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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-09-03
Beautiful Ertract.

I" And he worshipped, leaning on the top Of
ms stafi." Epistle to HebreUs.
1t IS a beautiful trait in the religion Of
the Bible, that it is founded upon truth,
it IS supported by simplicity, and is alto
gether independent of human grandeur,
altogether at variance with human
pride. In the history of the patriarchs,
we are presented with picture Of pure
and indebted religion, in its effects upon
apeople, who as yet knew little of the
rehnemeats Of society, at once striking,
impressive, and deeply interesting !;
whether we consider Abraham as cali
ing with confidence on the Most High in
strange land; or Isaac as walking
abroad to mediate at even-tide or Ja-
Cob, when, 10 the language Of the apos-
tie, he worshipped, leaning upon the
top OF his staff; we are equally in,-
pressed with the beauty of that rels
glon which Is thus seen to flourish, not
among the most polished, but the most
simple; not the most powerful, but the
most ooedient; not. the most learned,
but the most faithful of mankind. Thus
are we taught to believe, that however
pomp and splendour may seem to add to
Inc effect Of religion, or however i'm
posing the colourlng which they throw
around 1T, yet, as its object is to unite
man with MS Creaior,it cannot be assist
ed 6y human power; it needs not the
aid OF adventurous circumstances. 1t is
not amidst the crowd of assembled null
titudes, nor I'm temples made with
hands" that its effects are only TO BIZ
telt. lie who pauses amid the labours
OF the day, or contempla,es the beauties
OF nature at early dawn, or goeth ioto
the fields to mediate at even-tide, or
with Jacob: worships, leaning upon the
Top OF his staf--may doubtless feel, with
It's tuil. force, the influence of the spirit
OF devotion. 1t was thus that the holy
men OF old were taught to trust in that
BENG, whose attributes are displayed
IN all his works; it is thus that pious
men, IN every age, have learned to bow
III ueeP numiiity, and Win solemn rev.
erence, before him 6 who hath created
the heavens, and the work Of whose
fingers the stars are - and it is thus
that in our minds may be inculcated les
sons OF piety, and of unmurmuring obe-
dience, that we may be taught to look
upon the evils Of this life as necessary
preparatives to eternity, and every
event as subservient to the holy pur-
pose of a Being. whose mercy endureth
forever.
We may thus, in youth, be preserved
amid temptation: and in old age be ena-
bled to look back with peace on our
past lives, and with pious and grateful
devotion, worship like the patriarch,
leaning upon the top of his staff.
Vermont Gag.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-09-03
POETRY.


Zhe following beautiful stanras originally an
peared in the Cork Chronicle, and were sug.
Rested By an impress ON Seal representing
ooAI =. sea- ane man .. 'ne neam 'ook'
MS * .. s.s, ",eh uc n.ouo, Je peus
es"fs psfou' ~ Atess t'ee a"s so".
Shine on. thou bright beacon.
Uuclouded and free.
From thv high place of calmness.
Der l;fe,s troubled scs.
its morning Of promise.
Us smoo.n seas are gone,
Anu tue DiaoWs rave wiioiy-
nen, oslshsones shine oa'
The wings Of the tempest
MAY rusl, DER thy raw.
But tranouil thou smilest.
Undimm,d by its sway;
High. high DER the worlds.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
NORTH CAROLINA BANKS.

In the house OF commons of North Ca.
rOiiDa on Thursday last, Mr. Aston pref
senied the following resolutions
sResoived. that select committee be
appointed TO inquire into the state of the
several incorporated banks OF this state !;
Nnether their noles are at this time re.
deemed agf eeably 10 iheir charter, with
,pecic, and II not, To- ascertain when the
sald banks viii be ready to resume specie
payments. And IN the event oil failure
on the part Of the banks to apply the pro-
per corrective, then the said committee
save power 10 examine ana TO require
that their returns and statements be
made on oath.
',Resolved, That the public treasurer
lay before the house statement of the
amount at the capital stock of the several
banks OF this state, aud of the debts due
TO the same-of the moneys deposited
herein--oi the notes in circulation, and
OF The ca,n on hsnd.'
These resolutions we're read and or
Jered 10 lie on the table
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
A DESPERATE VILLAIN.

