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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-07

perhaps the members OF The bar in
attendance on the supreme court, were
never more numerous than a, the present
term. Besides the distinguished mem
oers OF the profession, who, being mem.
oers OF either house of congress, are
necessarily present, and those who a;e
resident IN the district, we have observed
'ne ioiiowiDg gentlemen in on the court,
VIZ Mr.. Webster, and Mr.. Blake, of
boston. Mr.. Prman, from RHODE Is
iand. Mr.. Emmett Mr.. Ogden, SIR.
oakley, MIR. Wheaton, (repcrter to the
court.) from New York. MIR. Cheves,
OF Philadelphia. MIR. Winder, and Mr..
Holman, of Baltimore. Mr.. Clay, and
Mr.. Rowan of Kentucky. Mr.. Wright,
MT. Hammond, and MIR. Whi,tlesey, of
ONO. National Inteiiigencer.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-07

a young man named Hanks, has been
committed 10 prison, in Vermont, for
wilfully setting fire to his fathers barn
oy which large quantity of wheat and
oats consumed.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-07

"a persons were lately robbed in Eng
land in returning from iair-thus fou
SnlIowed fair. -
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-07
FIRES.

FIRES.
A valuable mill, in the upper part of
Albany, worth more than $50, 200, own
ed by Stephen Van Rensselaer,, esq. was
destroyed by fire on Goth ult.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-07

On the 18th inst the iron furnace oil
Mr.. Chaplin, in Wolcott, N. Y, was des.
troyed by fire. The loss supposed to be
from $4,000 to $1,000.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-07

PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 25.-We learn,
that an attempt was made on "Wednesday
night to set FIRE to the university in Ninth
street. Reif's (,o1
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31

whelming physical force. overhanging
free Europe and it is unquestionabi
the first interest Of mankind in GEN.
raj, that this power should be broker
by division.
What, then, is the true point of poll
cy? We think this,-that we shonld
Join in the war so far as our own ac-
tual interests allow, namely, by such ,
naval force as would be sufficient ~
save Cadiz, and thereby render nusa-
tory the invasion of France; and which
would not at the same time, cost mora
than this country could afford, and than
the object would be worth. We thipe,
that Mr.. Canning's objection to this
cause is mere rhetorical flourish Of
words-a mere fanciful point of nation.
al pride. We are bound. we think in
due policy, to do all that we can; and
as we can do this, and as the object is
unquestionably worth it, we think wa
ought SO to act.
If the Russian army should enter
Spain. we think that the English min.
i.try will be inexcusable, unless thew
take immediate possession (for the Spa,
uiards) OF Cadiz, Corunna, Ferrol. and
whatever other towns may be within
cur means Of defence by sea. we
should be the last to advise war with.
out any object proportionate its cost.
we well know, that any such war ito
make use Of the argun,entum I'D homi.
NUM- will cost ourselves and all others
in the same condition of life, at least
twenty pounds year for fifty years to
come; aud we, and all others like US.
have therefore direct interest in the
question - But, even with this consids.
ration before US. we say gravely and
deliberately, let Us venture a naval
war: and let us assist by garEisoning
Spanish towns and forts, if Russis
shall enter Spain. Let neither Russia
nor France have ship on the ocean:
and let us spare no efforts to excite Pc.
land to make another venture for her
independence.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
THE NAVAL ACTION
sNI,srH N

Ot run " ShpELLo'
From a perfectly authentic source, we
learn that the battle fought by Com. Da-
nieIs, was, on bis side, as gallant an action
as ever took place at sea. 1t excited e.
ven the admiration OF the Spaniards them
selves, so far that the commsndant OF
Puerto Cabello wrote complimentary
letter 10 Gen. Soublette, the Intendant OF
Caracas, extoIling the gallant conduct OF
Com. D. and promising 10 treat BIN with
every respect. His wounds are not dan.
gerous. and there are even letters arrived
from bim to his family. When he recag-
nized the Spanish squadron 10 De enemies
he bore down and boarded the trigate in
superior style, and The damage the Spa
nisb vessels sustained is so great, that il
is doubtful whether they will ever be able
10 quit Puerto Cabello they were so DIS
abled that the Bolivar, which came up at
the close Of The action. far from sheerlng
off, chased the Spanish corvette, which
ran into Porto Cabello With difficulty.
The brig Mosquito, which was on shore,
and which Com. D. was occupied in get
ting of at the time the Spanish squadron
came up, was not captured, but run into
Curacao for repairs. The Bolivar is yet
cruizing off Porto Cavello and The Mus
quito would soon join her. This is the
state of things and as the corvette Maria
Francisco was a prize, the only loss OF
the ColGmbians ID the corvette Cafabobo.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
FROM HAVANA.

