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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

Mr.. Gallalin AID family were to sail
from France OH the 10Th of May, Tor the
U. States. He contemplates remaining
six months here, and then returning as
minister to France. lie comes OH a fur
Tough from his government.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
LIGH TIMING.

A house inCovington, KY. was struck
by tightening short time since, a young
woman killed, and several other persons
injured.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
ACCIDENT.

While some miners were at work near
Kingston, U. e.. last Saturday week, a
mass of rock unexpectedly gave way, and
crushed one ofthe men, Patrick Butler,
10 death
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
HJJNANIrY

The emperor Alexander has issued an
ukase prohibiting the expectation OF
Georgian women, whom the Armenians
we're used TO purchase, to sell them in
the bazars of Erivsn and CoDstantinople.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
SUICIDE.

A female named Hannah S,oddarts,
lately from Ireland, drowned herself in
the 81. Lawrence, opposite Brockyillc,
l.. e. few dag 8 since.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

Letters from Lisbon, of 18th aIarcb,
announce the opening ofthst port for the
admission OF Indian corn, rice, and bar.
ley, and ii was expected tina, wheat
would be permitted in q short time, as
the heavy rains had destroyed all hopes
of favourable harvest. Ihila. Gag.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
COAL,

The Lehigh coal. is delivered in Phila'
pelphia al about So so per ton, and at q
Proportionably higher rate al New York
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

The body OF man was found by the
side Of the road in Parma, Monroe coup.
~, N. Y. few days since, with his
throat cut. a large pocket knife lay
near him, with which ii is supposed he
perpetrated the act. There was nothing
either about his pack, or mis- person, that
leads to discovery Of his name OF resi-
dence
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

On Sunday the 5th uli. SOD of MIR.
Richard Reynolds, of Porter Niagara CO.
aged about 8 years, went into the woods
tkmly clad, and although great exeriions
were made by the neighbors. in search
ing for the lad, he was ool found until
the fourth day,and then in lifeless stat,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
"OPINION"

It's said Joseph Bonaparte who is now
in this country has expressed doubts of
Of the success of The Spaniards, from the
attachment OF the people TO the bigotted
clergy, and the known bigoied attach.
meDt Of the clergy TO the crown, sDd
"thal which is 3D."
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
PURIFYING DRAINS

1t is proposed at New York to cree,
small purifying furnaces over The COM
mon sewers and drains.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
DRAMATIC.

Anew drama, taken from the novel
OF the Pioneers, has been performed a,
the New York theatre.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

The jail ., Huntsville, Alsb: was
broke on the 9th ult. by the prisoners,
who escaped. Among them were six
confined Tor capital offenses, and two OF
them under sentence OF death. One Of
these however, did not attemp to escape
but voluntarily surrendered himself to
he keeper.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

The French friga,e Jean dare touch.
ed at st. Thomas, A2ril 2-and cxchang-
ed salutes.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

The revenue of Havana Tor the month
oi March, 1925, was S427, 295-Fbs
expenses Tor the same period, S427, 2lS,
leaving balance of 872.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.

Both houses of the legislature of the
state of New York adjourned on Thurs.
day last, at l2 o'clock.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05


Lieutenant Henley who has returned
from commodore Porter's squadron in
consequence of i'll health, says that he
heard very little said at Havana on the
subject of the British taking possession
OF Cuba, but from many indications, be
iieves such measure to DO in contem..
Piation. While at Jomaica, short TING
since, he saw a letter from British off.
Ger at Kingston to another at Lucia
which recommended 10 him "hold
himselfin readiness TO join the army a.
bout to proceed to Havana, to take pos
session Of Cuba" Tie inhabitants Of
Cuba, il was understood, were divided
into several parties, but it was believed
would not suffer England to take posses
sion OF the island peaceably. The troops
IN the Moro were continually exercising.
LieutcDent Henley states that the
coast Of Cuba is now so completely lined
with American and English cruisers, that
there is little or nothing to appreheDd
from the pirates. The facility Of COM
municaiioh with all parts Of the coast
was such as ~ enable com. Porter to re.
ccive intelligence daily, OF the opera.
lions of the different vessels under his
Command.
The officers Of the squadron were all
IN good health, and there had been very
h'sie sickness among the crews. The
squadron had made no prizes but their
Ili-success in that respect has been more
than couDterbaanced by the vast amount
OF property they have saved from the
iangs OF the free hooters, by their vigi.
lance and actiyity.--The particulars of
the recaPture OF the Pilot, as previously
reported, are correct. The barges Gy
which she was captured were command.
eed by lieut.. StribliDg.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05
THE BALTIMORE THEATRE