We understand black fellow was ia
ken up on suspicion AT brooklyn on
Saturday morning last with back load
OF live turkeys. He could not, or rather
wouldnot, give any account, where OF
how he became possessed i them, and
was accordingly put in The custody OF an
officer, Tor communal to the county Jail
On the way, the prisoner desired TO stop
a moment at The way side,and immediate
!y drew from mis- trowser's pocket pls-
toI, presented it to the breast OF The off,
Ger, and snapped it; fortunately it MISS
ed iire. The invincibIe officer at once
felIed him to the ground, took 1t from
him, and found in his possession a flask
OF powder and quantity OF leadcn balls
On examination the pistol vas found 10
contain three bullets and proper quaint.
ty OF powder he was, however, safely
conducted 10 prison, and now remains
chained securely to the floor to await his
trial. Nee York Patriot.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
CONFESSION OF JOHNSON.

John Johnson has this morning ron.
lesseu himself TO have been The mo,der.
CT OF Mr. James Murray, and Rat NO nm.
,,s,;, a OF was priyy TO the nsaction,
un,i' after the deed was completed.
Nappears from JohpsoD's statement.
elA. MURRAY supped with the family; ,ha,
shot,y alter he proposed to retire.. stat
ing that he wished his trunk to he with
MN IN his bedroom. johnson told him
tna' his wife being absent he should
sieep with him, and took him with The
truak into the bedroom. johnson re-.
Trained with the two other boarders
Playing at cards for some hours thew
.enred, and johnson said he was then
impressed with desire 10 possess the
money IN the trunk Of Murray. He wen,
INTO the bedroom, found him as,een.
'ook from the YES. pocket the KEY, omen.
co the Trunk, and took out two bags nj
ooisrs, which he threw into a corner
Tie now became uneasy, and after lapse
oil some time he says "ihe deviP' suepss
TED to him to kill Murray to prevent a
deiec ion OF the robbery. he wen, lr,c
the cellar procured Ratchet, and wen,
10 murray, who was asleep on his rich,
side, struck him twice on the left ,emple
which completed the horrid deed John.
son then bound around the head nair nj
drawers and bolster case, and took him
through trap door, into the cellar
This was on Thursday night; the body
remained IN the cellar until Friday night,
when he removed it 10 the place where II
was found by the wa,chn,an
Alter he bad committed the murder.
ne says he became most dreaGiully apj-
lated, and could not sleep in his own
room he went into that where his
daughters were, and IN The course of the
night mentioneditto them, and the mo
ney was given to his daughter Mary, who
gave II TO her brother, an apprentice IN
Maiden lane. The boy was this morning
sent for, and has confessed where he hid
tbs money. An officer has been sent
with him TO recover it.
The keeper of the Bridewell states,
that when Johnson was frs, committed
he appeared very Indifferent, protesting
his Innocence, and declaring ha, MS
mind was quite at ease. Mr.. Tho,p
went into his room VITA blankets, late in
The evening, when he had laid himself
down-but said he could not sleep IN
consequence of not lying easy Yesler-
Gay mourning he also complained that he
mad not been able 20 sleep. This NOR.
ing he sent early for the keeper, and ap.
peared III great agitation. 'fhc sings
OF wounded conscience who can bear"'
Tie stated that he passed a horrible night.
and was resolved rather than to die with
a lie IN his mouth, To confess the who'll.
Ne7v York Com. .ddv. Tues. Eue
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
FORGERY.

4 young man, named John Smith, in
the employ of Nessrs. Thomas Kelly S,
Son, in Philadelphia, drew from one of
the banks in that city, the sum of Sil5O
with checks. which he forged in his en-
ployers' names. The villain fled to New
York, and was taken or Monday aGier-
noon, on board the ship John Wells, as
she was about sailing for liverpool
The whole amount OF money, (in goid)
was found upon Smith, ,,ho was commit
ted 10 prison, -
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
2Dlp 4ReWg.
ALEXANDRIA, ID C..NOV

ARRIVED.
Schr Twin Brothers, Baker, Baltimore,
8 Is ; foil freight for the district.
SAILED,
Brig Spartan, Snow, Rio and market
Passengers on board, cap, J Harper of
this pace, end VI Fowler.
Brig Platter, Hussey, up at New Bed.
ford, 2ls inst for this port is few days
Sicop Washington, Sanford, hence, al
at Newbedlord ooh inst.
Sloop Armada, Kirkland, up at New
York 25th inst for this port.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
DOM ESTIl GOODS.

Il UST received 10y the schooner Fanny and
~ Mary, from Providence, Sc bales of cotton
shirtings aud shcetng, which will he sold low bp
WIN. FUWLE d. Co.
Who have in store, and will keep constantly
on hand good assortment OF domestic goods,
which will he sold on very favorable terms
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
COUNTERFEITERs.

