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Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
JOHN ALBUM.

p. S.-As there were considerable
quantities of grapes sold in the mark ct,
and otherwise disposed of and given
away, think | must have had near
500 bushels.
The Egyptian milet you sent me,
grew upwards of ten feet high, and has
heads of more than twenty inches long,
only one of which bIossomed, and was
destroyed last night by the frost The
Senna grew very Iuxuriantly, being
now more than seven feet high-the
frost has not yet injured tit is full Of
blossoms, and has some seed pods whic h
/ lear will not ripen, and as ii appears
to be an annual plant, will of course be
lost. J. A.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08

Sir,
AS the following six queries may be
answered liz seven words. and require
but IOtle legal knowledge, through
your indulg ace propose tnem 10 our
feiiow-citlzcns in general. | would re
quest them TO answer lngcnuously, 10
The satisfaction of thcir own conscience,
each query severally and in succession
as ihes read il, and then TO make up
their minds about voting for, or against,
convention designed to bring III slave
ry.
Query lst. What was the original H.
tie Of the Write man to the negro
81. TIE power Of enforcing it except
ed, has not the negro as good title 10
the white man?
Sd, Can the transfer of bad title in
prove or confirm il
4 b. Is notthe receiver OF stolen goods,
knowing them TO be sach, as bad as The
,hiet; and should they pass from one
such receiver 10 another. aud 50 on, is
not The las receiver as bad as the first
SIN. Which is the greatest villain, a
horse-thief, or a man-thiei; receiver
Of stolen horses, or a receiver OF stolen
men,
n. II the majority in the legislature
should happen TO be OF the latter class,
and they were to pass law authorizing
their constituents to steal men, women
and children, or to receive them, know
Justify the villany
JONATHAN FREEMAN,
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
JONATHAN FREEMAN.
viz.

Sir,
The following queries, arising out of
facts which premise, | beg leave 10
submit to gentlemen learned in the law.
The property OF the soil Of tins state
being vested in the United States, they
es ablished Offices for the sale of land,
and granted to purchasers certain rights
and immunities.
Query lst. May not such purchasers
require Of the United States protection
and support in the enjoyment of those
rights and immunities
When they attained the pumber OF
10000, Or al an earlier period with lhs
consent of Congress, they had the rlghl
to form government, under certain de-
GniQons and propositions, viz: that il
should be republic; that it shouid
have no hereditary nobility, no ecclesi-
aslical establishment, and no slavery,
unless as punishment for crimes.
Query I'd. IF the majority had pre-
ferred monarchy, would not The Unlled
S ates have upheld the minority in lis
right to form a republic
Query 81. If the majority had at
tempted 10 create hereditary rank or an
established church, would not the United
States have supported the minority in
the rejection of those usurpations
Query All. If the majPrity bad at
tempted TO introduce slavery, would
rot the United States have been bound
to enable the minority effectually to
resist ii
There was, however, no need of the
in,erposition of congress in regard to
these matters. The constitution Of Hi
nois was framed in consistency with
those s,ipulations; and under those ex-
press conditions and limitations the
people of the territory were admitted
into the Union, as state.
Query 5th. Did that contract cease to
be binding the moment it was executed.
Edwardsville spectator. [volume] (Edwardsville, Ill.) 1819-1826, 1823-11-08
Total So ralls.
Of which about one seventh will be lees. {.

Total 057 gals.
Of which about one seventh will be lees, &c.
The grapes did not ripen 50 we'll nor
SO equally this, as they did last year, and
were upwards oftwo weeks later in ripen-
ing; and great many more mildewed
and ro,tcd Than usual, owing to the wet
weather in August.
To answer number Of inquiries, of
how mach wine will bushel Of grapes
produce had twenty-five bushels o!
the Constan.a grapes picked, and in the
punches they weighed for,y five lbs. the
bushel, and when picked off he bun hes,
they measured l2t bushels, and weigh, d
sixiy-six ponods The bnsbel. They
were then bruised and pat into vat, and
after the pnlp and coioring matter was
dissolved, (Which took three days) the
Juice was drawn Of fro n the bottom oil
the vat, and produced fly four gallons
OF pure JUICE. Then he skins and seeds
were put 10 the press, and produced ten
and half gallons more; making on the
whole sxty-four and a half gallons o.
Juice from twenty-five bushels Of punches
Oh SriDGS--l tlcH udti twenty buSDclS Vi
the Tokly grapes gathered, ami in the
punches they weighed forty-lour and a
half ponds. They were bruised and
fermen ID one night, when there was
f)rty-three gallons of pure juice draw
from them, and when they were submit
ted to the press, they produced sixteen
gallons more; making in ali fitty-nine
gallons. i the eason mad been drier,
suppose there would not have been So
rinch lnice in the grapes, bot it would
have been richer-but have no doubt
on an average of years, the above men
toned grapes will produce more than
two and half gallons to the buslel oil
punches.
About one third Of all nv bland Ma
deira grapes became widowed or other
wise perished-and il has been the worst
year that ever knew OF for rlpening
grapes.
About eleven bushels OF grapes in the
punches, on an average, made barrel
of wine-and all acre will IN an ave
rage, make upwards of four hundred
gallons.
am, Dear Sir,
Verv respectfully,
Yours &c
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
A CARD.

