ahh,,
the Navy, 10 commodore John Shaw
commanding Naval Officer in Bo,,o,
dated
"Boston Harbor, Dec. 4. 1927.
81 have the hohor to report "a vou ~,
arrival at this place, with the armed ri,
Marianne Falnrs, having on board ~ h.,
crew as prisoners-twenty nine in mum.
Der.
"Tbis vessel attacked the Alligator 0,
the sth November, {lat. about 20 deg "a
min. N. long. 80 DEF. WIN a most ont
rageous and piratical manner; but vas
ioiled in her attempts to capture her, ans,
after an action Of about an hour and ! half
surrendered to the Alligator.
'sShe is ship OF between 800 and 400
tons; mounted four long twelve nouuders.
two long 6pounders, and four twenty four
pound carronades; four Of which / was IN.
der the necessity Of throwing overheard IN
a verv heavy gale OF wind in the Gubh
Stream, on the 9Th inst; ia which gale We
lost some Of our spars, and had our Stern
boat washed away.
"Tbe prize crew consists Of Is, includ.
ing myself and two officers, Midshipman
George s. Blake. and MIR. J. Dixon. Mas.
ter's Mate; and il gives me pleasure 10
acknowledge their uniform, v,gilanf, and
correctd. conduct. andthat they rendered
me every possible aid.
81 will take the liberty to add that the
reason Of the great length Of the action
was in consequences Of the long guns
Of the prize. and Captain slockton's
desire to get along side before he
commenced. 1.-THE wind being lightl
gave herthe fight 10 herself for more than
one hour. ID
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-01
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE.

Yesterday, Mr.. Griffin submitted to TIE
House Of Delegates the following Resolu-
ton;
" Resolued. That the Committee Of
Schools and Colleges he instructed to in
quire into the expediency of cancelIing
the bonds given by the Rector and Visi-
tors OF the University ofViIginia, to the
President and Directors of the Literary
Fund, RELEASING to the University Of Vir-
ginia the debts and interest due therein. :"
This Resolution being read the End
time, Mr. Patterson Of Buckingham NOV
ed to amend il by adding the following
words TO it:
:" And that they also enquire into the
expediency of repeating the several laws
creating the Liteta,y Fund, and returning
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-01

The Ice below Alexandra has cons'a'
erably disappeared ,butrenaips fastatoSe
4 near the Washington Bridge.
Brig Resolution, Brig Elizabeth S'urees,
Schr Highland, 4. 1s Sail Of inland ve'se"
LAYING at Fort Washington wharf.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-01

We are happy once more, through
the bene6cence Of Divine Providence. TO
greet our Patrons with a Harry NE"
YsAR. Although our country for the
last twelve months, has felt the frowns
Of Hard Times, p and almost complete
staynation of business, we rejoice that
the clarion of war has not been sounded
in our borders, nor the clang OF arms
disturbed the peace of Europe.
Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1822-01-01

New Orleans Sugar. l..
sn hhas Of FIRST quality Ne ,'aon Alpha,
CO gar, received BY the sIoopr or sals
and vii be landed on Monday rw y
by
oct q
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
a. Continuation of Review in our next.
C.ayMPBELL,S PREE.QCE.

We have inserted extract from the Preface TO the
New Monthly Magazine for December, written by the ed
tor MIR. Campbell 1t is intended PREPARATION for the
abusive paper entitled Complaints in America against the
British press 1t may have been Intended honorable
atonemen but TO us the language and sentiments appear
to render it ambiguous kind Of apology :upon COM
parson with the article it processes condemn there will
be found but slight shade of difference. Suchas it is il
should laid before the American public since Mr. Camp
bell felt sit was duty peculiarly imposed him to make
fit. This intended apology has been extored from Mr. c.
the spirited reply Of Mr. Everett the editor the North
American Review, a circumstance (says Mr. Walsh
evincing the utility of immediate refutaton With all
due Difference to Mr. Walss maturer judgment, can
the least advantage in noticing the scurrous pro-
auctions which issue from the British press concerning
country although they do heap nvecves contumeles
all kinds Of obloquy upon people chiefly composed of her
descendants, and whom she could be presumed know
intimately What has been the effect of Mr.. Walshs
luminous reftation? has added tothe literary fame of
its author, but has not removed the of complaint
British travellers and bookmakers still continue to abuse
US, and complain of Il, fare and accommodations We
all acquainted with the grumbng propenses of that
class of John BULBS children who visit our counry
sed Of a little learning, much vanity sefimportance,
presumption mpudence and conce they conceive them
serves PVSeu " aOuSe every uS beyond the limits OF
their own seagirt island and be disconnected with every
Thing and every around them TO repe the attacks
ofsuch beings seriously, is in measure degrading the
middle and higher classes of the British community
qusnted with the asy of their assertions, and admitting
that the lower classes implicitly beieve it cannot inure
reputation ina degree that will affect The reading
community may the American refutatons; but the
mass of population-never.
The supposed influence upon Foreigners cannot, ap-
preend be great is imagined 1t is probable
that such contemplate productions as those of . Par
sO Fea'O Ho7UsOn Sc &C. translated into foreign
languages would be concedng much Importance
to them. Admitting they were, will the vanity of
spondens permit them to imagine the like honors
will be bestowed upon themselves The character of the
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

