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Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
eye black aud midnight h,gs,
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The Police were called upon on Sat.
urdaY afternoon, by gentlemao from
Gold near Beekman street, to iuvesti.
gate mysterious affair which had
been the source of many "dark surmi-
sings" in The neighborhoOd, through u
good part of the winter. A light had
been frequently seen at all hours of
The night, in an uniBhabited cellar
thereabou,s, and hearing sepuIchral
sounds proceeding from within last
Saturday evening, a magistrate OF the
police, and two trnsty officers, went
down to explore the source of suspi-
cioa. The first objects that seized
their expecting gaze, when they had
got down the stairs, was a m0nstr0us
heap offresh earth, thrown up so as to
halffi'I the CELLAR bible lying open,
with something like sword across il
and some long bright iron rods with o.
ther apparatus of Wizards and money
disgers, lying here and there around.
Advancing, they next discovered deep
down IN the pit from which the earth
had been thrown, huge black beiug,
whom men less resolute, might per.
haps, IN such circumstances, have cen
eiuded at once to be Old Nick himself
IL was stout, strapping negro, half
Frightened out OF his wits, aud with
every feature distorted with terror, at
the imposing array of his unexpected
visitors.-His fright and curious tout
ensemble, not a little heightened the
scene.
The magistrate soon ordered him up
aud examined him. he said tina, a
white man had put hin there 10 dig
for buried money and That all the apo
paratus they saw was employed on The
object. The long iron rods, with BAN.
boo case, were intended to explore a.
head, as he dug the bible, with tbs
sword across 1t, pointing towards the
hole, was to keep the deb6le of !; but
as to the singular figure of the hole, or
any other mysteries about the matter.
he could say norhins-his business was
70 dIg-to dig, s. and beware of the
foul fiend ;"-that he had already ent
down twelve or fifteen feet, and hone
spoke "goldenly There being now
no object with the magistrate but TO
prevent the future annoyance of the
nei8hborhoOds the poor negro was or
dered, with threat of Bridewell, If he
disobeyed, 30 have the whole pit filled
up again in twenty -four hours; and if
he struck another stroke with his sho-
vel to go deeper, he was assured that
the devil himself would come in good
earnest, aud carry him through an TN.
derground pUssage! The latter branch
OF The threat was most effectuaI, and
the paor fellow distilled to ielly with
fear, protested solemuly that be bad
once already since he had been digging
there, seen the devil or some oibgr
dreadful black creature, as big as a
large eat, dart up by Kim out OF the
hole, and vanish in The air above
The white fellow who started and car.
ried on the operation, YVES not present,
and 10 not known. What numbers
have had their brains turned, and was
ted some little estates, through the in.
fatnatiOn Of digging for KIDS money
Commercial .4drertiser.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
DIR. ROBERTSON'S
VEG ETABLE NERVOUS CORDIAI,
Or, Natures Grand Restorative


Is confidently recommended, as Tie NOS. sf.
ticacIous medicine for the speedy relief snd
cure OF all nervous complaints, attended win
inward weakness, depression of the spirits.
head ache, tremor, !sintness, bysteric fits. de
biItyy seminal weakness, gletes, and variou.
complaints resulting from secret imp7opriety
OF youth and dissipated habits, residence in
warm climates, the immoderate use of tea. the
uDskilful or excessive use Of mercury, so often
destructive TO the human race, diseases pecu,
liar tofemalcs at certain period of life, Flour.
Albus barrennes elc,
Under the denomination of nervous disorders.
are included several diseases oG the most dan
gerrus kind, and are so various shat volume
would hardly suffice TO complete desrr;p,isr,
of them. 1t Pervades with its baleful infiu-
eDce, the whole nervous system, writing the
heart With inezpressible anguish, and ey citing
The most dreadful suggestions OF horror and
despair To this demon have thousands fallen
a sacrifice in the diFefuI transports of its rage.
The most common symptoms OF its CONS
mencement, are weakness, fatulcnce, ,alpita
tons, wstchiuiness, drowsiness after eating ii.
nudity, flashes of heat ard cold, nun,bness,
craIup, gIdd hess, pains IL tie head, back sbd
Ions, hlckup, difficulty OF respiration and de-
gsUtion, anxiety, dry cough, etc.
! he vegetable Nervous cordial is also
great AptscorbutiC Medicine, aud is 81 Infinite
service fos purifying lie blood and curing
these foul disorders of the skin which com
mUuly appear in the form of scurry, surfeit,
red blotches, earbuncles, ulcers, etc. etc. A
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
FROM LATE LONDON PAPERS.
A FORTUNE HUNTER.

