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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
HOUSES &C.
Sale of Potomac Land, &c.

EzvA In pursuance Of the provissons
fsTs1lf Of a deed Of trust, from wrlLIAu
Et.s8 BRENT, jr. and wNIrRED l.. his
SA wife, TO Walter Jones ami the SUBJ
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
A Note Lost or Mislaid.

WTILLAM MORGAN'S Dote to Jonathan
wv Shillaber, for Sly 90, dated, April ii,
1923; payable in thirty days. The finder shall
he ,uitlb bly, rewarded by leaving il at the Herald
office, or to J. Shiilaber. The note can be Of
NO use 10 any but to him in whose name it is
drawn, as payment has been stopped, and it is
believed, the note is not endorsed may 5
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
Bank of Potomac. Nav 3.

NOTICE is hereby given the stockholders
i of the bank of Potomac, that a dividend of
two and a halfper cent, for the last six months,
has been declared, which will be paid them on
Wednesday, the 7tb instant, Ivy order of the
president and directors. c. FACE, cash'r
may 3 q;
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
MUSEUM or
w AK FIGURES

The citizens of this town and vicinity are res
pecttully informed, that on SATURDAY
evening, May LIST, will COM
mence the exhibition s..
on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the.Neyv Market,
of an elegant collection of wax figures, believed
so be superior to any shown here. Among
them are the following:
General Washington. Gen. Alexander Ham
;t,n. Black Beard, the noted pirate. Ameri-
can dwarf, 33 inches high, will make his obe-
dience to the company. Grecian father aud
daughter. Sleeping beauty and her child the
latter opens and shuts its eyes, and exhibits
every appearance of animation. Baltinore
Beauty. Quaker beauty and her child. Twin
brothers and twin sisters OiheIio and Desde
mona Twelve small figures, that will dance n
reel TO the music. A scene on the Westeru
Frontier. Assistance 25 cents. Children h lli
price, Open from a, IN. to 10 p. m 81 may
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
Holm BRASSINGTON.
GEORGE JONES,
Gun Smith and White- Smith,

FAIRFAX-sT. NEAR THE MARKET SQUARE
NISHES To inform the public that he
w can stock and repair guns and pistols
IN the neatest manner and on The mosr rea-
sonable terms, having, for many years, executed
work when in England for many of the Lon
don gun makers Satisfactory testimony, if re-
CURED, can he given TO those who doubt it)
CD. returns his thanks to generous public
Tor their kind encouragement since his COM
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07
CAUTION.

NNTBEREAS the subscriber did, on or about
w the thirtieth day Of July, 1921, execute a
bond 10 certain VIM c. NEwroE, for about
four thousand dollars, with certain conditions,
as to paymeut--This is to forwsrn any person
from taking an assignment Of the same the
said bond vas obtained without a proper CO SID
GRAFTON. ap 30 81 TIMOTHY DAILY.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-07

sL}" PERSONS calling ioF ieuers IN the
above list, will please say, they are sad
verti.ed." DANIEL BRYAN, p. VI.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
VESTIM ENTAIL SOAP
find ImperiaL Ren0rntor.

4 VIE above composition, so eminently cele.
q brated in Europe, the former for its supe-
rior qualities in extracting all kinds of grease,
occssioned by hair, or any other matter, paint,
tar, &c. from gentlemen's clothing; and woollen
cloths of every description, in few minutes,
restoring the same TO its former condition and
colonr, uninjured and the latter for its very
superior qualities in extracting all manner OF
spots or stains from ladies' dresses, caused by
grease, oil, or bad handling and from all kinds
os silks, satins, velvets, Canton grapes, bonn
bazines, &c. restoring the same TO its former
condition, let the quality or color he what il
may, uniDjured, has been, within the two last
years, introduced and fully established in the
cities Of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
Charleston, s. G. Norfolk, Richmond, and Ere.
dericksburg, and is now most respectfully Of
fered to the citizens of the District Of Columbia
as the most useful material ever discovered,
for the aforementioned purpose. Manufactur.
ed and sold by JOSEPH TRENCH, for few
days, at Mr.. JoHE THoMPsoS's, on Royal street
IL Every description of damaged or mill
dewed merchandise restored 10 their former
condition. I'm feb 2s
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
Dying, Securing, and Dressing
Establishment,