5 10 DC opened this evening.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-05

scsmeu are wanted 10 New York.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18

meu. Of this kind BY the naTai acmia'stra.
ton would conduce alike 10 the interest Oh
the government, to fair American mer.
chants, and TO The security Ut American
Insurance Offices. =. i,
In offering to our readers the .ubJo,ned
CORRESPONDENCE, we cannot withhold a.
wardine to captain Robert I. Spence, OF
the U S. ship Cyan our most coroiaa
praise The usnly and intelligent stand
be has taken IN support OF the rights, Oh
nations, and tbe protection he has so ably
and successfully afforded to the commerce
of his countrymen and fellow citizens.
while commanding on that coast, entltie
him not only TO the remembrance OF his
government, but 10 the gratitude OF the
whole nation.
We understand further, that bis cores,
pondence with the Governor Of Porto NJ
CO. (which is now in possession OF the
Navy Department. would she'd new tame
upon the operations OF our naval officers !:
Why is il withheld from the public!
With these preliminary remarks we
submit the articles communicated by our
correspondent. (ReE'sPMl. Gazette.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18
No. 6 -(CopY
Luguira, Nop. 26th. 1872:

LHguird, .Nop. 18th. 1879.
SIR-We should do injustice TO our teel-
ings if we retrained from expressing to
you, the extreme qualification We have re-.
ceived FROM perusal of your Protest OF
the late most extraordinary and sangujna.
ry Decree of General Morales, threaten
ing not only the property but the liberty
and lives Of American citizens engaged
in lawful pursuits, and in country whose
Independence has been so!emnly acknow
lodged by the government OF the United
States.
The spirit and dignity of sentiments
which is evioced in your Protest, are such,
as will undoubtedly receive the approba.
ton OF your government, demand the al
tentiOn OF the Royalst General, reflect no.
nor on yourself, and tend greatly 10 the
personal security of your fellow.counlry-
men DOW here, aud who may hereafter ar
rive.
Since your arrival, we with pleasure
have witnessed your zeal and 6'mness in
the discharge ot your duty to The United
States Notwithstanding your continued
illuess} and The unremlted attention you
have paid to The protection OF the rights OF
your countrymen in these seas. aud at
NEST important crisis, when such assist'
ance was absolutely wanted.
We congratulate ourselves that you were
designated oy our government TO visit Us,
and regset that obedience 10 your instrUc
tons compels you to leave US, in prosecu.
ton oil further most srduous duties
II is with extreme pleasure also, we find
our government have afforded such eject.
i've resistance to the continued and ire
quent violations OF our commercial rights,
by employing respectable portion of our
gallant navy in these seas, when such force
hass been, and is still go much wanted,
and by which, the dignity aud interest oil
our country have been hitherto 80 success
FULLY supported.
We believe, Sir, that your Official PRO.
test will show that the rights OF American
citizens can never be trsmpled upon with
impunity, and consider il as an Additional
shield from lawless attack on our property
and lives, which otherwise might have
been seri. usly attempted.
With sincere wishes for the SUCCESS O.,
your future operations, and complete It
storatiou OF your health,
We are respectfully your
most obedieHt servants,
Edw'd w. Robinsop, Robt, k.Lewry
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18
No 5.-lCopy.)

No 3.-(CoPy.
To r. X. Lowry, ESQ. American Consul
al LAguIra, and other American citizens
at Laguira and Caracas
Gentiensn,--rbt time is come when
! propose to leave you, the force concen-
trati0g ne e Caracas, renders u improba.
BILE that General Morales will attempt the
reduction of Lagu.ra. All cause Ior tear
being therefore removed, my object for
remaining no longer exists, and | feel my
self al liberty to depart. without any ap-
preheDsion as regards your safety. 1t is a
subject OF graduation that the intention OF
the general to attack this place, was not
realized, as difference of opinion be-
tween The commander OF the Spanish Ma
rioe forces and myself, in relation to the
American properly, should have taken
under my projection, might have been
productive Of very unpleasant coosequrn-
ees. Citizens of the United Stales, and
their property on The Ocean. must and will
be prolecled--'tis the determination OF
our government 10 have our maritime rights
respected throughout the wor'd--lhe vigl-
lance and activity Of officers to effect this
purpose, daily demonstrates their zeal 70
search oct every violation coming within
their cognizance.
Good is Cot without its coneomitnat evil,
most evils have their antid0te. Commerce
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18
THE FLORIDA INDIANS.