One of these minious Of Cupid, beins
in d ballroom at Bath lately, heard a
gentleman giving an account Of the
death OF n rich cid widow. thus '.Died
yesterday, ia her s9th year," said The
narrator, "What pity !" excIeim-
ed the fortune hunter :" what fine
match she would have made two DAYS
aga -
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
POETRY.
snoA ruE NEW rosU COMMERCIAL kov.RrIsEa.
TO SPRING.

N q. TO SPRl Nc
By WILLIAM RAY, author q a pcls.ms Of
poems, recssfiy published.
So sweet-so purs--so calm and bright,
Thy beauleous countensnce appears,
Ihou must have sprung from heavenly light
Been born of some cele,,isl spheres,
= Clothed by rainbow richly gay,
And nursed by yonder miiky.way
81 thy descent creation smiles;
Nay, hills and valIies laugh aud sing;
Their tertilizing trbnte bring,
And clap their hands with joy to see
The world from death like winter free.
Yet Oft, meth!nks, I see thee greve,
Fog thou hast dark and dismal hours
at moro, at noon,de, and at eve,
Weeping in dew-drops or 10 showers,
As if thy swelling heart wouli burst
In foods TO quench all Dature's ,hirss.
ut cheering sun-beams soon dispel
The cloudy SORROWS OF the face;
And on its smiling features dwell
The bloom of bsausy--chsryn Of grace
The teathered Ministries chsunt their lays
In wild, dsvout, unconscious praise.
TO spring, the bird of heavens own blue.
Her feeble anthem pours along;
Of holder notes and brighter hue,
Myriads of warbIers catch the song;
While grazing beasts in hoarser strains,
Roar reclamation from the plains.
There's not or earth, there's not in air,
Creature that the Almighty made,
That feels not. ownsIoot, sees not there
His bright beneiicenee Displayed:
Creative wisdom, mercy, power,
GLOW in the skies, fail 10 the shower:
Native iaanimste-if such
40 vast creation can be found,
Ini'es to show his love as much,
And spreads his mighty wonders rouad,
as those possessed of living souls.
Where thought expands and vision rolls.
The hurnbiest flower that decks the vale
The g'oomiest cypress of the grove
The breath OF Heaven their leaves inhale,
And whisper back that g God is love"
Streams speak his praises as they flow,
Aud winds soft haiieloJahs blow.
But man Code image-where art thou
Lost in the worlds bswiIderiag maze ?
Come forth--a grateful heart avow,
And join the Vernal song of praise
The bounteous Lord OF Lords adore.
And Xing--of Kings-forevermore.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
CIRCASSIAN EVE NATEp
DIR. DYOTTvS
mn II'DIL-IUUS PILLS.
ror the prevent on and cure of Bilious anS
Malignant Fevers.

frace 20 cents-Iarge bores so cents.
Those Pills, if timely administered. will re-.
move the causes which commonly produce In
'ermIttent, Remi,tent, Bilious and yellow Fc-
, Vsts' Bilious Cholic, Pleurisy, Dysen,ery.
worms Bilious Vomiting, Flatuence, Indis
BestIon' loss OF appetite, Costiyeness. EniIen.
i!c Fits, Hypochondria and HystericaI afr
tons, foul Stomach, Colds and Couehs. Asthu.
ma Scur"y, Strangury, Gravel, Rheumatism
and Gout. ''''
They are particularly serviceabIe in f.ma,,.
disorders, and especially in the removal Of
those distinctions which are the great source
OF their complaints at certain periods tbev
possess this eminent advantage o, er most pur.
gatlves tn at while they operate gently. ibey
produce neither costiyeness, DEBILITY, nor ,oa
great excitement whenever there is predis.
position to disease arising from marsh effiu.
vat, or too copious use Of ardent spirits or
aVitiaed state of the bile, they are sure to re-.
leve. "
They are highly recomme nded to travellers.
by sea and land, as they may be made use Of
with the utmost safety without change of diet
or exercise. They will be found Peculiarly
beneficial IN the prevention of disorders Incl.
GENITAL to warm climatesi-they detersr and
cleanse viscid humors. open obstructiops,
promote the secretion of good bile, operating
as cathartic aud powerful diuretic and
disphoretic.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
RECElPTTO CLEANSE THE TEETH
AND
IMPROVE THE PREATIT

Take ounces Of fresh prepared lime
water, and ore drachm Of Peruvian
bark, and wash the teeth with the wa
ter in the morning before breakfast,
and after supper. II viii eaectuaIIy
destroy the tartar en- the teeth, and
remove The offensive smell arising
from those decsyed
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
APPROVED
FAMILY MEDICINES,

