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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24
FOREIGN NEWS.
From The New York Gazette, June 20.
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

The old line packet ship Cahada, capt.
Macy, arrived yesterday afternoon from
Liverpool, having sailed m the afternoon
OF Sunday, the 18Th uIt.-By this arrival,
the editors OF the Gazette have received
London papers and Lloyd's Lists to the
18th, and Liverpool 10 the l7tb uIt incIu.
slve. The Paris dates are to the l4'h,
and from BayoDne TO the Bib. The head
quarters OF the French Army were estab.
lished at Burgos on the 9th, where they
were to remain till the 18th. rbeD
the army would advance TO Madrid
by the road of ValladolId and Lerma.-
Summary and extracts follow.
The King Of England had been serious.
ly indisposed, but the bulletin issued by
bis physicians on the 10th, states that be
was Tree from fever and convalesCent.
Du ing the severity Of his attack,there were
many rumours a1Oat on the subject, which
caused a considerable depression in the
funds.
The British Parliament was chiefly oc-
cupied 10 the discussion OF local subjects.
A proposition had BEEN made on The SUBJ
ject Of abolishing slavery.
Mr.. Brougham, in the House Of Com
mons on the 9Th ult. asked Mr.. Canning
whether the report was or was net true,
that the Emperor OF Russia bad collected
a very large army on The VIstula? Mr..
Canning believed an army HAD been COL
lected, but could not say whether il was a
large one.
In reply to another question OF Mr.. b:
Mr.. Canning observed, that he believed
all the troops which were to have Quilted
Italy had already evacuated the .Piedmon-
tese and Neaoolitan states-whether they
had all got out OF the Milanese, Mr. Can
ming did not know.
The report OF Capt. Parry having com
pleted the Northwest Passage is othcIally
co~ntradicted. :.
TIL. disturbances continued in ireland.
and The Courier states that the situation
of the country was such as to cause the
most serious anxiety to government.
1t was reported at Paris that a Peer OF
France was about to be sent to Spain "a
AZ, extraordinary mIsspDt
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24

gaTlantry Of Lieuts. ~Stri5bling and Kelly,
assisted by MidshipmaI 1 orr, lett here y
the 9th for Havana, Vera Cruz, lamp
CO, &c. with dispatches from the Comm
dore for some Of our vessels of war. II
Stribbiing commands her--in the capture
Of this vessel, roo Of the Pirates usre knt
ed, ore taken aliue, and the others escaped
None OF our people were injured.
s'Piracy has received a check. and a
very lasting one, by the arrival Of General
Wives al Havana, a short time since, a
Governor General OF Cuba. Ibe aspect
OF affairs is yesy different, | am told there;
he has promised US every facility HIS
conduct is spoken OF in the highest terms,
and this, with the sharp look out OF an A
merican and English Naval For%ce.-b but
let neither of them be carrying money
will prevent piracy If pirates are TO be
found, they must catch them; you hear OF
many piracies, that are never committed,
except in imagIn ta:- though this Is a
stubborn tact, y perhaps, SOM people
will not like it to be told.-if masters OF
vessels will not take convoy, and pay at
tentlon 10 instructions, they ought to suffer.
Our flee, may not keep OH pirates, or pre-.
vent piracies, yet they can and VIII AFFORD
great protection to commerce; TO this, you
must look tor the good they do, not to cap
turing what exists 10 a great measure ~
Imagination. ii from the activity OF CON.
modore Porter, who keeps the fleet at all
times in seton, you do not catch pirates,
you must calculate that lew exist. or that
vessels vii 'nov take that protection which
i. o~trred'ihen He has bean and is now
so determined on protecting commerce, as
to have done little al The Island. No Hos
pltsl is as YET ready Tor the reception Of
the sick, although in i~orwardnpss. The
consequence has been, tina, many OF the
sick have been sent home IN The Mary
The means of the Commodore have been
very limited; tor a greater part ct his YES
sells are compelled 10 convoy. instead OF
searching after pirates. Our little town
you perceive is called Attention, after the
gallant man who fell in the Alligator. We
have two houses, &c. put up-the water
on The Island is extremely bad, and in
small qusniries-this you will at once see
will he preventive to this beng a perma-
nent Naval Depot, and God forbid it
should be, as 1t is occupation enough TO
keep ores self Tree from Musquitos and
Sand Flies.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24
POTOMAC CANAL.

