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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

oldest in that state, announces the recent de-
feat OF the party with much pleasantly and
good humour. rs follows:
"Here zee go up. xp, ~
IND acre 'Oe go ds'en, dossr, dssva!'
We often think ofthe complaint of the hon.
est Dutchman, who said that in his country.
up WAS up, and down was down, but hers
there Was no telling what was up or what was
down. You talk, said he, of tripping man
up, add knocking him down.
Now, as il regards the election, the lates
dominant party are fair ap and doves The OPP
position have only done them UP, but have coma
pletelv PAT them powN.
They who were altogether unprepared for.
this sudden reyoutien cannot have narrowly
observed the signs .oi the times The very
calm that has for several years prevailed. has
been constantly portentous and change, Of
some sort, has been expected as much as the
regular succession of the seasons. To be truu.
bled about it, now it has happened, is as idle
as TO give up to melancholy whenever an ease
wind prevails. Sunshine and clouds appear by
turns; and he that Cannot smile when the sky
is overcast. may SO poutins halt his days.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
UNITED STATES AND RUSSIA.

The editor of the United States Ga
zette speaking of the recent conduct of a
Russian vessel in the Pacific Ocean,
says,
1--WE could wish to see this arrogance
of Russia, checked or put to shame by
the appearance of Capt. Steward in the
interdlcted spaces with convoy of tra-
ders, or merely to make a demonstra-
ton without them. We do not approve
Ofthe expansion of our empire to the Nor
thern Pacific, but we would be among the
last to subscribe to the forced contrac-
ton Ofour maritime industry and enter
pr and least Ofall at the instance OF
Russia the natural and active enemy
free government, and consequently OF
our hemisphere. Our administration
have had too great courtesy towards
that power for twenty years past. A
decided proof of this consists in our
maintaining a costly but useless embassy
it, and in various instances constitut-
ing it an empire, by treaty, to pass
upon our differences with other nations.
The impOlicy of such an intimacy ought
to be cOntrasted with the fact, that She
takes nothing of our exports, and saddles
us with debt for imported articles, all
OF which are in competition with our own
productions. That she would extermi-
nate the whole system of our produc-
tons. That she would exterminate the
whole system of our government. were
she possessed of effectual means, no
doubt can be raised"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
COMMODORE PORTER.

The correspondence between Commo-
dore PoRrER and the Governor of Por-
to Rico, is interesting. Seldom indeed
have our Countrymen been called upon
to resent a more wanton outrage than that
perpetrated by the Spanards in firing
upon the vessel of the lamented Lieut.
Cooke; but never, under any circumstan-
ces, have the rights, the honor, the dfgni-
ty of our country been more ably sustain
ed than by the gallant Commander of the
U. States squadron in the Correspond
ence to which the melancholy fate of that
officer has given rise. 1t has been remar-
ked with respect to many of our Naval
Officers, that they can WELD the pen as
well as the sword; that they are as use
full to be sent abroad in the capacity of
Ambassadors as in the character of com
manders of Armadas: When therefore.
we have disputes to settle with the Pirates
in the Mediterranean or the West Indies,
or with the harborers of such villains,
officers like ours who can both write and
fight are doubly valuable, as they are
equally ready to expound civil, national ,
or cannon law, as the case may require.
Commodore Porter, after prompt and
spirited representation of the affair in
question to the Spanish authorities OF
Porto Rico, has, with cOmmendable pru-
dence, referred the matter to our Gov
eminent, as the best judge of the meas
ure preparation due. -Petersburg Intel.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
FREDERIcK-TowN. April 90.