Corner of Prince and Fairfar streets.
Joseph WILLIAMS, silk, woolen, and cot
~ ton dyer and scourer, from England, res
pectfnlly tenders his grateful acknowledgements
10 the ladies and gentlemen Of Alexandria, for
the liberal patronage with which he has been
uniformly favored since his first settlement here;
and hopes by his unremitting care, uniform
nunctuaiity, and moderate prices, to merit con-
rinuance oftheir custom.
j. WIS mode of securing and dressing by
STEAM sPoEGISG, has peculiar efficacy IN ex-
racting all kinds Of spots, stains, iroR-mou!ds,
sc. from all woolIen, cotton and silk clothes, and
stufs, &c. that sentlemen's coats, panta-
looms, vests, &C. and ladies' habits ,merino shawls,
lace wells, &c. will be restored to their first CO.
Tor and beauty. Also, stockings, gloves, para
soils, &c cleaned, dyed and dressed in the neat.
est manner, as TO equal their original appea-
rance. Military uniforms, gold and silver en-
hroidery, fringe. epauets, tassels, &c. cleaned
and polished to equal their original brlliaacy.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
BY HENRY PITTMAN.
CONDITIONS

OF THE ALEXANDRIA HERALD.
]. Five dollars year; half yearly IN advance
by town Subscribers.
II. Subscriptions for less than six months,
charged at the rate Of six and quarter cents
each paper.
III. Extra papers six and quarter cents.
Nv. No paper discontinued until all arrear,
ages are balanced.
" ADvERTIsEhENrs, not exceeding square.
inserted three times for one dollar aud twenty
Eve cents for every subsequent insertion: Lar
ger ones IN proportion. Advertisements which
nave not the number Of Insertions marked, in
writing will be continued till forbid.
IS Letters 70 the editor must be post maid.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
PRINTING.
HENRY PTTT.M.A.N

Has fitted up, separate from his newspaper
establishment, very extensive Job Office, ems
bracing the newest and most fashionable plain
and ornamental type, selected from the different
foundries in the United States, expressly for the
execution Of every description of
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,
County of Alexandria, TO zvif.
November term, 1922, 10th day.
IN CHANCERY.
Josiah Observation-Disclosures,

dgdfnsf
Jeln McIver, Francis Peyton, and Jonah
Thompson, surviving commissioners under a
commission against Josiah Watson (bankrupt),
Margaret Chaplin, administrative of Gurden Cha.
pin, Sarah Harper, auministratrix of Joseph
Harper, James III Hooe, administrator of VIM.
Hodgson, LetitiaKeLnedy,i administrative of Jas.
Kennedy, junior, John McIAer, assignee of Eli
sha c. Dick, James Keith, Richard Nj. Scott,
Lawrence Berry, John Muncaster, John Gulick,
Mathew Page, Francis Stribling, Gavin Hamil-
ton John Hopkins, John Pancoast, Samuel
Nichols, James Keith, jr. Ann Hunter, Walter
A. Smith, James Sanderson, administrator Of
Wm.J Hall ,Robt. Tailor surviving Administrator
of JasWilson, Jonah ThompsonSt Richard Vtitch
lately trading under the firm of THOMPSON and
Veitch, Joseph Tidball, William Taylor, John
bachelor, Richard Veitch, Andrew Ramsay and
VIM. Ramsay lately trading under the firm of
Andrew and VIM. Ramsay, Edward Graham,
administrator of VIM. Graham, John E. Cooke
aud John Il. Cooke, exectors of Stephen Cooke
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
FNNHE defendants, Lawrence Berry, John Gu
lick, Mathew Page, Gavin Hamison, John
Hopkins,Jn Pancoast, Saml Nichols, AnnHun
ter, Walter a. Smith, Joseph Tidbal, VIM. Tay-
lor, John Bachelor, John E. Cooke and John
H. Cooke, not having entered their appearance
and given security according to the statute and
rules OF this court, and il appearing to the
court upon affidavit fled, that they are not in
habitants OF the district af Columbia. On mo-
ton of the complimentary this counsel, it is Or.
dered That they appear here or before the list
day of next May term, and enter their appear
ance in this suit, and give security for perform
ing the DEGREES Of the court and that copy of
this order be published in one of the public
newspapers printed in the town of Alexandria,
for two months successfully, and that another
copy be pasted at the front door of the court
house of said county. A copy test,
feb 10 I'm EDMUND I. LEE.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
GROCERIES.
" Goshen Cream Cheese, etc.

z HE subscriber has just received a fresh
supply OF FIRST quality Goshen cream cheese
Liverpool ground alum salt, and fine sack do,
wine bitiers superior quality in bottles by the
dozen. Also, in bottles by the dozen Glove,
cinnamon, p love, peppermint and lemon cor
dials,; which together with the best wines in
wood and in bottles, old Jamaica and Antigua
spirits, Holland gin, Cognac brandy, fine teas
particularly selected, sugars, groceries, spices,
&c are for sale as usual at his store on Royal-st
next door te the city hotel VIM. DUNLAP
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
DOMESTIC GOODS.

