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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
MISCELLANEOUS.
THE ART OF COMING.


howing. Who that has seen much O
the lawyer, but will acknowledge tina,
he throws into hi, .obeisance considera
BILE share of that gravity arising from tn Z
awful honors ofthe wig and-the gown
But altogether, the bow of law is no,
greatly to be admired-it seems to be
a compound ofthc lessons of the dancing
master, and that sagacious sort Of nod
which is acquired by long practice in the
courts OF law, and which generally &C
companies any particular display Of the
cunning advocacy. Whoever has been
in the court of Justice must have seen
the senseless nodding of some busting
advocate while the Judge was charging
the jury-taking hold Of any circum-
stance favourable to his clicDt,as it dropp-
ed from the bench, and then, with inf :
mite importance, shaking his head to the
Twelve merlin ,he box, as much as to say
"mark that Now this is one of the
worst uses to which such a head can be
applied
The bow ofthe courtier has too much
OF the drawing room about it, and looks
too cold and formal. The English in
general cannot be respectful without
making the act of obesapee too long =.
the French combine brilliancy with
grace much better. and are super-emi-
nent with that kind Of bend which com.
hines condescension with self Importance
The medical profession ore notorious
far the peculiar nature Of their bows
they are generally accompanied with
turning up OF their eyes, and look
which says, fyou are in sad way, mad
am, but no doubt we shall soon set YOU
right again" Doctors always speak
in the plural, and like authors, cannot do
without the editorial royalsm I an
not much in love with the physical how
" smells as decoction of aim glad ia
find YOU poorly, but would not have you
worse" and few simpIes not worth
mentioning.
Every body is acquainted with the
bow of the shop keeper--lt is good e.
nough in its way, and not liable to many
objections, because it PROCESSES no more
titan it means--"always happy to serve
u customer"
The theological bow is ever best on
Sunday, and nearer the church yard the
better was never more impressed
with the importance of this bow, than
when lately in a country church. Ac-
cording to the good old fashion. which
prevails beyond sixty miles from town
we were all in our pews before the minis.
ter arrived. The dignity of his appear.
ance, and the consequential, although, at
the same time, parental expression, that
beamed from rubicund best intelligent
couhtenance created an involuntary SEN
sation Of respect. As he walked up the
middle aisle, the congregation lose and
welcomed him, the return which he
made right and left was in the best style
OF clerical bowling.
But the most distinguished on the lis
OF bows, is that of,he military professio
Its SO we'll known and so fully admir-
by the ounger part of your fair res.
ders in paf,icuIar-thas any illustration
would be superfluous.
The man ofhteasure, alas what shall
we say of him =? He is sunk to the lowest
II CT Of Il
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
NOTICE.

TNHE partnership heretofore. existing under
H. the firm of JOHN X. RUNNELLS g. Co.
was dissolved on the 3lst March last, nv n,u-
tual consent All persons indebted TO said firm
are requested TO settle their accounts either nv
note of otherwise, and all persons having claims
against said rm are also requested to present
them Ito eitber> for settlement.
J.H. BUNNELLS,
aprili 81 SAMUEL HILLS.
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DR.. Donne, person of great parts
and learning, being upon his death bee
and takiDgta solemn leave of his friends
aid :-IrePent Of all my life but that
dart OF it which | spent in commu.
nloa With Con, and in doing good
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
NOTICES.
TAKE NOTICE,

VNHAT no person is authorized to take up any
goods whatever on nay account, without
written order from me. similar notice was
given some time ago nv me and IL is repeated
TO prevent any imposition upon innocent people
aDril 81 EDWARD LLOYD
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NO1,ICE.

TIME copat,nership that has heretofore exis.
n ted between the subscribers, under the
firm of SMoOr & BRANDT,is this day dissol-
we'd by mutual consent. All persons indebted
TO ssid firm requested TO call aud settle their
accounts, and those having claims invited 10
call and have the same adiusted
C.. G.. SHOOT,
march 2s--ap2 ST RICHARD BRANDT
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Truth is the basis OF al excellence.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11

The man ofhteasure, alas what shall
we say of him =? He is sunk to the lowest
step of degradation in the moral scale !;
he has not even human support he has
robbed himself even Of the ordinary con.
solat!oDs resorted to by ordiBary men,
He has no stay on which to lay hold, no
twig at which to catch, no pretence by
which TO flatter himselfiBto false peace
mo recollection of past usefulness -
He has neither served his country nor
benefited society.
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JONATHAN sHILLABER

uAS for sale hhds good Jamaica rum, 10
A1 boxes sperm candles
3 gigs ofexceiieu, manufacture
3 Jersey wagons
200 nests boxes, 3 bags hops
90 do measures
10 Nj reed poles
30 boxes shoes assorted
90 do soap
10 do chocolate
Q bales India checks
30 bbls No ! beef
so casks nails assorted
10 bags pepper
Is pair fire buckets
2OO sides leather, northern tanning
6 cannisters Copal yarnish
20 bis soap rosin
10 casks winter oil
bags coffee
few coils cordage apri. 7
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-11
MARlNBo