w the Citizens Of Columbia. J. Trench,
u manufacturer ofvestimental soap, for eK.
tracing all kinds ofgrease, paint, oil &c. from
gentIemens clothing, and imperial renovator
or e&'racting all manner ofstains occasioned bv
grease, oil, &c. from ladies dresses of every
description restoring the same, let the ouality
re what it may, to its former condition witboG,
INJURY TO either cloth or color, returns his most
9n'eignfd thanks TO his friends and the pubIic
Tor the Kind patronage and many favors t,estovv.
cd on bim since his arrival, and most resnec,-
ioliy begs leave 90 inform them that he intends
leaving Alexandria in a very few DAYS, during
wnich tune ne requests that any lady or gentle
man who entertains the least doubt of fbe an
perioc excellence Of the above composition will
bring any of their garments damaged as above
described, and the same will be removed h,
their presence in few minutes, gratis aud So
tisfactory proof given that the practice So fro.
quentIy resorted To-, Especially by IadieO of
sending 6ne dresses on account of such stains
to the dyers TO be dyed, may in all cases be dis
yonsed with. Apply 8: DIR. John ThOmpson's,
t9uai'sWseI march GO :.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02

a Frenchman being in company at a
tea~t'rinking party did not observe that it
was customary to put spoon into the cup
when any body had drank enough, and
the mistress Of the house imagining he
was fond Of tea, by the omission, sent
him cur. after cup,till he had drank above
dozen dishes oftes, which he, with the
politeness so peculiar TO his couD,rymen
could not refuse. AT length, however,
seeing the servant approach with more,
he rose and exclaimed, "Heias, MADAM
j'af ~ quarforze, etjc men fluis mrs"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
Genutne Hf6erntan skorn.

Several Irishmen we're lately indicted
IN London for riotous conduct, armed
with clubs, hatchets, &c. One of them
swore that at the time, he was alone by
himself,snd had a witness that could prove
it; that he had nothing in his hand bu,
his fist, and that was in his pocket he
said he was Knocked down, and was dead
for fortnight, he was so sadly kilt.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
f@ The above property is now
DlsrRIGroF COLI MBlA.
County IF Hr.randria, 10 gvit.
November term, 1922, 18th day.
GuANCERY.
Josiah Watson-coMPLAISAr


against
John Mciver, Francis Peyton, and Jonah
Thompson, surviving commissioners under n
commission against Josiah Watson (bankruo,\.
Margaret Chaplin, administrative of Gurden Cha
pin, Sarah Harper, ADMINISTRATIVE of joseph
Harper, James III, Uooe, administrator Of VIM.
5odgsOn, LetitiakeInedy,a administrative of las
Kennedy, junior, John McIAer, assignee of Eli
sha c. Dick, James Keith, Richard NJ Scott,
Lawrence Berry, John Nuncaster, J ohm Guliclt,
Mathew Page, Francis Stribing, Gavin Hamil-
ton john Hopkins, John Pancoast, Samuel
Nichols, James Keith, jr. Ann Hunter, Walter
A. Smith, James Sanderson, administrator of
Wm j. Hall ,Robt. Tailor surviving Administrator
OF JasWilson, Jonah ThompsonS, Richard Veitch
lately trading under the firm of Thompson and
Veitch, Joseph Tidball, WilliaN Taylor, John
Bachelor, Richard Veitch, Andrew Ramsay and
VIM. Ramsay lately trading under the firm OF
Andrew and WIN. Ramsay, Edward Graham,
administrator of VIM. Graham, John f. Cooke
and John X. Cooke, exectors of Stephen Cooke
deceased-DEFEHDAETs.
fANHE defendants, Lawrence Berry, John Gu
y lick, Mathew Page, Gavin Hamilson, John
Hopuns,Jno. Pancoast, Saml. Nichois,Annfiun
ter, Walter \. Smith, Joseph Tidball, VIM. Tay-
Tor, John Batchelor, john Cooke and John
IL. Cooke, not having entered their appearance
and given security according to the statute and
rules Of this court, ans il appearing to the
court upon affidavit fled, that they are not in
habitanis of the district al Columbia. On mo-
lion OF the complimentary this counsel, i; is Or
dered That they appear here ,ou, or beforethe LIST
day o. next May term, and enter their appear
ance IN this suit, and give security for perform
ing the DEGREES Of the court and that coDy oC
this order be published in one OF the public
newspapers printed in the town of Alexandria,
for two months successfully, and that another
copy be pasted at the front door Of the court
house OF said county A copy test,
feb 10 2m EDMUND T. LEE
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
STUBBORN FELLOW.