WM. FoWLE &, Co have landing from the
w sioop Martha, and in store, 100 pieces
sattineis, part OF which blue mixed colors, super
extra fine quality, so pieces red hannels.
ALSO, black, blue and drab broad cloths and
black, blue drab and blue mixed cassimeres,sl o
which will be sold at the faetUry Prices. dec 80
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21

ON A CHILD.
He tasted oflife's bitter cup,
Refused to drink the portion up,
But turned his little head aside,
Disgusted with the taste and died.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
FOR SALE.

FOh SALEs
The Land and house on Stump Hill
AREA lately owned by Mr.. Norton, being
HksM about 81 acres well Enclosed on the Lit
GsSk tie River Turnpike road, Q miles from
T1,JMSsi Alexandria. The garden contains ma
nv valuable shrubs, vines and fruit trees. The
situation is handsome and healthy Possession
may lie had Immediately. The time of paymen
will he reasonably extended to shit the purchaser
march n law tf w. CRANCH.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21

a gentleman riding through the town
oF--One day met an awkward fellow,
leading hog, whom he accosted III The
following manner ;"How odd it looks TO
see one hog leading another" "Yes,"
replied the chap, "but not so odd as it
does TO see hog ride on horseback.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21

A young genilewomsn who had mar.
ried wild spark, that had run through
q plentifel fortune, and was reduced to
some strsits inHoceniiy said to him,
s'Ny dear, ! ~sot some s6j1s, sadly"
"Msdam (repIied hey how The devil can
that be, Eu&eH poE make 60 many every
day P''
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
COACH MAKING.

TINE subscribers take this method of in
Il forming the public that they have severa
Coaches, Gigs and Barouches, on hand, which
they will dispose of on moderate terms
JOHN SUFFER- g. Co.
on Pitt-st between King s. Cameron sts
Jan 3m
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
HUMOUIs.
LACONIC EPISTLES.

Humphreys tho boxer altar beating
Mendoza a wrote to his friend simply "l
have done the Jew,'' Julius Caesars Pc
al, Vidi, Tici, to be sure, was more lacon-
&c, thoughs we should add, moro POM
pous.
Quin and Rich, the actor and manager,
were always quarrelling; but at length
Quin. wishing reconciliation, sent this
Iaconic epistlo.
81 am at Bath. GUM.
Rich replied,
s'Stay there and be d." RIeH.
A French wife wrote this affec,ibnate
and laconic letter TO her husband.
ssl write to you because have moth
ingt do IL end my letter because I have
nothing to say"
We have heard OF two other very short
from the country.
Parson 10 The Farmer.--I desire you
would send me fat pig, or else
Farmer TO the Parson.--I have no fat
pig, and If had
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21

A poor man complained to rich one
of the largeness of his family, saying it
generally happens that poor people have
the most children to keep, was answered,
that God never sent more mouths into the
world than food to supply them. Very
true, replied the other, bat the food is at
yeur house and the children at mine.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
book and Job Printing :
SUCH AS
I'm assortment Of Paper,

Tor any Of the above articles, which will enable
him to do his work on the MOST REAsoNABLE
terms, at his Office, on Royal street, directly
opposite the New Market
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
THE FOUNT.

