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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20
Eighteenth Congress.
TUESDAY, DEC. Is. 1898.
IN SENATE.

Ths following memorials were pre-
ssoted and appropriately referred:
By Lr. Fndlsy, tho memorial OF
certain cirizen. of the city and county
of Philadelphia, praying srevl''sn OF
the tariff;
By Mr.. Lloyd. of Maryland, tie me.
ma rial ofthe Judges of the Orphans
Court, in the District of Columbia,
praying a new organization OF that
Court;
The following resolutions were offer
ed read, and laid over for considera-
ton:
By Mr. 0'Wolf:
Resslued, That the committee on
Co,nnerce and Manufactures De IN
s,rnsted 10 inquire into the expedlen'
AZ of allowing dra wback on all articles
al domestic manufacture, the raw ma.
tsri,l of waich is of foreigh growth !;
wi leave to report by bill or other
W,se.
By Mr.. Eaton:
Rssotpsd. That the Judi ciary COM
mi,,ee inquire if any, and what amend
m.nts nav be necessary TO an Act, en-.
titled 40 act, relative to the election
az a Pres.deat aud Vice President OF
the United States, and declaring the
o,f.er who shall act ss President, in
case of vacancies in the offices OF both
Pr,s,dsnt and Wee President" passed
the LIST Of Ma ch. 1892
sc
Rssotvsd, Tina the Commissioner OF
the General Land Office be instructed
to Law b fore the Senate, all communi'
cations received by him from he Re.
pis,er Of the Land Office and receiver
of public moneys at st. Helena Court
Hou-e, IN the State of Louisiana, touch
inv their stficia. duties, not heretofore
communicated, and that he commune
cate all tho information in his posses
sion. as to the causes which have delay.
ed he adjustment Of the said claims IN
aid distri G.
In pursuance of notice given yester.
day. Mr., Dickerson, and MIR. Holmes
of Maine, called up the several resolu'
lions, proposing amendments to the
Constitution, in relation TO the mode Of
el.ct,ps President and Woe President.
session. These, together with the re.
solutions on the same subject, recently
proposed by Mr.. Bsuton and Mr., Hayne
were referred to q Select commit tee,
consisting Of five members, aod order
cd to be printed for the use Of the Ss'
nae.
The resolution submitted yesterday
by Mr. PARROT, instructing an inqu' ~
into he exps i'ency of au.norisiDg an
ad litional number Of sloops OF war to
be built, was again read and adopted
The resolution offered yesterday by
Me- Johnson Of louisiana. instructing
an Inquiry into the expediency of pro-
viding, BY law, for he final decision of
CERTAIN UNI oDfirmed claims, under Bril-
fish, French. and Spanish titlee, ID
lands in the st to of Louisiana, was q.
gain read and adopted.
The resolution offered Yesterday by
Mr. Lloyd. OF Maryland, iustructing an
inquiry into the exped,eney of autho-
Psi z he settlement, on equitable terms
o. the claims of Maryland against the
Government of the United States, arls
ins from advances during the late war,
was again read and adopted.
The bill supplementary TO on Act to
relieve persons imprisoned for debt,
was taken up In CON nlttee ofthe whole,
reported without amendment, and orr
de d to be engrossed and read q third
time
Tho Senate then adjourned till IL o..
clock Tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20
EFFECTS or COLD.

