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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23
.fgRgHiL OF TIE FOX

NoRrotK, October 10.
We have rueh pleasure in announcing the
safe arrival 81 the U. 5. sch'r Fox, 1t Oosnd't
John II. Richie. as strong apprehensiens bad
been felt FOR her safety, from the time which
had elapsed since she VAS supposed TO have
sailed tor the United Staies-She anchored IN
this harbor, about sunrise yesterday, officers
and crew all well. and viii sail Tor Washington
City this norning.
The Fox sa:led from Havana on the 22d OF
September, after taking on board about 50. 90
in specie for merchants Of New York and Bal
timore 70. be landed here. Az the tue Of her
sailing. Havana wss remarkably healthy. ard
tranquility entirely restored. in continuance Of
which, there wss great confidence among the
upper classes of citifcns. Lieutenant Richie
beard no news there.
The For touched al Thnmpson's Island path
uitimo. and sailed again the afternoon OF the
same day for the Chesapeake. The sioop o.
cean. captain Johnson, Of and from this port,
anchored off the Island few hours before the
Fox weighed. all well on board.
The state Of the sick on the Island was much
the same ne when the Peacock, john Adams, Sea
Gull, and sch'r Allen sailed.
The Shop Erie, has hauled ont Of the Navy
Yard of New York. She accompanies, il is said.
the Cyane to the Mediterranean.
The New Bedford Gazette, of the 18th inst.
saws:
"for some days past, there has not been, nor
is there, at this time, barrel OF ioSr for sale in
any store in this place. A quantity Of this use
fui article would command an advanced price,
and ready sale. as We presume every family is
deficient of it,
1t is mentioned in Boston paper, as proof
OF the active commerce which centres IN that
bay, that on Sunday morning last. there were
counted from the Piazza Of the Nsbant Hotel,
two hundred and nine sail Of vessels in sight =,
one time, without including sail boats.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23
Plank.

A credit will be given until the first
day of August next, the purchaser CIV
ing bond with approved security.
Sale to commence early in the day.
Dse attendance will he given by
GEORGE kNUP, ..adm'r
October %.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23

.Nurdsr.-WiIliam Founder was tried
at Montreal on the third instant, for the
murder Of Agnes Morrison, wife OF
Donald M'Kee, shoemaker of that place.
The trial occupied three days--during
which time, the jury were kept togeth-
err under the charge of constables. At
the close of the third day verdict of
Gully was found, and the prisoner re-
ceiyed sentence of death.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23

DIED.-on Sunday last. at her residence in
Jefferson County. Mrs CATHERINE kerr.
NEy. reiict of Mr.. William Kerney. decd.
------on the same evening. Mrs- MARY REED,
rclet OF Mr.. William Reel. deed. ofthis place,
in the Goth year Of her age.
ON Tuesday. MIR. RICHARD CHENoW'
ErH, of this comfy.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23

sPSSe~~tS. htSH ACcnL- h1S e1S4tCu
By the fact Of the boat being plotted in
to the river By Captain Daggett, who is
now eighty-four years Of age, and who
acted as pilot to the French fleet under
Count de Grasse, in the war of Indepen-
dence, when j. anchored before York
Town, previously to the capture Of Lord
CORVALLIS and the army under his com
mand. The boat was then towed thro'
the basin, into the North River; and as
she passed the steam boats, which were
all elegantly dressed for the occasion,
and were crowded with spectators, she
was saluted in succession from each
steam boat and a line of sloops, with
the most enthusiastic cheers. The Ca
nal Commissioners and their associates,
were then landed, and the procession
was formed according to the order pub
Eshed in our paper of the 9Th inst and
moved to the Capitol Hill.
The Canal Commissioners, the Com
mon Council of the City of Albany, and
the delegation from the city Of N. York,
were then conducted to pavilion erect
ed in front of the capital, where the
proceedings of the occasion common
ced by a fervent, appropriate, and most
eloquent prayer by the Rev. DR.. Ches-
ter. A congratulatory address was then
made TO the Canal Commissioners by
the Hon. Charles Z. Dudley, mayor of
the city of Albany, and reply by the
Hon. De Wit. Clinton, President of the
Board of Commissioners. This was sue
ceeded by an address from the Delega-
ton from New York, by their chairman
William Bayard, Esq. and an answer on
behalf of the citizens of Albany, by Will
liam James, Esq. and the whole was
closed by an expression of thanks by
the New York committee, by their chair
man, for the distinguished politeness and
respect with which they had been re-
ceived and entertained by their fellow
citizens Of Albany, on this interesting
occasion. The delegation were then
invited to a participation in the enter
tainments provided at RoekwelPs Man.
sion House il honor of the day.
The Whitehall Emporium Of the 10th
ult. has the following paragraph, which
shows the progress made in the con-
struction of canals in the state of New
York, and the great enterprise which has
fully completed them. A beat thus
passes from the Atlantic, at New York,
to the city Of Montreal, on the st. Law
renee.
arrived at this place on the 9Th ult.
yawl boat Elizabeth Armstrong, j. j.
Armstrong, master, bound to Montreal"
We learn that superb service of
plate, has been presented by the Off
GERS and crew ofthe q. s. ship Cyane,
to Captain r. r Spence, late comman-
der of said vessel on her cruise to Afri-
ca. 1t consists of five pieces of pure
massive silver, ornamented in very
splendid style and inlaid with platina.--
1t was executed by Messrs. Fletcher X
Gardiner, of Philadelphia, and is a
beautiful specimen ofskill and ingenui-t
| ty, honorable alike to tie doners and
receiver. On each piece is engraved
the following inscription: presented by
The officers and crs,v Of TIE United States
ship Cyans, to Captain Robert Trail
Spence, as testimony q their eon,idsra-
ton and respect"
Murder Villa n, pounden VIA triad
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23