From he Viiage Regisfer.
Ueh.-shiI'y, dull and comfortless;
IL gloomy single life:
A desert barrens darksome drear;
l VOW I'll have wife.
Fexation, care, q hornets nest
Is blessed double life n,
Thorns, briars, brambles-ugh oh all
'Twont do to have wife.
Sickness, death, oh no one to nurse,
Or save dear husbands life -
The dysentery gripes cen now;
Oh that had a wife.
cn.peck'd at home, drown care in rum;
BOUNDS this is welded life;
Scolds, fangs there's no escapiDg-'hen
will not have wife.
Alone and friendIess must trudges
On through this world of strife,
A prey to snnni and the blues
think f'll have wife.
Bra,s squall-.dogs bark-.wife fre,s--rats
gnaw
This-this 10 married life
exity-turmoil-no rest:
I'll do without wife.
When griefs locked up and sorrow spent,
Fast comes the end oflife;
Secrets too rot--I must unload -
Faith | must have wife.
Wife romance full--servanis in love,
And children mischief rife /;
House burning down, or inside out,
Can't, shan't, won't, have wife.
Nature commands, Reason dictates
The joys of welded life
Passion and heaven born love compels
will, then, have wife.
Imitation Of Moore's BEAUTIFUL song Of
"7Hose Evening Bells"
Those ancient BOWS Those ancient
bow'rs!
How nany happy joyous hours,
Have passed, beneath thei ivied shade,
Untold by youth, and list'ning maid |!
Those happy pairs have passed away,
And many such, who then were gay
Theirpleasure. with themselv es en,omb'd
A fate to which we all are doom d!
And thus. my love, when we are gone,
The bench we now are seated on,
Will hold entwin'd, hearts warm as ours,
Like ivy round those ancient bow'rs!
MONU INSCRIPTIONS.
The following epi.aphs are inscribed
On tombs in various parts of England I
Live we'll, die never,
Die we'll, and live for ever.
ON A CHILD.
He tasted oflife's bitter cup,
Refused to drink the portion up,
But turned his little head aside,
flispusted with the taste and died
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-21
SIXTH CLASS. BY AUrHoar: Of coEGREss.
10000 DIS.

Whole tickets $40, halves Sc 80, quarters 81
70, eighihs | 80. On the 18th day will he de-
posted in the wheel one prize of $4,000 on
the 18th day one prize Of gl0,OOo Oh the 18th
day one prize of $4,000 on the goth day the
brand capital prize of $4,000. All the other
prizes floating from the commencement ofthe
drawing. Prizes subject TO deduction Of Is
per cent. Prizes only to be drawn. The draw
ing will take place on the LIST Wednesday in
May next, and be completed in 20 drawings,
with all possible dispatch, under the superin.
Davidson, Daniel Rapine, Andrew Way, jr. Geo.
Sweeney, and John r. lDgle, esgs. managers
Tickets and shares, in the greatest variety Of
numbers, for sale at
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-03
TENTH OF SEPTEMBER.

The Democratic Press notices the day,
in the following neat aud pathetic manner
This day, Sept. 10, is the anniversary of
the battle of Lake erie. A great and glo
rious victory, was the first fruit of our
& liant and .mbattled navy. The youthful
hero whose personal prowess, skill and
conduct eminenily contributed to that
days victory, it hath pleased the Almigh-
~ to consiSn to an early grave Green he
the sod which covers it; imperlshable be
the laurels of lis occupant. Honoured be
Che name of PERRY ~
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-03
TIE VIRGINIAN.

pIEAsANTS. BUTLER 4 %.
rtfnt tsukHS OF TIE LAWS OF tHF UNION
.aaia 81. opposite .nsssss ietiWteh q C'hgior 3
II The Semi Weekly Paper, at si,and The
Weekly rsrrs. at - per hnunm' paNapie III
sIeauer.--Nu subscription WILDE received 'ot
Ie,s time ihan siN months aud ~ PAPER Mn
be- Discontinued thnt at thr DISCRETION 81 u'e
Tditursl unit all afrearases ar pad
II Advertisements vii he inserted NJ D.
cents per saaae lor lrss) the hfsi um..s am
81 - cent. Tor eseh continuance. Those
from distance must be paid ter Inefi"os 10
their insertion. or the payment assumed by
some responsible person IN iAacbbGrR
n Chaacery orders are inserted lar So
dollars
IT Allletiers addressed ~ tie Editors mnst
be fosr ran, or they viii MOI be attt hdei To.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-03

MINA.-While this patriout was lying
sick in Barcelona, a sortie was made by the
garrison. Hearing In his bed the firns of
musketry, he said" II is cruel for me al
most to see the battle, and not to be able
to go and give lesson TO those dogs, 1.-THE
besiesers) who not content with being slaves
themselves, would rivet letters upon us
also" His words were repeated to the
people, who Immediately assembled IN
crowds under his balcony, crying" Long
live Nina the constitution or DEATH
MAJ. Cox.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-03