! The intensity Of cold in large tracts Of
country removed beyond the amelipratiDg
n6uence of the ocean, is well known to
much greater than any we experience
huugb situated in more nortberI, l-lI.
'ude. An instance Of thi, is recorded by
Mr. ScbOOlcYatt in bis Narrative of Ira
se's 20 the Sources Of the Mississippi, 10
he course OF which he found two French.
men, who had settled in that region OF
gloom and desola,ion for the purpose OF
trading in iurs: Pittsburg INTEL
In the person Of one OF ihese, Mons
D (says th. author We witnessed one of
| the most striking objects OF human n is.ry
| II appears, that in the prosecution of the
" trade. he had, according to the Gu. tom
of the country, taken an indian lie, an !
! ,pent several winters in that Inclt ment re-
glon. During the last, be was, however.
caughl in a severe snow storm. and troze
both bis eei in such manner that they
dropped off shortly after bis return to bis
wigwsm. 10 This helpless situation, be
was supported some time by his wife, who
caught fish 10 the lake, but she at last de.
serted him, and on our arrival he had sub
sisted several months upon the pig.w.ed
which grew around his cabin. As he was
unable TO walk. this had been thrown in
ny his countrymen, or by the Indians, and
appeared 10 have been the extent OF their
benevolence. We found him in a small
bark cabin, on a rush mat, with the stumps
OF his legs tied up with deer skins, and
wholly destitute OF covering. He was poor
and emaciated TO the last degree-his
beard was Iong-cheeks fallen in-eyes
sunk, but darling a look OF despair and
every bone in bis body visible through the
SKIN. He could speak no EngIs' hut
was continually muttering curses q as
mother tongue, upon his own existence,
and apparently upon all that surrounded
him. We could only endure thr painful
sight Tor moment, and basIeneu from this
abode OF human wretehedness-but, efu.e
leaving the village Governor Cass sent
him present OF Indian goods, groceries,
and al munition, and engaged a person 10
convey him to the American Fur Conpa.
ny's fort at Sandy Lake, where he could
receive the attention due to suffering bu
manly"
II il very becoming In The American
people 10 express their sympathy for the |
Greeks, the SpaDIsrds, and the South A.
mericans, and their adherence of the
views and principles OF The Holy Alliance;
but very desirable that such expressions !
of feeling may not lead our government TO
iorsaks the neutral stand it has taken, and |
which the best in reSt' OF the country re.
quire should be M intained as long as pos.
',ble. II We 60 about setting the world to |
rights, we shall be ap, To find oar hands
fuIl OF business. Don QuIxoie tired the
experiment, but could not make II succeed.
Philadelphia paper.
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ALEXANDRIA:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9o ,<,,
TO CORRESPONDENTS

a Communication, signed "a Pla;o
'Han, Commo" Sense" was duly received
and held under Amusement, in cooss,
quence OF not being able to understand tho
authors drill.-We yesterday received
note from the writer, wishing 10 know M,
reasons for not publishing nis comnun;,,
tom accompanied by an ad,nonilion, winch
has settled The question: We do no, f..,
ourselves bound to publish every ar,;c,
put into our letter box /; or il we see n,o
per TO publish one. It does no, bind US "a
publish future ones, without reference >,
what they contain. We look and Jude.
for ourselves.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20
AGE OF INVENTION.

Mr. Christopher Hoxie, an ingenious
mechani.t. Of Hudson, "a Y has invent.
ed a model. which he supposes he can ap.
ply to the propelling OF ships and vessels,
without the aid Of wind or steam. The
propeling power necessary, is to be &C.
quired by the rolling Of the ship and The
force given by pendulum Of enormous
weight. according 10 the tonnage Of the
vessel.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

HOUSE OF REPRESESTATlFES
After he presentation of several me
MORALS and petitions, amongst which
was one, by Mr. CambreleDg, from the
Corporation of New York, praying for
an alteration of the law relative to the
session of Castle Clinton
Mr.. Webster, from the committee
on TIE Judiciary, made report against
the proprieiy OF giving concurrent Ju-
risdiction tothe Supreme Courts in the
States, 10 certain cases under the pa
ten! law; which was read aud laid on
The table.
NJ. Crowninshield. from the commit.
tee % Naval Affairs. reported a bill for
the reliei Of Sarah Perry mother OF
the late Oliver II Perry; which was
read twice and committed.
Mr.. Hempnill from the committee on
the Cumberland Road, reported a bill
for the preservation and repair Of that
road. (proposlDg to erect toll-ga,es
th- eon.) which was read twice and
committed.
fhe resolution yesterday offered by
Mr.. Mercer, was taken up for consider
alton, and. after q fs~ observations
from hi exp yanatory of his object ID
novlsgit, lwbich We are obiIgsd to do.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20

ton If The new roons--hIessr,. Decker.
son, DIV oil. Lloyd OF Md. (oi The Senate,
Messrs. Taylor, CulhbrrI. Condlct, Got
the House Of Repres. n'atises.i On the
iibrary-Messrs. DiCkerson, Elliott Will
liams, lot the Senate Messrs. A. Smylh,
Bradley, Poinse,,, (oi the House ct Rep
resentaiives
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20
10 the e1psdiepey Of allowing drawback

10 the e1pediepey Of allowing drawback
on all articles OF domestic manufacture,
the raw material OF which is OF iore'gn
growth, was again read and adopted.
The resolution submitted yesterday ny
Mr.. Eaton, instructing an inquiry whe'b'
er any, and what amendments are nrces,
sary To an act relative to the election o.
President and Vice President, and which
declares the officer who shall act. in case
those Offices are both vacant, was again
read and adopted,
The engrossed III supplementary to ar
act for the relief O: certain persons from
imprisonment, was read a third time ant
passed. =
On motion Of Mr, Dickerson, il was OF
dered that two additional members be ad
ded to the select committee on The pro
posed amendments to the constitution.
Adjourned.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20
TANNING.

