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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11

An Original Portrait of Columbus,
We are highly gratiied to state, that
by the last arrival from Spain our coun-
try is put in possession of an original
and celebrated likeness Of Columbus.
It's more particular history has been
forwarded to Washington, where the
picture is defined to add to those alrea-
DIV in the Capitol. Bya certificate from
the President OF the National Museum
of Seville, verified at the office OF the
Political Chief of that city, and which IS
attached to the canvass, we observe that
it is identified in all its parts as an origl-
nal, and by the same master who pro-
duced the full length likeness of Colum-
bus, whichis still in Seville. The certi-
fcate states, that this is the same that
was in the Cartuja.
1t presented TO the nation by GEO.
G.. DARRELL, Esq. United States Consul
at Malaga, who secured the possession
of it at Seville, by the aid of the prior Of
the CartuJa, when that Institution SUI
fered suppression.
The painting itself manlfests the haho
of master, and is well preserved but
its chief value consists in its being an
original and true likeness of Columbus;
as such to Americans, il must be deem
| ed valuable acquisition and to the
votaries of painting triumph OF then
| art, which possesses thus faculty to rot
from the grave that portion OF its terror'
which it derives from oblivion.
n. York Daily .4doer
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11

II appears by the Minutes of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, in A
metica, for the year 1923, that there
have been 1872 new preachers admit
ted on trial-98 admitted in full con.
Rection-197 deacons-59 ordained
elders IA located-47 supernumera-
ries-59 worn out preachers; and II
also appears, that America is divided
into II Conferences. and these Confer
ences into ~ Districts, with a presld-
ing elder in each. In the Recapitula
ton, the whole number of members III
each Conference stands as follows:
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11
THE WAR.

A friend OF ours who has Just return
ed from London, states, that a few
days before he left, he bad an inter
view with the American Minister
who gave it as his decided opinion,
that Notwithstanding the detection of
the Constitutional generals. The cause
of liberty and the rights Of mankind
Wouid Eventually triumph in Spain.
Balt. Morn. Chroas.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11
FROM MESURADO.

We are very happy to have 1t IN
our power to convince our Boston
friends, that the Munchausen story of
the sickness, and mortality at Mesura.
do, and OF the death of all the colonists
who went over in the last packet to
settle in that country, and Of the de-
struction of the fort by an African tor.
nado, are nothing more than poetic
dreams, formed to embelish some tale
of African romance. We have Just
conversed with Capt. Geo. {. Thorn
son, ofthe fast sailing Liberia Packet
Fidelity who left Cape Measurable on
the 23d of July, month later than
the Osauego at Boston His report is
"that the Colonists are all well-abun
dainty supplied with provisions--con
tented, comfortable and happy. TAO
only of those who arrived in the last
packet had died, and those, more by
their own imprudence, than from the
inveteracy OF the disease. The fort
said to have been destroyed by tor
nado, was still standing, and Capt.
Thompson walked upon its platform
Lots were to be ladIout for the settlers,
which they were to cultivate, await
ing only the subsistence of the rains
This arrival brings the intelligence
down to forty days.
This packet might with propriety,
be called the NeSurddo FWng Fish
for Capt Thompson arrived at that
place from this port, in passage of
thirty one days, and returned, via
Turks Island, in thirty eight.--1.
The Spanish papers assert, thatthe
British Consul, resident at Cadiz, has
protested 10 the Admiral commanding
the French blockading squadron, that
British vessels laden with provisions
for the garrison, have been insolently
turned away. IF there is one word of
truth in this report, there is an end of
the question for ever, SO far as regards
the reduction of Cadiz by starvation.
The English ministry, ii they have
authorised such protest, are prepared
TO go fnrther-that is, to insist on the
exclusive right of supplying Cadiz
with provisions-thatth their vessels shall
be allowed to enter and to depart
when, and as often, as they please,
STIMULATING 10 bear no articles contra
band Of war 1t is not improbable that
England will insist on this as The price
OF her neutrality. Ifthis is denied,-
she may be ready to make common
cause with Spain, and by the superb
oriiy OF nava! force ,compelthe French
Invaders 10 abandon the siege. Be
tween the capture of Ferdinand and
commercial monolopy, the English
nainistry, we believe, with all then
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11
Mercurg.