FEBRUARY 25-Mr Eustis, from the Committee
on military affairs requested to be discharged from
the farther consideration of the petitions of Marcos
Ide Villiers and Arnald Guillemard, (who pray the
llnierposon Of Congress to release them from pri-
son, IN Pensacola, where they are confined by the
Acting Governor Of West Florida y And moved
also that the petition, together with the accompanying
documents, be referred to the President oil the
States.
Avery long debate ensued and without deciding
1.-THE House adjourned
FEB 25-The Speaker presented communca.
ton from the President of the United Sates rela-
tive TO the correspondence which led to the treaty of
Client, which, on motion of MIR Floyd, was ordered
to be laid on the table and printed
The Speaker presented communication from
THE President ofthe United States, ON the subject
Iof extinguishment of the Indian title to lands, of
which the right Of soil is claimed by any particular
state which, on motion of Mr. Hill, was referred
to the Committee on the Public Lands, and ordered
to be printed.
The house then proceeded to the consideration
OF the Order of the Day, being the unfinished bu-
sIness OF Saturday, and the question recurring TO
agree to motion to discharge the committee on
Military Affairs from the consideration Of the pc
titIon otthe two Spanirds imprisoned in Pensacola
by the orders Of the Acting Governor
MIR Eustis stated that an order for their release
hou OSSh uiSpalCHeu iOf fenSaCOlas ItF MSrCer
confirmed the Statement.
Mr. Little, S. cling that the cause Of the complaint
OF the petitioners removed, moved to lay the
subject on the table.
This motion gave rise to debate, in which Mr..
i'rimble, Mr. Little, Mr. Randolph, Mr. Lowndes,
Mr. Golden, Mr. Mercer, Mr. Rhea, and Mr. Floyd,
took part.
No question was taken on the subject previous
to the adjournment, which took place before four
o'clock, OH the motion of Mr. Randolph, which mo.
ton, preceded by pertinent speech was founded
on the report, which had reached the Capotol, of
the demise of Mr. Pinkney, Senator from Maryland,
which report afterwards turned out to be untrue.
FEB 26-AIter the Journal OF Yesterday had
been read, in part Of which the fact Of Mr. Ran
Idoph's having yesterday announced the death of
MIR Plnkney was stated
Mr. Randolph rose and observed, that he wonId
state the source from whence he had derived his
Information; having done so, by an unanimous vote
the entry in the Journal above referred to was ex-
plunged.
soon afterwards a message was received from
the Senate, announcing the death of the Hon. Will
lam Pinkney, Senator of the United States from
the state of Maryland and that his funeral would
be attended on tomorrow from the Senate Chamber,
at ii O'Clock in the forenoon.
Mr. Smith, of Md. then rose and submitted a
resolution to the effect that the House attend the
funeral and in testimony Of respect SO into mour-
ming and wear Grape for so days.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue of writ of Levar Facias directed will be
exposed Public SALE at the house of John Crow New
castle, in Newcastle hundred Tuesday the 18TH day of
March next, at O'Clock p. MA tract of land situate,
lying and being in Pencader Hundred, in the county of
Newcastle in the state of Deaware bounded by lands
formerly belonging Kennedy and Read, John German,
David Johns ohm Porter and others containing by sur
vey thereof recently made 7A5 and 81 perches,
or less together with all and SINGULAR the Improvements
and appurtenances thereuno belonging. This valuable
tract considerable portion of which is Woodland adoins
the village of Glasgow through which the Chesapeake and
Delaware canal located by the managers OF that COM
pany To accommodate purchasers the tract will be sold
in the following parcels according to plot which may be
seen at my office. To each parcel due proportion of
woodland is allotted, viz
Tract No 1l-Bounde6 by lands of Stewart, Morton s.
Mulder by the ni-pond, and by 2; containing 1872
acres and $50 perches, the tenure of N DAVID the
improvements are two-story dwelling house, barn and
stables. Tract No 2ls the mansion Farm i'll the tenure
of Fowler and bounded by lands FLAMES Thorn
and the road leading Newark and contains 212
and 102 perches; tract the west side of the road,
chiefly woodland containing As and u perches,
bounded by small branch by lands OF s. Stewart and by
no g. will be sold with this parcel The Improvements
a large frame dwelling house, with out buildings Tract
No SIS situate between no a. and the woodland part of
g. and is bounded the east by the road to Newark.
and the west by lands Ash and contains l56
and 157 perches, and has it large barn and stable.
Tract No 4Contains 147 and % perches bounded
south by no g. east by the road Newark, and the
north bv lands formerly of John Hyatt; it is two-story
dwelling house now occupied by Mr. Allen. Seized and
in execution the property of Richard D. Cochran
and wife, and to be sold by DAVLD c. WILSON, SiG.t
Newcastle, Feb. IS, 1922. l3-4t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
CONGRESS.
IN SENATE,