II vas stated a few weeks apo, that a
| number OF counterfei,ers were apprebep
ded in kingstan, u e. The following
extract of a letter dated Niagara, u e..
Nov. 9, TO gentleman in the city OF
Albany, gives particular account OF the
affair -
This place has been in much agitation
for few days psst, in apprehending and
bringing TO justice number oil counter.
feiters.
A party offive gentlemen of this place,
volunteered their services about tire e
weeks ago, and embarked in chartered
schooner for Kingston, taking with them
a convict who was convicted last court OF
Kings bench for passing counterfeit mo-
| ney. The party arrived at Kingston in
two days, and proceeded To a swamp
situated back OF Kingston 5 miles, where
they were conducted by their prisoner =
they arrived in the night to avoid suspi,
cion, and commenced executing their
GRAND
They entered first small hut inhabit
ed by man and his wife, whom they de
ciared prisoners in the name OF his Rri
fannie majesty In this hu, they made
search. aud to their Inexpensive ioy
found set OF die for coming dollars, and
others Tor doubloons. iogetner with some
sheets of copper. and thin plaies Of silver
secreted lnder stones, old timber, s. -
they mex proceeded TO other { the hnts
IN separate parties, and secured all they
found, amounting To four persons, and nu.
merous pieces of Il, finished metal or
manufacturing gold and silver coin The
Chief workman, F;ander-, from the vIcini
" of the Mohawk, h d escaped a few
days before lo an island near PIescol,
where lie had located himself and family,
leaving the o;hers to follow as soon as
practicable (ihev have siace got hin. and
bring with them all the implements left
by him.
The party returned elated with their
good fortune in securing SO MANY of this
gang, logged their prisoners in Kingston
Jail, and returned With the prisoner taken
trom tins place 10 conduct then; subse
quenily they have arrested considerable
number OF persons.
HE dollars are heavier, and not per,
iectiy round--they s,e not easily detect
Ed even by cutting in the side of them;
the copper is in the centre and convey
they contain two thirds copper, and ono
third silver. They are Gu 10 81 the
mould or die, end one blow of the siudgc
Oh wedge that is next the dies, cnu
pietes the dollar, except the tempering
them, which is done in few minutes b.
another. A man can coin in this way .
number of hundred dollars in day
they likewise have plates on numbcr
OF the banks of the Uai,sd States, sc
for counte'ieiling their notes. Last win.
ter several ses Cf die were sent up to
this place for an establishment yet uD
knowi, and were deposited IN the hands
OF an upothecary here. All testimony
and connection with these rasca,s Is
sought after with all possible vigilanc,
and secrecy. Thus far is all have been
made acquainted with.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
ROBBERY.

On the night OF the 22d inst. about a
mile and half from Trenton, N. J.. d
frank was taken from the mali stage con
tanning 80, 500 10 u. >. bans notes, AND
about $500 in gold, together wi'h cost
Iy necklace, several vaiUable gold seals
and surdry bills of exchange. The trunk
was fond cmpGed Of lis vaIuab,e con-
tents--but no discovery Of tne roDber OF
money had been made The evening alter.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
4 CARD.

a. B. GARDETTE, Dentist, of Phila delphia,
-, 80 previous 10 fulfilling engagements at
Washington city, will remain some weeks in
Alexandria during which time, he respectfully
offers his services To its inhabitants in the sewers
al departments in his profession
+ b Il. may be consulted at Mrs. Jacobs's on
Washington street, between Prince and Duke,
and o''ld prefer attending on ladies at their own
houses. st novel
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
FANCY ARTICLES. etc

EUST received, and for sale a, the new comb
~ factory and variety store, the following ar
ticles, viz: HemmIng's & Sons best needles.
gilt waist clasps and snaps, steel do buckles let
and paste do, Antique oil, essence of Lavender,
rose' and other vegetable soaps, best fine scis-
sors' and penknives, large do, and Spanish
knives Naples soap, gilt hooks and eyes, best
gut coat buttons, wax, coral, amber, and seed
beads, razors in cases, superior quality, with a.
variety 81 other articles. Also, on HAND, large
shell combs, OF the first quality, neck, side, and
long do, mock shell do, all sizes, tooth hail, and
cloth brushes All which will he sold on the
best terms, for cash. oct % SAML HILLS
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
CONSISTING or