Murder-The Royal Gold Coast
Gazette, received t the Boston Patri-
OF Office, gives melancholy detail Of
the murder and piracy committed on
the American brig Edward. After
they had passed the African Cope
Three Points, the binds murdered tie
captain while asleep at the stern Of the
vessel. by stabbing and throwing him
overheard. They then made divi'
sion of the property and scuitled the
vessel, which sunk with so much ra'
pidity, that they were compelled to
abandon their bloody treasures to es-
cape with their lives. Three of the
monsters have been arrested, and are
now awaiting the sentence of justice.
About the middle of last July, at
Maiinbrldge, near Sheffield, hive OF
bees swarmed on woman's necks
from which they were hived without
long her the least injury.
Smith Thompson, Esq. having accep~
led the office of Associate Justice of the
supreme Court of the United States,
2acant by the death of Judge Lipingstoa
he President of the United States has
appointed Commodore John Rogers,
President of the Board of Navy COM
nissioners, to perform the duties Of See
cretary of the Navy, till his ftlrthetRea
sure is known upoa TIE subject--Int.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11
Cb;IIicothe. Ohio. .9uo. %,

We have been fayoured with the per-
usa, of letter from the Postmaster at
Lexington to the Postmaster in this place
which states that the notes found in the
lining ofthe hat OF Reese, as stated in
our last paper, have been ascer;ained to
belong to Wilson and Chambers, Of
Louisville, and formed part of a sum
of $2042, taken out ofthe mail in Octo-
Der last, and advertised as lost in Dec.
following. Another package OF letters
has been found in an orchard near Mil
lersburgh. Kentucky, in which Reese
was sea- by two persons. 1t is believed
that this consummate villain has realized
pretty large fortune by his depreda-
tons on the mail within the last two
years; and as his guilt is now clear as
noon day, we hope that the punishment
he merits will be fully awarded to him,
the opinions of Judge BYRD, and the Ed
itor of the SteubenUiIe Gazette, to the
contrary Notwithstanding Supporter.
AT a meeting to nominate success.
oOi III SuiiSiCoo W III. l1uotlo3 VINO
has been translated to the head Of the
State Government of Massachusetts,
the nomination fell on John BaiIy -
Mr.. b now is, and for some years
has been, a Clerk in the Department
oi State. The election will take place
before the meeting of Congress.
The biennial election for Governor
ofthe State of Mississippi took place
last month. A considerable contest
for popularity preceded the election,
which we presume, from the reiurns
we have seen. has resulted in the re-
election of Walter Leake, who wa.
opposed by VIM. baltimore and Mr.
Dickson. The final result will be
stated when ascertained.
Commodore isaac Hull arrived H.
this city yesterday, from the Charles
town station.
Mr. +. Greuhm, Minister Residen'
from Prussia, and family, passenger
in the Hibernia, from Hamhurg, ar
rived at Philadelphia on Sunday.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11

From indications in the Charleston
papers, we apprehend that mischief is
again on foot among the colored popu-
lation. One Of the slaves, whose life was
spared, after condemnation last year,
on conditions of his being exported frem
the state, has been lately discovered to
be at large in Charleston. Great pains
have been taken 10 seize him, but he has
eluded all the vigilance of the patrol.
The Intendant of the city has offered
reward for his apprehension. A NUM-
cipal Guard is about being established
for the permanent protection OF the
peace Of the city. Iii to consist of a
captain, four lieutenants, and eighty non-
commissioned officers and privates.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11
New York, Sept. 3.

New York. Sept. 3.
Treaty between Spain and Buenos .ayres.
By The fast sailing brig Dick, capt
Woodhouse, in 48 days from Buenos
Ayres, we are furnished with the fol
lowing interesting intelligence, by
which it will be seen that prelimina,
ryTreaty between the State Of Duenos
Ayres, and the Government of Spain,
was formally signed on the 4lh July,
The citizens of the United States,
to the number of thirty, were celebra-
ting the Anniversary of our Indepen-
dence, at Mrs. Thorn's Hotel, Mr..
Forbes, presiding, assisted by Capt.
G. Prince, of New York, as vice
president After they hatl got through
with their regular toasts, ia copy of
which we have received Mr.. Forbes
announced that he had just received
note from the Minister Of State, offer
ing his Fluctuations to the United States
on the glorious university they were
celebrating, and Informing him that at
that moment Preliminary Treaty
had been signed between the Spanish
Commissioners, and the state of Rue-
nos Ayres This communication was
received with acclamations Of Joy, and
Mr.. Forbes was requested to express
in reply to the Minister, the senti-
ments ofthe meeting. The following
toasts were then given by Mr.. Forbes:
l. The Hon. Mr.. Rividava, Minister of go.
vernment and of foreign relationship cham
pion of moral influence the enemy of preju.
dices-the enlightened and honest statesman:
Patriotism his motive and guide his shield and
rewar. the appreciation ola pure and elevated
conscience.
2. The Preliminary Treaty between Buenos
Ayres and the King of Spain, this day signed
May it lead to dehnitive treaty equally honora-
BILE and advantageous to both parties--may it o.
pen new political millennium in agitated Eu-
rope, by Strengthening right and tempering
power.
On the following day, the Minister sent a
polite note to Mr.. F. with several copies OF the
Treaty.
Baltimore, Aug. 8O.-The United
States ship John Adams, Captain Rem
shaw, arrived at Havana on the 18th
inst from La Guayra-all well inten-
ded to sail next day. Two small schoo-
ners of Com. Porter's squadron had ar
rived at Havana from Key West-they
report that the2otficers and men enioyed
good health. The Hornet and Peacock
sailed from Havana, on the sth August
one for Vera Cruig, the other for Key
West.
Commodore BAINBRIDGE took com
n:and of the Navy Yard at Charleston,
near Boston, Massachusetts on Satur-
day the 23d instant He received from
the people Of Charlestown, to whom he
was well known, from his former resi-
dence among them, a most cordial recep-
ton. We arc pleased to observe that his
merits are most appreciated where he is
best known Nd LaL
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-11