FEB. g5-Mr Johnson, of Louisiana, from the
Committee Indian Affairs reported bill to abol-
ish the United States trading establishment with
the Indian tribes, and to provide for opening the
trade TO individuals.
The bill was ordered TO a second reading.
The Senate then took up the bill from the House
lot Representatives, to provide for extending the laws
lot the Union the of Missouri and establish
ting district court therein.
Some time was spent in considering the details
lot this bill which In the end was ordered to third
reading with some ame ment; and
The Senate adjourned
FEB. 26-The Journal having been read Mr.
Lloyd of Md rose and addressed the chair in a
short speech stating the death of his colleague, the
Hon. Wiziam Pinkney. Fir King of Alabama sub
mtted the following resolves preiacing with few
appropriate remarks.
Resolved, unanimously, That Committee be APP
pointed to take order for experimenting the funeral
lot the Honorable William Pnkney, which will take
|place tomorrow morning at eleven o'clock that
ehe Senate will attend the same and that notice
OF the e' H., be given 10 the House of Representa-
3tiyes,
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

Resotued, That the Members Of the Senate, from
a sincere desire of shelving every mark of respect
due to the memory of the Hon. William Pinkney,
deceased late member thereof, will 20 into moorn-
ing for him one month, by the usual mode of wear
ing Grape round the left arm.
ReS0f0ed, unanimously. That, as an additional mark
OF respect for the memory ofthe Honorable William
Plnkney, the Senate do now adjourn.
And the Senate adjourned accordingly.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
COMMUNICATES

Having observed exaggerated accounts of the late
Freshet in the Brandywne was induced to call all the
propretors for estimate of their losses The range
inquiry from my residence to the tide distance of
about miles, including all the snuoses of the stream =;
the fall in that distance being feet The annexed
cation would permit.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
NOTICE.

A court Of Appeal win be held at the Court house in
the town of Newcastle, by the Levy court of Newcastle
county, on Tuesday, the 5th day of March next
DAVID PAINTER, Clerk Of the Peace.
Feb. 25, 1922 15-2t
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

1885, was about equal 1775 and November 1906 about
the same February 21 1922 about feet higher than
l795, but local causes produced rise my Mills
on the more spreading fats bottom land its rise did not
half above I775. CALLER KIRK
I'd mo. 18th 1922
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
FOR SALE,

For term of years, BLaCK-BOY, about IL years of
age brought up Farming at which he is good hand.
For apply the subscrber living the Red Lion
tavern, in Newcastle county, Del HENRY BOW.lE9JN,
March i, 1922. 15-4tp
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
OBITUARY.