CONStsrING
Extra superhne, fine net and hook nuslius
ana eo'nr'on blue and real India null muslins,
black London cloths s sunerfne aud common
q cass,mrres,lancy CO. Oh camhrics, super
lorcd cloths, fashiona- book muslin hkfs. IN.
bic mixed cassimeres licoes (rieh DARK nat.
tioned NEW styi') Va erns), circasSian plaiis,
lencia and Swansdown blk white and Ieadco
vrsfinss, figured and s lord superfiue worsted
plain bombazetts, cas- s hose EneIisb and
slne'ts, nrrino shawls French hosiery (plain
II bdl,fs, imitation do, s and ribbeti). bjarl, ard
cashmere scarts, fine white silk gloves, linen
n'aeS nombaaines, rich camhrics, diapers, Lew
figured gross de ma is 4, Tomes's sinner oil,
pies silk, figured levan buttons, crimson. red.
black Italian lulslrmg, white and yellow dan!
satins, Ieyantines and ncls, blue and yybi,e
senshaws, black and kerseys Ensey wool
colored silk velvcS,l ta- scy, bockipe baize. yoxe
nan craze, Nankeen blankets, point do, a.
ana Canion Grapes, prom and furniture
Grape sha~is, scarfs u checks, hedticking do
nandkefch'eis, inser- s mrstic plads IL stripes,
tion trimmings, iaoo- with variety of
OTHER .aRTYCLES.
all which viii he sold extremely low for cash.
N. b 5,OrO lbs cotton yarn oct 10
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28

Alarming groans among, and violent
Spontaneous movement, are said to have
been observed in some human bones a,
Hanover. n. H.remaining after the pro.
cess OF dissection Grea, agitation was
caused in the town, and crowds collected
round the building to talk of this SUBJECT
oil wonder, or enceavor to ascertain the
cause
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28

In England, in Oct. young woman,
apparently died, after long decline -
She was laid out and on the 4th day wa.
removed ,o collin for in,erment, when
signs OF life we're discovered, and in few
hours she was able TO converse. Some
thing similar occurred in Boston, some
years since, ia the case of a Mr.. Gutter.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-28
ErEaet Of letter, daied Maraahanr
.fHgK8f 90.

"SIDce nv issl, iold Cochrane has arr
'lveG here in a "a gun sap Iro'n Bahia.
sud the place immediately declared for
independence. ih1 communication viii
sac ImerlOr Il now l.cc alter having been
cut Cd for more than 4 mDghs. Pro.
iucC begins 70 arrive, aUi business is re-
Stunning lis old course lord Cochrane
has cOoiiscated all properly belonging to
lie Portuguese residing ~ Portugal; all
ptopery belonging TO shc iesIreD,s has
been respected nj vessels here have
., en- emDaigoed Tor d days, en- tins is
;lc. Just one that sails
a leet Of arined vessels sailed from
Havana lor the castle Of San Jaan, Vers
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-17
rpoMTHE NATIONAL GAZETTE.

l.
" Some OF the ministerial editors in
london traduce and stigmatisc the
Spanish patriots. aud earnestly incul
cate the neutral system as prescribed
both by the general situation of Great
Britain and the unworfhiness of the
Sp,nish cause. They cXult and raise
an cutlery Of pretended horror at every
anpearance of tumult and bloodshed in
Madrid. The London Courier OF the
9TH March says
1--WE scethc dreadful note and prepar.
aiion of war begun both in France and
Spain. Every sober minded English
man. desiring the peace and prosperity
Of England. naturally asks: ,chat hau,
gre 10 do acith this fearful tragedy:
~ more in sorro,o than an anger tina
~ view the tide Unpopular feeling run
ming SO mach towards Spain.
That thing called the Spanish Con
sGtution, was the offspring Of the heat
ed brains ofthe Watsons, The Hobhou
ses, and Waithmans and Woods o
Madrid in 1912, in which the privileg
ed orders, the mobiles and the King
had no voice. By espousing, under pre-
sent circumstances, the side of SPAN
we should he, in fact. recognizing tn
principle of the revolutionary move
n.'n,s which haveStaken place OF lat
years on the Continent, and we shout
connect against us, in one commo
i'ond Of interest," EVERY eRoWNE
uEAar
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-17
TO CORRESPONDENTS.