st. Ausysvrsg, Dec. a8.-A party Of
about ~ chiefs and warriors of the Mica
suky Indians, from the Big SWAMP visited
this city last week. Tbey waited on Col.
Eustis, the Acting Agent tor Indians in
East Florida, and explained to him the
objects OF their visit, which was principal
ly 10 learn iron him the intentions OF the
government, aud to represent their dis
tress for want OF powder and lead, there
being no traders 10 the country to supply
them. The Agent having heard them,
delivered 10 them the foilo8iog talk, and
they departed the next day
"Broihets, you have cone here without
: being asked 20 come; and il appears Hiih
Out any business. This do not approve.
have said 10 your chief Micanope, oil
that was Authorised TO say: and you
know nhat said to hin.
"Smee however you have come so far
you shall nei 20 away With empty hands.
tsise you presents Of pow der, lead, tosac-
co, and TODD. ..t.....;
81 do this because, know your great
Father. the President loves bis red people,
and wishes TO- see them happy. He ORDER
ed Governor Daval to hold Treaty with
the red men last month at Fort St. Marks.
- Apaiachy. But on account OF the
sickp.ss at Pensacola and at N Orleans,
me 1orsrnor coald not obtain the proper
supplies OF preseoss- and provisions for the
red people. and was obliged to put of the
ere ty. He viii bold It at another time,
and will give You, all proper notice, At
that q ne and what, place 10 meet him. aR
'CDtil thea, mind -four Own business.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18

Is good Of thisrdescr;ption. A national
benefit we should all feel anxious oil see
ing prosper-yet we cannot hope 10 nave
) conmerce so vide in its range as ours,
= vigorous application OF which, viii ar.
rest and beat down The audaCity OF band
Of licensed plunderers, who iniestiug the
West Indies, hold the very ocean IN state
Of blockade. Such a course OF th'hg'
ought to cease--and those who have been
so long the agressors, made 10 become the
complGinanis. Ia this way only can We
suppress the evils which tor SO long Pc
Rod have outraged our neutral ri.hts =
The time will come when it shall be sui,
6cient safeguard and passport u say,
Am AN AMERICAN CITIZEN - NO
nation has more just cause to indulge IN
this pleasing expectation than the United
States, a republic full Of strength, whose
power, resources, laws and institutions,
Are The admiration Of the world. The VI
cor OF whose government will reach every
wrong offered to citizens, wherever lis
banner may Goat.
Such, nv coun.rymen, is the land Of our
nativity, a land to which we turn, Ike the
Peruvian. to the Sun, IS an object OF love
and alteration. That We may live TO hail
| once more its happy, happy shores IS Inc
prayer OF
Your very obedient servant,
(Signed) ROBERT 7. SPENCE.
Without date.l
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18
FROM THE SPANISH MAIN.
INTERESTING.

We are Indebted 10 q very obliging and
intelligent correspondent a; Lsgulra, Tor
the following interesting documents, " hIcb,
like all the actions and conduct OF our
naval commanders spread fresh luslre
upon the character OF our country. II is
cheering. 10 eyery point OF view, 10 learn,
tina. our naval officers, while they scrupu-
lousy respect the rights Of other nations,
fearlessIy and man.ufiy assert aud main.
tain that of the flag which they have the
honor aud privilege to defend. We avail
ourselves OF our correspondents letter TO
offer some suggestions On the subject, 10
the government, with regard to the pi,ati-
cal war, non raging, but which under
an effective aud decisive system, may be
speedily terminated. In part, we shall
adopt bis own language. Ills comnuni.
cations are dated on tue 0tb and 18th OF
Decembe' at Laguira, which is The latest
from that quarter.
1t is his decided opinion, from close
observation, that Tor the protection oi our
commerce IN these seas, tovO ssudarons
should be organized by the government !;
one toieeyard md the other 10 vindrard.
The one 10 windward to be stationed l-nm
St. Thomas to Cape Codera, and along
Gown TO Porto Cabello and Curacao
The one to leeward TO be stationed from
Cape Antonio to Jamaica, and these 10
have Two small last sailing vessels con.
stantly ranging in the Mono passage. The
windward squadron can project the Sail
Rock passage as well as the Sombres pas.
sage. Ii is also suggested by our cores
pondenl, that post eoptdin should be ap.
pointed TO each OF these stations, aud tor
a very good and substantial reason d; it
would command gresier respect from the
different governments on the bordeis of
these coasts. The amount Of American
property which has a transit to he differ
en-. ports is lncalculable and an arrange.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18