Can be made on TIE above plan At The
shortest notice. at tbe subscribers shop,
where work Of every description, in bis
line, will, be executed with neatness anu
despats h, at prices suited to the times.
WILLIAM FIELc<.
Hagerstown, Oct ss.'
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23
HAHRY'S
Elastic Spring Girth Strap and
Sliding Spring Patent
SADDLE TREE
THE SUBSCRTBER

THE SUBSCRIBER
las purchased Of the Patentee, the
i j right for Washington County, for
making the highly approved and Justly
popular Saddles known by the name Of
Hary's Sliding Spring Patent Saddles,
with Elastic Spring Cirth Straps; and he
is now ready to manufacture these sad
dies, at his shop, in the North East cor
ner Of the Public Square, on the most
accommodating terms. Shop-rights for
Harry's patent. win be sold 70 any sad
dler IN the county, who aaay be DESTROYS
of purchasing--and the elastic spring
birth straps viii be sold separately from
the tree, so that they can be used on the
common tree. The superiority Of Har-
RVS saddle Tree over almost every
other, consists in its great strength and
the elasticity which is given to the seat
and back part Of the saddle tree by
reans Of eight steel springs so arran-
ged as TO protect the horses back, and
to contribute TO the comfort and ease
az the rider--in addition to which, the
elastic spring girth straps, possess 10
themselves an advantage which is to oe
met with in no other kind, being 50 con-
structcd as to expand or contract ac-
cofding to circumstances, thus securing
the girth against the frequent burstings
and breakihgs to which it is liable n
common use
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23
MASTERS AND APPRENTICES.

A Case very Interesting To master and ap-
prentice has been very lately decided in the
court OF common pleas, before Judge irving
John Tate, an apprentice, brought suit sgsins,
his master, Andrew Deitx, ito recover damages
for the defendants breach OF hes covenant, in
inlentase OF apprenticeship The defendant
was a saddler and harness maker, and had con
tracted to teach the plaintiff he art and IN, ste
~ Of those branches Of business. The plain.
tiff had served bis master for the term mea
toned in the indentuEes, and at the expiration
thereof, brought the present action. averring
that he had not been taught the business of bar
| ness making and was not sufficiently instruct
ed to make first rate saddles, having been kept
| at those of an inferior quality during the great
er part of his apprenticeship. The jury found
verdict for the plantiH--Damages $500.
Broacholomy-This very delicate sur
gical operation was performed last week
upon child of capt. John Preston, OF
Ashford, about 90 months old. by DR.
Joseph Palmer, of that place. A bean
of the largest kind, usually called the
kidney beam" which the child hadpick-
ed up in the garden, lodged in its wind
pipe. The doctor found it laboring UNI
der such threatening danger of suifoca
ton as to preclude any hope of assist,
ance from the neighbouring surgeons
He sent for DR.. Hubbard Of Pomfret,
but the operation could not be delayed.
Commissions took place, and the child
appeared to be dying. Dr. Palmer, how
ever, notwithstanding the want of proper
assistance, and the discouragemsnts, and
even remonstrances of the family, COM
menced the operation, and in few mi
nutes the bean was extracted. Twelve
hours after the operation, it wasas cheer
full as ever Conn. Mirror.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23
DOMESTIC.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.