The communications Of Lyi4efss cannot, at
this time, be admitted into the columns OF the
Gazette. We are glad, at all times, to receive
communications from unknown friends, and
they shall appear m cur paper, should they be
interesting TO oar readers. The Election has
terminated, and With !, all the feelings ielt on
tue occasion, ought to be permi ted to subside.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-17
Teacher Wanted.

yYVHE subscribers wish TO employ q
4 Young Man that can come we'll
recommended as Teacher Of Reading,
Writing, Arithmetic and the English
Grammer. Application can be made to
either of the undersigned, living near
Parks Gap.
John Tab.
samucl Cunningham,
abraham Sholcers,
James Robinson.
April !7.-4w.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-17
Boot and Shoe
Making,
no So STEVENS

10 So SIZE l1lISo
ID ESpEC fFuLLY informs the La
~ dies and Gentlemen of Martins
burg and its vicinity, that he intends car
rying on the Boot and Shoe Making Bu-
siness in the house belonging to Capt.
John Poisal, on King Street, where he
hopes, through strict attention, gener
GUS public will grant him, at least, a
share patronage. Those who favour
him with their custom may rely ON hav-
ing their work done well.
|, Martinsburg, April LIT.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-17
MONTREAL, March al

DspIorable .9ccident.-The wife ct a
farmer in the parish of st Eustache,
having kettle of soap upon the fire. in
taking it off, one of her children untor
tunately fell into it. while she held ano-
Their in her arms. In despair she threw
this last child upon bed, while she flew
to rescue the other from the kettle but,
alas it was already dead. When the
mother had recovered a little from the
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-17
DIED,

AT his residence near Wheeling, on
the S0th ult. Mr.. Hiiliam Bentles, for
merry oft this county. He has left wife
and large family to lament his loss,
On Friday night last, Mrs.
Chenoaceth, wife Of Mr.. Philemon Cheno-
weth, of this county
-On Saturday last, Mr.. William
dddams of tais town.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-17

Poi;tieal Gcmbliag. The editors of
the National Republican, who does not
like MIR. Crawford any too well, gives
the following neat hit !: "a deep poll.
teal game Is playing for the first office
in the nation, in which there are SO ma.
ny determined TO stand their hands, that
il the knave should be turned up trumps,
the chances are two to one he wins the
odd trick"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-17
Store House and Dqreliing,
lrlDlH GNIf,ln,


n WILL sell to the highest bidder,
Il on Thursday the 9Th. day of May
next, if fair, if not the next fair day, &c
not sold at private sale before) my pro-
perry in the town of Darksville, Berkc-
ley County, situate on the main street.
and i'll the most elevated part OF the
town, consisting of half an acre of
ground, on which are an excellent
sAxzA STORE; HOUSE,
It'll: comfortable DWELL
1Ea LING adjoining, and
all necessary out buildings. The Store
House, | have lately commenced en-
larging, and am now going on to fit it
up completely, which expect to have
done by the day of sale, and when done
will be handsome and convenient Store
Room--The Dwelling is already COM
Portable, and by raising it the same
height of the Store House, and weather
boarding it, in front SO as to correspond
with the Store House. the whole will
make good appearance, and such an
alteration will cost very little. The
Lot is said to be as good, if not the best
in the Town, it is free from Rock, and
tolerably we'll enclosed,
The advantages attending t.n above
mentioned stand for a we'll assorted
Store must be obvious to any person ac-
quainted with the neighborhood, and
those who are not, can easily satisfy them
selves by making inquiry in the Town
and neighbourhood-any person having
it in view to commence the Mercantile
Business, evena year hence, will do
well to purchase this property now, as
they will thereby secure good situa-
ton, and the Dwelling part, exclusive
of the Store rents for as much as the in
terest on what will be willing to take
for all the property; therefore those wish
ing to buy this desirable property may
expect greet bargain, and if they wish
to view it before the 9Th day of May, can
do so, by calling at the premises, where
they will find two gentlemen, who will
show them the property. The terms of
Sale will be one half in hand and the
balance payable on the LIST day Of April
1924, giving Bond with approved sec uri.
ty.-Those wishing to make Applicant on
as purchasers before the day of sale, may
find me in Shepherds Town, or at Mr.
Daniel Backles's within two miles OF
said Town.
JOHN MARSHALL,
Shepherds Town, April 18th, 1928.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-04-17
Pedigree.

Young Hyatoga was got by the celebrated
pacing horse old Hyatoga. who was sold when
10 years old for $1,000; his dam Mr. Clark
sons thorough bred mare Mariah-MIariah was
got by Turner Dixon's celebrated running
horse Jeston. her dam BY the imported horse
Sir Archa, who was the sire Of the celebrated
running mare Gentle Kitty, her g. 6 dam by
theimported horse Stirling.
ave the subscribers do hereby certify that,
Young Hyi togs, now the property of Mr. Rob-
ert r. Bryariy. il sure and first.rate foaly
getter. Given under our hands this Goth day
OF March, 1875.
William GARRISON,
Thornton Backner,
John Taylor,
Ferguson Bell,
Hector Bell,
Joseph Gtasscock,
JOHN sKsrshs4 jun.