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The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-04-09
France and Spain.

or Ferdinand 18th, in answer ID. The
Address of the Cortes at Madrid. stigma
tlzes the accusation against Spain, con-
tanned in the communications OF the
Ambassadors of foreign Cabinets. with
the epithet of g calumnious imputa.
tions;" and he declares the sentiments
and principles of the constitutional Kino,
OF Spain, who enjoys the unlimited ex-
erclse of all the right. vested in him bv
the fundamental code. He concludes
by observing that if the spectacle Of 2
nation destined to defend her indenen-
dence and laws do not restrain those
who mediate to invade her, he will place
himself at her head, certain of victory
IN The most just of causes, witch is at the
same time that of all the free nations
on earth.
According TO the private letters. re.
celved by express from Paris, the Brit
ish Ambassador at Paris has been off,
cially informed, that however strong
the inclination of the King of France
to accommodate himself 10 the wishes
of Great-Britain, yet that it is now too
late, and that matters have arrived at
such crisis as 10 render all proposals
OF further mediation by this country 10
avert the war, of no avail whatever
A report is mentioned in some of the
advices, of the intention of the King of
France TO dissolve the Chambers. This
rumour had not gained much belief.
The London Gazette contains the rev.
ocation of an Order in Council, prohibit
ing the expectation of gunpowder, salt
petre, or any sort Of arms or ammunition
TO any port or place within the domin-
ions of the King of Spain. This revo-
cation. at this peculiar moment, speaks
volumes.
LONDON, FEB. &c.
Bayonne papers to the 10Th instant,
have arrived. They state that military
preparations are carrying on in that
quarter with the greatest activity. Ii
is generally thought that the French
army will enter Spain about the end of
March " at the Iatesto
A private letter from Madrid states.
that in the sitting of the Cortes of the
18th inst. law had been agreed 10. au-
thorzing the issue Of letters of maroue.
The commanders of the privateers are
authorized TO Capture any vessel beaY-
ing the flag of one Of the powers who
are in hostility with Spain and as soon
as the decree was passed, letters Of
marque were requested and delivered
tor forty vessels. Thus, it would ap-
pear, that hostiIities by sea will imme.
diately commence. ea
Other accounts from France state,
that the French army will enter Spain
on or before the 18th of March-3O.ooO
men ny Bayonne, and $4,000 by way of
Figueras. One or two columns Of light
troops, supported by "The Faithful
will advance on Urgel or on Me-
quinenza.
The report of discomfort in the French
army on the frontiers of Snain, though
repeatedly Scontradicted BY some of the
Paris Journals, has received, to GER.
tain extent, official confirmation. An
order of the day, by Gen. Curiel, dat
ed Perpignan, Jan. a, announces the
dismissal of superior officer and six
subalterns, " for protesting bad prin-
ciples."
The Courier Of the evening Of the
26th Of February, says-'swe received
this morning by express, The P iris pa
Pers OF the day before yesterday, with
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ly, IN the same manner ~ Il The said goods
or cha rs n.a leniaise -peci6caliy in the
custody of the officer originally attaching the
same.
SEC. 5. Be further enacted, Tha. when
any goods OF chattels shall be taken or attach
ed as aforesaid, which shall be claimed by
third person, who shall have rep!evied the
same, and given security to prosecute his said
action. such goods shall not be liable to be
again attached as the property of She original
defendant, in any other manner than that spec
lied in the next preceding section of this Act,
pending such action of replevin, or before
return thereof pursuant to judgment in such
action, unless the said original defendant shall
have acquire property therein, by title
originating the commencement of such
actionof rspFvin.
.4PPored by The GOrernsur,
Feb. IL, 1928.
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FOREIGN NEWS.
From he Boston ErsAins Gasstts.l