Mr.. Pitt, walking one dark evening
with the late Edmund Burke, and the
latter coming to short post fixed in the
pavement, which, in the earnestness of
conversation, he took to be boy standing
in his way, said, hastily, "get out of the
way, boy" "That, boy, sir" said the
minister. very caimy, sis a flostboy, who
who never turns out of his way for any
body"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
Barbados sugar and MoIasses.

lust received by the Rose n-Bloom
~ IA hhds prime sugar
II do molasses
And by the Resolution from Brazil 1000 span.
ish hides ofsuperior quality.
And in store, 20 bales burlaps, Nos. !, Q, 3,
ana =; Oh tons bar iron assorted, $50 lbs soal
leather, 200 sides upper and harness, 100 calf
skins, 20 doz morocco skins of varions co,ors.
cochineal, 10 boxes Baltimore chocolate No 1.
5doNo 2, TO be sold at reduced price, 1000 lbs
cotton yarn assorted No to 10 apply 20
march ~ NJ. MILLER e. SON
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
DOMEsTID GOunN

NAM. FoWLE &. Go have landing from the
w sloOp Martha, and in store, 100 pieces
sattineis, part Of which blue mi4ed colors, super
extra fine quality, 80 pieces red hanneis
ALSO, black, blue and drab broad cloths and
black, blue dTeb and blue mixed assimeTes, ~ O
which will be sold AZ the factnrr nricss DIG 90
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
A CAUTION

A carpenter passing by with deal
board Oh his shoulder, hit MIR. Pratt on
the head with the end OF il when per.
ceiving what he had done, he cried on,
"Haye care,sir." "Wby," replied Mr..
Pratt edo you intend to hit nae a gain?'
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
4 DANDY OuTwITTEn.

A dandy, in Broadway few mornings
since accosted an old belIman as follows {:
s--e'you take all sorts Of 1umpery in
your cart don't you I" To which he re-
plied-"Yes, Jump in, jump in."
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
SALT AFLOAy.
NOTICE.

MUM r..
HE subscribers TO T. KennprsIev,s Perio
dicai Publications, that we're distributed in
his city and lis vicinity by Mr. Peter Creighton,
deceased, may he assured that the REMAINING
numbers viii be regularly delivered 50 soon as q
proper person can he obtained for that purpose
The subscriber also begs leave 10 remind all
those who are in arrears for numbers delivered.
nat, on their receiving the next number, he
Nlh expect 70 receive the balances due on the
work oct 10 ~ WEARY, agent. Ba,t;mare
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
II. =. intends keeping
I'm Ass0Ttment of Pnper.
BY HENRY PTTTMAN.
CONDITIONS
OE THE ALEXANDRIA, HEpAI

OF THE ALEXANDRIA HERALD.
l.. Five dollars year; half yearly in advance
by town subscribers.
u. Subscriptions for less than six months.
each paper.
~, ~. Extra papers six aud quarter cents.
" No paper discontinued until all arres1
ages are balanced. VI S''
Y. A0yERrisEMsETs, not exceeding square
lhserted three times for one dollar; aud trentv,
hye cents for every subsequent insertion; Lar
ger ones IN proportion. Advertisements which
nav nav: not me number Of Insertions marked, ia
writing, will be continued till forbid.
" Letters 70 the editor must be post raid
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
This is to give Notice,

WHAT the subscriber, OF alexandria countV
4 IN the District of Columbia, hath obtained
IRON the Orphans Court of said county letters
OF administration on the personal estate of
HENRY POSEY, late of the county aforesaid,
deceased All persons having claims against
SAID decedent are hereby warned to exhibit the
anne to the subscriber, passed by the Orphans
Court on or before the 10th day of September
next, or they may by law be excluded from all
heneht to said estate; and those indebted there
To are required to make immediate payments.
Hiven under my hand this 10th March, 1929.
MICHAEL McCLOSKEY, admir-
Iilarch ~. Iawot of Henry Posey, decd.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
POWDER ROE sALE.