By the schr. Barracos, capt. Jones. at
this port yesterday 10 10 days. from Ha-
vana, we have received a paper OF that
place OF Tue 18th inst. from which we
have translated the following articles be-
ing the only ones OF interest 10 1t. The
first goes to CONFIRM the statement pub
lished in the American Of Tuesday, from
an officer of Com Porter's squadron, rela,
tive to the depredailons committed in the
interior of the island OF Cuba by the pi-
rates, who have been driven from the o.
cean by the eyertions and presence Of our
gallant navy.
Capt. Jones brings despatche. for 60.
yeInmen, from Com. Porter,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31

THE ROSTRUM, to name which, at once
recalls the memory of the rich intellectual re-
past enioyed some years ago, from the exhibi.
ton of Mr.. Og,lvie, in Rhetoric and Elocution,
i, about to be visited again in our city. Mr.
yI,.eJto, whose name we have seen announc-
ed in many of our cities, and whose talents are
snoken of in the most favorable manner, has
errived in this City, and proposes on This Ere
ning an exhibition at the TOWN HALL
This elias. of instruction and amusement de.
serves encouragement, and should be Particu-
larly interesting to admirers Of good speak'ns'
in whatever department.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31

and Legislature ui tue state OF Georgia,
the Congress Of the United States did APP
propriate SUN of money last session, with
a view OF holding treaty with the CheIo.
KEGS, for the purpose OF eXtingu'snine
their title to lands within the chartered
limits claimed by the state OF Georgia.
And it also appearing IN the public prints,
that the President OF the United States bad
appointed Commissioners IN conformity
to the views OF said appropriation. and
anticipating call by the Commissioners,
the Head Chiefs Of the Cherokee Nation
requested the Judges to ascertain the sen.
timents and disposition Of the citizens OF
their respective districts on the subject.
and ia report the same 10 them; which re-
ports having been made, and now Land be-
fore the National Committee aud Council,
declaring, unanimously, with one voice, a
determination to hold 10 treaties with any
commissioners of the United States TO
make any cession of lands, being resolved
not to dispose Of even one foot Of ground
Be il therefore known and remembered,
that we, the undersigned, members OF the
National Committee and Council, after
maturely celebrating on the subject
Resolved 6y The National Committee and
Members Of Council, That the Chiefs OF
the Cherokee Nation will not meet any
Commissioners of the United States 10
hold a treaty with them on the subject OF
making cession of lands, the property Of
the Cherokee Nation, las we are tetermin-
ed, hereafter, never to make any cession
OF lands, having not more thsa sufficient
for our nation and posteriiy; but, on any
other business not relating 10 making a
treaty OF cession, we will, at all times,
during the session, Of the National Coun.
CT! at New Town, receive the United
States Commissioners or agents with
friendship and cordially, and will ever
keep bright the chain Of peace and friend.
ship which links the Cherokee Nation and
the government OF the United States.
Signed by the Head Chiefs, Members
of Council, and Members of the No.
fionGi Committee.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
Union RACES.

New YORK, May Give understand
the Sweepstakes was won by the New Jer'
sey horse Prize Fighter, beating the Mil
IeT's Mard, Sir Archy, and knickerbocker.
The fir nile was run in min. Do sec.
second u lie in min. 81 seconds,
A tro''i,,g match, three mile heats Ell
forwards took place on the course tor
purse of loco, which was won by Penn
sylvanla horse, beating Dragon, and Mr..
Coste,'s black mare. The first mile was
performed in 8 min. Is sec.-second mile
2 55-tbird mile IS. The second heat
was performed in 8 minutes and 4 Sc
conds.
The great Match Race against Eclipse,
for purse OF 10000 dollars, is assigned
for this day at one o'clock, and much m
terest is excited. The result will be
known a, BROOKLYN about half past one.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
COPENHAGEN.

