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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
DARING ROBBERY.

The confectionery Store oi Mr. Mitch
ell, OF Norfolk. was robbed on the morn,
ing OF The 9Th inst (sYpposed between !
and 2 o'clock). Three thousand dollars
in specie was stolen from an IRON chest,
the key OF which was FIRST taken from Mr..
Al ; coat pocket.
A. the time the store was entered. lsays
the Beacon, Aree common watches were
taken from glass case, and handsome
gold wa,eh, chain and ,eals and souIe Trim
ksts from snail trunk on the opposite
side OF The s,opeto that on which The IRON
chest WIS kept. 1uihe chest was also a
bou; D7U0 in bank notes, WHICH were left
behind, doubtless from an apprebeast9Rl
that their liability TO be Identified, migat
lead to discovery of the thief. A man
and boy of about ! 5 slept in the rooms
back Of the store, the inner door were
usually leu open, and two powerful and
very sharp dogs were commonly le. hose
" thin the store. who would have irustra-
ted the designs of The most dariIg-bp t
unfortunately upon this occasion, one'at
the inner doors beng closed, they were
confined to the room the most remote IRON
Tie store. The loss to Mr.. NJ. is very
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
The u. S. ship Hornet, Capt. S. Smith,
bound to the West Indies, went to sea on
the 9Th inst. from Norfolk
nIAEOLICAL MURDER :,

Mr.. William Walker, very respecta.
bic and worthy citizen of Norfolk county,
10 miles from Norfolk, was deliberately
shot on Monday the 5lh inst. little after
dusk, by negro man, who. with com
psnion, had secreted himself, as we learn,
behind The chimney of the kitchen, and
while Mr.. Walker was engaged lew steps
from bis dwelling, in giving directions TO
one of his slaves, as to some work to be
performed next day. the wretch level'ed
his gun-his aim was but too true ball
and two buck shot entered the body OF Mr..
w. near the heart, and he expired in few
seconds. Immediately after the discharge
sof the gun, two negro fellows were seen
to run frpWpear the kitchen chimney, who
made thssf eAespe before oh alarm could
be given. Suspicion has fallen upon ne
gro, who had short time before been
chas,ised by the deceased. for some mall
conduct. lNortotk Beacon.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
From the Baltimore Telegraph.

1.-The Wilderness: or Braddock's Times. "
II is pleasing to observe the growing de-
veiope;nent Of taste and talent, IN the coun-
try which Heaven has entrusted for awhile
to US woo now iBbabit il, and OF whom pos
terity will ask, "1ghat d,d ue for Its hon.
orr" In The progressive advance 0: the
necessary and the useful arts, we Will hnd
ample materials OF sell CONSOLATION ana
praise In the ornamental art OF painting,
(says the Charleston Courier il ls known
that Americans have for forty years sus-
tanned the reputation of the British scnooi.
10 Literature, the elegant resources Oh OPP
uleDt leisure, excepr so far as II nay nc
made practically subseryIent to the wan'a
OF society, we have not progressed lar.
Ii is obvious that The strong and the deep.
rooted and promiscuou. growth OF the to-
rest must pre- cede the ~baste aud fastidious
disposal and arrangement oil the garden
and the palaces of the imagination. car
scarcely be expected 10 rise. simultaneous,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
FROM PERNAMBUCO.

