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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-06

OPoRTo, Feb. a5.-A spirit Of revolt,
in favor of Keys AbsoIutos' has found
its way from Spain into this country. Dis
tUrbaRces OF a serious nature took place
on Saturday last in Braga, and intelligence
from Villa Real, received this morning,
states as certain that The Conde d'Amaran.
te had declared against The Constitution,
and was supported by regiment Of cavaI-
ry, and another Of infantry from Chaves.
A Council OF the heads OF Departments
has been held here to-day, ard a Procia-
nation issued, enjoininS the inhabitants
to tranquility, and 10 place confidence in
power SO capable Of imme diately put
ting down afew men torgetlul Of their du-
~ TO- their country.
A letter from Oporto dated on the 96th
Feb. received by the way OF Lisbon, does
not represent the disturbance as being Sc.
rious. II states that Amsrante had only
been able TO get together few Of the M
litia and some peasaatry, with some half
pay and disbsnded officers, and being
himself man of no talent, il was suppo.
SID that this dis urbsnce would be imme.
diately put down. The troops and inha-
bitants OF OPorto were extremely well az
fected, and Amarsnte would soon pay the
forfeit Of bis treason. The Portuguese
Government had for some time been aware
Of this low intrigue Of the French Minis
ter, and bad FASTENED TO its explosion be-
fore the invasion OF The Peninsula. The
father at this traitor long opposed the
ConsiItutionsli.ts, but he received mercy.
The Habeas Corpus Act had been sus.
pended for three months. and several sus.
Pected persons had consequently been
confined.
THE GREEKS.
By the article which we re.pubIished
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
TOWN MEETING.

Among the important business. which was
transacted at the adjourned meeting of the in
habitants Of this town on the Monday of last
week, was the vote to petition the Legislature
for authority 10 subscribe for stock in the Cum
bcrland and Oxford canal corporation TO an a.
mount not exceeding $4,000, and to assess a tax
upon the inhabitants for that purpose. The Sc
lectmen were appointed to present the petition
for the necessary power to carry this vote into
effect. In connection with this subject a COM
mttee was raised to procure information, and
they are to report at the annual meeting in Sep
TENDER.
1t was also voted at this meeting that the Sc
lectmen publish annually an abstract of the ex-
pences Of thestown. Some votes passed requiring
the Police officer to see that the law licensing
the retailers of spriuous liquors be strictly en-
forced, and requesting the seleetmen not to IL
cense persons for such business without salts
factory recommendation.
appropriations were made for improving the
side walks for placing the names Of the sever
al streets on signs at the conspicuous corners /;
for procuring a new hearse and a suitable house
to place it in, and for town watch.
The name of Back street was changed TO the
more fashionable and better sounding one of
Congress street; it extends from Washington to
us junction WIN hluule Street, aIlcT WHICH inc
two form Main street.
1t was also voted TO unite the Offices of Treas
urer and collector in one person; and to author
ize the collector to make discount of four per
cent. upon the taxes of those persons who settle
them within 80 days, and one per cent. upon
those who pay them within 800 days.
Some alterations were proposed in the bylaws
and adopted these will probably be published
after they shall have been approved by the court
of sessions.
The whole amount of money voted to be rails
cd to meet the expenditures Of the current year
was $15,061 81. And it was prudently provid-
ed that all persons who have the disbursement
Of the towns money, shall present their accounts
for examination and allowance, annually TO the
auditors Of accounts and have them placed on file
10 the Office of the town clerk.
The appropriations for the year are consider
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
PIRACY.

The late accounts Of the piracies committed
on the coast of Cuba and in the gulf Of Mexico,
unfold scenes Of cruelty and horror unparalleled
in the history of crimes. Not content with
plumber, these enemies Of all mankind seem to
delight in inflicting pain and suffering ia WAYS
which il revolts the heart to read Of Never
have such horrible transactions been carried on
in the mostbarbarous state society and among
the most savage people, as have been committed
in the Vest India seas within four months, almost
within sight of our own territory.
Where, ii is asked, is our squadron? What
was the use Of that extraordinary dispatch, in
December, when Capt. Porter flew from Wash
ington to New York, and from New-York to
Norfolk, if he now loiters at distance from the
great scene Of murder and depreda ton? Capt
Porter sailed from Norfolk the 18th of Februa-
ry and never have more detestable crimes been
committed, than were perpetrated in March a.
round Cuba and in the Gul PHI. Two OF his squad
ron off Havana, would have saved some lives,
much suffering, and large amount of proper
ty. If TEN yesselsswill not protect our com
merce and our seamen, let US cover that sea
with an armament; commerce pays for protec-
ton and ought to have it. We cannot do our
country, nor the world, greater service, than
BY driving from the face it, class Of villains
who have too long encountered the earth, and
disgraced humanity. 1t will soon be difficult to
! procure good masters to undertake voyages to
| those ATTITUDES, even if merchants should be wi-
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15

