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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-28
SKrRMIsHING

r Several letters have been received al
New York by the Elizabeth, dated the
s, April, from respectable houses in
layre, which state that advices were re.
$eived there mot published in French pa
Hers) OF several attacks having been
pade by detachmen,s of French troops
On the Spaniards before Pampeluns, IN
~ which the former had met with very
leerious losses,
E COLOMBIA.
y From the ". Y. Mere. .1dv. Goth iass.
The Colombian national schooner Gen.
Santander, capt. J. Smith, arrived here
Yesterday morning in is days from La
guira, having on board his exoellency
een. jose Maria Saiazar, the Colombian
minister to the U. 5. and suite, and also
sen. Leandro Paleceos, consul general.
We lcarn OF capt. Smith, that in the
hc,ioD OFF Porto Cavello on the sO,h ult,
she only Colombian vessels captured were
the Maria Francisco, and Caraboba
Ont Of them had only IL guns, and the
otner Was partly dismasted al the time OF
action There was great slaughter on
board--at the commencement Of the &C.
ton The Two ships had 500 men, and
abou, $50 when ,hey were taken.
Com. Daniels was mol Killed, as wau
reported mere. He was, hewevef, Slight.
ly wounded.
Cap,. >. also informs, that negocia.
lions were going on at Porto CaveiIo, for
an exchange o. prisoners captured, whic h
would ptoOabiy be suCcessful.
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AMERICAN PRISONERS.

The editor OF the New York CONNER.
ciai Advertiser, has received long let.
ter from one who signs himself Robert
Worreli baker, an American, and Lieu
tenant IN the Colombian Navy, now i
prisoner. with seventeen Americans in
Eriniusd.
The writer states that he was one Of
the officers OF the Colombian schr Pede-
liza, which sailed from Charles,on(S. ca
ton the 4th OF October On the 96th df
Dec. OF Cayo Romano,they captured the
Spanish schr Flora, from Havana. Lient.
D. took charge OF the Flora. and made
sail tor Car,hagena. On the 9th of Jan.
the Flora was captured by the pirate Ga
"a, alter all action IN which ali Lieut.. BIS
men, eight in number, were killed, and
IN which the enemy lost thirteen men,
Lieu'. Is. received sho, in The thigh
which disabled him; but the pirates SPAR
ca MS lite, because they wanted his ser
vices,--iheIe being no other man on
board who understood navigation.
Lieut.. y. was on board the Gaia three
months, but was allowed to come on deck
only 10 axe observations During this
period, he says '"hey captured forty two
sail of vessels, Of differ en-, nations, which
we're generally burned, and their crew
. murdered !" The only vessel which he
has recollection of their having reieas
ed. was the brig Mentor, of PoItland.--
her they released, in consequence of the
en'reaties Of the captains son, who when
they were about cutting his fathers throat,
succeeded IN moving their compassion so
that his fathers life was spared.
narrative of the encounter between
the Gata and the British Cutter GreciaD,
has already been published. When the
pirate captain gave orders to blow up the
schooner, Lieut.. B. jumped overheard
and made his escape He then went TO
Trinidad and reported himself, to the
governor who ordered him to prison,
"where he ssyshe remains with seventeen
more of his countrymen, almost in state
ofstarvation."
these IL Americans, ne states, beloD>
ed 10 privateer and have been in prison
three years.
Lieut. Baker describes their slavery at
Trinidad de Cuba, as worse than AIge.
rine cruelty. Since he has been in pri-
son three of his fellow prisoners have died
Tor want of Dourishment, and two more
: were al the poiDl of death, from want and
suffering. No attention is paid to their
SITUATION, and the sick have nothing to
Keep them from the naked floor. Pira-
cy he says, is encouraged BY the Off GERS
there, for the reason, it is publicly declar-
ed, that America has put a stop to the
slave trade, and they are determined to
have satisfaction and revenge.
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WIN Spain-agaInst the French. Sedi-
tiou, piac ards had been stuck up both al
Lisbon and ST Ubes, but the principle
persons concerned in this business had
heen arrested. Boston Palladium.
-- - rI
From The Wilmington CDel. J GQ-eue.
six or eishtwecks since, AN old man,
laborer, died In the house of idrme r.
about 10 miles from this borough, and
was buried in The Roman Catholic. grave
yard. near the turnpike, about 6 miles
from town. w hen the coffin containing
the body was carried out Of the house, a
large dog which had manifested some
signs o! attachment to the deceased. aud
had for some months belonged to this
farmer, was observed to smell at it
Sometimes in the course of the next day
the dog was observed at or near the
grave, where he continued pretty con
stantly for several days and nights FIRE.
quently scratching on and about the
grave--and bowling. The family at The
nearest dwelling did not give him any
thing to eat, for or 5 days, surprising
by that means that the dog would be in.
duced to leave the place but seeing no
disposition IN him to do so, and being in
formed to whom the dog belonged, they
afterwards frequently fed him. He con-
,iDued his attendance at the grave, seve-
raj weeks, but not so closely as at first.-
Frequently rambling over the fields in
the day time, but generally returning at
night and laying beside the grave. A
man OF the family TO which the dog had
belonged, called at the grave yard, about
three weeks since, to know whether the
reports Of the dog being there were cor.
rect. All his approach the cog Showed
evident signs of dislike to him, by growl-
ing, SC. and would not permit him to en-.
ter The yard, until accompanied by boy
who lived near, and with whom the dog
had become acquainted. On the 9TH
inst. the dog was enticed away by a man
who had been in the farmers family dur.
ing the winter, and followed him to the
house OF his master, where he was sc
cured day and night but circum-
stance occurred which rendered il neces-
sary to loose him in the night, whereup-
ON he came to the yard gate, near the
farmers dwelling, appeared to get on
a scent, and Immediately disappeared. -
The writer called on the tenth inst. at the
nearest dwelling to the grave yard, above
mentioned, and was informed that The
dog had returned there on the night he
had been Joosed. Any persons who may
ieel inclined to doubt this statement, and
feel curious to ascertain the facts, may
satisfy themselves, by an inquiry Of the
family residing near the grave.
A very interesting picture is in repre-.
sents,ioD, at the Roiunds, N. Y. descrip.
tive of the loss ofthe ship Albion.
Four counterfeiters have been arrested
in Sehoharie CO. N. Y. They had Cop.
per>plste printing press concealed in
barn. In the trunk Of the chief of the
gang, considerable amount of money
was found , together with engraved notes
n ~
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49,
ATUT1OM SALES.
PUBLIC SALE