New York, May I'VE learn from
Capt. Weldon. arrived yesterday in 38
DAYS from Pernambuco, that accounts
were received every few days from Bahia,
all favorable to the Brazilian cause -
Skirmishes frequently took pace, which
always resulted in favor OF the Brszlllians.
A few weeks before capt. w. sailed. The
Europeans made an attack on the Island
Of Taparlca, and were repu!sed with the
loss of several boats sunk, and number
of men killed. II was generally believed
Bahia would not hold out long as the Bra
ziIians had possession OF the surrounding
country. and some Of the tortihcations.-
Their supplies OF fresh provisions were
entirely cut of. and the troops were get
ting sickIy. -Four mer OF war were al
Alagores, wailingthe arrival OF ~, daily
expected from Rio, when it was supposed
Bahia would be block AIDED. The Brazil
liam squadron was under the command OF
a Lieutenant, who lett Com. Hardy some
time since.
On the 26th Of Feb. Pedrosa, comman-
der in chief of The military, took posses.
sion Of the palace of the civil authorities,
who all relreated TO the country except
one, who was made prsoner-Ali busi-
ness was consequently suspended, the Gus,
tom house closed, and a general scene OF
confusion ensLed. On the 28tb, however,
the civil authorities collected consIdera-.
BILE force, and being joined by some OF
Pedrosa's troops, who we're untavoraoie 10
him, entered the city a skIrmlsb eDsued,
in which several lives were lost on both
sides, and Pedre;a taken pr soner, or-
der was snon restored, but business was
very IaDguid. On the Bib Of march re-
drosa and a number of officers, (mostiy
negroes) sailed from Pernam buco in 60.
vernmen, vessel tor Rio, to be tried.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13

clear eve the vices OF human nature from
its lnisiortunes, and appoints different pun
isbnents, or rather in tire latter case, u
regulates every idea of punishment -
There must be moral intent TO do wrong,
in order to make the agent obnoxious to
the resentment of the law. A distinction
has been drawn by ethical writers, and
they have formed conclusion that crime
only deserves punishment. If imprison-
meut be not a severe punishment. nothing
can be so-particularly in a government
like this, where civil liberty constitutes
fundamental principle-where, in truth,
the main difference between US and others
consists III the substantial features of So
cial and political liberty. /, distinguishes
between arbitrary con6uemef, IN dun
geon, at the pleasure OF tyrant and that
which arises from the decision of esta-
bIshed laws, or an impartial jury. Ii
makes crime the only cause which should
deprive human being of liberty. Ii de-
MES the authority oil any tribunal to COM
mngle vice and virtue 10 The same mea-
sure OF iniquity. JaIls originally were
intended for the safe keeping Of persons
dangerous to the well being OF society,"
They we're established chiefly with that
view, and were never designed to be the
sepulchres OF poor and unfortunate deb
tors. n.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
NORTH CAROLINA.

Ip the course of some appropriate and
classical remarks of the Raleigh Register,
nm The festive observance OF biay.day, we
6nd the following handsome notice OF an
act OF the Legislature OF North Carolina,
that sxalis the character Of the virtuous
state which has furnished so fne an exam
pie OF wsdoma and benevolence 10 her SIS
tar states. Mat. Intel.
"But this lst of May, 1928, IS marked
with a higher degree of interest to the CT
,;,ens OF North Carolina, as the period oil
Irrigation of one of lbe last proofs OF leu
d.j oprressIon, which disgraced our coun-
,,v Our readers will recolleCt that the
Ioa session Of our Legislature was dIsun-
guished by passing a law tor the abolition
of Imprisonment for Debt, in this state,
Tor ali debts contracted alter The Isl inst.
when the law goes into operation. From
this time, Except tor previous DEBIT no
honest but unfortunate man can be incar.
cprated at the will OF his iron hearted
credjtor-no innocent family can be ex-
posed to penury, suffering, and misery,
because their regal protector has been I'm
fortunate
A retrospective view OF the misery in
f,ic,ed. under the laws sarctioDiDg imPri-
sooment for debt, is painful to every teel'
ing heart A sudden transition from the
comforts of life to dark and loathsome
dungeon-fair fame blasted, and happy
prospects destroyed and when, after te-
a,ous Imprisonment, the debtor leaves the
precincts OF misery, he hnds ms family
sunk in their own estimation. hi; friends
grown coldly careless OF bin, aud he
knows not where to seek subsistence. II
will he said this is overcbarged let those
who have endured these sutferlngs, these
privstiops, say bow tar short it is OF truth.
To the creditor and the debtor, this hu
name law will be equally favorable, Tor
credit will be necessarily more c'rcum'
cribed, since the power OF imprisonment
for debt is done away consequently II
will prevent too great an extension OF ere
dit, which is frequently the source OF rum
to small capitalists. The debtor will be
compelled to limit his iaduigene,ss, since
prudence will limit credit, Be it therefore
re remembered, to the honor of our state,
thai hereafter, crime, or the accusation OF
crime, can alone place her citizens within
the walls of prison. EstoperpetHa.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
FRENCH MARSHALS.