Alta respectable meeting OF the ci'i-
zeus { Frederick Cy Md. neld purso.
ant to public notice, at the court house,
in Frederick Town, on Saturday the
l4th inst. to deliberate on the subject
of the improvement of the navigation
OF the Potomac River, and its conneo
ton with the water of the Patapsco,
at Baltimore, Maj. JOHN GRAHAME
was called % the chair. and Dr.. GRAFe
TON DUvALL appointed Secretary:
MAT. Int.
Whereupon, the following preamble
and resolutions were proposed:
Whereas, to the due appreciation by
the people Of the commanding lmpor
lance of he projected Improvement Of
the navigation Of The Potomac River,
and its connection with the waters OF
the Patapsco, it is desirable that such
information of detail should be afford.
ed as is calculated to illustrate the be-
ne6ts which Must flow from its com.
pletion to this county and state: And
whereas, to the contamination OF this
great design, it may be necessary to Sc.
cure the harmonious cooperation Of
The citizens of Baltimore, Washington,
Georget ,wn. and Alexandra, and of
the Lublic.spirited inhabitants of the
counties bordering on the river and
elsewhere: Therefore,
Resolved. That John Mcpherson,
Beene ). Pigman, Grafton DuVaii,
WIN Goldsborough, and VIM. Tyler,
be, and Trey are hereby, cons,i uted a
committees of correspondence, whose
duty 1t shall be to confer with the con-
stituted authorities of Baltimore, Wash
ington, Georgetown and Alexandria.
and with such of the counties Of Mary.
land as may manifest an interest on
he subject, upoo the mos, eifectual
means of promo ing the oojec' of this
" ee,ing, and that they report tha re.
suit Of their labors TO a general meet.
NJ Of the citizens of Fr. deric Coun.
~, o be held in the Court Hous , on
Tuesday the l2'h day Of August nsxt,
at 4 O'clock P. NJ
ReSOtped. That this meeting stand
adjourned until the l2'h day of August
next, at 4 o'clock, P nj and that no.
tice thereof. and of thes~ proceedings,
be published in the several ne Supapers
OF Frederick
JOHN GRAHAME, Chm.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24

A late number OF the Dublin Evening
Post says:-"we have learnt from a gen
tIeman very converssnt in the condition of
the South OF ireland, that emigration,
which was principally confined 10 the
North, has begun with great activity in
Munster. From the neigbbourhood OF one
town, B~orrosakane. thirty Roman Catho-
lie families have recettly emigrated to
America. Maryland which, is in some
respects. a Catholic State, and P~hiladel-
pbia. are the destinations, we believe, OF
these and other families
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24
JOHN GRAHAME, Chm.
GRAFToN DUvAiL, Sec.
CON. PORTER ) SQUADRON.

COM. PORTER y SQUADRON.
NoRFnLK. June 2O.-By Wednesdays
Mai we received a number of letters from
our correspondents at Attention, aud 10
Com. Porter's S~Quadron. They are not
SO late, by several days, as our previous
sdvicss, and are generally little more
than a copy OF what we have already pub
llshed, ith the exception 0f the follow
ing deacon.
Extract Of a letter to tie Editors OF The
Beacon dated
ANent0n, Thompson's Island, 90 May.
"Ibe Peacock sailed from thi. place on
Saturday, 10th INST. for Vera Cruz Tam
pico, &c TO give protection 10 our com
Derce, and TO relieve the schooner Shark,
which hos been employed on that duty.
The schooDers Beagle, Wild Cat and
Jackall are continually employed in Civ.
ing convoy from MataDzas and Havana,
every Saturday and Sun 'sy; and in the
interim are cruiziDg near the Island OF
Cuba; An expedition, consisting OF the
Wsasel Fox and two barges, under the
immediate command of Lieut.. Comd't
Watson, lett here ON be tenth. to run
round the Island OF Cuba and search every
hole and corner of il; the Terrier and Fer
rel, under the command OF that excellent
officer, Lieut.. Cond't Rose, sailed from
here on the I'd OF May. TO cruIze near
Cape Antonio, and places conlig uous-aIl
OF these small vessels will cruize about six
weeks The Decoy store ship, will leave
here 10 the course of a day or so for Ha-
vana, for the purpose of obtaining water,
which is very scarce here aud of a perry
bod quality; The Sea Gull, The Commo-
dore's dag vessel, and the Grey Hound.
are here, the latter preparing or sea. and
will sail Immediately, The Mary brings
you his The sloop Ocean. Capt John
u, from Norfolk, arrived here on the 10th
inst will visit Key Vacos, &c. before she
returns. The schooner Pilot, which was
esptared iron the pirates by the skill aud
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24
MONUMENT TO NAPOLEON.