We mentioned tev lays ago that We.
~ important discovery, in The method Of
tanning hides, had been brought into sue.
cessful operation by citizen OF Baltimore.
DR. n. n Hayden By !he sutjoned ar.
tcIe from London paper il appears
that discovery, similar in its effects has
recently been made in England
s A most material improvement has been
made in tanning, by GIrbon Salisbury,
esq Of WallsaIl. in Staifordshirr, which
promises to make an entire change in lbe
methods now employed. By The appl,ra.
ton OF some known principles, Mr Spills.
bury has succeeded in tanning the ibrckest
hides in less han fortnight. and skins in
four and twenty hours only. W. under-
stand that DO difference j. made in the ma.
terals employed; but simply in their up.
plication.
We have seen some Of the leather pro.
duced BY Mr. SpIlsbury. in bis early s1.
perinsDts, which was well ,ansed through.
out; and have reason 10 believe that il v III.
in every respect, wear better than leather
as commonly tanned. The invention has
been secured by patents Tor the three king
doms
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20
The Boston Palladium has received

The Boston Palladium has received
Smyrna papers to the 26tb September
They represent the Greek cause as 10 10
unpromjsing situation. The Turks had
taken possession OF Aliens, which was df'
serted at their approach. Great dssen,
tons exist among the Patriots, and ss'efa'
Of the Grecian ISLANDS were at variance
The Captain Pacba bad accomplished no.
thing with bis squadron; but seemed 70
treat the threats or attempts OF The nee' o.
his enemies with indifference. Some o.
the islands had offered hin refreshments
He seemed to pursue a conciIiaiory po'Ie5:
But one Of tbe Pscbss hat committed
some excuses on land. r
The Turkish feet had left The coast "'
the Morea, and proceeded 10 Mytelen:'
where it was at the last date. The admir-
raj said he left the Turkish staIrs 10 no 2
pro perous train in the Morea. tbai5o;ooo
Turks we're there, that the Greeks haa r.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20
TEST Bill.

Mr. johnson Of the House of DeIspa,e.
of Maryland has obtained leave 10 hr no
in bill to confirm The act passed at ,bs
last session OF the Legislature TO secure IN
all the ciizens Of this state The same civil,
rights and religious privileges as are ON.
joyrd under the Constitution OF the UNI.
ed States. Fed. Ca.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20
PORTABLE GAS.

A late London paper notices the start
ing Of one of the regular coaches al 8 o.
clock at night, brilliantly illuminated With
portable gas, amidst the acclamstions OF q
large concouse Of people. The expen..
ment il 10 said. has succeeded beyond
the most sanguine expectations OF The pro-
jectors.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20

The account OF a wonderful dispense.
tom at Tampico. which is pretty general.
ly circulated n the create, part OF our dali
y journals may justly be considered as
misrepresentation. Captain Gregory of
the U 8 schooner Grampus. left Tamp,co
on the Slst of October Ina sudden Aaw
of wind from the norlhward, the tbermo.
meter fell rapidly 40 degrees. and II less
han two hours l6 of the Grampus's crew
sickened The Granpu. sces left The port.
and. when 20 leagues from the land, iou,d
new and reviv'hg atmosphere which
restored all the sick excepting MIR. Soa.er.
y. the purstr. who died two days ALTER
bus much for The story OF an United States
schooner having lost 10 men There is
title doubt that the story OF 800 persons
having died al Tampico is entitled 10 e.
quail credit with that relating TO The Gram.
pus, when it is known that the whole 20.
pulation does not much exceed 1900 per.
sons. thu most OF whom are accustomed 10
simI az sudden changes 10 The tempr,sIure
VI tue Sistnatg. 6QH Fen Gux.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20

A Lexington & Ky paper contain, a
caution, by order Of the Baptist Associa.
ton, against . certain preacher, who uses
the names OF NJ LIntoc, NJ. Mendon
Mays. &c. and has been in HE b,o,, II
imposing on the good people of the west.
10 addition to most unpfepOssessing &C.
count Of his person and address, he is uo-
hesitaiIngly charged with stealing almost
any article that falls in his way and sd.
ding by way OF climax TO bis other anti.
clerical characteristics. that of LING e.
travagantly.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-20

The appointment OF George Graham
of the District of Columbia, to be Com.
missioner OF the General Land Of6ce
made by The President during the r,rs,,
OF Congress, has been confirmed by III.
Senate. (Na. Inf.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-11
FROM LISBON.