AS some of the Marshals which made
80 brilliant figure IN the wars of Ma.
poleon, are again coming forward Oh
the stage of activity, our readers, no
doubt, will be pleased with the follow
ing minute from sketch book, of those
who are now alive:
FRENCH MARSHALS IN 1928.
The stations they Nunder Louis 18th,
and their ages.
!. Duke ofConegliano, Moncey,l-
Governor of the 9th Military Division
of France, and Prlvy Counsellor
Born in 1854.
Q. Count Jourdan, Governor of the
9TH Military Division. born in 1862.
8. Duke OF Dalnatia, Sou't born
in 1869.
!. Duke of Treviso, [Mortier, Co.
vernon of the 18Th Military DIVISION
Born 1865
5. Prince Of Echmulh, [DaUoust,l-
Born in l77O.
5. Duke of Beluno, [Eictor,l Peer
of France, Governor OF the 10th Mill.
tary Division, and Minister OF War.
z. Duke Of Taren;uD, [Mqcdonatd.l
Peer of France, Governor OF .he 2lst
Military Division, and Privy Counsel
lor.-Born in 1865.
8. Duke OF Reggi-, (Oudinot,] Peer
of France Governor Of the SO Militia
ry Division, and Prlvy Counse'l"r.-
Born in ICES.
9. Duke of Ragusa, Narmomt. Peer
Of France, Governor Of the lst MiNta-
ry Division, and Privy Counsellor
Born in l774.
10. Duke of Albufera, tSuchet.]--
Born in 1869.
II. Marquis de Gouvion Sa'nt'CyrI
Peer Of France, and Privy Counse'!'F:
I2. Marquis de Viomenil, Peer OF
France and Governor of the 18th MIL
Try Dlvis on. Age unknown, but "e
believe he served in America during
the Revolutionary war
Our French Kalander Of the presen.
year, (Which we have just received
fir M Paris makes no mention OF 'ho
Duke of CastIglione, [ Aagereau.I 40
he was faithful to Louis 18th. he pro,
badly would be continued IN ONCE anu
we therefore suppose he has decea 'eo.
The Duke of of Revigo, [Sauary'l
and Grouchy, who were made MAT
sha's by Bonaparte during the loo nays'
are DOW only lieutenant Ge's'a"'
Marshais Victor, Macdonald, Oudihot'
and SIarmont, are also Ma jor GeneraN
of ROYAL Guards. boston Ce'@'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
COTTON TRADE.

The Merchants, Brokers, &c. OF LIVER
pool. have presented memorial to fsr-
lament, praying that The whole duty paio
upon the imports Of Cotton may be drawn
back upon all Cottons exported.
Great damage has been done by mum
dations in Holland. several villages being
completely under water. D,
There was an earthquake at Palermo
on the 9Th of March Abou> 90 indlvld.
uals were killed and $50 manned. The
damage was estimated al l.5O, 600 ster
ling. Several earthquakes had been also
experienced in Syria.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
ANTWERP CLAIMS.

We are happy to state, upon suthc'ent
authority, that our government bias receiv-
ed information from Mr.. Gailatin, our
Minister at the court OF France, that there
is good reason 10 believe The present
French government will allow and settle
the claims of American merchants tor seIz-
ures Of property made in the port OF An
twerp under decree of Bonaparte.
Bait. american.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
THE SEASONS.

