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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18
BosToN. September 3.

Gen. Norallo. of this General,
whose recent treachery to the cause Of
liberty and his country, has drawn Up
on him the execratioDs OF every well
wisher to the success of constitutional!
freedom of Spain, we have the follow
ing character from good authority
In 1906, he was sergeant in the Ma.
rine corps, from which he was dis
missed with disgrace for having beat.
en- bis wife to death. In the subsequent
war of independence, he commanded
about twenty men in Catalonia whose
object was plumber; but being sur
rounded by a party of French, he sur
rendered to them as a Lieut.. Colonel
in which grade he was confirmed by
the government. He was afterwards
selected & sent TO So:.t, America, as
Brigadier General; his 'grand exploits
in that country are well known. On
his return to Spain, he was made a
Captain General, with the titles of
Marquis de Ia Puerta and Condo de
Carthagena. He has now proved him
self traitor to his country, and in so
doing has not disappointed the expec.
taiions of many on this side the Allan
tic,--PGt.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

The Montreal Courant says, a txo-
man was convicted there, on the 18th
inst for having sold spirituous liquors to
Indians, and fined ST. currency, her Ii
cense for this year forfeited, and herself
ordered to be confined in saol for "a
hours.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

Commodore Hull left this city in
the steam boat yesterday morning for
Norfolk Bait. Chron.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

PENpLEToN, s G. Aug 2O.-A
Panther.-On Sunday the 9th ult
MIR. Benjamin Wilson, passing along
the road near Georges Greek and Sa-
luda River, in this district, saw Pan
Their and stopped to view him. He was
crouched. down. watching some hogs
near him, and he saw him jump upon
one ofthem which he instantly killed
Mr.. Wilson Immediately gave notice
to some of bis neighbors, and they went
in pursuit. When they arrived at the
place, they measured the distance,
which was forty feet from the spot on
which the panther stood TO the place
ne alighted to the hog, which he CARR
ed above two hundred yards TO place
Of deposit, were they found parts OF
four or five more The dogs ran him
near a mile before he ran up tree,
when Mr.. Wilson shot him in the
breast, and he died instantly. He
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

Captain Hull has arrived al Norfolk
taken command Of the f,igate United
States, and will soon proceed TO the
Pacific,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18
NEw-YoRK, Sep. s.
The Importance Of Canal Ndviga,

ton.
The canal boat Cleaner, sloop rig
ged, capt Il Boudrea, arrived here
about ten O'Clock this day from St. AL
bans, Vermont, via Lake Chanplain,
with full cargo of wheat, pot ashes,
&c. This is the first boat of any des-
cription that has passed into the iiud.
son river from Like Champiain, ihro'
the northern canal, since the compile
ton of the great lock and dam between
Troy and Lansingbursh. The Glea.
ner passed Albany last Monday, and
has been only four days agains, head
wind most of the whole distance, in
reaching the city.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18
CHARLESTON, (S.C)Aug %

Court Of MdgistrateS.-The fellow
Sclpio, was yesterday arraigned be-
fore the Court, and called upon to
show cause why sentence of death
should not be passed upon him; he be
ing found within the limits of the
State, contrary to sentence of ban
lshment, formerly promulgated against
him He requested, through his coun-
sci, for time to confer with his master,
now in the interior ofthe state; and the
term of three weeks was allowed by
the Court for the purpose Courier.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

The .schr. Hope sailed yesterday
morning, having on board Mr.. e
Blunt, who has gone for The purpose
of making faithful survey Of the coast
from Fire Island, L. L. to Sandy
Hook, and thence to Barnegat, n. j
The same gentleman has just compile
ted the land survey Of Long Island
and New Jersey to those points, and
his labors will be embodied in chart,
which, it is hoped, will prove highly
useful to the navigation into this pert.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

measured eight feet from nose to The
tip ofthe tail. 1t is Supposed the f.
ring of the cannon on The Table Rock
had driven him from his usual haunt
down into the settlement, where per
haps an animal had never before been
seen at that season of the year.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

From H1uana Captain Maflit, of
the Mechanic, arrived at Savannah,
informs that 10 recent piracles had
been heard Of in the neighborhood of
that place. Two days previous 10
capt. Ms sailing, two trunks of cock
AIDES and flags were seized, which
were supposed to belong to party,
whose object was the establishment OF
the independence OF the island.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