APPUIN MIMI BY The SEIEJ IMEN.
Samuel Clary Sealer Of WGghts and Measures and
.Seaicr Of Coal Baskets.
Samuel L. Raymond
Levi Sawyer, H., - nj o ID
Samuel Clary, i'N''''V n 80 -"
Edward B. Souther
Christopher Rand, .Meaarer Of Corn.
Levi Sawyer, TEUn Gauger.
John w. Haskell, Wsigher Of Hay.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15

OF its deliberations, by e,;pslHag from i;s bosom
NJ Manuel, Deputy Of Levsndee. A violent
debate ensued. and continued throughout the
day. The proposition Of M. de Lsbonrdonnaye
was ultimately put to vote, and referred to the
Bureaux.
Parliamentary Buu.-On account Of the great
number of suicides, member of the House Of
Commons moved cor leave to bring In bill, to
make it a capital offence
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15

The Courier says-''At no period, probably,
since the breaking ont of the French RevoIu-
tion, has the foreign policy of England been an
object Of such deep importance and Of such gen.
eral interest, as at the present moment.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
Approved. February 10, 1923.
RESOLVE authorizing the sale Of State Lands and 70
nfIpr

RESOLVE authorizing the sale Of State Lands and for
other purposes
? RESOBTED, That the Governor with advice of
Council. he, q he hereby is authorized and empowered
to appoint such Agent Agents 10 him may seem
expedient from time to time for the preservation, and
10 prevent the destruction Of timber and grass standing
or growing on the public Lands and such Agent or
Agents shall Ae bond to the Treasurer of the State
70 the satisfaction Of the Governor and Council for
the faithful discharge Of their dury and shall annual
ly exhibit to the Legislature statement Of their pro-
ceedings, and fair account of receipts and expend-
lures.
BE IL further resolved Tia, the lands and tcncments
owned by this State in common with Massachusetts,
situated in the town OF Portland shall and may be sold
under the direction Of the Governor such Agent as
ne may appoint, as soon as may be- either in
junction with the State of Massachusetts such Agent
may be appointed by that State for the like purpose
or in snch other manner as TO the Governor may
most for the interest Of this State.
Be Il further resolrsd. That the land off by the
Commissioners under the Act Separation to be held
by this State 10 severaty, shall and may be sold in
lots, not exceeding FIVE hundred each, and TO
actual settlers only in such manner and under such
restrictions, the Governor may from time to time
direct And the Governor is hereby authorized and
empowered to make and execute good and sufficient
deedsto purchasers in either OF the above when
ever such purchasers shall have complied with the
conditions cfthe sale And the Resolve passed Feb
Tuary the sxh In the year of cur Lord thousand
eight hundred and twentywo, be and the il here
by repealed ana no former Resolve shall be deemed
revived by this repeal.
Approved, February 0, 1923.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15

The Duke Of Wellington (says the 'News1
is about to proceed on an important mission to
the Emperor Alexander, at St. Petersburgh. We
think Ministers are right in directing their at
tention towards this " Seni-barbnrian," as he has
lately been not inapty termed, for they may re-
ly on it, he is the lever which is moving the
great European machine at the present moment.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15
RESOLVES OF MAINE.