ELlzABErH-I OWN, IN. ~ May o.
For a month past The weather has been
very variable, and generally cold. Yes,
lerday morning we had smart iros:, and
an aged citizen informs Us that be has no
recollection OF so cold day al this season
OF the year as was yesterday. We under.
stand that winter grain generally looks
very promising in this region. 1t is lear
ed that fruit will suffer from the present
severe weather.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13

The Buenos Ayres Argus OF 29th Jan.
says-:"We have seen letter from Men,
doza, (Ch,ID by the post, which arrived
here 97tn insi. The purporl OF which is THIS:
that
.'The Director OF Chill, O'Higgins, is
on The eve OF closing bis career; that the
Gov. Freyre, was tired OF enduring 1t; that
the Constitution was regarded al Concepe
ton as in high degree tyrannical; that
some Provinces were approaching The
Capital to resist their yrants; that some
.banlshmen,s had been ordered at St;Sago;
II5as Freyre had written the Director +seat
Us reprisaIs should be allowed, and that
be would adopt measures, as empowered
by the Sovereign Congress OF the froV-
iifce, to sci Chill, at last, at Liberty,
that this was his only purpose, and this ne
would accomplish; that O'Higgins bad
demanded aid which had been twice deni-
ed; that he applied third time; and I'm
ally that he asked IT in vsin.-Othtr 'et'
tiers from Chill eon6rm the above 'nteili'
gence.
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heavy, being tie savings from bis indus
Try for several years.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13

NEw-YoRK, May 8.-The schooner
Experiment, has arrived at Providence, IN
II days from the Bay OF Honduras. Capt
Carpenter, a passenger states, as we learn
by tie Providence Journal, that eight days
previous to bis sailing, eight Commission
ers from the Province OF ST. Salvador de
Guatemala sailed Tor Boston, IN the schr,
Planet, on a mission to this county, for
the purpose of uniting that Province with
the government of the United STATES.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-13
MEXICO.

The terminate Of " bat may b. Justly
called the usurpailOn OF lturbiGe, must be
hailed with Satisfaction and pleasure, as
it restores that rich country TO republic
for which the revolution was originally
achieved, and will introduce tranquility
confidence, and revival OF trade ; every
thing being suspended during the short
and turbulent reign OF the Emperor.
There isa moral and political turpitude
in giving 10 a country form OF govern
ment not desired by the people, and con.
trary to lbe wishes oil those who fought tor
indie pendence.
Iturbide, as a general OF the republican
forces. and man who had rendered some
service TO The cause, was bound 10 prove
the sincerity OF his principles, anu not
tamper with an imbecile Congress, and
bribe the members TO vote blm crow n,
when his re ard should have been that OF
an elective head OF the natIonL
The. graDdees OF Old Spain, residing IN
Mexico, wished monarchy or an empire,
but as it was precisely IN opposition 10
their wishes that the people declared
themselves independent, there could have
been no doubt as to the course he Should
have pursued He is among the uiany llv-
ing spectators oil "unchaslened ambItIon;'
and It IS questionable whether MS person
is safe. l!'ds. .1dVoed'e'
The cedar swamp on Wasba, in S. Ca
roliua, the property OF John Middleton,
ESQ. is well calculated to facilitate the
study Ct the naturalist. and he who is an
admirer @; nature will there be gratIhed
with sight vi her in one of bel widest
moods. This swamp rs upwards OF 10
miles in extent; in most parts the water is
deep. The cedar and other trees grow
so closely together that the proprietor has
been necessI.ated 10 cut path Tor boats
and canoes. Al this season, the largest
alligalors may be seen On every dead log;
and in the tops of the trees, the great A.
mericsn hrrons, with cranes and fish.
hawks. have built their nests. The Dar-
ter, of Win, a bird SO in.p,rt CITY
known, may be seen in focks in The air,
or perched on trees looking Tor their food.
During the cold weather, nearly all The
varietie, of ducks that visit the United
States are 10 be found in this magnificent
repository. lCorr'er.
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FROM VALPh RAlSO.