After a very long interval of time,
spent 10 anxlous expectation, we have
received very late adyices from England
by the ships London Packet from Lon
don, and the Emerald and Topaz from
Liverpool These vessels furnish dates
TO the evening IF the Goth of February,
which is nearly a month later than our
previous intelligence. We have receiy-
ed various files of newspapers and lite
rary publications. y The British Pariia-
ment assembled on the 4th February,
when the Speech o. the King was deliv-
cred by Commissios, from which we
make few extracts.
".Ny Lords ard Gentlemen,
"We are commanded by his Majesty
TO inform you, that since he last met YOU
in Parliament, his Majesy's efforts have
been unremittingly exertld to preserve
the peace of Europe.
Faithful to the PRINCIPLES which his
Majesty has promulgated 10 the world
as constituting the rule of his conduct,
his Majesty declined being party to any
proceedings at Verona, which could be
deemed an interference in The internal
concerns of Spain on the part of Foreign
Powers. And his Majesty has since
used, and continues to use, his most anx-
ious endeavours and good offices TO aIlay
the irritation unhapPiy subsisting be-
tween the French and Spanish Govern
ments; and to avert, if possible, the ca
lamity OF war between France and
Spain.
In the East of Europe, his Majesty
flatters himself that peace will be pre-
served; and his Majesty continues 10 re-
ceiVe from his allies, and generally from
otherpoTers, assurances of their unal-
tered disposition to cultivate with his
Majesty those friendly relations which
it is equally his Majesty's object on his
part to maintain.
eve are further commanded to ap-
prise you. that discussions having long
been pending with the Court of Madrid,
respecting depre dations committed on
the commerce Of his Majesty's subjects
in the West-lndian seas, and other
grievances of which his Majesty had
been under the necessity Of complain
ing-tilese discussions have terminated
in an admission by the Spanish Govern
ment of the justice of his Maiesty;s com
plants, and in an engagement for salts
factory PREPARATION.
:'We are commanded to assure YOU
that his Majesty has not been unmndfuI
OF the Addresses presented to him by
the two Houses. of Parliament, with re-
sPect to the Foreign Slave Trade.
"Propositions for the more effectual
Suppression Of that evil, were brought
forward by his Majesty's Plenipotenlary
IN the conferences at Verona, and there
have been added TO the treaties upon
this subject already concluded between
his Majesty and the Governments of
Spain and the Netherlands, articles
which will extend the operation of those
Treaties, and greatly facilitate their ex-
ecution."
Here followssome remarks on the es-
Inmates of the current year-the dis
tresses of Ireland, and the condition of
the Agricultural interest.
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the aforesaid Act, so far as respects the ponds
in their respective towns, for the term OF one
year.
Sac. 2. Be ii further eaGetsd, That all
prosecutions for any violation of the provisions
OF this Act, shall be instituted within thirty
days from. the time of committing the same.
.ApprOved By The GOpenaotr,l
Jan. 81, 1923.
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An ACT respecting the Inspection Of
Beef.
Jan. 81, Is.

An ACT respecting the Inspection of
Beef.
Be IL enacted BY the Senate and House of
Representatives. an General Court assembled,
and by The authority Of The same, That the
Inspector General or his Deputies may inspect
and pack beef Of the following description,
viz.-the choice pieces of oxen, steers, cows,
and heiiers, of three years old and upwards,
weighing four hundred pounds or more, and
TO average five hundred and fifty pounds; the
shin, shoulder, clod, and neck, shah be taken
from the fore-quarters, and the legs and Leg
rand from the headquarters, the beef to be
cut INTO pieces of as nearly ten pounds each
as possible, and branded Navy Mess;'' and
in other cases to conform to the present inspec-
ton law Tor the inspection of beef.
.4pProred by he GorsrnOar,
~ q 2
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In the gear Of our lord one thousand
eight Hundred and tUenty-thrse.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

The following paragraph is from III.
Natchez Gazette Of the 23d Of Aug
now dated from the Town of Wash
ington.'
We have not, owing 10 the hurry
and confusion ofmoving our press Sec
been enabled to procure either the re
port, or any other document, that we
can rely on, to enable US to give sa.
tisfactory account of the dreadful dis.
ease that is now raging in Natchez -
Many Gifts citizens have already fal
len victims-and we hourly hear OF
new cases. We will endeaver to oh
tain for our next paper farther inferma
ton on the subject
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

DIED, on Friday last, Miss Nancy
Frycit, daughter of Mr., John E. Fryatt
of this county, in the nth year OF her age
- on the same day, Ca'hsr'ns,
daughter Of Mr.. Jacob Poisal OF this
place, in the 7th year of her age.
- on Saturday morning last, Bsa-
jcmin, son of Col John Strother Of this
place, in the 9th year of his age.
- on the same day, Fan Dorcn,
son of Doct G.. Voorhees,, ofthis county.
ION Monday last Miss Nancy CAL
laher, of this place.
1872. at Washington City, on Friday
last, the Rev. Lewis Il. Fschfig, one Of
the presiding elders of the Methodist So
ciety. He was man universally cs-
teemed for his piety and benevolence !;
for his gentlemanly department, and the
urbanity Of his manners. He has left a
young and amiable wife to lament the
loss Of most affectionate husband.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
DOMESTIC.