The ship Two Catharlnes, arrived at
Newport on Sunday, ITO days from Csl-
cu.fa and Al from 81, Helena, reports that
the monument intended to be erected
ov-r the remains OF Napoleon, arrived at
ST Helena Ist. of May, but the inscription
was not known.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24
TUESDAY MORNING, JUNE "a.

There will be a Sale at the Coffee House
This Dav, Of two shares Alexandria Bank
Stock, at IL o'clock.
This Day, will be sold at the Auction Store
of s. A. Marsteller, a great variety of goods,
etc. etc.
For account Of whom it NAV concern, will
be sold Tomorrow, at II o'clock, the hulk of
the ship Young Hero, at the lower ferry
wharf.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24
RUSSIAN DECREE.

Letters from Washington, says the Bos-
1on Cen,inel, mention, that the RUSSIAN
Emperor has receded from the ground Ia
ken respecting the jurisdiction of the
Nor'h-We st Coast sc, and has very wise-
ly revoked his famous Ukase on the SUBJ
ject.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24

French frigate, has een gwen up
We subjoin a lester IRON U CORES
~pondeDt at Havana.
Extract of q letter to the Editor.
Havana, June 8, 1898.
"The confirmation Of war gives ad.
ditional animation to business, particu
larty as regards sugar and freights to
Europe. Every thing is quiet, and |
think rather promising as regards our
political and perhaps commercial stu.
alton. Our new Governor is said to be
one of great intelligence, expanded
views and full of energy
Some disagreeable things have, how
ever, occurred here, and as yet the &C.
tors In them have not been punished.
Iturbide has left Mexico in the Bril-
fish brig Rollins. for Naples. He is said
to have carried with him a numerous
retinue and much treasure.
The British armed vessel lamar is
just, sailing for England, and the sloop
Of war Athol, for New York-they
have much treasure on board. The
lamar is from Vera Cruz with some
millions.
The British sloop Of war lcarus is
here bound for Jamaica-the fleet of
that Island passed hero yesterday some
Is or 80 sail A large convoy from
this port is passing thel,loso, of all ves-
sells (except French) with valuable car
goes for Europe,
We have had heavy rains of late and
the fever Increases
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-24

French frigate, has been given up
We subjoin a lester IRON our CORES
p0ndeDt at Havana.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10

loss of a man on either part. The train
of batteriDg artillery, twenty-five pie
ces) with which Ballasteros gave out
that he was going TO besiege Murviedro,
and in fact they we're placed fol the
purpose, fell into the hands Of the
French, besides clothing for two regi-
ments. This has broken the spirit of
the soldiers, and assertions are hume
rous. We are all cursing Balksteros,
and regret that there is not a patriotic
hand to Stay the traitor, for he can be
nothing else. Tomorrow WI expect
the French before this place, as they
are to-day at the Venta de Pavla. They
bring, however, no heavy artillery, and
consequently cannot undertake any thing
serious at present, at least so hey say
Notwithstanding the proximity of the
enemy, our authorities have not so
much as published line TO amir bate the
people. The town is unproyil ed with
provisions, garrisoned by troops On which
little reliance can be placed, AMI the
people are low spirited.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10