New Yoak, May IL he ship Pheos
Ann, capt. dawson, arrived ~ 1e''
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-17
THE LATE JOHN OLIVER,

We understand that our late worthy fel.
low citizen John Oliver, "has bequeathed
in bis will to the Hibernan society oil
Maryland, cot which at the time of his de.
cease he was Presidency the sum of Tysn
ty Thousand Dollars, TO be invested by
the directors in any manner they may
think proper, for the purpose of esta lish-
ing 10 the city OF Baltimore a FREE
SCHOOL for The education of poor chill.
dren Of both seIes w,lh0us distinction a,
to their religious tenets'
Such mortuary benevolence seems to
consecrate in surviving recollection the
memory of the dead. A man becomes a
benefactor in bis grave, and confers bene.
fits inextinguishable by the hand OF death.
Little children who have never seen his
lace partake in his bounties--hIs name
comes to their ears, mingled with all the
gratitude which benevolence that sur.
wives the rspacity Of the tomb, is capable
of exciting While monarchs and des.
pots are forming an unholy alliance, to
bind the limbs of their fellow beings 10
iron, and their minds in letters worse than
those OF iron, how grateful is spectacle
Of the kind-how much more enduring !:
the glory Of that Benetactor, who while
bis body moulders in the grave, lives in
his beneYolence, and pours the light oil
science, of virtue and religion, on the hu.
man heart from the shadows OF the tomb
Morning Chronicle Of yesterday
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-17
from St. Thomas to New York, 10 ballast.

+, from st. Thomas TO New York, 10 ballast
and two of Der crew.
Abstract from The industry's log book
ST. Thomas. June I4-At 4, As, r. ~.
weighed anchor, and proceeded 10 sea,
wiad E.S.E. Ats So, was hailed by a
schooner about 60 tons, ordered our boat
on board. Capt. Babb, and 2 men, went
on board. She proved to he pirate, mao
ned with about 20 men. TheyIput Capt,
B. in the main-hold, and beat them with
their cutlasses. Six of them then came
on board OF the Industry; beat the mate
and all bands-drove then into the cabin.
aud demanded money. When told none
being on board, they went on board the
piratIcal schooner and brought on board
Capt. Babb, and beat him down in the
cabin, with threats 10 kill him, and all
hands; il the least resistance was made.
They then ordered our trunks On deck,
one by one, searched them, took out what
they pleased, and hove the trunks into the
boal-they then demanded Capt. Babb's
watch; overhauled it, and returned it, or.
dered US to fill bag OF bread, aud de-.
handed how much water there was on
board; being told, they bore up before
the wind; then ordered US on deck, one
By one, and drove US into the boat, and
ordered US 10 pull to the westward; cut
the painter, and set US adritt, without a
drop OF water, and only lew articles OF
our wearing apparel; the boat being al.
most swamped, it blowing fresh, and a
tremendous sea running
w p,IIaA al ,.oht - hroak nj daU die.
covered a plantation, pulled for it, and at
III A M. landed, almost Vanished for
want of water. The overseer, Mr.. John
New oDd, with several negroes, assisted
US in hauling our boat on the beach, and
treated US with hospitality. The planla-
ton is called Batany Bay, Mr.. Bennett
owner, residing in st Thomas -Re>
named until next day. noon, when we
proceeded to the harbor OF st, Thomas"
The Industry had on board IA, Zoo dol
lars in doubloons, concealed under her
ballast. which the pirates bad not found
when capt. b. and crew left the vessel,
but it was presumed they had information
ct its being ON board, and afterwards dis.
covered it.
Mr.. B. is of opinion that the pirate left
St. Thomas on the same day that be did.
A schooner was afterwards reported to
have been seen ashore, on Crab Island,
supposed TO be the |.
Tue boat had only two oars, and had no
provisions of any kind /; and the crew did
not reach the shore for i2 hours The
money was consigned 10 Mr.. Wood
ward, in New YORK Mr.. B speaks high
ly of the kind treatment he has received
on board the Liberty,
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Notice to Undertakes.