An extract of letter of March q, 1888,
from commercial house 10 Copenha-
gen 10 another in Boston, says -
1Since our last there has been consider
able stir in colonial produce, owing TO
the prospect of war and the sbortness OF
our supplies, which in many articles are
No, adequate to meet the wants when nav
ios,;on opens; we particularly notice su-
CARS which have been pusheo cohs'uefd>
hlv and in the last four or tlve weeks a
erea, part of our stock has changed hanos
several times with advantage Among
the last sales is parcel OF 4OO cases
white Havana, at 6s.; more is now ASK
ed, snG Tor other qualities IN proportion.
Coffee is Likewise improving, and m very
firm hands. Rum aud Pepper, which
have so long been neglected are again OF
q more easy sale, and the first article has
advanced in consequence Of some speCu-
l.,;re purchases. There remains but lit
,Ie Rice which is OF inferior quality, and
selling Bs. Is is by the single cask; we
are thus conf dent that early arrivals viii
meet with ready sale aud far prices.
Cation. Georgia and New Orleans, very
little ON hand, Dyewood, Camp aud
FuStIC. none lU
lie doing.-Exports, stock not consloera'
ble."
A passenger who arrived here in the
schr. Ceres, from port-au.Prince, ana
sailed in company from thence witt.
the John & Elizabeth, arrived at Phil
adelphia, informs US, that the report
by thai vessel Of a pirate being off
Crooked Island, is incorrect--that the
large schr, far to windward'" which
she discovered was the Ceres, and that
the = small suspicious looking sehr' OF
80 or 40 toms" which they took for
pirate, and which boarded the Ceres.
was a tur.leman; T. that the gun hred,
of which they neither " saw flash nor
smoke" was from the Ceres made win
rope and yarn by the captain, for the
purpose of an experiment. IL Is a
source of regret that these circums ste n
ces should have created CONSERVATION
on board the John & Elizabeth.
[Balt. Pat.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
From the Ne5o York Gas. Mag 2S.

THE GREAT MATCH RACE on
the Long Island Course, between f.
,cLIpss and Southern horse, HENRY
four years old, was decided Yesterday
after most severely contested race, in
favor of ECLIPSE. The following is the
result OF the contest:
ECLIPSE
HENRY
The first heat was run in the unpre-
cedeuted period of minutes 81 sec.
onds. I'd. Z 49. and Sd, %
We were on the course, and can safe.
" state that no horse of the same age
a : Henry ever performed better, and
we have no doubt that he will, in
short time, beat any horse in the coua-
try. =,
Lexington, Ken. who died recently at
Washington. has lett legacy OF D.sO, 900
TO Trannsylyania University, besides ma
king that institution his Tesiduary !egatee.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
FROM NEW-ORLEANS.

By the line brig Edward, Captain Con.
over. from Orleans. the Editors OF
the N. Y. Gazette have received papers
70 The 9th instant, inclusive. The Cotton
market has been less animated during the
week than tor two or three preceding
weeks. Considerable business had, how
ever, been done, and quotations are not
altered. Tobacco rather heavy at former
ouorations dull and declining, land
the marke, generally extremely dull for
the season.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
CoHEN's OFFICE,

No. III Market-street, Baltimore. IL IS own
I'd in a whole ticket, and for which the CASH
can be had instantly on presentation.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
GEORGIA CHEROKEES.

New Town, Cherokee Nstion,1
October %, 1872.
In Commute and Council;
Whereas, it appears in the prints OF the
public newspapers. that, in consequence
Of ibe earnest solicitations Of the Governor
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
Continued luck at Cohen's i!
{ andle light.

r--The handsome prize Of ONE THOU
SAND DOLLARS drawn Wednesday alter
noon in the Grani State Lottery by No. 2il57
,,.,- cold q : uSIai at
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31
"PROCLAMATION

Ofthe Provisional Junta efths Span.
ish Government to The Spanish Ma.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-31

S.iLES BY AUCTION,
Published en- the alexandria Gazette.
Sale at tia Auction Store, this Evening at
candle light.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-25
Great Earthquake at Valparaiso.