PoToMAc CANAL-Ata numerous and
respectable meeting Of the inhabitants
of Fairfax county, Va. convened at the
court house of the said county, on Mon
day, the 18th day os September, (being
the first day of Sepie mber COURT to take
into consideration the appointment OF
delegates to meet such other delegates
as may be appointed by the various Sec
tons Of this and the adjoining states,
interested in the improvement OF the
navigation of the Potomac river Gen.
John C. Hunter was requested to take
the Chair, and WILLIAM .aoss appointed
Secretary.
The object of the meeting being first
explained by VIM. II. Fitzhugh, Esq. he
submitted the following preamble and
resolutions, which were UNANIMOUSLY a.
greed to:
Whereas the citizens of Fairfax coun-
Il feel a deep interest in the speedy and
cifectual Improvement of the navigation
of the Potomac river-and whereas an
invitation has been given by the county
of Loudoun to the different sections of
the country interested in The object, to
appoint delegates to meet in the city Of
Washington, on the 9th day of Noyem-
Der next, for the purpose of celebrating
on the best means of accomplishing this
important object
Therefore Reso!rsl. That delegates
be appointed to represent the county of
Fairfax in said Convention, and to cor
respond with such respectable indiyidu
ais in such Of the counties of Pennsyl-
yania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, and the
District Of Columbia, as, from their To-
cal situation, may be supposed to feel an
interest in the improvement OF the navi-
CATION of the Potomac, and that tic
Chairman appoint the said Delegates
Whereupon, the Chairman appointed
William II. Fitzhugh, Robt. I. Thomp-
son, John Moore, William Moss, and
Thomas Moss, Delegates for the pur-
pose aforesaid; and, on motion of VIM.
II Fitzhugh, Esq. John c. Hunter, Esq.
was added to the said delegation,
Ii was further Rcso,psd, That these
proceedings be published in the several
newspapers in the District of Columbia.
JoHy c. HUNrER, Chairman.
WILLIAM Moss, Sec'ry.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02

The followinsiis an original expedient
of preserving unmolested the quietu!e
of the grave.
Curiosity drew together crowd
Of people on Mondy, at Dundee, to
witness The funeral Of a child, which
was consigned to the grave in a novel
manner. The father. in terror ofthe
resurrection men, had caused small
box, enclosing some beautiful appara
tbs, communicating, by means oiwires
to the four corner, to be fastened on
the top of the coffin. Immediately
after it was lowered into the earth, a
large quantity of gunpowder was put
into the box, and the hidden machinery
put into state ofreadness for execu-
ton. The common opinion was, that
if'any Zone attempted ito .raise the
body, he would be blown up. The
sexton seemed in dread Of an imme-
diate explosion, for he started back III
alarm, after throwing in the first shov-
eliul Of earth"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
Regimental Orders

He First Battalion OF the 89th Regiment
Virginia Militia, viii muster at William
Johnson's, on Sir Johns Run. on SATURDAY.
the 25th of October. inst and their Battalion
Court OF Enquiry ill be held at said Johnson's
on SATURDAY. the 9Th OF November. The
Second Battalion will muster at Bath on SA.
TURDAY, the Ist &c November and their Bat
talon Court OF Enquiry viii be held at the house
Of lgnatius 0Eerrail, Esq in said town, on
THURSDAY, the 18th Of the same MONTH
There will be a Regimental Court Of Enquiry at
the house OF the said o'Ferrali. in the town Of
Bath, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Of Novem-
Der next The Court will meet at IL O'Clock.
ROBERT GUSTIN.
Col S9th Regt Y. NJ
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
New YoRE, Sept. o..