THE undersigned, commissioners. ap-
l. pointed by the Court OF King George
county; for the purpose OF having such al.
terations made in their existing JAIL, az
will render it secure, and in all respects
conform to the requisites OF The law On
that subject, will attend at The Court
House Of the said county, on Tuesday the
7tb day Of August ensuing, that icing
court day, and lie: this job 10 the lowest
bidder. As il is the intention oil the court
to have the Jail made as secure as possible,
the undersigned request tha: each one dis.
posed to offer for the work shall prepare
plan and estimate. The present Jail isa
brick building. containing two rooms ona
6oor. The rooms at the East end-that is,
one on the ground and one above it,
are Ia feet by LEI. The rooms at the
West end, arranged 10 the same way are
IL BY III.
Dapid r. Chepis,
dustin Smith,
James 6. Tal;fsrro, sen.
Samuel Oldham.
King. Geo. Co. July IL, 1898.
july Is TIA.
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~ MARINE LIST, @
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED-JULY Is,

ARRIVED-JULY Is.
Schr. Stag, hewitt, Baltimore, 48 hours;
freight 10 merchants of the DISTRICT
Left below the Narrows yesterday morn
ing. ship Gen. Lingan, brig Warren,
of Bath, and one lumber loaded top sail
scbr. bound up. Ship WiIheImina fin
hence, below The Kettle Bottoms, under
way bous.d down.
Steamboat Potomac, jenkins, Norfolk,
with passengers.
ARRIVED IuLYl6.
Scbr. Priscilla, capt. VIM. Hyler. Is
days rom Thomaston, lime and hardwood
ioice 10 J. H. Ladd s. COZ
SAILED,
United States schooner Jackall, captain
OeIler>, Tbompson's Island.
Schr. Hetty Jackson, Lynch, N. York.
Beacon Office, Norflk D
July II, {
.4rriued, Schr. Sea Serpent. Ferguson,
I'm Baltimore 80 bours-at Seaweil's point
Schr Union, Coles, i'm N. York, 5 days,
bound 10 Alexandra.
Also, scbr. from the Eastward With a
number Of passengers bound up the Bay:
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Five Dollars Reward.

ELOPED from my house on Friday,
IL 10th Of July, white man by The
name Of WILLIAM EASTON, and took
with him rs dollars. Irather expect be
has gone the Dumfries road, as be has
mother and father living in Charlolsville.
He is man about five feet ten inches
high, dark complexion, thin vissge and
round shouldered; he has kind OF distem.
per ia his nose, and walks as it be had
something the matter with his hips; be had
on q roundabout and pan,aloons OF striped
domestic cotton, blue striped Marseiiles
vest, and black rat. will give the above
reward TO any person who will lodge the
SAID runaway in any Jail so that be can be
brought to punishment.
HESEKIAH COLE.
july Is st
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-07-17
Trustees Sale.

DURSUANT to deed Of trust dated
l. eth Feb. 1922, from John Dixon 10
the subscriber, TO secure The payment of .
deb. due TO Dunlop and Organ, will be
sold at Fairfax Court House, for cash, an
the third Monday Of July next. being
court day, parcel oferound 10 the coun-
ty of FairfaY, on the road leading TO Oe-
coquan, said TO contain "a acres, on which
the said Dixon now lives, and adjoining
the lands OF James Dawson and Jacob
Douglas. Sale to commence at IL O..
clock, NJ.
COLIN AULD, Trustee.
June s lawts