On Saturday evening at candle ligh, viii, h..
sold at the auction store, variety OF GOOD.
such as usually compose night sale, consistln,,
OF ready made clothes, patterns for do. faneS
aricies, handsome assortment OF knives and
forks, walters, &c. stationary and books. AI,o'
few pair very superior boots and shoes -.
ALSO, superior b ats. S. A. kARSTELLER,
may % nue.
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4t2 ACRES.

about 80 acres in wood The improvements are
a spacious dwelling house of hewn stone a
large convenient building for kitchen and SER
wants use a barn, cattle shed and store, where
good business has been done, all built of stone /;
two frame buildings for corn house and STA.
ble,with sundry other buildings Of wood; a large
orchard, well stocked, and good garden-A
considerable part OF this farm is under a good
stone fencing and the whole may be so incIos-
ed, Two merchant mills are near to IL. This
farm IS said TO be equal to any in the county,
One fourth Of the purchase money being paid
down, liberal time wi be given on the residue
IN annual payments. For terms apply to the
subscribers in Alexandria, or to Inman Horner,
esq. Warrenfon, Fauquier co.
VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
N b. This farm is yet offered for sale A.
bout sixty acres have been put in clover this
spring, and the present tenant is under con
tract TO seed sixty bushels wheat next fall, or
more if required, which may be had Al the
customary price of seeding. Possession will
be given the ist Of March next. For terms in
quIre as aforementioned. may II
The Gen. Of Lib. Leesburg, and Winchester
Republican will insert the above If and send
their accounts to NJ. g. L.
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A very interesting picture is in repre-
senta'loD, at the Ro;unds, n. Y. descrip
tive Of the loss ofthe ship Albion.
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LATEST FROM PORTUGAL.