his country, though he Loot himself and
his party. iliswas a stormy
course, now dazzling, now overcast, short
lived, aud setting IN discontinue and ohsen-
rify. Alter an Gee, nitric, but successful
career, Jefferson retired powerful, If not
serene; and though partly shorn of his
beams, yet leaving the national horizon,
even after his departure, marked with the
radiance of his influence. HIS dejcetS are
concealed in the glare of his success. Mr..
.4dous' rtrtues obscured IN The gloom ofhis
fail.
firm, but temperate adherence 10 the
neutral policy, which Washington practIsed
aud recommended, would perhaps have
maintained the first in the presidency. A
more manly assertion Of that policy, "A less
excnrsi,e departure from the established
usages of government, ard less extrasa-
CANT experiment of the elasticity offepubi
canism. would have rendered the latter
administration more permanently useful
They wandered both, particularly Jefferson,
into extremes, forgetting that politics have
their asccrtained centre, to which, after all
eccentrlelties they must invariably gravi-
tate, aud where alone they rest in security"
u During the last two weeks, we have
had very cold weather. On Monday and
Tuesday nights there were severe frosts,
which W. nre sorry 10 learn has materially
injured the Tobacco In some portions Of
Bedford and Boetourt from which We have
heard, about half of The crop is destroyed
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-03

ffnDfOTdiSnI IN .Ifdbnhn.--fr0m me
election returns which we have seen from
mis- state, it is pretty certain that Mr.
Crawford's popularitytifindeed he ever had
any there) is rapidly on the decline. MIR.
Pickens, will be elected governor by a
great majority oYer DR.. Chambers, who
was strenuously supported by the Crawford
action. In All the counties heard from, II
Is pretty certain that the whole rcpiesen-
alton to congress win be directly opposed
10 Crawf0rd's claims.
fLtr0ct ofn letter from an intelligent gen-
Heman in Montgomery, .Habdma 10 has
.GrtenH.
I" do not entertain doubt of the cleo
ION of Gov. Plckens. MIR. Owens is elect
ID a. our representative To Congress, by
1 majority IN our district, should think, of
more than 5000 votes. Thc CraW ford
party here is an excellent representation
of long faces drawn TO the life; and the
sadness Of their count6nances IS the best
index to the feelings OF their hearts. The
scene was high one, an', on raising it
there were too many brilliant displays of
artiul SANDER and cuulng schemes, for even
the most extravagant calculator, to have
ally obtained in this election.
Georgia Paper.
When il is found that no objection, other
than his having once been fedcralist, as
Mr.. Crawford was, lies against Nh. Adams:
that his attainments, his talents, intpg-
rity, and all his disdain of intrigue and
contempt for intervening, place him far
above any competitor, resort ia had 20
the bascst means, in order to cast odiam
upon his name, when il cannot he done on
his character and, finding In" son clothed
In the adanantiue armour oi integrity and
truth, the sanctity of his aged fathers re
pose is 10 be violated, and the CLOSE OF Il
long aud honorable life is to be embittered,
in the hope, desperate as 1t is unprinciplod,
that through the sire the son may be reach.
ed.
1t will be seen that we aIlnde to the
pamphlet, Of which the Advocate has ior
some time predicted the appearance, aud
which has at length appeared in Boston,
We have not seen it, aud only know of ii
by report but such as II is reported To he.
! 1t dshonors alike those who have promoted,
nd those who5haye consented ~ its rubi-
cation II, AS is insinuated, it shall he
found that one OF the competitors Of Mr..
Adams for the Presidential chair has been
knowing and conserving to the Shameless
violation of the most sacred and confidcn-
tial Intercourse, which this publication
exhibits, we Know ofno measure TO the hon.
est indignation which should he called
down upon his head. As yet, however, we
1ehcse, and express the belief with conf
Icnce, that Nj. Crawford is incapable of
such conduct We shall probably too
soon have occasion to revert to this topic.
IN l. finer.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-03
NEW EUROPEAN CoNGRESs-A

NEW EUROPEAN CONGRESS--A
Frankfort paragraph of July Gath, has the
following -" 1t is generally said in our
political circles, that the present situation
of the peninsula, will give rise to a new
European Congress, TO be held at Vienna,
in October next. In support of this opin
ion, passage from speech of NJ. de Cha
teaubriand is cited, in which his excelency
says" that the Spanish revolution should
be considered in two ways-lst, as contra
ry To the interests of France and 2dly, as
contrary to the peace of Europe"
In the ship Falcon, which has arrived at
New York, came passengers NJ. Charles
Bonaparte, (son of Lucien Bonaparte,)
and his suite Of eight persons. Their
friends had been waiting some time To re-
ceiye them.
Captain Hull has arrived at Norfolk,
taken command of the frigate United
States, and vii! soon proceed to the Paci-
fe,