DIED ar Washington, on Monday night, the
95th inst. WILLIAM PINKNEY, Esq. a MEM
Der of the Senate from Maryland
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

Wanted to Purchase,
Negro Boy from 10 to IA years old Inquire at the of
lice of the Watchman. A3--as
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

c. Kirk sos j. w. Maltby 100
w. Young 1000 j.. T. Gilpin $4,000
E. l. Dupont SEQ ]. Shpley 500
V. g. c. Dupont 300 j. Bringhurst & 800
A. Carbon eco. 200 BraI aywine Flour ! GOO
A. MsCall & CO. 100 III dams A'oo
j. ID. Carter 400
S. Siddall & CO. 1000 Total S21,35O
PUBLIC BRIDGES.
Chain Bridge at Brandywine 5000
Wooden bridge at C. Kinks $500
DO. do Smiths forge 200
Grand Total S26,05O
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01
Amertcan GaatcDnlan.
WILMINGTON, 1 MARCH, 1922.

Frown indignantly upon the dawning attempt
ne portion of the Union from another.| WASHINGTON
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

Vessels from Baltimore bound to Savannah are
obliged to anchor at Fve-fathom and receive visit
from the health officer previous to entering the port
of Savannah the mayor having issued his proela-
nation to that effect.
BY the ship Johanna from ST Ubes, information
has reached Charleston, that the Portuguese East
lndaman St Dominic went ashore on Cadz bar, in
Ia gale on the 15th December last; and every SOU
on board 80 in number, persisted.
Captain Brown from Bilboa states, that it was
reported Cadz had refused to submit to the orders
rom Madrid; and had the establishment of Local
government in contemplation
A fleet Of 20 sail of vessels sailed from HavaTina
ION the 10Th inst. under convoy Of the Hornet, capt
Henley, who has safely arrived at Norfolk.
The bridge over the Schuylkill, at Gray's Ferry
was iossing in the Delaware, opposite Chester
lon Friday last, with two men upon it.
Goblet is said to be about publishing paper
called the "G7idiron;" we may anticipate some fine
5roiGng.
The votes in New York, in favor of the new
Constitution, amounted to 75422 against it Al ,497,
leaving majority of S3,925.
The number OF houses in Quebec in June last,
was 2,S46-increase during the year, 1902. In
Montreal, 2,174.
The store Of Mrs Eliza Wright, in Ridley (Del,
county, was broken open and robbed of several arti
Giles, between ten and eleven O'Clock on Saturday
evening the 10th instant on the same night, the
house of the rev. David Bartine in Darby was also
robbed. The punderers succeeded in carrying of
silver spoons clothes, meat, &c. without alarming
the family.
Letters have been received from the vessels uu-
der capt Parry, engaged in the arctic discovery
expedition.) They were at Resolution Island, Hud-
sons Bay on July l6: their progress was much i'm.
peded by ice, but they were pursuing their voyage
up the inlet, at the north of the bay. OF lieuten
ant Frankln's expedition it is learned, that they
passed The winter Fort Enterprise, in the neigh
borhood of Copperrnine River.
The destruction of property by the late food at
Bridgetown, New Jersey, has been immense -
mills mill dams, Sc have been swept away. The
loss estimated Gas far has been ascertaned at
$4,000. New Jersey has suffered considerably in
different parts.
We have heard of variety of Grammars and
new one has been added to the list viz. grain
mar of dancing, by which means the London misses
and masters to be taught that polite accom-
pshment.
The American squadron was at Port Mahon on
the first of January.
lii South Carolina, John Bills has received SEN
tence of death; and was to be executed on the sth
inst. for passing a counterfeit note of the bank of
the state, of So!
We learn from the Charleston city Gazette, that
the BUenos Ayrean brig Independencia, Commodore
Phaytor, sailed from III at Port on cruise, The
commander, officers and men are spoken of in
terms OF the highest commentator.
American watchman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1814-1822, 1822-03-01

people and the genius Ct the government of the United
States studied by the of Europe from
then'ic sources chan the m0e. productions of such
as those aforementioned
Our literary productions will force their way in due time
upon the world. We are young nation; popula
ton dispersed immense territory and with bat
few citizens who devote themselves exclusively to literary
pursuits Book-Manutactoi not yet established
among u.s. boast Cru5See, host of driv-
cling gaeeers who deal in public and private scandal
for livelihood The few authors have gentlemen
and should the lists with the literary dayaborers
Of Britain = if the press be despcable the token
of our contempt is SILENCE
Aas and aack "pity the uplifted whitesof both our
eyes"
We acknowledge our rashness and imprudence in
meddling with the comical and witty and waggsh
and queer and quizzical and learned and lucid and
sentenous and satrica and sarcastic editor OF the
Gazette. Rockets, hand grenades, squlbs, crackers
and witticisms few from his columns, terrible as
hail storm And would you, could you, gentle read
Ell, believe 1t; we have not only escaped with our
lives, but entirely unnjured-they all fell short OF
the mark
Sc Twas thus he missed and thus he hit,
And now he strikes and now he parties;
Never lays in of full grown wit,
And always OF pun miscarries."
Should the editor Of the Gazette, in the course Of
his reading, find the above in any ancient or
modern publication, assure him, nevertheless,
that it is equally original with the paraphrase Of the
las Psalm.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-12-21
VIM. ARMSTRONG, JUN,R,