An occurrence truly disgraceful to
civilized society took place on Tuesday
last, in the vicinity Of the Trap, in this
county. We could scarcely have bcliev-
ed that our community contained an in
dividual capable of such an outrage. The
general report in relation to the transac.
ton, is--that Mr.. Charles Cunningham
and Mr.. Isaac Griffith brothers-in-law
had some dispute as to the possession OF a
piece of property, belonging to the e.
state OF their father-in-law, and in which
they were equally interested. Cunning
ham, it seems. was resolved that Griffith
should not get possession, while Griffith
was quite as determined that he would.
With a view of carrying his intentions
into effect. Griffith repaired to the place
and when about entering upon the pre-
misses was fired on. the one wounding
him in the face the other in the-ide. The
wound in the side is considered danger
Gus, the guns being charged with large
shot, several of which the physicians
have as yet been unable to extract. The
parties were Immediately arrested, and
after a full examination before justice
of the peace, admitted to bail for their
appearance at court.-Heratd.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

Tread Mils.-A paragraph in one of
the late English papers states. that ..the
Tread Mill in several towns of the
Southern and Midland counties, are
completely out of work-in other words
where machinery is attached to them for
grinding -four, &c. the overseers: are
obliged 10 hire laborers, as these " ter
rors to evil doers' have frightened a
way the Migrants altogether. In goals
where there have been thirty or forty
beggars at time, there are now but two
or three. The consequence has been a
great destruction OF prision expense, and
a total removal of that nuisance-beg-
ing in the Streets
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
JOHN ADAMS.

A letter from Havana, dated March
90, received at Boston, states, that
while the writer was at the Consular
Office, for procuring seal, four mas
tiers of vessels who had been pirated
came in to enter protests. In the after
noon, as the writer passed the govern
ment house, he saw troop of Dragons
conducting to the Governor eleven pi-
rates among whom he observed certain
ly one If not more) American.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

Extraordinary Longerity.-Died, on
Friday last, in the Bay, black woman
named STATIRA, who, by information
from herself, must have attained the
advanced age of lS2 to ISl. She was
a slave, and was hired as day labourer
during the building of the Jail, and was
present at the laying the corner stone
which ceremony took place lloyears
ago. She also states she was young
woman grown when President Sharpe
assumed the administration OF the lsland.
which was in l706: so that allowing her
to b then only Is, it brings her age to
that Of lS4.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
MeIuncholu Catastrophe.

A letter toa gentleman in Norfolk,
dated St. Louis, (Missouri) March
Ia, says-"A truly unfortunate and
melancholy accident happened yester.
day within half mile OF this place, on
the St Charles road, by the explosion
ola cask containing $40 lbs. Of pow
der, by which 3 men were killed. They
were part of the company destined to
the Rocky Mountains"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
NAIL ROBBER DETECTED.

E1tract OF letter from Wheeling, Far.
ginia, aprit Is.
GA mail rObber was detected near
Evansville ON the 18th instant. He has
confessed the robbery of several letters
to this place."
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

THE company under the command
Il of the subscriber is ordered to
parade at their usual place in Mar.
tinsburg. on Saturday next at ilo'clock.
DAVID HUNTER, jun. Capt.
May /, 1928.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
A REvERsAL-Col. J. B. Wood

of Providence. who was last summer
adjudged TO pay large sum of money
to Messrs. Wyman & Stone for a loss,
through carelessness, in conveying a
quantity of gold from this city to the
former place, drew prize Of S 10000
on Saturday last, in the Rhode Island
Domestic Lottery.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
LATEST FROM SPAIN.