still held as slaves, accompanied by a
trm conviction, that this practice is in
direct contradiction to the merciful spir-
1t OF the gospel and to the precepts of
Its divine Founder. And your petition
ers are impressed with belief, that the
time is arrived, when it is their duty
thus publicly to express the feelings of
their brethren in religious profession,
In pleading the cause of their fellow
subjects, who are deprived of the inval-
liable blessings offreedom. They there
fore respectfully entreat your early and
close attention to the situation of hun
dreds of thousands of human beings now
held in bondage in the British colonies.
Regarding them as their brothers and SIS
tiers by creation. and as fellow-obiects of
redemption by Christ, they earnestly be-
seech, that no longer delay may take
place in considering the best means by
which they may be gradually brought
into the enjoyment of that liberty to
which, as men, they are justly entitled ;
and raised from that degraded condition,
In which every man is placed, who is
reduced to the state of slave. Your
petitioners do not presume to suggest to
Parliament the way in which this desir-
able object may be accomplished. They
are aware that great wisdom and pru-
dence will be requisite in so providing
for the gradual extinction of slavery,
as that the slaves may ultimately come
into possession of their liberty in the
way which shall render it the most bene-
fetal to themselves, and afford the great
est security to the Colonial proprietors,
and to the State.
Entertaining, however, an mistaken
belief that the religion which the au-
thor of our salvation has introduced,
would, if universally embraced and act
ed upon, insure the present and eternal
happiness of the human race, your pc
titioners are anxious that all your de-
alterations and decisions may be found
ed on the firm and immovable basis of
Christian principles; they are deeply
solicitous that by publicly recognizing
the precepts of righteousness and truth
as of paramount obligation, the Brit
ish government may more and more
commend the Christian Religion in the
sight Of the nations of the earth, and
then they reverently believe that the
blessing and protecting providence of
the Most High will be continued to their
beloved country.
Signed by us Members of Meeting, for
conducting the affairs of the said Socie.
ty in the intervals of the Yearly Meeting.
London, the nh of the Cd. mo. 1928.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10

mitment of the prisoner, departed from this
place for Belleville, New Jersey, to apprise
the much injured Mr.. Tompkins, that the vii
lain who cast gloom upon his once happy
family was safe in custody. The Judge grant
ed the motion, and the prisoner was remanded
to Jail. He had scarcely been re-confned,
when M. O'Brien returned, ACCOMPANY
led with MIR. Tompkins, and the Sheriff of New
Jersey, with an executive requisition for his
removal, which was Immediately acquiesced
IN by Governor Hester, and he was accord
ingly removed the next morning for the pur-
pose Of receiving his trial in that state.
We would beg leave to observe, in conclu-
SION, that so interested were the citizens of
New Jersey in the apprehension of this villain,
that they agreed TO raise any sum OF money
to effect it-and we add, with pleasure, that
Mr.. OBrien, although importuned upon the
subject, declined receiving any compensation
for his trouble and loss of time, further than
barely the expense incurred in travelling to
and from New Jersey.
Berks and Sckuy'siu Journal.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
GREECE.

A letter received from Malta, dated
on the 18th juno, states that gentle
man who had arrived there from Mes
solongi gives very favorable descrip-
ton of the affairs of the Greeks in that
district. That fortress, and all the for.
tificatlons in its neighborhood, are re-
presented to be in the most admirable
state of defence, and perfectly prepared
for any effort which Turkish army can
make against it. Letters from Salonichi
of the 10th May also state, that the Gre
clan army, for the defence of Mo.
rea, amounts to 10000 men, and that
the best understanding now pre- walls
among the different chieftains, whose
disagreements last campaign rendered
the efforts of this most interesting peo-
pie less glorious and decisive than their
devotion 10 the cause of human nature
deserved. The Turkish army advanc-
ing against the Christians is formidable
in numbers, and animated with the most
vindictive feelings, but union amongst
the oppressed will repel the exertions
of the barbarians, and for ages secure
that garden Of the world to the great
cause of civilization and freedom.
Frankfort papers to the 18th ult, were
received this morning. An account is
given Of an instruction among the in
habitants of Thessaly, which if true,
will have very material effect in short
ening the contest of liberty in that quar-
ter. The communications of the Turk
ish troops is threatened, and the most
important consequences may be expect
ed to result in favour of the cause of
Greece. ..s
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
SLAVE TRADE.

To the Commons of the United Kingdom of
Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament
assembled,
The respectful Petition of the undersigned,
representing the Society of Friends, COM
monty called Quakers, in Great Britain and
Ireland:
SHEwETH,
That your petitioners have observed
WITH great satisfaction the firmDess and
perseverance with which from year to
year, the Parliament Of the United king
dom has advocated the cause of the OPP
pressed Africans. They have rejoiced
in the belief, that the iniquity and cruel
ty of the Slave Trade continue to be
felt and acknowledged by their own
countrymen, whilst they have observed,
with deep regret, the want of an effec-
tual cooperation on the part of other of
the powers of Europe.
Your petitioners, however, consider,
that whilst no legal provision is made
Tor the gradual termination of slavery
within the British dominions, the char
acter OF their country cannot be exon
Grated from the charge of injustice. AT
the last yearly meeting Of the religious
society which they represent, there pre-
vailed deep feeling for those who are
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
NORTH WEST EXPEDITION