WTEhave Just received from the manufacto-
w ~ near Wilmington, 10 kegs, 20 half
Kegs and a few dozen | ID eannisters Of gun
powder. We do not undertaketo say IL is su-
Pcrior 90 any ever offered in this market But
will warrant il equal and are directed by the
manufacturer TO take back any that does not
please the purchaser. Apply to
llmo22 g. MILLER s. soy
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
This is to give Notice.

TENHAf the subscriber of Alexandria county.
h in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the orphans conrf ,ofsaid county, letters tes-
tamenTary on the estate ofARCH'D. OSBURN,
late ofthe county aforesaid, dec All persons hav-
ing CLAIMS against the said decedent are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, passed by the orphans court, on or be-
lore the 10th day of Sept. next; or they may,
by law, be excluded from all benefit TO said eS-
tate and those indebted thereto, are required
TO make immediate payment. Given under my
hand this 10th day of March, 1923.
RACHEL OSBURN, executrix
march 10 1aw3w of Archibald Osburn, dec )
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
A GOOSE'S REASON.

A GO0SE'S REASON.
A Goose, my grandam one day said,
Entering barn, pops down It's head;
lhegg'd her then the cause to show
She told me she must waive the task
For nothing bui a goose would ask,
w hatnothinp buta goose could kuoN
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
TIE FOUNT.
A SOJ,ACE

"a SoIlAAE r..
By Req. u. BretteH, Eng.
Ills sweet to think that whenI die,
There's one will hold my laDyuid he aa.
And let me on her bosom lie,
Till every breath Of life is fed.
And when those beaming ewes shall
close,
And lose at last their fading raw,
For ever fx'd in deep repose,
She'll watch beside my life1ess clay.
IT'S sweet to think that when Pm dead.
Her eye will pour It's softest tear,
Her hand upon my green turf shed
The sweetest flowrets of the wear.
'Fis sweet TO think VIC both shall be,
Ere long, within one common tomb,
'Til from deaths bonds RELEASED, we f]y
Tothose blest realms beyond its gloom.
ANSWER
To the Riddle from the Charleston Gazette lin
Fridays Herald)
When silence is wished we ALWAYS saw
mum,
And Annals name as sweet as plumb.
There's no lawyer in town, if properly
feed,
That ever refuses to draw out a deed.
For botanical fruits we have no time to
look,
But minim is found in each music book;
To sum up the whole, il I've not miscar-
ried, mnrried.
A woman's call'd Madam as soon as she's
ANOTHER.
NJ utum IS word that doth silence pro.
claim;
a ma is surely feminine name
ID eeds are oft framed by lawyers of skill,
A ira 3 substance that's no bitter pill,
M inim IS the same read il which way YOU
will.
The initials likewise form a name,
Which every married lady III claim
And back and for@ Yards spell the same.
L. w
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
HUMOUR.
C0NUNDRUM.

Why are caterpillars like buckwheat
cakes
An answer to the above is requested. !
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
no LET.

$500 ~ LE G1
ILL., That large and commodious brick
lgli&EM dwelling house, situated on the
- north ives: corner Of Cameron and
PIT streets, Al present occupied by Mr. Samuel
Mark. Possession will be given on the 9th day
OF April. Inquire of the present occupant, or
feb "a If r. F. MASON
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
This is to give Notice.

INHAT the subscriber, OF Alexandria county,
a IN the District of Columbia, have ol,tdin-
ed from the Orphans Court of said county let
ters ~ administration the personal estate of
SAMUEL MARCY, late Of the said county.
deceased. All persons having claims against
the said decedent are hereby warned TO exhibis
the same TO the subscribers, passed by the Or
phans Court, on or before the lith day of Sep.
temher next, or they may, by law, be excluded
rom all benefit TO said estate; and those ir,-
debted thereto are required TO make immediats
payment. Given under our hands this 10th
March, 1923.
JANE MARCY, sdm'x.
HoRATIO BALL, admir-.
march TO- law3t Of Samuel Marcy dec'H
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-02
NOTICE.

fg'HE subscriber respectfully informs his
d friends and the public in general tsla, he
continues the
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-19
THE STEAMBOAT
P o T . NJ A G.