From Neto Orleans The Editor
ofthe New. York Gazette has receiv-
ed New Orleans papers OF the 18th
ult The Louisiana Advertiser con-
tains the following 1--WE learn from
several gentlemen with whom we have
conversed on the subject, that the
growth of cane is uncommoniy stout
and promising for the season, and that
there is at present every promise of a
more abundant crop than has been
made for four years, notwithstanding
the damage done to several planta-
tionsby the breaking of the levee.
BATON RoUGE, Aug. 8.
A'Rickaree Northumberland
that the Steamboat Magnet, brought
down orders 10 Col. Chambers, the
commanding officer at this post, to be
in readiness with six companies-in
consequence of this, the troops which
were encan,ped at the springs, where
they were to remain during the sickly
season, returned yesterday to the gar
rison, and are now waiting for the
Steam boats, on board which they
are to embark for the Council Bluffs,
the place of their destination. 1t is al
so reported, that part of the troops at
Pensacola have received the same or.
ders, and will probably, be conveyed
in the same boats with the companies
from Baton Rouge. They are to be
sent as a reinforcement TO the forces
| already in action against the A 'Ricka
rec Indians.
i
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

african Colony-The Gentleman
who furnished us the information from
Africa, in reference to the mortality a
mong the passengers in the Oswego,
has called upon US to state, that he in
tended TO communicate TO us the fact of
the decease of only foe of said passen
gers And it appears that the omis,
sion of the word 5;vc in the memoran
da, transmitted by him from the quar-
antine ground, gave rise to the error
in the Intelligence which we commu
nicated to the public. Having been
absent from the city for one or two
days, he did not notice The error until
he saw itreierredto by us in our last -.6
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

Whilst our own, and several OF the adj
jaccnt counties, are severely scourged
by sickness and death, the town of Win
chester, with gratitude to a benefcent
providence we record the fact) contin.
ues healthy. No greater number of
deaths than usual, at this season of the
year, haze occurred, and not one of
those by the prevailing feyer.-Gas.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

A friend has put into our possession
letter, received from gentleman now
in France, dated Havre, July 9Th, 1898,
from which we have made the following
extract Del Gaz.
Last week wentto Paris, but as it
was business visit, did not enter into
the amusements ofthat gay city. i din
ed with the Americans there the 4th Of
July, and had the honour of an introduce
lion by our Consul to old Marquis La
Fayette. The old gentleman was very
friendly, & took warm interest in any
conversation that related to America.
lie is very afiectionate toward Ameri-
cans and gave me special invitation to
come and see him at his own house.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08
TALLEYRAND,

The following is the speech OF Prince de
Talleyraud, delivered on the occasion"
Of the Chamber of Peers taking int"
considerations the project Of the Address
to be presented in answer 10 the Kings
Speech
"MY LoRDs-Sixteen years have e
lapsed this day, since, invited BY him who
then ruled the world, TO state my opnlon
relative to the contest about to be engaged
in with the people Of Spain, | bad the
misfortune to excite bis displeasure by IN
folding futurity to his view by disclosing
to him all the dangers which would spring
up on all sides during an attack not less
unjust than rash and presumptuous. Dis
grace vas the reward Of my sincerity. -
The regulations Of destiny are extrAordi-
nary; after 50 many years | am again
called upon to renew the same efforts, to
urge the same counsels u gu, legitimate
sovereign.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08