The following is a circumstantial ac-
cunt of the great Earthquake which oc-
urred at Valparaiso. on the 18th of No
ember 1922, as related by gentleman
Pho was there at the time; although i'll
pok place some time since, yet many OF
be details are new, and highly interest
b.
"The weather, this evening, was re-
parkably pleasant, and not the least thing
occurred, which could be considered as an
hdication of the dreadful earthquake
Ehich laid this city in ruins. had scarce
y retired to bed, when all at once the
ouse began to shake violently; the plas-
Ter flew about in all directions, and the
Furniture was thrown down with great
orce. Immediately sprung gup, and not
outstanding the darkness, reached the
Puter door, after having been thrown down
everal times. The door was locked, and
9 add to my misfortune, the key fell out.
iere then, was |, without light, locked
fp in dark entry, and expecting every
|noment that the house would fall, and bu-
me beneath the ruins. With presence
f mind, surprising even to myself, stoop-
ID down, and to my joy,laid hold of the
ley.
"After / left the house, was still ig-
horant of what course to take, when per-
Feived light in the court, and followed
he direction of it, reached the street in
Patety. Here, all was CONSERVATION and
pproar-the ground appeared like the
waves of the sea-thc air was filled with
husband the Inhabitants were flying in
very direction. By this time the first
hook had ceased. Being almost naked.
furned back to get my clothes, but had
ecarcey reached the house, when a second
Fhock commenced, with less violence
however, than before. Having, at length
obtained my clothes. | went to the beach
with the view of getting on board the shir
there were cracks on share of width and
depth sufficient for the insertion of man.
arm.
"The ship. although lyingin 90 fathom'
Of water, was singularly affected by this
Phenomenon, her guns lifted from thu
ueck, as ilby magic-and the vessel ap
peared as if she had struck on the rocks
u the earthquake had continued mucl
'onser, our decks must have been stow
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-25
through, the guns came down with such

through, the guns came down with such
violence.
"The native inhabitants, for the most
part, fed to the mountains, but the resi-
dent foreigners took shelter on board the
vessels lying there. On going ashore, the
next day, observed that small building
scarcely six yards from our house, had
heen completely covered by the dirt and
stones which fell from the mountain, at
whose base it stood. Our house was not
thrown down; for it was one of the strong
est in Valparaiso; but was SO much rack
ed, that it did not appear worth repairing.
Captains of vessels which arrived after
the earthquake, remarked that they ire
quently saw large shoals OF fish lying dead
on the surface of the water.
"Among the sufferers by this melan-
choly event, was an Irishman, who having
acquired large fortune by commerce, had
that day, retired into new house in the
country. At the time when the earthquake
occurred, his two children were sleeping,
one on ascouch in the corner of the room
the other on a mattrass in the middle OF
the floor. As they were thus lying beam
fell across the couch, and crushed it to
atoms, while another fell upon the mat
ltrass, and overwhelmed it with tho ruins
A short time after, they were both dug
out, not in the least hurt, and restored to
the arms of their almost dictracted pa
rents.
But to recount every particular ol
this awful event, would carry me beyopt
my limits suffice it to say, that shocks
were felt more or less, for the space o
three months."
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-25
PUBLIC UTILITY.
.Npp and Useful Establishment.

THE Subscriber having been for many weeks
past frequently applied TO for information as to
what Real Estate was for sale in the borough, Us
neighbourhood, or the surrounding country, with
out being able TO give the desired inf rmaton.
have opened PUBLIC RECORD or REGISTER
where all those who have houses and lots for Sale
or Rent in the borough of Wilmington, or house.
and farms for Sale or Rent, or in Shares, in the
country. are invited to Register them, and all
those desirous of Purchasing or Renting houses
Ior plantations, are requested to call and examine
the Register. The great benefit this establish.
ment may be to those who have houses and lands
to rent or dispose Of, and the accommodation It
will be to such want to purchase, or rent pro
lperty-must be evident to all is timely thought
lof and adopted, and is probably the first evidence
lof the benefit to be expected from the contem-
plated Canal as the application for information
about property in Delaware, would not otherwise
lit is presumed be so frequent. The expense of
describing and registering in neat, ample man
ner all real estate whether houses or lands, will
be but trAing, say so cents for each property for
Sale or Rent, and for examining the Register,
(which promises to contain much valuable infor-
,)mation, only 121 cents.
;, Every attention will be paid to the purchase
and sale of real estate-anJ Deeds, Bonds. Mort
cages and every necessary written document will
b. executed with accuracy and despatch. GA
professional gentleman we'll qualified to Inspect
lille deeds, and examine the records of the court!
lis engaged-and the subscribers believe the es
ltsbIishment viii, be useful one--it is at leas
lnder that impression, offered for public encou
lragement.
j HOPPE g. CO.
y Dec. 1914 No. go, Market-street
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-25
PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA
BUCK WHEAT MEAL, &c.
For Sale at the Subscribers, South side of the
Lower Market.
n@M0NC6> lbs. of Buck.wheat Meal Of the
H2VV\V first quality,
800 lbs, of Lump Butter,
800 lbs Of Flax,
g Bushels of White Beans,
10 Barrels of No 2. Mackarel,
200 lbs. of Rhode Island Cheese,
900 lbs. of Tow Yarn for Thread Carpet chain or
wrapping,
Goldfish. Sperm. and Common Oil, Mackarel by
the barrel and half do. Chocolate, Tea, Coffee and
Noasses, Beeswax, Rappee and Scotch Snuff,
smoaking and Chewing Tobacco. Powder and
Shot.
ALSO FOR SALE AS ABOVE,
Violins, Fifes, Flutes, Clarionets and Fagiolets,
Music Books for the above instruments-Violin
Bows, Strings, Screws and Bridges-Clarionets
Reeds,
John Wright.
NIB. A Tobacconist Press and apparatus for
sale. Nov. 2o-lo-se
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-25
UIL.ML.NGTOJv .ACADE.NH.