Accounts from ST. Uoes.b cap, Gage,
at this port, are to April Is. IL was the
opinion of well informed persons that
Portugal would make common cause
with Spain-agaInst the French. Sedi-
tou, piac ards had been stuck up both al
Lisbon and 81 Ubes, but the principle
persons concerned in this business had
heen arrested. Boston Palladium.
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UNITED STATES BANK STOCK.
At Baltimore. May %, SIOS to 1854
AT PhiiadeiPhia, May 20, lO3 to i058
AT New York, May 90, lU5
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-28

The woolIen factory Of Mr.. Thomas
Minor, near Norwich, New York, was
destroyed by fire the on LIST inst. Loss
estimated at 1000, and no insurance.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-28

1t is stated in the London Morning
Chronicle, that subscription was going
forward for the patriotic purpose of rails
ing 10000 men to be commanded by
officers OF experience to aid the Span
iards against their invaders.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-28

On Monday last, Mrs. ANN PAGE, wife
OF Charles Page, esq, after long and
severe illness.
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TA Meeting of the Magis.

trates for the county ofAlexandria, is requested
NJ the town hall on Thursday evening at FIVE
O'Clock, Pune tual attendance is requested.
may %
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no I.kI,.

- TO LET,
lisssE&e That large and commodious brick
IllLH3 dwelling house, situated on the
<lzss north ives: corner of Cameron and
PITT streets, at present occupied by Mr.. Samuel
Mark. Possession will he gwen on the 5th day
Of April. Inquire of the present occupant, or
feh % If L. F. MASON
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-06

that such patients should be examined under the
tongue Immediately which should be continued for
six weeks, during which time they should take daily
one pound and half Of the " Decoct. Genist." (or
four times day the powder, one drachm pre-
dosi) If the knots do not appear in this time, nc
madness IS to be apprehended; but, soon as they
appear, they should be opened with lancet, and
then cauerized; and the patient should gargle as
siduously with the above mentioned decoction.
We hasten to communicate to our readers this
important discovery (Which we borrow from the
Petersburg Miscellaneous Treatises IN The Realm
of Medical Sc-nce. Tor 1922 which certainly de
serves the full attention of all medical practitioners
and which, If confirmed by experience, may have
the most beneficial results.
Translated from IN article IN the Berlin " State
Gazette" No. 90 Of the l4th Feb. 1929.
Since the above statement appeared in the Berlin
State Gazette, an official report, made to the Prus
sian government, and quoted in subsequent mum
Der OF that newspaper. represents, that knots SINH
lar to those described by Mr.. Marochetti, were
found under the tongue OF mad dog, in Wespha.
Tia the last spring.
Medical men are anxously solicited TO set on foot
inquiries and experiments, in order to put Mr.. Ma
rochetti's statement TO the proof II may be well
worth nquring also, whether the cure, if such it is
is not effected by opening and cauterIzng the knots
without the decoction Of the Broom having any part
In it.
In the suggestion Of trials Of the remedy thus des
cribed, nothing can be less intended than interior.
ence with excelsior and actual cautery, when pracca-
Bile, which ii would be highly imprudent to neglect
at any rate as lar as the present treatment OF the
bite of the mad dog is ascertained.
In Russia, the wolves often go mad in winter
An English physician Of emnence, knew an instance
of ten persons dying in the village, of hydro
phobia, all bitten by the same WOLF
EdiM. Med. and .Sarg. Jour. Jan. 1925.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-06
E.rtract Of letter received al This borough date
.nerico, March Slst, 1925.