Potomac Cdnai-Ata meeting of the
citizens of Shenandoah county, held al
the Court House of said county, on the
18th inst. on the subject OF the Potomac
Canal, the following gentlemen were
appointed delegates to attend the Gene
raj Meeting, to be held at Washington
on the 9th November, to wit: William
Stecnbergen, BENZ. Blackford, Robert
Allen, Anthony Spengler, Joseph s
Spengler, Col. William Carson, and Col
Isaac Overall.
For Prince William Cottnty.-Joha
Gibson, Jun. John Macrea, VIM. Hebb,
John Hooe, Jun. Redman Foster, and
Walter Harrison.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23
Public Sale.

VNYILL he sold at Public Sale, on
Wv WEDNESDAY, the 9Th day
Of November next, at the late resi-
dencc Of Ann ANDERSON, deceased, on
Mill Creek, near Wards bill, all Of the
Personal Property
Belonging to said dee'd.---consisting Of
SEVERAL
FOUR YEAR OLD STEERS,
|HoRsEs, Cows and SHEEP;
YOUNG STOCK CATTLE,
Hogs,
OF ALL SORTS AND SIZES.
Wheat, Rye, and Corn,
sY rHS DusnEI,
Grain in the Ground; one light
PLANTATION WAGON,
Horse Gears,
FARMING UTENSILS,
of every description; MILCH COWS,
QUANTITY OF
Household f Kitchen Furniture,
Such as Bedsteads, and Bedding, Blu
reau, Chairs, Tables, Cupboards, and .
number of other articles too tedious.tG
mention as
AID QUANTITY OF
Seasoned Walnut and other
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23

Maine Canal.-A Boston paper men
tions that aCanal is about to be opened
In Maine, and will be completed in June
next, connecting the waters of Pushaw
Lake with Penobscot River, by uniting
with the Kenduskeag, 6 miles above its
confluence with Penobscot, at Bangor,
aHording several valuable mill privile-
ges, and through which the town of
Bangor will receive an immense quanti-
ty cfiumber and other property, which
heretofore, in consequence of the diff
Guilty in getting it to market, has been Of
little value.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23


Ohio Grand Canal-The Cincinnati
(Ohio) Republican says-'It is with
unfeigned regret we learn, that the col
lected waters of the Great Miami and
Scioto rivers, which were intended to
be conveyed to the summit of the mid
die route, will not afford sufficient
supply in dry season.
The Commissioners have therefore
suspended, for the present, any further
surveys and estimates on this route.
Canal at the Falls.--From the same
paper we learn that Governor Morrow
has at length taken measures to procure
q survey, and an estimate of the expen-
ses, Of Canal around the Falls at
Louisville. M. T. Williams, Esq. who
goes to the state of New York for pur-
poses connected with the Ohio Canal,
has been instructed and directed to pro-
cure, for this service, an engineer OF
great skill and experience, to make the
necessary surveys and examination"
Potomac Canal---The Hagertown
Torch Light says-"Two Of the Wash
ingtoa county delegation, we know, are
zealously in favor of the Potomac Ca
nal, and we have reason to believe that
the whole delegation may be set down
as friendly to it.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-23

The Shop Erie, has hauled out Of the Nav,
Yard of New York. She accompanies, il is said
the Cyane to the Mediterranean.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-28
MISCELLANEOUS
From the Petersburg Republican.
OLD POINT COMFORT.