RE >PECltULLY announces to
his friends and the public generally,
shat he has removed from Paddy Town
to ROmuey, and has taken possession
of the,
TAVERN ESTABLISHMENT,
for many years occupied by The late
Maj. Adam Heisb eli.- - II shall be hrs
objhc'( and he trusts that bis practice,
heFetpfore, furnishes, in some measure.
gua antee Of his further iuteniiuus;
10 keep House inferior 10 none In
the Westeru Country. No eses.;0ns
shall, however, be spared to rende,
every comfort aud accommodation to
those who shall be disposed TO patron
aze bim.--The best OF Liquors shall be
KEPT, and every attention paid to his
Sta5ies, aud he trusts that his e&er-
tions will en'iiIe him to share of the
public patronage.
Romney: DC, 10, 1892.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-12-21
Public Sale.
Dee. IL.

IA ILL he 'otd ar tuesday f7dh
, Nv instant at the residence of The
late Bensett Hall, deed. 20 head of
Horses, consisting Of Colt, work and
saddle Horses:- 90 heud of Cattle, con.
sisting Of Caws, stock Cattle, &e,-f2o
Acres Of Grain IL The ground, (Wheat
& Rye,) Corn. Rye and Hay.-Terms
VI safe credit Of nine months, ION all
exeepi the Corn and Rye, which will
be sold fer cash. purchasers giving
bond and approved security Cor ali
sums over Eve dolIars--uuder that cash
will he regui' ed.
JAMES B HALL, e,
WiLLiAM BEAN. d." '''
nao
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-12-21
FRlNTEp AND PUBLISHED
BY
JOHN HEISK ELL,
AsBIsPfNSTBIE C0AUIl30N;s.
AI Mree dollars per ann NJ payable an
adj ance,

i. Nc papers viii he discontinued
until all arrearages are paid.
III. advertisements not exceeding
8 square, az lines printed matter or
- lines common manuscript matter,
inserted three simes Fer One Dollar,
and Twenty-Five, Cents per square
TOR every subsequent insertions, and i,
when not specifically directed to the
contrary. will be inserted until forbid
and charged accordingly.
H. .Adyerkfsemeatss s froFsSas dis
Sance mustbe accompanied with the
Cash, OF be assumed by some respun-
sibie person, or the Postmaster most
convenient to the advertiser.
Nv. Advertisements will, in every
instance be charged to the person or
dering them, unless particularly sti-
puiated to the contrary. ,.,
:. The Postage on all Communi-
cations to the Editors. must be paid
by the writer, or they Will not be at
tended too
VI Chancery Orders inserted as
other Advertisements and charged to
the Attorney, whose name is indot'sed
by The Clerk OF the ordet.
n. b. 1t is distinctly to be unief~
stood by Advertising ustomels, that
no Advertisement viii hcnccforward
be directed by the Editor of this pa
per to be inserted in other papers,
unless the same be previousl, paid for
VII. The Postage on all commu-
nications to the Editor, must be paid
by the writer, or they will not be at
tended too
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-12-21
PUBLNHIRE

SA/ILLbe offered for hire, a, Mill
w wood, on Monday The soth inst
from go 10 so Negroes Belonging to the
estate OF Nathaniel Burwelt, deceased,
and others Those persous who have
hired tor several yesrs past, and Who
have not discharged their obligations
Ter the sane, are most easnestIy re-
quested to come prepared to take them
up, or they will, in r. short time, be
'ut mt" The hands OF an Attorney for
collection,
= Those who hired, for the present
year, will please return the Negroes,
AT Christmas, clothed agreeably to con-
tr6ets
PHILIP BURWELL,
NATHL BURWELL,
LEWIS BURWELL,
Executors.
Dee. IL.