In ES rhOM SHhINs
From the Neto Fork National Advocate.
FROM CADlZ. We learn FROM cap.
tain Packard, of the brig Water, arrived
yesterday from Cadiz, that the king and
royal family were hourly expected at
Seville; and when coming out he heard
a firing in that direction, which was sup.
posed to be the signal of their arrival -
Accounts of hostilities having,commenced
were daily expected.
News was received that Is, 900 French
troops bad entered Spain A Spanish
"a had just arrived at Cadiz, last from
Madeira, where she had been obliged to
cut her cables and pat to sea, in con-
sequence of heavy gale.
Mr.. hall, the American Consul at
Cadiz, died on the 18th March, of in
flammation of the brain after an illness
of three days
Captain Packard, is the bearer of dis
patches from Mr. Forsyth, our Ambassa-
dour at the Court of Spain.
Private letters by this arrival, express
doubts as to entry of French troops into
Spain at all but preparations to meet
the worst were progressing.
WASHINGTON, April Go.
Mr. RODNEY, the appointed Minister
to Buenos Aryes, is at present on
visit TO this City.-.vat. INT.
The Boston Centinel has published a
letter of the venerable JOHN ADAMS, da-
ted Jan. 2lst. 1928, addressed to Dir.
BANoHRoFT, ofWorcester, on the occa-
sion of his having received and read
volume OF Sermons, written aud pub
lished by that Clergyman. Omitting
the portion of the letter which refers to
the writer's religious creed, sc. we copy
the following concluding passage, which
seems to US striking illustration of
the error of "a mode of benevolence much
IN vogue at present: bid.
esThe most affective circumstances
that have witnessed in the lot of hu-
manity, are the narrow views, the un-
social humors, the fastidious scorn, and
repulsive temper of all denominations
cACeptinS one.
81 cannot conclude this letter without
adding an anecdote.- One of the zeal
Gus mendicants for the contributions to
the funds of Missionary Societies, call
led on a gentleman in Haverhill, and
requested his charity. The gentleman
declined subscribing, but added, there
are in and about the town Of, nine
Clergymen, ministers of nine Congre-
cations, not one of whom lives on terms
of civility with any other, will admit
none other into his pulpit, nor be per-
mltted to go into the pulpit of any o.
Their. Now if you will raise fund to
conrert these nine Clergymen to Chris.
tianity, | will contribute as much as any
other mani" lam, with great esteem,
your friend,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
BALTIMORE. April "a.
Another Spanish Vessel Detained

Captain Jones of the schooner Will
liam, arrived at Philadelphia from Mar
Unique, informs the Editor of the Aurora,
that Spanish merchant ship, with one
million of dollars onboard, had been de-
tanned at Port Royal by French "a
He also states that on the 10Th instant,
80 miles to the south word of Chince-
league. he fell in with the wreck of a
schooner, all under water except her
stern, which had the name Witliam of
Portland written on it.-yuor. Chron.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

Horrid Depracity.--Mr. Charles
Steele, grocer at the corner of Broome
and Cannon streets, New York, delibe-
rately took his gun on "Wednesday, and
fired it, loaded with slugs, at his wife
who was standing in the street, which
took Oft one of her arms above the ell
bow. He then took razor and cut his
own throat so efectualy that he surviy-
ed but short time. He was so years
of age, in comfortable circumstances,
and had sustained fair character. He
had lately quarrelled with his wife, who
at the present sittings of the court, COM
planned of him for assault and battery,
and which, doubtless, led to the fatal
catastrophe.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
MORE PIRACY-An officer

MORE PlRACY-An officer on
board of the United States schooner
Beagle, writes from Matanzas, under
date of April 6, as follows, to gentle
man in Philadelphia.
We arrived here few days since and
were sent out the same day in chase of
pirate who had captured an English
brig from this place to Europe, with some
male and female passengers the men
they murdered and the ladies are yet on
board the pirate-you can judge what
a horrible situation they are in-they
were seen few days since on board the
pirate by droger. We last week con
voyed seven vessels, and sail with nine
more to night.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

I1Vo5ffhs of the whole number of Tickets in
the University Lottery must be prizes, consc-
quently 1t offers great advantages to the adven-
turer, and with much less risk than any Scheme
which has been offered in this City for a NUNS
Der of years.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
BONNET.