A few days since, Young man of
the name Of Smith, was going from
the South Branch of the Oromocto to.
wards Ship Greek, CARRYING pack
with provisions to camp where a
party to which he belonged were Ium.
bering. In following spotted line
through the woods, 10 very thick al.
der swamp, about noon, he discover.
ed, at a distance OF four rods before
him, an animal of dark colour, com.
ing directly towards him Not being
armed, and taking it for bear, he in
stantly made for tree, and had got
Up about twelve feet when the crea.
ture approached it. Having jack
knife, he Immediately cut loose the
provision, in hopes that its attention
would be attracted herewith; but not
appearing to notice it, it sprang from
the ground, and at once gained the feet
of It's victim, tearing off both shoes and
part of the right heel. Several times
it assembled tree about six feet from
that Oh which Smith was, and from
thence leaped onits object, tearing the
flesh from his legs and right arm in
shocking manner, endeavouring each
time to pull him down to the ground
The last attempt it made, Smith gave
it two wounds with his knife in It's
neck, and which is probably the means
that prevented the animal attempting
further violence, as il then disappear.
| ed. The cries of the sufferer were
beard by the party in the camp, (Which
was distant only half d mile from the
spot where he was attacked) who in.
stantly followed the sound, and car
ried their iaceratcd comrade there.
He has since been removed 10 town
Tor Medical attention, win but faint
hopes of recovery.-[St. Johns pop.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
TLlE GREEKS

Inc appeal ~ favor OF the patriot spirits
who are 5" galianiIy Fighting To recover the
long lust liberties of Greece, we rejoice To
'ea'n has MT heen ma,ie in vain. The gentle
men wh" volunteered la receive dona,ions.
we are told, are already in possession of con-
siderable sum given by liberal individuals. and
we nave The pleasure TO state that Alderman
hon"r' NrQueen has this morning presented
!" 'he ureek nation, through the committee,
superior AZ 10, Gus, east AT bis n,yn fun,
dery.-We have only space 10 EXPRESS a hone
that ihis example of liberaliiy viii he follow.
ed ny other wealthy citizens: and that thi,
h,nus"me present may not only be insiru-
mental IN prostra'ing the barbarous oppres-
s"rs ut Greece, and in prockiming their fri
nmphs' hut in echo!ng back their gratitude to
the DONOR. W i. Statesman.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
MAKSUAT.5S SAT-E

virtue OF warrant which issued treasur,
- department OF the United States, William d. Fnv
1T "te collector "i the Direct Tax for the 9th collection
iel ~ tue state OF Virginia. directed the Marshal OF
The Eastern District wi Va shall proceed 10 sell in ill.,
bidder on Saturday The 20,h Of December nexI az
GELS Of tud situated add lying IN The aforesaid count ON.
OF mem adjoining fayor,vie. combining about I32 acres
tieu larTts ac aud the other lying in what is called
NE sses d" Hanover containing about 1876 acres called
Sner'ey' rJ The sbose described land " IN be sold on
credit Of i"elvr months, the purcn giving bond " mi,
approved security aud title will lie made until the uur
chase money is paid. A. n. THOR NToN ID Il
Tor John Pegram M. V. d.
IL Az persons who purchased property az ate sales.
Mh u. iaylor are hereby notified that shall attend M
iat>Fle ON the 2Dh of December next for the puruos,
OF collecting their bond ~bch TAIL due on that dny
a. X. THORNTON, %. NJ.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
STOP THE VITT,ATN