For Sale or Freight,
.AI The good brig VE-~hA
.Hh NUS, Jas. Kelly, mas rfHA
eNfAA ter burthen 900 bar All
..zslAsk ~ rels, aud IS now ready A&AEe
for loading. = ;
Also, for sale or freight, the very superior
brig OLYMPIA, capt. Souther burthen 1000
bbls, ami can be dispatched at a small expense
For Freight, the schnr. BETSY-PIERCE,
Stephen Hines, master; burthen 600 bbls and
IN readiness for a cargo.
Also, for Freight,the good schr. HOPE, capt
Smith, aud can take 900 bbls. on freight for
Newport OF Warren. Apply to
". LADD & Co.
Who have received for sale by said vessels
1900 bush potatoes
35 tons plaster apr4
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12

tho nearest western water IS an object OF inest;-
mahle Importance, not only TO the several states
through whose territory the contemplated canal M,
pass hut to the commercial and political prosperity
of the United STATES in general BE IL, therefore,
recommended to the cuzens Of the several counties
aud corporations, disposed to cooperate in the pro-
motion OF he above object, in order To devise sonc
practical scheme for Il, certain and speedy accom-
pishmen', 10 elect respectively, or more dele
gates, To represent them in general meeting to he
held ~ the city Of Washington, on Thursday, the 9Th
day ol November next
ReSolred, That CHARLES FENToN MERCER, VII.
y. 1. Mason, WIN. ELZEY, NM. NJ. MoCARTY.
WIN Chiffon, aud X II. HENDERSON be appoint
od delegates to act IN hehal of this meenC for the
preceding purpose, aud thai they be requested i
ve M aid of It, the cooperation OF the citizens oi
such other portions of the United States as may he
d'Sposrd TO unite in sending delegates TO the said
| M citing
: HeSotred, That the delegates elected shalt be
empow cred ia behalf OF this meeting To concur i'm
suitable memorials IN favour of the proposed canal
To the legislatures of tho several states aud to the
congress 1.-The United STATES
JOHN ROSE, Chairman.
X. RRADEN, Secretary
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12
UNION NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Proprietors, have opened this TAVERN the old
est Establishment the hind in Petersburg which has
been much improved from time time in ali the Interior
aparmn, well as by additional buildings, au-
sw'r all the purposes of pubic Tavern and Boarding
loese Such the arrangements of buildngs and
accommodaiions, with some new improvements which
pu advancing to state OF completion, that Travellers
and visitors, with Ladies and young fmies can be con-
yeniently and agreeaby entertained The premises are
locate" IN close conuguiw to the most commercial part
OF us growing and prosperous town. and being
sivey and happily situated that calm retirement, a pub
lie situation, can be enjoyed pleasure.
The ProprieorS shall, upon all occasions make their
pleasure and duty 10 give satisfaction and with sincere
view TO accomplish that and desirable object they
sh' spare no pains or expense whatever in all the depart
excellent Lodging Rooms, duly furnished; gol, Servants
honest aud attentive abundant table, the most
gnor> which our country will afford. We unmiui-
iu ni important value OF well regulated and furnish
etSahleour friends, visitors rest assured that
this department shall every just expectation and 10
ed osIler distinguished for his attention and deyhe
now large and viii also be improved our Water LOT i
such that Horses have free water when 80 or
derd he stable lot being Immediately situated Apo
This is the same Establishment which was so long own
ed and managed 10y Mr.. James Durell who enjoyed 80
faction. lie succeeded by Mr. French and afterwards
10y mr. tckeS These two last Gentlemen justly meriied
aud received the attention Of Mr. Dure friends hope
DAVID MEADE resides on the premises, and will con.
duct the affairs of this house. assisted by Mr. COOPER
who hos long served IN this Establishments and his correct
SO generally known as 10 make ii unnecess-
~ pr US TO tender assurance or recommendation in that
H. useless FOR for Roar hy the day
sA, nnh or year-'hey are rs moderate as the abuud
ance al our highly favored country requirr-on this subject
We confidently hope town and country friends visitors
au Snsers VIII have no cause 10 complain. we close
WV, ashIng as favor that no person may ever leave
sainS the cause.-The proper explanation redress will
ed us witha healthy situation. The Wafer used our
house is perhaps from the best Springs below the moun
| tains, and our Ice House is very convenient.
PETER NJ. HARDAwAY.
Aur INST 20
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12
Vq!uobIe Pgm1DE1, T0DJ IN. S,,Io -