| as 10 me lay, the work Of wisdom and inc
tice from being compromised BY ra.h and
foolish passions.
"The king is deceived, my lords; i, i,
our duty to undeceive him.
"He is told that his people wish fl.
wal BIS people desire peace.
"He is told that the honor of bis crosr
is compromised by his not reyensipg Tho
insults offered 10 Ferdinand. His ance.tor
Louis XIV, did not revenge insults Tar
more fragrant /; and yet in a question OF
dignity Louis xiv. is model mol to be
despised. The happiness Of France IS The
glory of Louis XVIII. and he is worthy Of
enjoying j..
He is told that Spain, a prey to ans,.
chy, is dangerous to France. Let fact,
answer for themselves. Is il true thai a.
narchical doctrines have made an alarm.
ing progress 10 France ? On the contrary.
has not power made rapid conquests a.
mOng US since the revolution oil Spain?
"Let us not be afraid, my lorcs, 10 Ore.
sent the truth to our king !; be never re.
jects il, and il Is in this confidence that [
support the amendment which has lost
been proposed to you by the Baron de B,.
rante. May the majority of this chamber
be induced by their fidelity TO tbe king
and The chamber, TO sanction it by then
votes!
My lords, I will say only one word
more, and it is to ask you whether no one
has any doubt with respect TO the secret
wishes of Ferdinand VII. permit ny.
self a personal opinion OF this point L
ground il upon past events but TOO vel!
known TO me. Assuredly the king OF Spain
was never more completely deprived Of
hls liberty than during the seven years Of
bis captivity at Valencay; and l appeal to
srme OF my noble colleagues, to call to
their recollection that at thai. painful pc.
rod neither their honorable names nor
their touching devotednsss could inspire
that monarcn vi IT'D sufficient confidence 10
remove from his mind the impression, that
the attempt which they we're willing 10
make for bis deliveTaEce, was nothing but
an ACT OF temerity oil which he would be
the victim and my personal relations
with king Ferdinand have authorised me
to believe, that these reiussls arose from
a noble confidence IN the fidelity OF his
subjects, 10 whose courage and attachment
he wished to owe bis liberation. This
last observation, notwithstanding The dIl-
ference Of the times, affords you many
opportunities for comparison"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08
FROM MEXICO.

From the Southern PATRIOT.
THE following letter to q gentleman
of Charleston, disclosing some cireum-
stances DOT yet brought to public view,
connected with the late arrangement in
Mexico, between St. Ana, Gaudaloupe.
Vit,oria, and Echsvarria, is from a
highly respectable aourse ]
Havana 18th Feb 1928.
DEAR SIR deferred addressing
you, in hopes Of having it in my power
to trace out some positive information
relative to New Spain, and TO let you
know the truth as to the late events IN
that beautiful, though at present un.
happy country, which, oppressed as ii
is by the most cruel anarchy, 1t 10 i'm.
possible to calculate the ex,ent of the
evils its unfortunate inhabitants may
have yet to undergo.
The Imperial General Echevarria,
since tho action at Xslspa, where the
Republican trsops under Santa Ana
we're beaten, assembled all the troops
he could and marched towards La An.
.igua; he arrived in the vicinity of We
"a Crus about the 9Th or 2Sth OF De-
,smbsr last. with an army of 1000 In
fantry and cavalry; one division lodg-
ed themselves in tho Case Mate two
apd half miles south If Vera Cruz
and the other at Vsrgaza (three miles
northwest Of the came place. Eche'
varria drew near the gates and made
two attacks. both Of bis attempt pr"
we'd abort'vs, and his men we're driven
back by the bssieged with some loss
/ Santa Ana hslds eut with bis small
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08

and two Of the crew across cannon,
and 81 pied ssre2e's eau 10 their bscAs,
and when they had nearly lost their
senses from the severe Aagsiasion, va.
ter was given to them. The question
was again asked ifthey had any money;
and on their answering AZ at first, they
were whipped q second time, until
their bodice were much mutilstsd OF
the blows.
Two ladies, passengers in the schr.
Success, capt. Ray, from Matansa'.
bound to New Provide nee, which they
had ca ptured on the 9Th. and conve t:
ed into an assistant, were put on board
the brig. They had been robbed OF
their money, jewelry, bedding, and In
shsrt every thing but few articles OF
clothing, They had remained on board
tho pirate 10 days, One of the ladies
who had small child, had rope put
round her neck, and knife presented
Co her breast, to enforce disclosure OF
any money that was secreted. While
these ladies were on board the pirate,
several American vessels were robbed.
The ladies car give no account OF the
captain and crew of the schooner, but
suppose them to have been all MURDER
cd. The Dutch brig Minerva, captain
Scrager, from Havana, bound to Am
stsrdam, with valuable cargo OF su,
gar and molasees, was also captured
and burnt by the same pirates. ai!sr ta-
king eat what articles they wished.
Two of the crew of the Dutch brig arc
on board Of tho Jeune Henriette, the
remainder of the crew are supposed to
have been put on board a vessel bound
to England.
They took from the captain and pas
sengers Of the Jeune Henrietse, 70
doubloon. $40 francs. $500 piastres, and
several gold watches. lRepub1ican.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08
From TIE N. y. Com. advertiser, april 8.
FROM ST. THOMAS.