"Mine of the Goth December detailing 10 you ths'
affairs OF the empire--Santa Ana's uesetion Of heI
Imperial cause-his proclamation Of republic i'll
vera CruZ--and his marcel on and defeat in lapa
you have probably received. AS an opportunity DC.
ours OF forwarding to you more recent adyiees II
r"orace II with pleasure to inform you Of the gloT-
Gus and important change which has been happily
effected IN thfs Eden of America without shedding
drop OF blood. The Uusurper Don Augusln The
first, has sbdicated his crown, without struggled
and thrown himself on the generosity Of his enc.
mics, to dispose of him as they in their Judgment,
may deem proper--lhey will place him in he
sphere he was born to move in and where their ill.,
erlies will not be again endangered by his ambition.
On Saturday the goth inst division OF the lib.
Grating army entered Mexico, and rensated the
sovereign and constituent congress 10 their seats
amid the firing OF cannon aud repeated cries Of
Long i've the Sovereign Congress long live The
independence OF the country.' 1t was an animaing
spectacle to behold this august body rensaled IN
their Just rights; every heat beat in unison with
me occasion, the services had vanished, or the lew
who remained in Congress were mute the bayou
els OF the usurpel which had formerly held the con-
gIess IN awe, & paralyzed their deliberations gave
place to lhe arm, of ireemen AS an act Of colrc'
sy Inc guard which attended the congress was com
posed OF officers OF the grades Of captains and colo
nels. The venerable Padre Mier, SO well known 10
the United States by his sufIerings for the cause o.
noerly IN prison, dungeons, sc and more Recently
by ms Incarceration in the inqn.iton for his asscr
ION OF those liberal and just principles which have
done honor to his name, entered the hall amid the
most lively demonstrations ef JOY. lie arose, WIN
great emotion, to thank them for The honor confer
fed on him, to testify his gratitude to the third re-
g'ment, tor releasing him from the nquisillon on
the 22d ut and to the llheraing army for renslaDE
them N their seats. The congress having formed
quorum, proceeded to business. Their first act wasl0
declare the executive authority at an end which was
passed unanimously They then appointed com
m'ttee OF seven, who reported priyisional iom o.
government by which General Negreue, General
Victoria Guadaloupe, and General Nicholas Bravo
constitute the executive power (the name Of ReGs''
ey being disgusting TO them y
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-06
COMMERCE OF QUEBEC.

There arrived at Quebec, from the 9th 10 the
l22d OF May, ninety eight vessels, most of them from
the mother country, in very short passages A.
mong the number was the American brig Jones.
Richardson. from Boston, with full cargo Of naval
stores, &c. This says the Quebec Gazette, is the
first vessel which has entered this port under the
late imperial act, Sd Geo Nv. chap. "A, aud the
first flag Of the United States that has ever waved
here. admitted under the authority OF law, and not
accidentally.
QUEBEC, May 22.--The passages from Eu-
rope to this port, have lately been remarkably short
The Chapman arrived yesterday in 81 days from
London and the Isle Of Wight, saed Esd April
the Dew Drop, from London in 80 days; and the
Cumberland on Tuesday IN % days from Liverpool
| he number of vessels which came in OIL Tuesday
The Goth, exceeded thrty-fve. Most OF them ale
deeply laden, and we look forward to the opening
season Tor commerce, and interest. The war which
has now commenced will no doubt raise the price oil
our produce and lessen the rate Of exchange.
Hessian Ny.-The progress Of this curse OF the
wheat country, has been extensive and alarming al
most beyond example, in nearly The whole OF Mary
land and Virginia. The following extract of lei
er from II S. Turner, Esq. OF Jefferson county.
va. one of The most skiu and successful farmers
IN that state, may be considered as official evidence
OF the existence and extent of the evil:
Wheatlcnd, May 49,
The havoc committed by the Hpssian Flu, is
without example, and surpasses all Descriptions
CUR tlelds are literally laid waste, and cattle are
turned on many OF them, which three or four weeks
ago promised an ample remuneration 10 the indus
rious farmer for his anxious and toiisome care.-l
his late hopes SO bright and b1qyant, are con
verted suddenly into black despair ] have areadvI
SAID that our people are generally in debt. Thsl
misfortune exists to an alarming and awful extent
What they will now do under this new and severe
calamity cannot tell. 1t is only known to Him.
who' IN his inscrutabe wisdom, dispenses it Our
Grover has wholly tailed Tor the two last seasons and
its place occupied with innumerable weeds of tho
most perncious kind. The Rye crops are remark
ably good.
~ have given you, my dear sir gloomy bu, a
faithful picture. Rest assured that ii is not exag
gerated
"N. b. Great complaints, as usual, Of the grub
or cut worm, IN the early planted corn. Even n ne
has been severely attacked under circumstances that
have resisted lis etiec, uniformly Tor many success
sve years"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-06

FoR 7'AE WA1cRMAN.