TBIHE tract OF land called Woodbury. In Hanovr co,
Is Tor Sale by recent survey contains FIVE hundred
anu acres three hundred and sixty hich are
eAceiIeh low grounds. This land is remarkably product
10 the SIZE OF the tract there So in the
se mere Is on 1t comfortable dwelling house and ,aI
eIy ot houses, and az excellent spring water with.
IN MY yads o. me door IL is esteemed healthy AS
to twenty dollars in the last years IL situated C,r
neS below Hanover Courthouse, in agreeable neigh.
boufhond Any person wishing 10 purchase will No C,
view the premises, which will he shown either Inv The si
scrlorT residing near the place. the manager on it, THE
terms WI ne very accommodating II Opposed of pe
Vousy To me fourth day of October next will then e d
pHoIiciv on The premises Any communication ny leer
ec'eu 10 me IN Richmond, will be promptly attended TO-
Hanover. August %. st ~, IL
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12
PURILC SAIE

. virtue of deeds OF executed by Thomas
- Stratton and wife, the dated 9th day OF March
49, ana recorded in the county OF Powhatan and
The other recorded in the clerks office Powhatan ON the
2aih day OF February 1925 for purposes therein men
TONED will be offered for sale the highest bidder at pub
lie auction, for cash. Thomas Merrymans tavern in the
county of POwhatan the 9th day of October next tract
Of and living in the county of Powhatau which the said
Thomas Stration and wife reside containing 1872
acres more or less much thereof may he
~ 10 satisfy the purposes ofhe said deeds The vested
IN TIE subscribers will be conveyed 10 the purchaser.
JOSEPH II. DAVIS, I
JOHN Nancy, jun. r
SAMUEL WATKINS, '"stees'
MATHEW HOBSON,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12

Rh virtue OF deed executed 90 us as trsee- t,
- John wood the list day Of September 1921 for he
PuIuse OF securing the payment to As1ury Crcasha Of q
ce" sum OF money therein mentioned. and interest and
i on tkeGung ms trust we shall expose 10 the
pcacr Tor cash. on The premises in The county of
Cumberland, Friday the 26th l1v of the prc.ent n,o
9'r, Otherwise the first fair day thereafter the tract
"mI Whereon the said John +. Wood now resides 3 or q
miles from Cartersve containing by estimation ger acrs
more OF essor SO much thereof will raise sum sui,
ce 10 paw the debt aforementioned with its interest and
charges OF executing this We wiz convey such lille
only as IS vested in by the aforesaid iced
WILLIAM i. RANDOLPH
Cumberland, September q n 2,iE,.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12
Cumberland. Septe
FOR SAI-II

MY TRACT OF LAND in Charlotte couptv sig r,;i.s
'l south Of me Courthouse, containing Acre 81 which
apV IVY ' lands on Iwys creek adjoining the lands
Of Capt s Bedford, the Rev C. Read and oters 4, IT,.
| S M, nsSry all Necessary buildings The dwelling
GOOD for tobacco, wheai, &C. and eSceifp, M ,r
ne Is wealthy and ci ana peace ble as
p ~ i spe' lhr situation Is healthy and nurht 10
ne one o The best stands for good house Of
IN ibe county further description deemed ufurress
yhs II Is not expected any person will purchase without
loOking ~ the land II the land is sold Ills fail the ron
stock Nc.nnd perhaps several negroes viii he so aud E
p inc iagd may have The preference IN the pur-
chase hnu possession given Christmas or before rhe
,trTs may be accommodating. The Subscriber win slev
'ue ieuu 10 aiy person DESTROYS OF purchasing
Charlotte sep'cmbcr2 "a ~ q, sy LH'
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12
A SITUATION " \ WEED

a 80 ~ MAN' who can produce satisfactory testimo.
Co. az w Dl' qualifications is anxious engage school
'u wy ensuing year lIc wobd prefer contracting with
- u u' "hl close IS 100 ans fair offer
,tiit 'eicbinc the elementary branches Of En-
En eucRion, the Latin and Greek f,npnaoes and all e
..'es oi collegiate educaou lie pledges bis
,. " ION 10 the duties 81 his school lie deems
"u,g important than celebrity OF progress hi~ aim.
wll De to Undue the mind Of The pupil deeply
win whatever he teaches 'f F'
Any person disposed make him an offer win be 81, good
rs ,o aIdre, ileir leef, 90 A. b. Prince Edward c6ur,
tended 10. SEN; b %, Wv '"r 'sy AZ
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12
Ilrglnin LIND OMce- .ALrllsi o. 1nns