Which are celebrated for the cure of most
disorders To which the human body is liable,
prepared only by the sole proprietor,
Il. W. DYOTT, NJ. ID.
Grandson Of tie late celebrated DR.. Ro-
bertsOn, Of Edinburgh,
And tor sale in Phiadelphin, only, at the pro.
Prietor'' wholesale and retail drug and
family medicine warehouse.
North east corRer of Second & Race streets
And, hy retail, of his Agents throughout the
United States
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11

Qneen Caroline lwife Of Geo. II0
wished 10 smut up S.. James, Park
from Tie people, aud asked Sir Robert
Waipoie what it would cost her to do
it. He replied, "Oply cro1Cn Ma
dam.''
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
DIR. DY0TT'S
INFALLIBLB TOOTH ACHE DROPS
Price so cents,
THE RESTORATIVE DENTIFRIC.
For cleansing, whitening and preserving the
Teeth aud Gums.

" "t1 iNSph'6 abu pfeSeEVlER the
Teeth and Gums
This valuable preparation possesses the
most sa'u'aTy virtue in cleansing and beaut,,
Tying 'he teeth in its composition il is
perfectly free from acid Or any other pernicioug
properly liable to corrode, or in any way
injure the teeth, for which reason is attributed
the safety OF its use, and The preference it has
obtained over other preparations intended for
similar purposes it Strengthens the gums,
ersdicaies the scurvy, sweetens the breath.
preserves The teeth from decaying, and pre-
serves them from aching, and tie necessity OF
having them drawn, &c,
Since tine above invaluable medicines were
first discovered, upwards of seoen hundred
thousand PeTSo1S have experienced their happy
and saiutsry effects, many Of whom from lie
owest stage of their disorders
Take notice, thst each and all Of the above
genuine medicines are signed on The outside
covers wththe signature ofihe sole prophetic
r. w. DTOTT, M. u.
GA fresh supply Of the above nediciHts
Just received and for sale by WILLIAM
MILLER, Winchester, where pamphlets, cor
tanning certificates of cures, &c. may be had
gratis. WiUtdes.er, Juy %, 1921.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
NOW DRAWING

Insthe Caty Of Charleston, South Carolina.
6a- Only 10000 tickets in the Scheme
GRAND LOTTERY.
For the Benefit of the sc South Caro-
lima Academy OF Fine Arts"
FIRST CLASS.
S. & NJ. ALLEN d Co. MANAGERS.
sc Ill T. Nj f..
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
MAHY's PLAlsTER CLCTH,
Approved and recommended by oil the mos
eminent phY sicians of Philah.I1.hia

C'1'l'e'r P1IJ 51C1aIIs OF I"HautiPhIa.
United States, and particularly in The CITY Of
Phliadeiphia, is sovereign remedy against
ulcers, however old and ingeteraie; also, can.
GERS eryslpelas, wens, Jumps, scrofula, fstuls,
white swelling, sore breast, ieIons, whi,lowss
bIies, carbuncles, etc. etc. it cures sprains.
bruises, pains in the back, swelling and pain,
~ the joints, scalds, burns, chiiblain, sore
legs and wounds tending to suppuration if
draws cauterised sores or issues very success,
inI'y and without pain ;Gissipates the pam Of
the govt and rheumatism in short time :
IS 1T sof'enS the skin, it IS used successfully
Tor the cure OF corns on the feet. This
plaster is recommended to mariners and
othefs who travel by sea or by land.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
DR.. ROBERTSON'S
PATENT STOMACH BITTERs
Price one dollar.

i TECt UHC uOIfuTs
Which are celebrated for strenpthen;r..
weak stomachs increasing the appetite. and .
certain preventative and cure for the fever and
ague, etc.
For the fever and ague, mslatly so preya-
lent throughout the southern states, and af.
hictlng to families residing in all low countries
redundant with marshes, lakes, stsgnsted
pools, rivers, these celebrated and UNI, ersal,v
esteemed Bltters have surpassed every remedy
ever administered for the relief and cure Oh
the most obstinate oppressor of The human
frame numerous instances of their eificscv
have been testified, after the bsrks and yarious
other extciled prescriptions failed, they proved
successful TO the admiration of those who
experienced and witnessed the happy effects.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11