ihe schooner Combine, arrived lac,
evening, IN 4S days from Lisbon rs
captain reports that the place was on;,,,
inc people having surrendered tbe;r lin
critics to the Legifimates, and given -
sneir constitution without a s,rngn,a -
we have no particulars OF the nroc.sa
inss at Lisbon later than were FURNISH
by an arrival at Philadelphia. eO
FROM Mexico.
The brig Cato, Boyer. arrived lac,
evening from Vera Cruz, having sai ila,
thence on the 18th OF July. Can,a;n n
states that that there were no news of ~
portance: We,are favored with an IT,
regular tile of Vera Cruz paper, 10 n.
YIN ult. from which we should mfr ,h h.,
I'M country was generally in ouie, stare
Inc sovereign constituent CONGRESS W..
IN session. and engaged in forming a new
constitution. q nc"
An article from Puebla of the 18Th IS
June, states that some disturbances occns
RED there on the 18th, but order had aes;n
oeen restored. NJ Y. Mere. .4dS.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-11
DRY GOODS. etc.

FHNHE subscriber offers for sale, on accommo-
n dating terms, 10 pieces German oznaburgs
10 do Listadoes, 30 do check and stripes, "a do
Platillas, IL do Rowans, 9S do Britanuias, dia-
per table cloths and pocket haRdkershjefs.
o cases old hermitage wine and MIaes con-
tanning, each, $50 pint tumblers.
ALso,2 shares u. S. bank stock
90 do Columbian Insurance do
do Washington bridge do
negro women and negro girl, and the
following real estate--viz.
loco acres of land in Randolph co, Va.
lot in Washington city, in square No. 22o,
OH when are two tenements occupied by Simms
and Mcdowell.
One frame house and lot Oh King street.
Alexandria, occupied by Mr.. Gluyas
One two story brick house and lot on King
street, occupied by Mr. Grover.
one two story frame do, King street, occupied
by Mr.. Tyler.
One house and lot, extending from Pavne to
Fayeue streets, occupied by MIR. Moody.
One vacant lot on Washington, Wy,he, and
ST. Asaph street, containing about one acre, and
well enclosed.
One two story brick house and lot, corner Of
Union and Princess streets occupied by MIR.
Green GEORGE JOHNSON, trustee.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-11
RUNNET,J,S

at his Truly LscLy Louery office respectfully begs
leave to remind his regular customers and other
persons wishing 10 embark their fortunes in this
glorious scheme of the necessity of furnishing
shortly with chances. To Think that an institu.
ton of this kind should not receive public nat.
ronage would be TO interest those noble feelings
of the heart which swelled the bosom of every
American with deep sigh OF grateful remem-
brance to the memory OF the father of his coun
try. His fame it is true fills the whole earth
and our native hills echo back the praise of all
nations but tile posterity of freemen made
such though his means should never have to
blush Tor the ngratitude Of their forefathers and
seek alone in the pages Of some time worn VOL
ume, for tine achievements of him whose name
m"Si not go down. aur IL
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-11
Board Of Health.

Anxious for the continued health ofthe inhab-
itahts, and considering that the season has ar.
rived When it is Of the utmost consequence that
the town thould be kept clean, dry, and clear of
filth Of every kind, the members Of the board,
each 10 his respective district, accompanied by
the Superintendent of Police, will proceed to re-
examine The various portions of the town, and
cause all nuisances to be promptly removed
The board also earnestly recommend the obser-
vance, as far as practicable, of the following
rules:
Cellars TO be kept dry, constantly aired, and
white washed, when convenient no putrid ami
NAL or vegetable matter TO remain therein; no
wood for fuel kept ihefeiu until frost, if IL can
be avoided.
Imclosed wards, vacant lots, and out houses, 70
he kept perfectly dry; privies 10 be kept con
SANITY lined hous,s unoccupiedt to he kept dai.
w opened and aired BY order Of the board.
aug ~ JOIN ROBERTS, President.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-11
ST. DOMINGO PIRATES