| RobJery-A late advertisements an
nounced the particulars of a robbery
to considerable amount, committed
90 the property OF sundry boarders a
Bunker's Mansion House, Broadway
On Monday, black dandy waiter
iashionably and elegantly dressed, with
Cossack pautaIoons, pleated in front;
large frills aud breast pin. wool comb.
ed a Ia Brutus, and perfnmed; Wood.
stock gloves and tippy rattan, was
brought up before the police magis-
trates on suspicion of having commit
ted the said robbery. Cult had been
a waiter at the Mansion House, and
being DESTROYS of improving his good
fortune, he committed second robbie.
~, by stealing away the heart of a
young black damse!, TO whom he was
forthwith married, and the whole wed
ding party was treated with a coach
ride, together with tea and bot rolls at
Manhatlanviile. Cuff commenced
house keeping upon rather an cxten-
sive scale; and, when arrested, he had
no money, It is trne, but his furniture
was gallan,cd to the police, consisting
of beds, bedsteads. curtains, bureaus,
pictures, pokers, looking glasses, curl
ing irons, Cologne water, and other
indispcnsables towards house keeping,
followed by the disconsolate Young
wife, 'hke Niobe, all in tears" and
cursins her dali stars Cuff had very
little to say for himself, except few
fashionable eiaculations. "a pom honor
or so, and an occasional word OF con-
ISOLATION 10 his lair Caru SposG, who
was sobbing near him. he was con-
veyed to Bridewcll, followed by
IA numerous cartege of melancholy
friends, there to await his trial at the
next sessions.-[N Advocate.
Distressing Occurrence. The schr.
Tell Tale, Captain Garland, bound
from Baltimore to Salem, Mass. ar
rived here this afternoon in distress
After being out Oh hours, Capt. Gar.
land being below, he heard a noise
upon deck, and Immediately ran up,
when he found his mate had been xii
led by one OF the crew named Smith.
He then attacked and severely wound.
ed Captain Garland, who retreated
to the cabin, loaded his gun, returned
to the deck, fred at, and wounded
Smith, when scufflc ensoed. in which
the captain threw bin overheard IL
Capt Garland, was Lnded at Lewis
town, Delaware, where be lies i'll
The remainder of the crew, three in
number, have been taken into custody.
The vessel was brought up to the city
by the Pllot.-[BaH Morn Chron.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
LIST OFLETTERS

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office, Martinsburg, on
the LIST October, 1923, which. il not taken up
before the lst day &c January next, 1924,
will be sent to the General Post Office as
dead letters,
A. George Anderson ., Alexander
Armstrong. s,..
B-Frederick Breuner, WiIl'm Brow
ner, Peter Berry, Daniel Bockius, Chris
TOPPER Bowser, Miss Eveline Butt, (care
of George Besely).
C-Mrs. Mary Cox, Archibald Cooke,
John Chichester.
D-Jacob Diel, BENZ. Davis, George
Davis.
T. Andrew Emmerts.
r. George FeIson, Charles Fyste,
Denis Fitzpatrick.
G-Pete- Grove, Maria Gray, VIII
liam Green.
H-Samuel Hedges, James Harrison,
William Huber, John Henderson, PHI
lip Hunter, Esq. care of G. b. Wbitingl
Mr.. - Hamurin, Richard b. Homer,
Esq. Andrew Hole.
Peter Imbody.
K-George King, Esq. 2, Jas. Kidd,
John Messenger, Jacob kerns, Marga-
ret King, Jane NJ. Keseir.
L-Thos. Leven, Henry Lown, Sa-
muel Lowrey, Jacob Light Q, John
Light, Mary Elizabeth Lauver.
M David Miller, Michael Mahoney,
James Marshal, John Murphey, Abra-
ham Morlatt, Luke or Jacob M'Mannas,
Hiram Moon.
N Jacob Newcomer 2, John Mead
O-John O'Ferrall.
P-Lewis Petrey, Martin Pitzer, Miss
Mary PAUL.
Q-Mathew Quin.
R-Thomas Russell 2, Sam'l Roberts,
| Josiah Roberts, Sarah Roberts
S--Samuel Seibert, Stephen Snod-
grass, Robert Snodgrass, jun. Robert V.
Snodgrass, George Spong, Abraham
Shul, Jacob Sprinkle, John Sutton, Mi
chael Smith, James Shepherd, Ephralm
Staum, Miss Catherine Soper, Dudley u.
Smith, Lazarus Stewart.
T-George Tabler, John Timmons,
Mrs Eliza Thompson ?.
| V-John Van Derburgh, Jacob VAN
metre, John 5. vinekey.
JV-John Whitenah, George White
inc. Elizabeth B. Whiteing, John VIII
son. VIM. Wright, John Weagley, jun.
PS. Subscribers for New papers and
Pamphlets. who have not paid the last
quarters Postage, win please call and
pay Immediately, and also besr in mind
that quarter is payable in advance on
the lst October
WILLIAM LONG, P. NJ.
! Martinsburg, October /.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
Extract of q letter received per Ju
la, dated
" MARsEILLEs, August 4

"MARsEILLES, August A.
"Our stock OF colonial and other
produce had accumulated in our maya
zines from the fears entertained of a
general war in Europe and the almost
entire success ofthe French arms in the
peninsula. joined to the expected sup
plies on The way, has greatly depress-
ed our market. We have sold your
cottons al l27 Q { per 80 ks: Whale
oil is abundant and very dull. Our
stock of sugars and coffee is conside-
rable, but the demand from the interi-
or daily lessons the quantity. We have
made extensive sales of coffee this
week at 90 to 81 sous in entrepot.- -
Wines have improved considerably"
Ga=ette.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
NEW JERUSALEM sos;tTHlEG NEW
Bowling GREEN. Ky. Aug. 6.