This delightful spot Is becoming
the Brighten of the United States.
Daring our recsat visit To the coua-
try, we occasionally called at uld
Point Comfort, to inhale the pure air,
and to enjoy the other pleasures of
that fashionable place. We say we
called ut Old Point but as for loca-
ting ones sclfthere, without extreme
inconvenience, was next to an i'm
possibility. owing to the great mum
Der ofinvslids, ioungers. and fashion.
ables, that had previously obtained
possession of every habitaLie build
ing on the Point. Numbers were
compelled to leave The place. for
want of room, while others repaired
temporarily to- Hampton. Norfolk,
Willoughby's Point. Lynha.eR Bay,
and other stations, awaiting their
turns, like miAer's bays. and Gliding
the duh progress of time for not has
tenins the period, when the rooms
which had been bespoke should be
vacated. Every boat from Rich
mond, Petersburg, Alexandria. Bal
timore, & Washington City. brought
an accession to the already surcharg-
ed group. These either contented
themselves with a call. as We did, or
FASTENED to other situations in the vi
cinity, till their turn cane for luxn-
Rating in the pleasures and pastimes
at Old Point.
1t was amusing. in this heteroge-
peous assenblage, to contemplate the
great variety of character which pre-
scented itself tn the view of the mere
spectator, and if we had the ability,
and were withal disposed that way,
we might present uur readers with
some amusing sketches; but az we
are not in that line. We must leave
the task to some more sprightly ge-
Mus, who delights in "lasbing folly
rs it 8ies." BY the bye. we are pro-
missed sketch, and if it is not too
faithfully lourtrayed. we may take
occasion. should it come to hand, oil
giving 9 character or two.
The Inconvenience at present at
tending a visit to Old Point. will DC
removed in short time. when the
buildings now rapidly erecting, shall
be completed. BY the next season,
every thing will be rendered "quite
comfortable;" when it is anticipated
that the comforts attainable at Old
Point. will operate as sseripus draw
back on the either fashionable resorts
in the United States.
Une word Ut advice we would give
to the worthy gentleman who super
intends Old Point. We would re-
commend to him 70 procure good
stssd vessel, CONSTRUCTED like the
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-28

northern smacks, which should be
moored at reasonable distance from
the shore. This vessel should be
the grand reservoir for the reception
of fish, which be should always buy
alive. and then he conld be enabled
at all times to furnish his guests with
the fat of the ocean, pure and un-
tainted. He should not, upon any
terms, buy dead fish. They are
more easily injured than flesh or
fowl, and when the least impure,
they have the most deleterious effect
upon the human constitutions This
advice is not gratuitous, but is given
from the best motives.
I'VE take occasion to add to the
foregoing a remark or two Of our
own. We have ourselves visited the
Hotel Of Hygeia within the last three
days, and take pleasure in announ-
cling that the additional buildings
which were in state of preparation
when our brother editor visited it,
arc now in order, and can afford &C
commodations for visitors upon We
ry extensive scale. The sleeping
rooms are remarkably airy and plea
SAINT: indeed. in every apartment OF
the whole range Of buildings there is
Almost delightful and refreshing cur
rent Of the ocean breeze. We can
satisfy tho scruples of our editorial
friend by assuring him that the fish
were fresh from the water, of deli
.cious flavor. and served up in all the
perfectioA of the culinary art.
Norfolk Herald.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-28
Patent Elastic Saddles.

A WORD TO THOSE WHO ARE FOND OF EAs!
RIDING.
The complaint against hard and uneasy
saddles, which is for the most part just
and general one, and is really great grle-
vance to those who have much riding to
do, has caused him to turn bis mind par.
ticuIarly to that subject, with view,
possible, to remedy the evil. He can
with confidence assure the public that be
has accomplished it. The plan PROJECTED
is by means Of strong and well tempered
steel springs, SO constructed as to support
the saddle seat and give much greater ease
to both rider and horse, than saddles MADE
in the common way or any other that ne
has ever seen can possibly do. The Pisn
is entirely different from the English els;
tic saddles with spring bars Of steel,
whalebone, &c. and also from those WI'h
wire springs, and be conceives much su'
perinr to either, as the elasticity is great
or, and the tree not being pu, out OF ITS O.
riginal form, will not be subject TO hurting
horses on journeys, which is compliance.
Of in The saddles with spring bars; n
number ofgenilemen have those sadoIe'
DOW in use, and but one sentiment eSls"
among them in favor OF thei SUPERIORITY.
The invention is equally as applicable 20
ladies' saddles as to gentlemen's 70
point of durability they will be warranl,o
equal 10 any other saddles and superior 10
most. JAHLo VhNod
,une Ia
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-28
Plantation or Farm,

on which be now resides, either with or
without the stock & hands, as may be desir.
able.-To good and careful tenant, the
terms would be advantageous Or, with
a view TO effect the same object. would
engage as a Manager or Overseer, stea-
dy and industrious man OF sober habits, ca.
pable OF taking the entire direction and
management OF his agricultural concerns.
Persons wishing to engage in either way
will please to make application to the sub.
scriber, Charles county. Maryland, about
Eve miles below PIscotaway.
PHILIP / FORD.
au0Icl q
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-28
A Valuable Tract of Land,