UIL.MLNGT TOW .aC.ADE.NK.
Up
- HIS ancient Institution IS again open for the
reception of Students in the various branches OF
CLASSICAL ASn ENGLISH EDUCATION,
on very moderate terms.
Latin and Greek Languages per Quarter 81 90
The higher branches Of The Mathematics,
Natural and .Norai Philosophy, .7strO-
nony, &c. OO
Reading, Writing, arithmetic, English
Grammar, Geography, Composition,
Defamation, Sc. 4 90
The Subscriber. grateful for the encouragement
he has already received, hopes, by strict attention
TO the department. I'd literary improvement of
his Pupils, to render the institution, in every re.
,pect, worthy Of public patronage.
LY.lLA.N .M4I'THEWS.
Dec II, 1923.
WECENTIFY, That the above named Gentle
man has produced satisfactory testimonials from
|Niddlebury College, (Vermont,) OF his literary
utainments, and do cordially recommend him to
public patronage.
f. w. GILBERT,0
JoHN BRINcKLE, r,
JoHN RUMsEy,
Robert PoRrER.J
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-25
EVENING SCHOOL.
In prizes Of 10 & a.
WILLIAM B. MARTIN,


UNIFORMS his friends and the citizens of Will
l. mington and its vicinity, that he intends open.
ing an Evening School on the first of November,
at his School Room; where will be taught Eng
Ii Ii Grammar, Spelling, Reading, Writing and
Arithmetic, and hopes to gain the appreciation.
of all those who may call on him for instruction.
N. B. Young men who wish to obtain know
ledge of Navigation, will be taught at the reduced
price of Eight dollars per quarter; it required
they may obtain Lectures on the Lunars.
W;lminpton Oct l6 1923, 5-8t
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-05-01
A FEMALE POLITICIAN.

As the question of peace and war on
the European continent excltes SO much
discussion ON this, we feel ourselves
bound to lay before our readers, all the
evidence on both sides of this momentous
subject that we can obtain, more espe-
claliy when it seems 10 wear an official
torIn.-.lior. Chroa.
France and Great Britain An En-
gishman in Paris has written to his cor
respondent what follows. The female
is the particular friend of the King of
Great Britain, Defender OF the Faith,
&c.
"The great politician here now is Mrs.
Fitzherbert. The information denied to
us by Ministers is kindly communicated
by this illustrious parsonage, and her
aye and nay direct the decisions OF
thousands. An Irish Baronet. Sir John
Be, yesterday consulted Mrs. Fitz.
herbert the question of peace or war, as
he was very fearful of being obliged to
quit Paris. her Excellency replied that
there was no danger of war between
England and France, as the former
power had resolved upon the strictest
neutrality. The words of Mrs. +. were,
81 care not who says the contrary, |
speak from the highest possible authori-
ty."
s.Such is the Importance attached to
this information, that it has been hand
ed about from family to family, and it
has already tranquilized many who
were about to apply for passports to En-
gland"