The editor Of a IOte Western paper
IN h's notice to a correspondent, saws.
" Truth lCiU appear in our merit,
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
DIR. ROBERTSON,S
INFALLlBLE WORM DESTROYING
LOLENGES

meaiciHe universally esteemed for desrov.
ing every species OF worms-price so cents.
Symptoms.-The common symptoms of the
worms are paleness of the countensnce At
other times flushing of the face, itching If H.
nose and about the seat, staring and erind;no-
OF the teeth IN sleep, swelling of the upper Ii6'
lhe appetite sometimes bad, at other times
Soracious iooseness, disagreeabe breath, a
hard sweiied belly. great thirst, the urine.
iro'hy and sometimes Of wfitish color
grIplng or cholic pains, an involuntary dis.
charge OF saliva, especially when asleep fire..
quent pans IN the sides, with drv congh
and unequal pulse palpitations of the hesSt.
swoonings' cold sweats, palsy, epileptic fits.
Though numberless medicines are extolIea
TOR expeiIing and killing worms, none are eo,si
IN efficacy to DIR. Robertson's iYcrn IJestro,.-
'ns L0zenges; they are mild in their opera,;Gn
safety. "i'A
ClRCASSIAN EYE WATER
Price SO cents
= sovereign remedy tor all disorders oftbe
weakness &C.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1822-05-11
DR.. DYOTTS
PATENT ITCH OINTMENT.

For pleasantness, safety, expedition, ease
aud certainty is infinitely superior to any Other
mediclne Tor the cure of that most disagreed.
Bile ana tormsn,ing dIsor der, the Itch
Price so cents Der bor
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-04-26

ofgranitc. mud calculated 10 !ss, ;3r eternity,
he did nct feel that it would be unjust TO tax
I'oster;ty, rs they, rs we'll as the present ge-
neration, were 10 participate in the benefits
and security they may afford.
The subjective further discussed by Messrs.
Tracy, Z. Johnson, Wiiiiams of N. c. and
Hardin, and opposed by Messrs. II. Nelson
apd Cook, when the question was taken aud
the amendment was adopted.
Mn. PLuMER of N. Ill. moved to Gil the
laank. with the sam of S Se,O0e instead of
S 10000, which motion was supported by the
mover and Mr. Cooke g. opposed by Messrs.
Moore of Alab. johnson of Lou. and Sm,th of
Md when the question WAS taken thereon
and carried without division.
| After the appropriation for fort6catons at
! the Eigolets, and Chef Menteur, had been
Carried, Mr.. Sergeant moved to insert a CLAUSE.
to make an appropriation of s 10000, to COM
plete the Arsenal at Frankfort, Pa
The motion was supported by the mover,
and opposed by Mr.. Smith Of Nd. but before
any question Was taken thereon, the Commit
tee rose and reported progress, and obtained
leave to sill again, and then, on motion of Mr..
Rochester, the House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-04-26
HOUSE OF REpREsEYrATtyt


Mr.. HARDIN, from the select committee
heretofore appointed on the subject of re-
trenchmeut Of the public expenditure, made a
further report thereon, accompanied bya bill.
The report recommends reduction of The
Pay and mileage Of Members, &c. TO Sc per
day, and . correspondent reduction in The
salaries ofthe officers Of the two Houses. &c.
ard states that such reduction will produce
an annual saving Of more than 100000
The bill was twice read, and Mr.. HARpfS
moved that it hc committed to committee
Of the whole hoIsc, and made the order of
the day for Monday next.
Mr.. u. NELSON opppsed the motion, on The
ground that the commitment was unDccessa-
ry,inasn1uch as the bill contained no appropri-
alton Of moneys, and could as well I've laid on
the fable, 10 be called up after proper notice
of the time, thai III The members VI The house
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-04-26