LONDON, July 23.-The last accounts
from Capt Parry's expedition. were of
the 22d July, 1891, when he was near
the Upper Savage Islands, steering
with fair wind for Repulse Bay. Some
apprehensions begin TO be felt for his
safety, but they appear to be unfoundtd.
He calculated upon three summers, aid
only wished that if he was not heard pf
in the beginning of 1894, a vessel might
be sent with provisions to Behring's
Strait, in the summer of that year. The
Quarterly Review says, il is pretty clear
that the two summers have not carried
him into the Pacific, unless he may have
taken the route to China and the Cape
of Good Hope, which is not altogether
improbable. 10 case of his having TAX
en- the route to Cape Turnagain, he
would probably have passed the winter
of 1872 in one of the snug harbprs
which the Arctic Gulf affords. The
second season would, with ease, bring
him to that point of the coast which is
terminated by the Rocky Mountains, a
little beyond Mackenzie's River, the on
ly spot where we can conceive any df-
hculty to occur: here Capt. Parry
would probably pass the second wintef
and if so, the third summer would with
out difficulty carry him through Bel
rings Strait. And when we considd
the character of the commander, WHO
would leave nothing behind him unek-
amined, (and from the indented nature
of the coast, there is much to examine
we are not in the least surprised at his
taking three seasons, which, indeed, he
always calculated upon to accomplish
his task; and which, if not impossible,
he may therefore be expected to do in
the course of the present summer.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10
AN ACCIDENT.

On Thursday afternoon, 2sth instant, Mrs.
Ames and her child Of this city, Miss Marshall
aud clerk of Mr.. Ames, set out in wagon
from Derby, for New Haven, Conn.-Soon af-
ter starting it broke down, and they were
obliged to procure another. The second wa
gocn shortly afterwards fell over, by the drop
ping of of wheel, and Mrs: Ames, after re-
covering, remarked with the fond feelings of
mother, that she had bruised her arm but
mad saved her child by that means-little
aware OF the fate which awaited it in in one
short hour; for the horse being restless and nm,
manageable, lowing perhaps to being detain-
ed by the previous accdents) ran violently
down hill, threw all the passengers out Of
the wagon, and one wheel passing over the
head of the child, killed it instantly, The
young man escaped unhurt, but Mrs. Ames
and Miss Marshall were severely injured.
NJ Y. .4mericaa.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-09-10

nous Maurocordato has decidedly re.
fused this place because he considered
the nomination of the hey of Mama as
more proper. When information was
received at Napoli di Romania, that
Colocotroni was disconnected, and that
he was anxious to retire altogether,
Maurocordato went himselfto see him al
Tripolitza, and was fortunate enough to
reconcile him to the new government
Colocotroni returned with him to Napo-
Ii di Romania, and has taken an impor-
tant command against the Turks. Prince
Demetrius Ypsilanti, who has been ex-
cluded from public business on account
Of his incapacity, has received the prom
Use of considerable pension. He has
been, on account of his health, at the
warm baths of Laconia, where he re-
mains. The former minister of the in
terror holds at present an insignificant
office at Saint Jean d'Astro. Negri has
contrlved.to retain his important place
OF secretary of state, though he is not
very popular, in consequence of the
events of 1922. The threatening re-
ports relative 10 a new attack from a
Turkish army, have contributed much
TO restore union among the Greeks, and
they are firmly resolved to renew the
combat with intrepidity. The people
are animated with good spirit, they
fight with courage and confdence-ex-
asperatiou against the Turks is at the
highest. The finances are in a more
prosperous state than we had dared to
hope. The taxes and tenths are raised
without resistance, and procure for the
government the most necessary re-
sources. The opening of new cam
paign may be anticipated with conf
.tidence. The Greek navy is now in a
very good state, and will probably get
the better of the Turkish, as expert
ence has already proved it to have done.
The appearance of the new Capoudan
Pacha Koreb, who was formerly Geor-
|gian Christian, is impatiently expected
Iin the Archipelago. Lord Strangford
has continued till now with persever-
ance. but without success, his efforts to
determine the islands to accept the am
nesty.