RESOLVE respecting the Clains assigned by the
commonwealth Of Massachusetts 10 lse State OF
Maine.
WHERE.iS, BY a Resolve of the Commonwealth
oil Massachusetts passed June fifteenth in the year of
our Lord eighteen hundred and Twenty-Five The Stale
OF Maine was entitled have and receive all such
sums Of money dues, claims and demands belonging
TO said Commonwealth, from the Treasures OF the
several counties within the State Of Maine Jgsti-
ces OF the Peace, Clerks Of e. several Courts and
County Artonies for the several counties now in said
State and also from any person persons
heretofore SheEtS Gaolers OF any county. of said
State Tor tines, forfeureS and bills of criminal
prosecutions. and he said officers persons afors
SAID. by said Resolve directed and required to pay
over all such sums of money, dues, claims, and de-
nands as aforesaid, TO such person persons may
be authorized by said State of Maine receive the
same And whereas it is for the interest of this State
that said claims should be collected and adjusted as
speedily as may be
Therefore Resolued, That the Governor be- and he
hereby is authorized and empowered 10 appoint two
discreet persons in each county in this State whose
duty IL shall be and they hereby authorized col
lect and adjust al the claims aforesaid in their re.
fpectye counties. aud upon receipt of the due
from any Of the officers aforesaid, TO give discharges
therefor and shall also be the duty of the persons
thus to be appointed, render the Governor and
Council a just and accurate account of all sums by
them received and pay the into the Treasury Of
the State. before the first day of October next
and ii said persons, appointed, shall then have
collected all sums, due aforesaid they shall also
render the Governor and Council account Of the
the sums uucollected, aud the of the persons
delinquent
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15

The Cortes under the fear of was, have Of
fered full and entire amnesty TO all the Roy-
alists who have arms in their hands. Gen. Mo-
rillo is to command the army of reserve of An
dalusia, if the King is removed to Seville.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-04-15

ably less than they were last year and 4 can.
not but be a subject Of congratulation, with tie
inhabitants of the town, that while ornament.
convenience and comfort are annually increasing.
the amount of money actually expended does
not only not increase but diminish Among the
causes Of this happy state Of things, we may emu
merate an efficient and vigilant town govern
ment. and decline ia. the pauPer cxpences
though the last reason may be resolved into the
one first mentioned.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-28

hampshire and Allegheny, will in conses
quence oil the value and abundance Of
heir minerals become the most impor-
,ant counties in either state, and the points
on which the lever will rest, that is to
advance and extend the manufactures,
commerce and agriculture OF the most
distant ramiscations of the Chesapeake ;
Cumberland will become the intrepot OF
The merchandise of the west, and at no
1isian, date thoroughiare for the
greatest commerce OF The union. balu-
more being already established and pos.
,eSsing enterpriEe and capital, Will have
q m h:r power tor many years, Il NOS Tor
ever to enjoy the larger share Of the new
created fountains ct wealth nothing will
be wanting TO ensure this, but TO add q
short link TO this great internal trace by q
caral from Bladensburg or the head Of
the Eastern Branch of Potomac, 10 tho
patapsco al Elkridge; the distance be-
tween these two points IN straight line
cannot exceed 10 miles, and the route
of canal would not probably be more
than IS miles; the elevation on this route
above the tide is not great, and the upper
part of the Patapsco, and ether importans
streams might, there is reason to believe,
furnish the supply OF water required for
the light level if this is the case, and
there is little doubt Of if, the cost OF this
work would not oe great. Or il it should
accord more with the wishes and inter-
est of the Baltimoreans, To branch the
canal at higher point on the Potomac,
let provisions be made for trying the
practicability of branch from the foot of
the Catoctan mountain, or any point be,
low it, to Baltimore.
To be concluded
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-28

Total Of square and fiat iron S7,lOO lbs.
To be delivered at the navy yard at Philadel-
phia, on OF before the lstday Of January, 1924,
o be subiectto the inspection Of the ysrd, and
TO be paid for, on the account Of delivery being
receiptcd by the storekeeper, and approved by
the commanding oficcrsby the navy agent at
Philadelphia. lie march 81
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-28
For Boston or some Eastern Port,
Fo, Boston and Newluryport,
For Norfolk and Richmond,

The schooner OCEAN, Creigh.
f>tSsh ton. master ; will take freight Of
y, M passengers for the above places az
-&sSIlsSl TA ii low rate.. Apply to
O-'s=='=izzs=7- march 10 WM. L. KENNEDY.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-28
M1AR1N-go

-~hA The schooner WELCOME
ffTA RETURN, Snow, master bur
~, Mn then 100 bbls is AN excellent YES
- AHsAse sel and would prefer freight
roastwise. Apply TO
march IL I. n. ROWLAND.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-28

Navy COMMISSIONER UTHCe,
" 1878 MARCH, 1925.
1 HE commissioners ofthe navy will receive
proposals till the first Of June next, for frrns h
ing the following described American iron, OF
the hest quality viz
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-28
To be concluded I
From me albany. ". Y. Daily advertiser.
CANALS