There is now to be seen at the Exchange a
Bonnet made of American Grass, equal in
point of beauty, which in such articles con.
sisss in Wilderness, fine texture and uniformi-
~ in the plat, to any offoreign fabric. 1t was
made by Miss Marin Becher of the town of
Berkshire in Tioga County, New York, and
deposited for the inspection of our fair readers
at the Exchange by Judge Drake Of New-York
We recommend it TO their attention
Bait Fed. Gaz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

zen of Washington, sia Jamaica. we
obtain the Address Of sonte OF the officers
and men under the gallant chief Gene
raj Devereax, to the Vice President of
the Republic. and the Answer, signed
by the Secretary of State for the Home
Department.
1t was announced before, that Gene.
raj DEvEREux was appointed Minister
Plenipotentiary and Envoy Extraordina
ry TO Russia, Sweden and Denmark,
provided those powers acknowledge the
independence of Colombia. General
Deyereux is also appointed special
Commissioner to Great Britain an APP
poIntment similar to the one given by
the United States to the Marquis dc La
Fayette on his return to France The
General will be accompanied by Colonel
LySter, Lieutenant Colonel Bendeli,
Major OConneii, and Major Poueti,
attached to his legation to the Northern
Powers. Colonel LySter is the gentle
man who was two or three years ago in
the United States for the recovery of his
health, in consequence of a wound he
received in the leg. Major O'CmneH is
nephew to the celebrated Irish barrister
of that name in Dublin. Under all the
circumstances, it must be considered a
high compliment to Gen. DGvEREux to
be appointed on so distinguished mis-.
sion. --.Nat. Int.
II is gratifying toperceive the friendly
feeling which is manifested for each
other, and for the respective nations to
which they belong, by the officers of the
American and British squadrons on the
West India station. Ii any thug could
have lessened the grief of the American
officers for the loss of their gallant COM
rade, the late Lieut.. Cooke, it must have
been the tender sympathy they received
from the British officers who were pres
ent on the melancholy occasion. The
schr' Rising Sun, recently arrived at
Norfolk, from Jamica, was conveyed
till out of danger of the pirates by
British sloop of war, the commander of
which expressed his satisfaction at hav-
ing ar opportunity of reciprocating the
friendly attention of American cruisers
to British merchant vessels" Little
acts of kindness, which cost nothing
more than the will to perform them, are
not generally valued as highly as they
should be. In any station of life they
are important; and alike subserve our
best interests, whether we extend them
to trieuds or foes. Virginia Herald.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
AFFAIRS OF COLOMBIA.

BY letter received this day from
BagOta. Republic Of Colombia, b' citi-
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

The editor of the Massachusetts (Worces-
,er) Spy, federal paper, and we believe the
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
FROM the Yermont Intetligencer, 3pru

FROM the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, 3priL7.
On Thursday evening last, about
s O'Clock, the inhabitants Of this village
were alarmed by the cry of Fire! Every
man seized his buckets, and fastened to
stop the ravages of the devouring ele-
ment. The church bell was set ring
ing, and the village manifested the usual
hustle attendant on such occasions.
The evening was excessively dark, but
nothing like fire excepting the numerous
lanterns, which were dancing in every
direction, was at length discovered to
have originated in the brain of drunken
tinker, undoubtedly from spontaneous
combustion; who, being unable to nav;-
gate a straight forwardcourse;h had brought
himselfup in ditch, from which he was
unable to extricate without assistance;
in order to obtain which, he raised the
cry of FIRE! twas no sooner discovered
in what place the fire was located, than
the buckets were Immediately filled, and
emitted with alacrity upon the pate of the
member of pots and kettles, to the no
small qualification of the spectators and
performers; and the tinker's brain being
somewhat cooled by this process, he took
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01

WAsnINeToN, April 60.
Mr. RODNEY, the appointed Minister
to Buenos Aryes, is at present on a
visit TO this City.-.Nat. Int.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19
I'd. I! 9sIEl

r At the residence of Col Gibson, in the
town Of Dumiries, on the 18th inst OF a
pulmnary disease, Or ALEXANDER NUS
ecHErr. aged ST years and 20 days.
At Philadelphia, on Friday fasts in The
18th year Of his age, Mr. SAMUEL RELF,
late editor of the Philadelphia Gazeue
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19
NATIONAL CALENDAR,
AND
Annals OF the v. States.