TTAScommencedh her usual route, which
IL will not be changed without due no.
t,ce oeing given Leaves Richmond on
Sunday Moraing. al 6 O'Clock, City Point
alter the arrival Of tue stage from Peters
burg and Norfolk. at O'Clock. on Mon
day morning, touching at Oid Point Com.
fort; arrives at Alexandria aud Washing
ton on Tuesday morning,
Returning Leaves Washington at 8 o.
clock, Alexandra at 9. on Thursday NOR
nins, arrives al Old Point Comfort aud
Norfolk on Friday morning, AMI proceeds
direct to City Point aud Richmond.
Present rates OF fare, including meals
ami table drink, between Washington and
Norfolk, Dill; Alexandra and Norfolk
d. 10 90; between Norfolk and City FONT
o 4; between Norfolk aud Richmond Do.
i'ae Potomac Steam Boat company
having extended their line from Norfolk to
CITY Point and RIchmeRd in consequence
OF the failure OF their repeated applications
10 the James River Steam Boat Company
10 lower Inc tare. so as To encourage trav-
cling on this route between Richmond
ana Washington, now have to oOngraiu-
late the public on their complete success
in obtaining The object. Travellers will
al once see the advantage OF making their
arrangements so as To do all their travels
Ing on the day the Potomac runs.
march Is
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-19
Twenty Dollars Reward.

NSLOPED from Preston, near Aiexan-
~ dr;a, on the Sd inst negro man
named GEORGE, and on the 9th INST a.
mother called BILL. George is about q
or Pc years of age, 5 tee'7 or inches
bigb. we'll formed +; his complexion h'acs !,
and has scar near the corner OF bis le't
owe. which proceeded from the KICK OF q
bors.. Had on when he left the premises
an old black bat, aud dark brown round:a
bout, and blue kersey pantaloons' bill Is
about II or Is years OF age, 5 teet or o
inches high, broad across the shoulders
his form very compact, and complexion
not as dark as George, His cloth'us' q
dark brown round-a bout, blue Jersey
nantsIoons, aud an old white hat DEo
will be given tor appreheud'ng SAID ne :,
groes aud all reasonable expenses PAID II u
taken out OF The county; OF ten dollars u
taken in the county, aud halt that sum
frr either. Masters OF vessels, seine haa,
jers. and all other persons are iofwafheu
from employing them, .u owF
april 8
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-19
HISTORY OF
RnniaI. the PrOphet.

a SECOND edition OF this WORK W." .li
n be pot to press in short time al the
r;tv nj Washington: those gentlemen,
therefore. who hold subscription papers
snr The book viii be good enough to r. turn
,Ssm 10 the Office OF the Columbian Star
hsfnre the tenth OF Nay next. As u IS
fact we'll known, that the work IS %, h'gnly ,
annroyed of by Al who have read The ilrst
e3i,,on. which was printed bat lie"
months ago, it is unnecessary TO state here '.
apv thing relative to ITS merits u may
he proper. however, 10 state, ,ns' 'one
can Ne printed bu, for subser,oe r. .o;aad
Tor nose only whose names are received
at Washington by the 10Th OF way mex mex.
Printers of newspapers IN the D's n
Of Columbia. and those in Baltimore, r re-
drneksburg and Winchester will please Sc
10 insert the above in their papers ie"
times, ana they shall be presented WIN q
copy Of The work. ,,,,n,, :, ,,,,,or
april 8
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-19
mo 6367
Cotton Yarn.

TAMES c. & X. BARRY being apo
u pointed Agents by the s. Union Mahu-
featuring Company Of Mary land'' ior the
sale of their cotton yarn, take this oppor.
tunlty 10 acquaint their trieHds ard The
public thst they have just received very
large supply per the Baltimore Packet
winch they will sell 20 dealers in that aili-
Gle at The
FACTOR, PRICES FREE OF Expense.
@Couptry Merchants who want tkeir
supply, will al once see be ad,antse.
OF receiving That article in AIeaan-
dria at The Baltimore Ilioe, Iee OF risk
and freight. The long established sure
rloriiy Of tbis collou over all Others n snu-
faclured in The L. STATES, makes il urne-
cessary 10 say any thing further, relative
TO its quality. As ouI supply viii b. made
weekly, our town and county customers
may rely ON their orders being promptly
attended 10. They have Also OH hand
general assortment OF
DRY GOODS,
comprising almost every article in thar
line, which will be sold veiy 10" by
wbolssail or retail, cn accommodating
terms. mar 20