Our brethren oil the southern states
will probably be surprised TO learn, that
upwards of two thousand men have been
al work upon our canals during the " hole
Of the cold winter past In May next,
the number will be increased TO six OF
seven thousand, and by October, il is in.
tended to open the Davigaiion from Lock.
port TO Albany $50 miles: Ehus nc
manage matters in this state.
The iciiowing es,Iroatrs have been
.nade by gentlemen possessed of the
best means Of information, of the pruba.
bic income OF the Western canal, after
the whole shall be completed from Erie
TO Aibanys say 1925.
Suppose the entire expenditure upon
the N.rthern and Western canals, shalI
amount to seven and calf million Of
dol lars, although II IS not probable the a.
'"ount OF debt remaining due al thss
time viii exceed six millions, tor by the
commissioners report ii appears, that, Of
the S5,60S,586 expended, the loans a.
mount 10 but S4,258, 406 but admit the
debt to be as above stated, 7s50U,0GO, Or
which interest is to De paid annually.
VIZ -
100000 at 6 per cent $4,000
3,5OO000 at per cent $4,000
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$4,000
$4,000
4l5,O00

Whole amt to be provided for 4I5,O00
The proceeds of the canal fund,
exclusive OF tools, were LAST
year S2l6,902, but estimated
this year at 215,OOo
And 1t is probable this amount
will not be mateSialIydecfsas-
ed; requiring to be made up
from tolls 100000
In 1922 nearly 100000 tons of freight
paid toll at Rome, and ii is presumed
about an average of freight upon the
whole line will pass that place. Some
gentlemen calculate that there cannot be
less than six times the amount of last
years tonnage after the year 1926 upon
the canal but to keep entirely upon the
safe side, suppose it should be but three
times the amo1nt.-The tolls equal
about } cents per mile for each ton.
making S544,l00 per ton for The whole
distance, SOS miles /, which sum, if paid
on 10000 tons, will produce S652,sOD
Admit that the toll on the north
erncanal will only pay expen.
ses and repairs, and that for
the payment of overseers,
collectors and repairs, the
w S,ern anal should require
on annual sum of $1,000
To which add balance
ofintsrest above 100000
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-28
100000
252,eOn
Leaves to be applied to

Leaves to be applied to
other objects, S40O. GOO
This sum will pay the interest al per
cent? OH further loans to the amount Of
nearly S7,OO0,00O, which sum NAV NO
doubt at that time be safely employed
IN a now and productive internal improve.
ment' CALCULATOR.
1t appears, by the Petersburg papers,
that nearly twenty free persons of colour,
left that place on the 2Olh inst. for Bal.
limore, where they are to embark for
Africa, the land of their fathers. Cape
NessuFado is the point where they will
debatk, to Join the American colony.
There are 100 cadets al capt. Pap
ridges academy.
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Navy Commissioners Office,
lIIH MARcu, 1873

The commissioners of the uavp
will receive proposals until the LIST
day of April next, to furnish the
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-15
In Council.
Murch 10. 1922

IHdTcb lO. 1898.
Mr.. Vowel, from the Committee reported a
bill for fixing the salaries of the officers OF the
Corporation ior the present gear, which " as
read first and second time and upon motion.
the 9Th rule. was suspended and then the bill
was read third time and passed
The Council elected by ballot, the follow,ng
officers to serve for the ensuing year, viz.
James Carson, Superintendent of Police.
William Davis, Sap Intend of Hatch.
Peter Rhodes, Keeper ofhe Powaer- House.
Ss! usi Wheeler, Clerk ofMe Market.
William Washington, Pins. to Poor. House.
James Thomas, Keeper of'tte Poor. House.
Robt l. Taylor. At'gtort the Corporation.
Geo1ge Danker. assessors.
Jacob Morgan, Amos Alexan-) r
der, Thomas Jacobs, Thomas ~. nV
Preston. ~" o"'
Ordered, That Messrs. Vowel aud Lon gden,
be Committee to enquire into the complaint
of Mr. Robert L. White, against George Davis,
one OF the Watchmen, and make a report to
Council
Ordered, Thstthe sum Of D.5O be appropri-
ated for the rent of the Mayors Office, for the
ensuing year.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-03-15