Capts OW!eT, VI tuS uIlS Jduc, intuIulsS
that positive information had been recsiv-
ed at St, Thomas, Of the death of Lieut..
Cox, Tor Cocke) by shot fred from the
fort at Porto Rico. He was commander
ef one of the small sehooners under the
command of Com. Porter.
We have a long letter from our cores
pondent at St. Thomas, dated llth uh.
giving the particulars of the abovemen-
toned occurrence. 1t appears that the
Fox, of which Lieut., c. was commander,
was approaching the harbor At the time
two vessels [tbe Greyhound and Beagle]
of the squadron were lying in port. The
the Greyhound, that only two would be
permitted 10 be in port at one time, but
Capt. P. could not communicate with the
approaching schooner in consequence Of
the heavy surt.-When she bad come
within gunsbot Of the Moro Castle, two
guns with blank cartridges were fred at
her, but as the Captain did not think them
intended for him, he stood on towards the
barber A gun was then fred from the
Moro which killed Lieut.. Cooke. The
schr Immediately came to anchor among
the breakers. and Capt. C's body was car
ried on shore and buried with military
bonors. The three schooners then pro.
ceeded to join The squadron and communl-
cate with the Commodore, since which
nothing has been heard at st. Thomas from
them, Our correspondent informs that be
received the above particulars from gen
tlemaa who was an eyewitness TO the
transaction; they may therefore be relied
Oh as correct.
On the receipt of the melancholy news
at St Thomas, the American vessels 10
port hoisted their colors halt mast.
The Colombian ship Constitution, Cap
tain Maitland, arrived at ST. Thomas Feb
ruary, 28lb. and sailed again ne1t day On
a cauise The Colombian brig Eagle,
Capt. Morgridgs was lying there on the
lltb ult. procuring supplies. 49,
News was received at st. Thomas on
the [ lth that a pirate had robbed The Br.
scbr Waterloo, in Sail Rock Passage, OF
several hundred deubloons. The Bri 'sb
| frigate Athol, Capt. Buuchiere, then in
| port, Immediately got under way and
went 10 pursuit Of her.
The late accounts from the Main stated
that Morales had possession Of Maracaibo,
and the Royalists Of Porto Cabsllo. The
latter place was closely besieged by the
Patriots by land and sea.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08
PIRACY.

SAVANNAH, March 27.-Arrived this
forenoon, the French brig Jeune Hen
riette, Guillaume LIE Quellee, master,
from ST. Jaso de Csba, bound to Nantz.
On the 18th inst. six leagues to the
eastward of the port of Havana, was
boarded by piratical vessel under En-.
slish cslors, q schr, Of the same descrip-
ton in company. These vessels were
about so or 80 tons burthen, armed
with q pivot gun, and two carriage
GUNS. full of men. They robbed the
jeuus Henriette Of part Of her cargo,
all her hight sails and boats. cabin fur
niturs, stores, running rigging, &c. Mr.
Bazaliss, the sapercargo was most
dreadfully beaten, in consequence Of
soms gold being found On bis person
Ia order to make him confess where
other specie might be concealed, they
placed . rope around his neck, when
he was drawn up three different times.
He was DOT lot down the last me until
the color of his face changed, and ne
was Thought to be dead. Aliths clothes
Q, Mr.. B. of every description were ta-
ken from him, with the exception OF q
flannel shirt. The clothing Of the cap
tain add crew shared the same ate.
The captain was taken on board the
pirate with his papers. and after look.
ing 1t them, they asked him it he had
any money en- board on his answering
in the negative, they threw the whole
Of bis papers into the ocean, and struck
him several times over the head will
swords. They then drew the captair
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08
COMMERCIAL.