CONTAINING a list of all officers aud agents
~ civil military and naval Of the United
States, with the places Of their birth and employ
ment and their annual compensation To
which is added = variety of statistical and other
useful niormations The whole corrected and
broughtdown to the FIRST ofJsnuary, 1873
Each department Of the government and all
the subordinate offices are preceded by explain
atory remarks relative TO their powers and par
ticular dpiies-The volume for 1879 is Just pub
lished by the subScribers.
The National Calendar and Annals Of the D.
8. is published annually by Davis & Force, at
ihe city Of Washington it Is corrected every
year 70 the first Of January, from official sour
Gee and is intended to form a convenient com
pendium Of current public information. The
plan Of the work embraces every department Of
the government; shows the changes in each ;
the state Of the treasury, the public debt, aad
foreign trade with the army and navy lists ;
also, the annual message Of the president to cor
gress; synopsis of the laws passed at each
session Of congress the annual appropriations
sc. sac. Price one dollar. For sale by
A. I. KENNEDY.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19

tits said tina, the legislature of Penn.
will give 1900 or 1000 dollars 20 the new
institution for ,he support of the deaf and
dumb in Philade lphia.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19
Election in Dela ,pare.

In the state OF Delaware, the legislature
ofWhich has JUST adjourned, ii has been
found impracticaDle for the two houses To
agree so as either to elect senator of
tho United States for the sig years ensu
ing the Sd of March next, Mr.. Van
Dykes term expires, or TO fill the vacancy
in the senate occasoned by the resignatirr
of Mr. Rodney. Previous to the adjourn.
ment, ter ballotings took place for sena
to- 70 fill the present vacancy, but with
out success The highest number Of
Votes was given to :. H. Black the nex'
highest was giveu to 6. Read +; and the
nex' hughes, to N. Van Dyke ( the present
seBa or) Six other gentleman also re
ceived votes The two houses a, lepg i
sep rated. protesting mast heartily against
each others proceedings. II we have
room, we may hereafter give more par.
dcular history OF these proceedings.
+ National TaIf2ipsncr
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19
A Honsekeener Wanted.

, a Person advanced in life, accustomed to d.
= ~ rect bou ehold affairs Of her own would
.Pe preferred, TO take charge of a small family
PIG whose manners and character deserve re-
Pc and eon6deuce is wished for--uone other
,tfe9 apply isqoire Of the printer. 81 feb IL
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19

0 We are authorized to an.
nounce sYpSoR BAILEY, ESQ. as a candidate az
Inv next election for a representative TO CON.
gress, from the district composed o. the counties
OF Loudoun, Prince William and FairCa.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19
Sale OF Rockhill BARN. postponei.

TYRE stormy weather presented SALE o.
n this farm, the 81 inst, Ifthenot previous
" Disposed of AT private sale, II will he offered
on the premises, on MoEDAY, the Tenth day Of
MAus'a next, IL fair, otherwise the next fair
dav. The terms of payment will beliberal. If
NOT then sold il will, at same place and time be
10 rent ''r I year, with immediate possession e.
respectable tenant. If previously sold due no
'lce shall be given. For terms apply so Tnman
horuer, Warrenton, or to us at Aexsndrja
feb I1w4w MANDEVtLLE T. LhRMOUR
The Leeshurg Gen Of Liberty, aud Wmches-
'ev Republican, will insert the above 81 and
send tieir accounts TO the Herald oficc for pay
msnt
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19
$50 REWARD,

% Ran away from the farm Of
- Thomas Fuzhugh, esq. Of Epson,
49, Prince William county, va. on
HN/ the 10th day of Dec last, black
1910 man named PHIL he is abou,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19

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