clared 10 be open 10 the importation Of
foreign grain, and it hostilities actually
commence, it is presumed that other poIt Is
both in Portugal and in SPAN will be
thrown open. Our home markets tor
grain are still rather looking B2, and pur-
cbases continue to he made bere on specs
ulation; Irish wbeats may now be quoted
SIS Sd TO 6 Sd; English at 6 Is per 10 ID.
CoTToN-Within the last three days there
have been good many arrivals. but the
market IS toerably Grp, though the buy
ers still continue to purchase sparingly /;
Uplands, ordinary to midding ID to I'd;
Diddling fair to fair II to -; gosd fair to
good II TO 81; N. Orleans, ordinary to
middiing TO Sd; fair Cd Sea Island Ii
10 I'D; lair i3d; Stained S. Island 81 20
l03
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Mnrch 10

yH6rCk IL.
The following persons we're elected Watch
men. for the en-, ing year, viz.
Henry Tatsapaugh. James Avery, Gerard
Arnold, John Chauncey, benjamin Jefferaoas
Alcxander Williams, John NJ. Clarke, Theo-
dore ,leade.
Or1erea, Thstthe Police Constables do i'm
mediately pay into the Treasury all monies by
them collected, on account of Dog Tax, after
deducting their commission: and take receipt
for the same. and that they do furnish state
ment OF their accounts tO Council without de-
lay.
On balloting for Treasurer of the Corpora
ton. Benjamin. c. Ashton, was duly elected.
The Council elected nv ballot, the following
officers to servefor the ensuing year, viz:
L i;9!1 Campbell, Meamrc,s Of L,smser,
David Black, CordS+ Of Uocd.
Anthony Rhodes, Inspector Of Fish.
Benjamin Barton, Keeper Of the Jown Clock.
James McClish, Gaugcr Of Casks, Inspector
LOT Uhiskey, &c.
John c. Mandel, Collector Jor he Northern
District -.
John Muncaster, Collector for tie Southern
lDntrict.
Grdert9, That Messrs. Vowel, Mills. An
derson y Johnston, be a committee In con
iun ction with the Superintendent OF Police to
rent out the Fish Wharf for the present sea-
son.
Communication from the Mavor, on the
shhjec OF the Police ConssabIes, was received
and read.
Davis Bowie, was reelected Police Consta.
bic. for the ems ing year
O1uered, That the Mayor he authorised to
employ two additional Constables, to assist the
Police Constables during the Fishing Season,
whose compensation shall not exceed twenty
five Dollars each, to be paid out of the contn-
gent fund.
4 communication from the Mayor, on the
subject ofthe Laws, regulating the inspection
of Fish, and for the suppression OF Gaming,
was received and read and referred TO Messrs.
Miller, Mills, Jameson and Field.
The resignation Of Thomas Jacobs, as one OF
the Trustees ofthe Poor, was received and ac
cepted bv the Council, and Andrew Scholheld
elected to supply the vacancy occasioned by
said resignation.
Ordered, That Messrs. Vowel, Douglass,
Anderson s. Robinson, In conjunction with
the President of the Council and Attorney for
| the Co, poration, be a Committee to enquire II
| any. and what amendments are necessary 70 he
| made 10 the Charter, and they report thereon
| to the Council.
Up. THOMPSON, C. C.
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March H.,


A lease from the Common Council, to Los.
don X William Campbell, for five years, was
submitted to the Common Council, and the
same after having been examined and duly con-
sidered; is approved of-and it is therefore, Or
aered, That the Mayor do execute the said
Lease on behalf of the Common Council, by
affixing thereto the Seal ofthe Corporation.
The lease before mentioned, commences on
the 2+th day of October last, at the annual rent
of one hundred and ten dollars.
Ordered, That the sum of fifty dollars be
paid to the Sup. Int Of Watch, in addition to
his salary. for purchasing and delivering oil for
lamps, and for taking care of the lamps in the
Summer season.
Mr. Douglas, from the committee, reported
bill for raising revenue for the present year !;
which was read first and second time and
upon motion, the 9th rule being suspended, it
was read third time and passed.
The Committee apPoin ed 10 enqui into
the complaint of Mr. Robert l.. White, in re-
gard to the conduct of George Davis, one ofthe
Corporation Watchmen. made report which
was concUrred in by the Council.
OJdpred, That the Clerk of the Market
make reasonable charge to such Butchers,
and others. who NAV make use of the Scale
House, for the purpose of hanging their meat
from one dav to another; and that they use it
for no other purpose from the first Gay of May
to the first day of November.
Mr.. Douglass from the Committee, report
ed bill for " making appropriations Tor the
services of the year 1928" which was read
twice; and upon motion. the 9th rule being sus-
pended, it was read third time and passed.