X law Af on the ID inst muatt0 mar named NED
ILL., NV nui large breasted strong made fellow
M, oow legged has high hnl f,rehead, dark eyes
co,,. ~ toierahiy sharp chin and bold open
senJ ~ V he wears bis hair tied behind. cas- PERHAPS
80 "u w,ie little, and Is kesn srfnI fellow. lia
,,,,es ~, dressed aud doubtless has good silver
Sc IL W grid or gill chan.s plenty Of money hoots
\, 90, 'uV DARK grey about feet inches high
lo,s ~ uiueT and sbod before, shoes not much worn
~" WI formed, marked wi.h the gears upon her
lie 1870 sin mas scar shoulder IL is believed
NJ, isD nsh upon the shoulder hade-Very thick bat
Il LII ntan snd tail she j. spirited md rides WE'LL Ned
TOT travelling, With bearskin big coat with
r,i &c. her good shoe make, house servant and
ana can torn his hand almost any thing. lie has
s,,oy oe'ee MS pane obtained free papers. and will
l 20 pass IS Tree some other State ,cill
Sot ew.id 81 one hundred dollars tor Ned aud tyen,y
ersd zoe mare ~ taken without the state and deiv.
r,. ie ol 30 secured so olgau them; or hall IA,
1oni ~ either case ftaken within he stat and g.o,g
co or secured aforesaid sAwtlFt Nsopufs
F-s'"'- eSAh'S va Aug.i3. JO--if
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
NOTICE

Richmond Hastings Court October 18th, 1s23--Rou,sn
slave committed the jail Of this CITY as rtn,,vs
he property of John Thompson Of CheserGei, having
remaned In Jail more than twelve months and been nd
according TO law Il Is ordered that the sergeant
Of IBIS city after advertising once week in tho Eod1rer
proceeds according 70 law. 'f' "
cOpy-Tesfe, TIL g. HOWARD cn
~ ooeence ~ the above order shalt proceed TO sell
Pu TOT cashon Saturday The 10th day ofDecemer mex
zoe Eaele Hotel in the city Of Richmond between The
sous % 2oclock A. NJ and O'clock r. NJ the said slsv
"omtn. JOHN N. PERCUSSION
'ftsz1 fl-WRtv for ID
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
JAMES NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
PUBLIC SALE-


virtue ola deed Of to me by Elizabeth
- Lewis on the day Of August 1929 and the
county csurtof Powhatnn for purposes therein
WIN De sold to the highest bidder, public auction on
the premises for cash, the 9Th day OF January mex
tract ct land lying in the county of Powhnan on Appoma
ox riVer aojorug the lands of Wi liam Crump and Abner
Crum and Others, containing 5s0 acres subject To the
dover estate OF Mrs. Elizabeth Markham therein or so
much OF the said land will he sufficient answer the
purposes OF the said deed The title vested in the
subscriber will he conveyed TO the purchaser.
Dec. z Colds VIM ). DANCE, Trustee.
VI short catalogue Of books, supplementary 10
that Pubnhtd, my na,ae, last t0etk srAieA are also
requested 10 be homo, p-
4 Yoke upon Leion-Iith edition
Blackstones Commentaries, 4Ih vol. Guarto edition
kennetS Roman Antiquities
Verfots Revolution in Sweden
tiarts Life Of Grsiavus Adolphns
v'iaire's Life Of Charles the 18th Of Sweden yeas
10. age at Louis the 18th OF France, 2 vols.
Lord bncon's Essays, 2 vols.
Goldsniith's Citizen of the World, vols
MarslisFs Travels in Denmark, &c. &c. Gc
PtcrInher : p VIM FLEMING.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
REAjOV Al

{ ,oLIoN CLARKE have removed from their old
SAINT l'he corner house opposite the Bell Tayern1 10
low a Tavern and hope for the continuance OF the Gus
o heretofore received from their friends and The pnbIic
additions) of STAPLE DRY GOODS WIN 'ese"'
nsoIeoe rnsset and waxed leather hip calf and seal
~, snoe uIeau' ~ barr@s tanners oil old Madeira
anu LISBON wines 1000 printing cap pot and
eeI pnper III dozen Valencia floor mats: 1900 H. spun
" ooo's' eranoerrieS SObOxes Spanish cigar sc &c
ind on Consignment
November -N'OON A"e Sihchtrs.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
GUATEMALA.