AnERIcAN FUNDS, LONDON, Feb. IL.
bank Shatss, gu SIS; Seven per
cent. 90; New 6 per cents. of 1919 'i3,
ia, and rs, 90 SO Three per cents
6sI 20; Five per cent. loan, OF 1920
sst 6: Five per cent, loan 1921, 965 q
LospoN MARKErs, Feb. 25-The
demand for Cotton since our last has
been brick and extensive; an advance
of fully I per ID. on Cottons OF the late
India House sals has been freely reah-
,ed- fThe Gales exceeded 5000 bags,
viz: 1900 Bengals S ls to 5 rs; 1000
Surats 5 l-2 to s l-2; 1000 Madras .
1906: 600 Bowels 2 leg to 8 Id,
and 500 do. at public sale, Ia tss SIS
all in bond,l
L,vsaPooL MARKETS, Feb. 22.-
There was an animated and extensive
demand the whole week, sales amount-
ing to 22,2 - bags. The attention was
chiefly directed to Bowels Of the new
crop. and sales Of this description had
beam made q shade higher, but as the
quantity brought forward had been full.
" or more than equal to the demand
it had prevented any advance Of conse'
ouense. The business was chiefly cons
fined to the trade, though some little
had been done on speculation. The ar
rivals were 1884 bags.
GLASGOW MARKErs, Feb. S2.-Cot
tos market very brisk during the week,
Boweds advanced l.Sd, and other des'
oriptioDs la to i-s-Sales amounted
to $3.50 bags.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08

Capt. Berry, OF the schr New PRISCILLA
from Cape Hayden, informs US that the
Hayden government have prohibited oil
vessels from loading on the coast with
MAHoe ANY.
Another inceodisry attemp. to destroy
tho town of Augusta, was made on Inc
night OF the Goth ul.imo. 4 quantity OF
combustible,, with FIRE. were thrown into
the cellar OF Mr.. Joseph Bignou, Broad
street. The family were awoke about
midnight by the iudocating influence Of
tbe smoke, and the ERE was. with much
diihculty got under. IT had burnt thro'
the door of the house, and several casks
of lard in the cellar were consumed. Vo.
Iun,ser guards of citizens were organizing
Cor mutual protection lCh. Coar.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08

.The articles Of agreement alluded to have
already been published.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-08

We are informed, that the merchants of
this city are taking the Precadtion OF ha.
wing a declaration oil the neutrality OF
property shipped by them, annexed to the
Invoice and Bill Of Lading, accompanied
by Consular Certificates, as was eustoma-
nv in the late European war. This mea'
sure may be the means OF preventing the
detention OF vessels, by the cruisers OF the
belljgersnts, under pretence that the car
90 is on account OF subjects OF any oil tbs
bowers at war. Boston paptr.
The foreign news received by The ship
Hudson, at New-York, contains dates to
the a6tb Feb. The extracts are OF very
meagre description, aud add but little 10
orr stock OF information received by way
OF Charleston. For ourselves We confess
we feel some disappointment at this our
anxiety is 20 less intense than that ct our
readers, The approaching contest - big
with importast consequences, not only to
the parties iumedia tely connected with II.
but 10 the whole civilized world. The
Question is simply this shall man continue
10 be a re asonabie, or shall he be reduced
to the situation OF mere passive beng
Are the people made for kings. or kings
for the people .? The bare proposition OF
the question produces shudder, and see
,ns the formidable array OF kingly tyrants,
we should almost despair, did we not re-
collect that he is &" thrice armed who hath
his quarrel just" lFrssman's Jour.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-09
Also, ON Consignment,
Pinncas Jannry.

Phncas Jannry.
Has in store, and offers for sale. 6.
y = ton, Russia clean bemp
~ - 80 bolts do. duck
90 pieces ravens do
90 10 bear DO
40 do Russia sheetings
case Canton grapes
g do do silk shawls & Rdkfs
2 trunks cambria musIlns
| cask sewing twme
2 bales shoe thread
10 boxes English mus ard
40 do hodmaB's sperm. candles
Is rasks Go do oil
do whale oil
g cases patent water proof hats
S95 tons Swedes IRON, assorted ldo
10 Dc Eng iisil small, round & square
2 10 Swedish steel IN bundles
Nutmess. whre lead, Spanish brown,
chronic yellow, VitrioIic, ether and
AQUA FORTS
dec 7 II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-09

Just Received,
DER schooner Albee, and for sale,
i 10 hhds molasses
10 barrels tanners oil
bale ravens duck
/ cask Scarborough cheese
WIN. G0ODELL & Co.
Corner of Prince and Union streets.
ALSO, FOR SALE, As ABOVE
Potatoes, onions, cheese, beets, cider,
and a general sssortmen; OF
C. ROC K r lE S.
nov IL u