~ = V'''' A1I"u N.UtCt, sTUSuSI q, 1875.
conformity To an entitled an ACT 10 reduce ntc
one act the several acts concerning scheators passed
n ON day OF January 1919 Ito hereby make known tn
an nom II NAV concern, that appears low certificate f
eseheater for the Of Fairfax, bearing date the
gay oi the present month"; NJ this Office on
is uy that by inquisition and Office found on the 2Sd
dhN OF July last, the following land have cbeasd
hiS CONFERENCE.-The, viz One containing 1876 acres
wing IN SAID conntyw hereof johnston die
sezeu one other parcel of acres lying said county
eISoi certain Thomas Breillat died seized one other
ae IN the county aforesaid containing acres and
containing about los acres, both last ZEN
toned tracts belonged the estates of CLAUDE Frc;s NJ
TSna pnm9nioi and Paul Arnold chercei, deceased one
% "l aiu situate III 'Ae town OF Colchester in county
aforesaid, containing acre and NO Is ,bereof =
certain Valentine Clonnger died seized thereof
September D. az - - Oi''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12

NOTICE IS hereby given to all persons inoieltr 10 n NJ
- fhItEH PARRISH dec. late OF Goochland county
nat payment VIII be expected from them on or before
oofhnd oc'oher Court next and those vino fail make
when suits will he against them And nlI er
sons having Claims against the estate requested make
mem KNOWN ON or before that av in that provision
may be made tor payment 1 DESTROYS TO close nav
eXecu,orship of said with iuie DELAY as posib
Goochland Sept. s. s5Iy,4vt ''o''
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12
MURDFr Am Piracy

The editors OF the Boston Patriot ye received the Roy-
al Gold Coast Gazette of April 22d ami eh published a,
Cape Uoas, Africa The papers fornsh tae following PEI
cu2rs of the murder of the master Of the American br
Edward and the subsequent piracy committed board
vessel by the The three prisoners who had arrived
at Cape Coast, were TO be transmitted thence ST Jago
suJect 10 the direction of the American Consul Mr. Hodges
by whom they will probably be forwarded the q. s. for
From tls Gaze Coast Cfa-stte AvrV pol
Ihe schooner Liberty from wndward brings the mplaD
enoy intelligence OF the crew of the American brig Edward
having murdered their captain and afterwards scrttled
tue vessel An English hoy who board says At
ne ran forward TO call the kr,wmeh 10 rescue the
captain they refused 10 interfere the Spanard called
him aft and asked him IL he's as them ~
said otherwise lie them lake bag oC dollars marked
TO the boat the vessel sank so East they had not tine
They landed at AKIN, and walked to Apollonia where he
particulars.
From he Cope coqFt Gazette, Apra 2eI
The schooner Wo0dburn has brought three the crew
OF Tue american brig Edward, charged with having
dered The captain appears from the evidence Of he
English hoy that board captain bad some
disputes with his men, concerning provisions aud that they
bSd demande. an allowance OF (of which there
plenty on oaru but had been refused On their way un
to the Coast the winds adverse, with frequent Gains
cot 10 the weswarJ Of , ana alter they had
solved on putting the captain DEATH which they com
heRcoop the of the vessel Portuguese W no
acted as mate, stabbed him and then threw him overheard
The boy who was at the helm the time the
unfortunate man Oh Lord Oh when in the wa
te~ The ruans then shat entrance 10 the cabin uni
any ight, when they went down and divided captain,
clothes and broke open chest where they
lars They then made division ofhe propertv on boa I'd
as far rs they had means convey it away. The Knew
men took their canoe and the long boat with as much
CLOTH tobacco &C. they could bold proceeded to The
shore the three men now in custody took money and
other articles into the and e the vessel after having
srutted her However, when obey had gone some distance
towards tue shore, breeze sprung up tiey returned
win the intention OF going tie shore and took he
money aud other articles board again they then began
TO drink to an excess, which with what they had drunk be-
fore caused them 10 forget their danger and remain IN hs
situation so long, that the vessel nearly sinking and
they were forced to leave The dollars other yaiabIe
a ney i'd nGt tune TO take them out They landed
AKIN where they remained days then travelled u
Apoona, where the SERGEANT of the fort hearing of the
promptly had them secured until opportunity offered
send them here Much crediris due the parties
vigilance IN this matter fhe Krewmen have not
apprehended they have kept near the Care
ihree Points and II they have can >ails their
boat viii probably try go home with the spu in hch
to justice.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12