master siai frank o. receive, free of postage,
any letter or package, except on business rela-
ting To his Office; that no postmaster shall be
concerned in any contract for carrying the
mail ; that any postmaster shall be forthwith
removed from Office who shall fail to render
his accounts within forty days, or to pay
drafts on him by the General Post Office for
moneys due by him TO the Office that no al
lowance for clerk-hire in post Offices shall
hereafter be made, unless sanctioned by the
Postmaster General; that the commissions
hereafter TO he allowed, per quarter, to post
masters, shall he as follows: On any sum not
exceeding one hundred dollars, Twenty-Five per
cent on any sam not exceeding two thousand
three hundred dollars over and above the first
hundred dollars, twenty per cent and on any
sum above the first two thousand three hun
dred dollars, eight per centum that the fol-
lowing hostages be hereafter charged viz: on
every single letter conveyed by mail for any
distance not exceeding 60 miles, ca cents;
for any distance over &c miles, and not exceed
inS 60 miles, 10 cents for any distance over
go miles, and not exceeding 100 miles, Ioy
| cents; for any distance over 1870 miles, and
not exceeding $40 miles, l83 cents for any
distance over $40 miles, and not exceeding
400 miles, 90 cents for any distance over
400 miles, and not exceeding 40 miles, IS
cents; and for any distance above 740 miles,
314 cents 81: and for every double letter, double
those rates for every triple letter. triple those.
rates and for every "',adruple letter, quad
ripple those rates aud for every letter OF
package weighing one ounce avoirlupois
weight, single postage for every quarter ofan
ounce. aud in that proportion for all greater
weights ana the postage to he charged on
newspapers shall be- for any distance not ex-
ceedng SO miles. cent; for any distance over
so miles, and NOT exceeding 5000 miles, IL
| cents; and for any distance over 500 miles,
cents provided The postage to be charged
on IA single newspaper from any one place to
another IN the same state or territory, shall
not exceed cent: and the postage to be
charged on magazines or pamphlets shall be,
for any distance not exceeding SO miles, /
| cents per sheet For any distance over 5 miles.
and not cScreting. $50 Mills, GEMS per
sheet for any distance over $50 mics, and
not exceeding 800 miles, 1-a cents for
any distance over 200 miles, and not exceed
in- 800 miles, CENTS ; and for any distance
exceeding Eve hundr'd mR.s, lie cents
that no publisher or printer nf newspaper
shall be entitled 10 receive, free OF postage.
more than so newspapers, nor more than
irnm any one stale: that no officer of the go
vernmeRt shall frank or receive free of post
age any letters Other than those relating TO
| the business of his Office. [.Vat. hi.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-04-26

country but any Greek man is forbidden 10
emigrate under pain OF death. This rigorous
law is founded on three motives theFGrstis
that every Greek is the more necessary in this
country, as more than twenty thousand have
already emigrated the second is that every
subject who emigratcs deprives his sovereign
oflhe tr,ute which he owes him, aud the third
is that we consider every Greek who departs
us another enemy added to those who are
now arrayed against us.
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the depreciation uf Treasury Notesrcecised D., such
persoh to be expended in the public service.
This amendment was agreed To by yeas and
nays, as follows:
Brownor Ohio, DWoli, Eaton, Edwards, Findlhy.
Holmes of M'sS. Johnsop of Ken. Jnhsnon Of Lon.
Ring OF Allah. King Of n Y. Knight, fann,an. Lloyd.
Pieasa",s, Seymour, Stokes, y an Baren, y ams OF
Icn.-9i
NAiS.-Messrs. Barton, Chandler, Bickcrson,
Gtillard, Holmes of Maine, Lowric, Macon, Morrl
Noble, Parcoit, Ruggles, Smith, Souttard Taho,
Taylnr, Thomas, Walker, Williams of Missile
MIR. BARBOUR, asked i'm was designed Ia
apply the principle Of this provision to those
who became debtors by being security for pub
lie officers if so, he thought it would be car
rying the principle too far, and therefore NOV
cd an amendment, making the provision ia
embrace principal debtors Only.
l. This amendment was opposed by Messr.
Lloyd, Holmes, of Maine, and Wolker, as an in.
expedient and unnecessary discrimination
and 1t was advocated by Messrs. Edipards
7dtboi, Barbour, and johnson, Of Ken. on III.
Sroundof its justice and expediency, and its
conformity to legal principle. After consi
derahle debate, the amendment was negatiyet
ayes II, noes IG.
The Senate then proceeded with the hill
and made some unlmportant amendments ant
then laid the bill on the table.
On motion OF Mr.. WALKER, the Senate re-
solved to insist or their disagreement TO tn,
amendment ofthe House of Representative!
to the bill providing for paying to Alabama
&c three per cent. of the nett proceeds oftht
sales OF public lands within the same; and t.
ask conference of the other House on tn,
dlsaSreeing votes. Messrs. Walker HiRiams
OF Mississippi, and Eaton were appointed TN,
COMMITTEE of Conference, on the part of thu
Senate. The Senate then adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1822-04-26

WAsHrNGTOS, April l9.-Thc hill further
to regulate the post office Department" which
was reported in the House of Representatives
on Wednesday last, and is now depending
there, provides, among other things, as fol-
lows That all post roads shall be discontin-
ued, on which the nett proceeds ofpostages do
not amount to oDe-third of The expense of
conveying the same, except those which lead
TO seats of government, or between seats Of
government OF several states or territories, or
to or between seats Of justice that no post
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,nfs'lt Attend add he wished il to be acted on
soon, 50 that the house might ste who were
in favor OF retrcnchmcnt but the question
being taken, Mr. Hardin's motion prevailed.
Mr.. DAssErr, from the select committee
Appreciated on that subject, reported bill con-
corning, the disbursements of public money
which Was twice read and committed TO .,
committee of the whole on the state of the
Union.