The founder of this new city calls
himself jesus CHRIsT, but is the same
person who formerly went by the name
of M DonarE, tailor by profession. lie
is about so years of age, small stature,
and his head is somewhat bald. lie has
been preaching occasionally In this place
for about twelve months, the doctrine of
Icing forever in this world in our pre-
sent shape. He says he is Christ be-
cause be was the first that embrace ed the
doctrine of living forever on this earth;
The quotes many parts of the Bible to
show if we have faith we "shail never
de" and says ''God surely will not lie"
adding that many of the disciples of the
former Christ never died, or that the BIZ
bic furnishes no evidence Of the fact
He takes the Bible as his guide, and is
conyersant with every chapter and verse
therein. He possesses good natural ia
Tents, but his education is limited. lie
was formerly a Roman Catholic. and
some say priest; but the latter we are
inclined to discredt qs
The centre OF this New Jerusalem is
situated about half mile from our lit
tie village, and the only building as yet
is little hut, built in the shape of tent
with small poles, (about two or three ia
ches in circumference and covered
with dirt. Curiosity prompted us to VI
sit, few days since, THIS humble habita-
ton. We found the old gentleman en-
gagged in cookin ! his breakfast. He APP
peared pleased 1.-the visit, and conduct
ed US to seat He seems to live tru-
gal life--a large gourd of water com
posed his beverage; three or four boards
afforded him place to repose his head;
and one or two more makes him tenn
porary desk. He appears quite cheer
full and communicative-ha Showed
plan of this wonderful city: 1t is to be
Ia miles square, and it is contemplated
to erect one or two good brick houses
this fall. IS absurd as the doctrine vii
appear at first to tie reader, his astonish'
ment will be increased when we inform
him that twelve men have actually de-
clared 10 its favor, and some of then
commenced preaching! The best OF all
however, is, that some of the convert
are worth about 4 or $4,000 y! Let u
assure our distant readers, that this 'Lir
Forever is not deranged man. Hi
schemes. intentions, &c. we cheerful.
leave to others to Judge of, without offer
ing a comment ourselves. All we fee
disposed to say, is, he is an inotlensiv'
old man; and if he and his disciples ca
live forever, let them do it.
New Orleans papers to the 7'b ms
have hecn received at New York
Sins from the offices Of the Gazett
and Daily Advertiser, contain ex
tracts from them. New Orleans re
mai.ed uncommonly hcalthy--Ac
counts from Natchez dated the lst ms
givea gloomy picture of that place
the fever continued TO rage with una
bated violence, nearly oil the inhabii
ants had left the city. Forty nine pei
sons died from the 25tn OF August, {
the LIST September
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
WArERsvILLE, (Maine) Sept. IL.

The fires are making dreadful rava-
ges in this vicinity. The woods and fields
are so dry, that many hundreds of acres
are burnt over in little time. In the
town of Fairfield several houses and
barns have been consumed, and large
and flourishing woodlots entirely killed
Were this calamity confined to single
town. it would be comparatively light;
but from many miles round, we almost
daily hear of great damages having
been sustained. Without speedy rain
most gloomy prospects, before us, and
much of this pleasant section of the
country win be rendered almost de-
sert. m
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-10-02
RegimentaI Orders;

THE First Battalion Of the 9Th Regiment,
i will muster At the Cross Roads, on sA-
TU9DAY, the LIST Of November next, and the
Second Battalion will muster At Darkesvil,e ON
SATURDAY. the 9th OF the same month The
Battalion Cour. OF Enquiry for the First Batta-
lion. will be held at the house of Mr. A. Malatt,
on TUESDAY. the 11lh Of November; and the,
Court of Enquity for the Second Battalion. at
the house Of Jacob 2. Seibert. in Darkcsville. on
WEDNESD Az. the l9ih Of the same MONTH
All volunteer corps attached will attend r.va
The Rifle Company. commanded by Captain
Garrard, is dissolved--The members composing
said Company will 90 duty in the line.
The kegimental Court Of Enquiry for the
9th Regiment. viii be held at the Globe Ia
vern in Msrtinsburg, on FRIDAY. the 2Sth Of
November. WV. GREGORY,
Col. 9th Regt. v NJ.