II CommO0a'inS leIius,
A Valuable Tract Of Land,
10 the county OF Prince William. Virginia.
containing 1890 acres. including lao Of
marsh. This tract binds on the Potomac II
ve., Neabsco g. Po.elI's creeks, which in
close il on three sides, and renders fencing
unnecessary 10 considerable extent; is
distant from Washington City, by land, "a
bout 90 miles, and rather more by water;
is lively soil; aud about goo scress are
creek and river bottom: more than one
hall is in wood, a great part OF which is
heavy timber, and would itself, under pro.
per management, nearly pay for the land.
The marsh land, in its present condition,
is capable OF Supporting an immense num-
Der OF cattle, and great part OF il might
be drained at an expense inconsiderable
when compared w,h its value when drains
ed. There is also on the premises
I'm eccelIent Herring Fishery,
which is valuable, both as a fishery and ior
the vast quantity of manure which it an'
nually affords. The tract may be conve-
nien,ly divided into three farms OF GOO
acres each. and may be viewed at any
time, by applying TO the subscriber, resi-
ding on the premises.
Land in the upper country, OF good
quality, will be taken in exchange.
ALFRED LEE.
aug % I'm
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-28
District of Columbia,

County Of alexandria. set:
TAMES Mckenzie has applied 10 the
~ honorable William Crsncb, Chief
Judge Of The United States circuit court
of the District Of Columbia to be diseharg-
ed frvm imprisonment, under the act Tor
the reliet OF insclvent debtors within the
District of Columbia, on the bret WsdRes.
day in September next, al 9 o'clock, "A NJ. at
the Court House 10 Alexandra, when and
whsre bis creditors are required to atteAd.
EDM. |. LEE. C.. c.
au0 % st
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-28
.WdTTR.aSSES MADE,
District Of Columbia,

County of .Alerandr,d. set:
VT7ILLIAM N. MILLS has applied
" to the hon. WillSm CraDcb, chief
Judge Of the United States circuit court OF
the District of Columbia 10 be discharged
from imprisonment, under the act for the
relief OF iusolvent debtors within t6e DIS
trict OF Columbia, on the first Wednesday
in Sept. next, at g o'clock, AN. at the court
house in Alexandria, when and where bis
creditors are required to attend:
EDM. l. LEE, c. c.
aug 2S 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-28
POETRY.
70 the Editors Of the Wossinsto" Re.
publican.


publican.
GESTLHMKs-The I" Lament OF a
Friend Ger the grave of Decatur"
has lately fallen into my hands,
which is said to have been written at
the sepaicbre OF that hero, by one
who knew him we'll, and who ! should
jndge, had shared in the glory OF MS
achievements.-it recitss, in terms
highly pathetic and interesting, the
various incidents af Decatar's public
life, many Of them but partially
known TO the world,-lt is now ~
manuscript, but hops IFS modest
author will no longer Withhold is from
che public---he may be assured that
the feelings expressed by him, are
not confined to Ills swn bosom. The
community depiorvs with him Chi
valry and patriotism ,deplore, the
death of Decatur
Of the style of uIis" Lament" an
opinion may be formed from the fol-
lowing extracts.
A Eg4gHD To MEKIT.
sci cannot weep as I've been wont to weep;
a cold sensation, like the sint'ry air
Which sweeps from DER some northern icy
steep, There;
Hansson my heart, and, chilling, manties
As storms most furious must abate their force,
As tears most constant will in time dry up,
As rills most copious must reduce their source,
So sorrow may atlast exhaust her cup.
How can | calmly speaker calmly muse
And know he's dead. Never shall obtain
Such mastery DER my nature, as to lose
A frieRd so dear land yet unmov'd remain"
= q . -
50 We were together in many fearful hour,
Trying to hearts before not fully tried;
Dea " destructive fell the iron shower,
And Eithiul tars lay bleedingby his side.
II was a time, many would have thought,
For dark reflections to distur b the mind
In vain for such lnquietndes sought
His dauntless eye to death and danger blind.
Much did marvel at his Tranquil mein-
His look of grandeur, suited to Q god;
While carnage crimson'd the appalling scene,
Calm on the shattered vessels deck he trod.
intent on glory, and his eountry's canse;
"Daty" his watch word as he forward led
His sweetest need, the murmurs of applause
From dying tars, soon numbered with the
dead!
fsaw him grappled with ferocious Zoe;
Doubtful his fate, but fortune on him smiled;
On that dark day bis sword laid numbers low,
Turk upon Turk, IN dreadful slaughter
piled"