H virtue of two deeds OF trust executed bv Nicholas
- Poindex;er the first David Watson aud Richard
MOTIFS Jun for the purpose of securing the payment
money therein specified he due to William Morris the
second executed tiar M. QUarleS Watkins
10 secure the payment OF certain money therein
specihed 10 be due to Doc James Minor will Tor
cash on the premises the third day November 82
iaiT, moi the next fair day, land containing
SS acres situated in the county oochnnd on both sides
3eaverlan creek adjoining the lands David Royster
William Miller John Royster and others The subscribers
viii convey such title as is vested in trustees and no
other DAVID WATSON 49,
RICHARD MORRIS Jun -
&. NJ QUARLES, trustees
EDWIN WATKINS,
a..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12
SHANNONDALE SPRING5.


JEFFERSON county, Value proprietors beg leave 10
- inform the public, a the ShHnu0ndaic Springs are
nVcu for their reception. Grateful for liberal
patronage bestowed upon Ills establishment during the
last season and dc.rd uf meriiing continuance Of the
same, they base made considerable expense. every i'm
proyemeut e premises ths intervening per-
1inud although not compifed tbc extent contenpat-
od they hive the qualification announcing that he
itirnf ncw buildings erected. viii permit them
Ger e most substantial accommodation o. lost three
hundred pcrsons.
This dehghnui surpmer is situated ie base of
r Blue Ridge mountains, the margin 81 tbr Shcraudr
th river. ~ miles from baltimore, aud about 90 miles from
arer's frfrt Gre grandeur of che u0uufain scencry an
hf picturesque views with which tbr vicinity uf DE- sptin
a.ni, offer u tic arf,tHud che aiures OF nature -
choicest qualification, wlc he high cultivation o ihc
ncent country affords o ta lovers of Geid sunft atur
1rce OF Tie Shenandoah river, which flows With.
oJ fards ord l1i ercircir te premises, IS veil
.fh FISH, aud al Irfi, remarkably fine angling
The medicinal virtues uf tesf spring. Lern tce
Ird hey apprhted 90 bf the Groiy. and cases of lee
1iinv, their qualities 0ic surpassed hy ans in
ihe country
o. hi, nuni ths propfct0s appeal witt confidence a.
fhoe who have visited Sh1un1nlae and dcent ~ uf
atre'fffJ 70 Hsr word DO their behalf S5-U
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-09-12

COMMITTED 10 tue jan of lcurCn county on fIe 506
- ~ september last negro who calls himself o.
An aud states that he is the property John Tbornsop
81 mathews county Virginia, and that he started with said
Thompson o move 10 the western country; that when ~
Chesterfield county, his gave him mss To "a n
icHond IN which place he apprphendcd for roiu AT
large contrary 10 law. The said negro was carried befe
the husiings court of said city, decided thar Il. was
runaway, aud that he should be committed as such Tbe
sad negro is about % years old or ~ inches big
OF dark complexion and made. has no visi
bic mark, except his left elbow occasione
by q burn
Was also committed 10 said jni, on the Doth Of March las,
Fs runaway negro who calls himseif JIM BJSU
and states himself 6b the property Of Richardson IIenev
nf jaime Cy county, and that nc hired the nre.e1i
wear 20 samuel Cullen, to work the ps Tho said
negro IS about 80 Years old feet inches hipI nj
dark complexion. visible mark pxrcp What Inc
has received from severe chastren his back lie had
on when committed grey coorrd cloth coat and blue Viz.
giria cloth pauialoons.
Was also committed 10 said Jail on the 25t OF Aurij lac,
! NEGRO man who calls himself NELSON he saies him
self 10 be tie property Of DR. Robert Burton of Aber,are
~ Richmond. TIE remarkably likely bov abou n ar
ycafs old. feet inches high no visible mark mr.
scar on hin lie bad on when committed a white fur hat
striped pautaloons. and coat of i~nns.
The owners o said negroes hereby requested
Onward Irote properly pay charges take them away
or they viii be dealt with rs the law directs.
REUBEN TANKERSLEY. r. S.
l"ir z. la-wu For WIN. PRICE, s. u. g.
t-f-tit purchase servant who rs skilled CarraVe.
Driver aud Is qualified also For one OF The
above description undrrn god character and too far
advHnr ed in years, iIeIa price will be riycn
r'eNrt.~' 'ulv - 2J-trff J.. " DANIEL,