MR.. EnIToR-Piease to give the following
pace 10 the Watchman, and obllge an Inquirer a's'
correct information.
as ouiy appears to be examining the conduct o.
Tvs msmbers OF the last gslature, would Iequs'
'''h 70 oe SO good as to inform the people no"
happened thai resolution for joint meeting Of Wv
wo houses to appoint Senator could be reconsider
q IN the Senate alter it had been adopted ny pop
houses and returned to the Senate in which II osr
aaed and also please to inform them what us
'cafne OF The resolution which was adopted BY wv
.'e"ae requesting the Governor 10 adjourn the WV
houses OF the legislature, and in what spirit that ~
So4u''on Pppcarsd 70 originate, whether or no u W.,
intended to prevent The legislature from appolnnn1
oenat"rs As IS confidently believed Sul5 IS nun
sell member Of The Senate. he can and will e.s
such latormaion as will satisfy the people on n0'
points, A CITIZEN'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-06

session OF the elevated Charge, to which they were
nominated after having taken the usual oath.
The session was concluded, with the oath OF hdel-
ty which the chiefs of the garrison took to the new
Government.
SAsrrAco, 29th Jan 1898.
His Exceilency the Supreme Director having
laid down the command, and the offices being vacant
by the resignation Of those who held then The most
excellent Junta, at present IN authority has appoint
ed and does appoint as Ministers OF state in the De-
partment OF the government, and Marine, DR.. &.
Mariana Egana, and as that of Finance and War,
DR.. d. Augustin Vial, with all the attributes and
powers which the former Ministers possessed Let
it be attended to, and circulated and printed
EYZAGUIRRI lNFANTE.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-06
ERRAsURrs.
COLOMBIA.

1t appears that amidst all the havoc and Difficult
ties Of war, the Government and citizens of the Re
public of Colombia, devote undertaking attention TO
the two great supports of independence and Liberty,
EDUCATION and the pREss Very considerable
funds have been appropriated by the constitutional
AUTHORITIES, for an extensive spread OF NATIONAL
SCHOOLS upon the Lancasterian plan, over the vast
surface of the Republic, and newspapers every day
start into being throughout the chief towns and cities,
many Of them conducted with considerable ability.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-06

In the las, number Of Professor Siliman's yaiua-
HE Journal of Science, Dr.. Hubbard, President OF
the Medical Society Of Connecticut, states-"l
have not failed to relieve the Asthma 10 single
instance in which 4 have prescribed the Prussic
Acid and some OF the cases have been very severe,
and many other means OF relief had been tried III
vain" 10 the same number, we'll authenticated
case is given of Asthma cured by stroke OF light
ming The relatcr Of it, the Rev. Ralph Emerson,
sdyrrts, in consequence, to the proprety oil trying
electricity for the relief of persons labourng under
the disease.
Consumptions. looking over the bills Of NOR
taiity for the year 1922 we find that 1922 men and
women died in this city, and out OF nearly ninety
different diseases ga were oil consumption alone.
It would seem from the number OF victims TO this
fatal disorder that il is an indemc disease. This
is not the fact our climate does not produce this
disease ii is the origin Of careessness, an ndife.
renee clothing, habits and changes of atmosphere.
A common cold caugh. froIn carelessness, and run
ming into confirmed consumption by inatention,
may be cited as the undertaking origin, and if we
And children pale, sickly and puny, shall disco
yer that their parent, were afflicted with touch OF
ehis insdiuus disease. We have always believed
that wet or damp feet were the causes OF colds and
consump,ons and how easy is it TO sacrifice little
pride and fashion 10 ensure health and comfort.
Yeste, day was sloppy walking, though fine atmos-
phere prevailed, yet we saw many ladies' walking
in Broadway with prnnelle shoes. A thin covering
OF leather only kept The wet from penetrating the
soles of thelr IeeS and shooting up its damp and
deadly venom TO the breast, there first 10 produce
cough, and then slow hectic disorder, until the
fell monster, consumption, hurries ,hem to the ave
full OF hope. youth and expectation.
Now is it great sacrifice o wear neat overshoes,
and keep their feet dry Will it ruin their shapes
il they keep their Aannes little longers Is il
any consequence what Billy Frbble says about their
appearance on the promenade: Suppose they catch
cold and it wears off they must nurse themselves !;
battle their feet, drink catnip tea barley water and
lie in bed day or two be nursed, coaxed, and
scolded; and. before they strong again, out
they sally, with kid slippers and naked elbows and
shen in bed cain, and send for Doctor Hosack.
We submit 10 our old Knickerbockers, whether,
IN the good old times, when women wore pattens,
and cla,tered over the muddy pavemen,s they ever
died OF consumptons! Whether they ever had
inHammatons the lungs, or rheumatics, when
they dressed in stiff brocades and quilted petticoals
Rely upon it, that in the bills Of mortality we shall
have 70 add new disease, viz the bon ton.
", 4. Nat. .adr.