Accounts from Camprachy represent Qua
tefna'a as IN state Of anarchy. The ext.n-.
si'e ana pop"ions territory of Spanish Anne
rlca known as the Captain Generalship of
Guatemala, having recently refused TO unite
with the Mexican confederation, the existence
of state oi anarchy is not AN unnatural re-
suit. The great mixture of white Europcaps.
Creoles OF all shades, Indians, free blacks. and
slaves each Jealous of the other, and all desi-
rous tn he superior, must produce very San
Sulnary scenes, should u civil war succeed 10
ana'chy. la the centre of this territory, The
British have the respectable and d1urishing es-.
tahi'shment of Honduras; and have cnnrilia-
'tu 'ne affections al the neighhnrIng Indians
oi what Is called the AiosqHiio Shore. Their
kIng has been educated in England. is n
Christian, and great friend 10 the British
nation' and 10 missionary establishments He
can command nearly 1000 warriors, and i'm
the event OF IA civil war, would probably place
British.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
CRATES. PLOUGuS 10 g.


VIE subcrber Is receiving offers for sale on mode
a't terms consignment of tresl imported nd bapd-
FIL crates OF Crockery and Queens Ware: best
ish 9ene irvine. ana materials for servants clothing
NJ =" y IIaihs' herseys, Napt Corors, &c &c.
ne IS regularly furnished with pIOUGiIS of varous si
80 n PdeT,s from the mauufact Of Messrs DeakyHe
u raner' which having been tried by number of res
.'tIs, anu found TO perform entirely io their
Sacuon are respectfully and confidently offered To the
P""''' GEO. p. RICHARDSON.
UNI ., Sign Of the Colder, Plough.
,t r rs constantly kept general and well selected
November T. ..
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
ILLINOIS.

The expedition destined to explore, select
and mark the route, Cor the Canal, which will
unite the waters Of the Great Lakes with the
Mississippi, have commenced their iabors.-
The EdwardsvilIe Spectator says that, from
the zeal, talents, and enterprise, Of The gentle
men employed in il, the most favorable results
may he fairly anticipated.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04

We understand tho ibr Board of Directors
OF HE Delaware and Chesapeake Canal Com,
pany, and the engineers who were. engaged
WIN Them ~ exainiuipg the different routes
proposed for the canal, have returned TO the
Guy. The engineers who accompanied he
Directors ON this occasion. were Gen. Ber-
nnrd' Col. T"ttro of the u : corus of En-
slneers, Judge Wright of New York, and Mr.
Whnt Inc principal engineer of ne UrIon
lanai COMPANY These gentlemen viii now
c''iat- me "bser' aiions they made separately,
compare the different plans and estimates
whrh have accumulated IN the office of the
Board 0f Directors, and decide in such man
ner, as we doubt not " Ill give mni, rsal salts
faction, seeing that so much pains have been
taken To ascertain facts, and secure impartia!
judges. Phil Gaz.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
POTOMAC COMPANY

hereby gwen, that general meeting OF the
roiomac Company has been appointed 10 lie held Al
.1i IAN mn, IN 1eorgeown, ID. G. Monday the
a" W Decehiser next, at ~ o'clock, the purpose
o eonurfay certain important matters regarding tber
Interests "hich VIII be then submitted them.
c.n.. - j. MASON, Prest Po Co.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
IN 1903, 1I1,556
In 1877, 125. sos
In 1920, 1874, 600
In 1898, 1874 2lS
Wut. Int.

The American Farmer states that General
.. Van R'nstiaer of New York. always siu-
oi""s 81 usIDS his ample means tn promote i'm
pfn'enents IN agriculture, has placed S 1000
IN Liverpool, To he invested in neat caffir. of
improved breeds. To those who renec, how
much time and NANCY have been devoted ip
thar country I" attain the highest d.xree of
perfection In ali the qualities Tor which dpmes-
tic animals are valued, il must he OBJ, ious HAT
great benefit will now result from trauspiant-
ing To our soil the 'natured fruit, produced by
the skill and labor aud close attention. Of more
than half ii century
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
JOHN u. PEASANTS,
JOSEPH uTrIER
FARMERs, RANK OF YiRGINIA-

tdE annual meeting Of Stock holders election
oi Directors for tie Bank and the offices of dis
cunt aud deposit will he held bank ing house ON
wednesday the 7th dav Ut January pcxt
Dec. :. 6O-idm WA. NEgERyTs cssb'r.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
AN OVERSEER WANTFn

WISH 70 employ single well qualiGed ~ an over
seer to i've viih my farm IN Charles CITY One
from aDpYe the falls james river would be prerred
tOBERr DOUruAT.
"'e'"'e.t Nof1"fntt - f-fi
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-04
THE SEASON

THE Seasoned the goth nit. the ri
yer Saco, in Maine, was passable on the ice.
The Hudson opposite Troy, has been frozen
aver with thin ice, but not so solid as to pre-
vent vessels from forcing their way through It,