ny inc schr. Fame, captain SYLVESTER
arrived at this port on Thursdav in :, :
days from Jeremie, we learn that ,br.s
coiored men, (natives Of Jeremi. ana
Aux Cayes) who sometime previous baa
hired small boat under the nre,o., =,
fishing and shooting, boarded small In
digene schooner which was PROCEEDING
from Jeremie TO Petit Trou, in the niah,
LOT inc purpose of taking in coffee
Ihere were captain, three men. h,.u
woman and child, on board the scbr
lhe negroes robbed the vessel of drr
goods and money on board-nassac,ed
all except one Of the crew who was con
cernea win them, and sunk the vessel
about tiYe leagues from Jeremie. rbey
brought their plumber to Jeremie. Three
oil Inc men have been detected. and nm
examination acknowledged to have taken
an american schooner some little ,in,,
beiore-they robbed her and Killed on
hanos They were condemned to he
shot, and only awaited the order of pres;
dent hoyer. A strict search was maxine
Tor the other man, and hopes were en-.
tertained that he would be secured.
A boat about sixteen feet in leneth
painted green inside, with "INDUSTRY
OF BALTIMORE" on her stern was
taken up near the .fnse on Noult ahou,
the goth July, in small cove, with flour
pork, rice, lard and soap in her, par, of
which was found in possession OF re.
taiier OF those articles but where The
ooat was from, or who brought her there
had not been ascertained on the Goth Julv.
when the Fame sailed from Jeremie
Bali. diner. of .Saturdzy |
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9D1p aem9.
ALEXANDRIA, D c AUG. so.
ARRIVED,

ARRIVED,
Brig Hebe, Dyer. Gibraltar, via Balti,
more wines TO A T. Cazenove g CO.
Left below ship Eagle, Morrill,.
Schr. Comet, jackson, New York,
ten days /; full freight to Douglass &
MCLEAN, VIM Goodell, J. S. Miller,
Lindsay u Hill, Withers q Washington;
canvass for com. Tingey and freight to
merchants Of Washington and George.
town.
Schr John Sc James,Scou, Port Tobac>
co tobacco toJ. II. Laid * Co,
SAILED,
Brig Pomona, Bright, Madeira.
Schr Dash, Bacon, Maranham.
Steam boat Potomac, Jenkins, Norfolk.
MEMORANDA.
Sloop Java, Mason, cid at N York 5ih
inst for this port.
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Whiskey, Tea, Wine. etc.

II lindsay & HILL have this dav Iapdipp
"A from sloop May-Flower, capt. ScuIl, from
Philadelphia, 35 hhds and % bbls whiskey, We.
ny good, 10 chests II tea latest Importation
pipe and or cask sup Port wine.
IN STORE,
80 bbs prime whiskey 3 years old
Holland and country gin in pipes and bbls
Malaga wine in or casks
Orleans and Barbados sugar in hhds and
:, oarrsn [bags
Porto Rico, Sc Domingo and Java coffee in
Pepper and pimento in do
Bales Georgia Upland cotton
Boxes sperm candles, Rodman's brand
Ditto talluw, do mould and dipped
Ditto soap, do raisins
Sacks iine salt Liverpool filed
Bacon trrad in town and country
Nett and gross shad ! which they re.
Nett and gross herring commend
N York made chairs which they will sell
low to close consignment r.
Loaf sugar, nutgnegs, corn, &C. and as usu.
al, supply of best family flour. June 20
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To the Departed in GLORY.

WI, Ine-Scots wha hac, S-c.
When the foe from Britain's isle,
Dared invade our sacred soil,
VINO then bore wars bloodiest toll
Oh twas Washin ston
who then marched with frmest tread,
ger the heaps of wotnde6 and of dead,
And to Freemen proudly said,
Brothers follow on
Was I not he who conquering came,
And who won proud Freedoms name.
who insured his country's fame,
Mighty Washington
Who was II in the sage debate,
" iSest--ruled the helm of state
Who was It catTd "Truly Great
Virtues noblest son
Was Z not he who won our sod
And then refused the statesman's rod.
Vast not he who rests with God,
Father--Washington
len drawings more will complete the
Washington MOnumeat Lottery.
SIXTH GLASS. -...-- ,a....
All the following splcnded prizes in IL prize
OF 100000, prizes OF $40 900, prize of 81 OOf
4 prizes of Sl,0U0; besides hundreds, tifties
twenties, and great proportion of ten doIla,
prizes. Tickets $40 shares in proportion.
The liberal and patriotic support which the
intention ofthe establishment Of this lottery GER
tainly deserves and which ii has accordingly
received induces the pleasing belief that its ter.
mination may be confidently expected in a shor,
time. In the interim
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-11
POETRY.

II was announced some time since thai
Solomon Southwick, esq. of Albany, NY
was engaged in writing poem, entitled
The Pleasures Of Poverty. We under.
stand that it IS now ready for publication
Good Judges, who have perused the
manuscript, speak of the sentiments and
execution OF the work in terms of high
commentator. Every one will feel a
curiosity to hear what can be said o,
sung on such theme and the rich will
surely not grudge the paltry sum Of fifty
cents, to enjoy for an hour the pleasures
OF poverty, ofwhich they know nothing
by experience.