By the brig Alabama, arrived at Balti-
more, IN Al Gays from Rio, we learn that
considerable quantities of grain and flour
had been seut round Cape Horn, TO the
ports in the Pacific. Markets at Rio on
the s9b November were glutted with all
kinds of American produce, Flour Do to
10. Produce high and 10 great demand.
Coffee Da4 Hides 81 dollars.
f.7n,eriean of l6tk inst
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18
No. l.-(CopY.)

LdgUtru, IW OCt. 1850
SiR,-The actual situation OF this coun-
try induces as to address you on a subject
for which, as very considerable CONNER
Cial interests are at stake, we perhaps the
more readily find an apology.
The recen: capture OF Maracaybo oy
the Spanisrds will enable them most pro-
badly, 10 prosecute the war with some &C
tivity should this be the case, and there
is eve ry reason to arprehend i will be SO,
there v i'll be much risk OF Caracas tall
ling into their hands, in which case, we
cannot expect that Morales will pursue any
other than his accustomed career OF plum
der and violence And il appears that the
property OF foreigners, he considers as a
matter OF course subject 10 pilIage and
conhscatien
Under these impressions, and with int.
rests from the United States OF considera-
bic magnitude in our hands, it has been
a matter Of coBgratuIation to us all 10
witness The opporlune arrival IN these seas
Of The United States frgate Cyane, under
your command; and we venture 10. urge
the request, that if compatible with your
orders from the Navy Department, you
remain on this station few days, or until
such time as that The events of The present
crisis may he known. being fully persua
ded, thai your presence, should The m'sior'
tune apprehended occur, will be the mean;
! of preserving very large. property thai
may otherwise DO lost.
We remain, with much respect,
Your most obedien, servants,
Robert k Lowry Joel Zane Reynolds
Edw. K. Robinson Lennon s. Forsyth
Fly Taggart L. Go. John c. King
VIM. S. y ooGside John NJ Barry
J, Bsttys Gin Edmd 5 Ray
James |. Guedron John K Cane
TO R 7 Spence, Esq. commander
Of the y. S. Irigste Cyaae.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18

Follow yoar hunticg. Plant your corn'--
Be peaceable, and believe that your great
Father the President will take care OF
you" Herofd.
The ARTICLE publishing in The papers,
designating Mr. Hernandez. as the Dele
gate Tor Fist Florida is incorrect. air.
II ID the delegate TO represent the Whole
Territory by large majority. Editors
are eouesied to notice this. libad.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18
No. 9.-(CorY

u S. Frigate ship Cydnc,
LagUira, IN Oct. 1892.
To Robert K Lowry. Esq. American con-
sui and other American citizens at La
Gusyrs:
GeptIemen,-I have had the honor to
receive your, communication ot this date.
in which you state that from the recent
capture of Maraesybo by the Spanish Tor
ces, there is much reason TO appfeheno
thai 10 case Of the tall OF Caracas, Gene
ra! Morales will pursue his accustomed ca:
reer of plumber ADD violence, &C. &c and
that you are DESTROYS should remain with
you until the present crisis is over, &c.
Believing as do that the arrival OF the
ship under my command. will have an i'm
pvrtsnt influence on the uierior move
ments of the genera, TO whom you have
alluded aud perhaps prevent that attack
on this place, which The great amount oil
merchandise at present here might have
tempted him to make, was all American
force moi present 10 interpose and project
the property of American citizens, | should
do violence TO my feelings, and forget the
first duty OF an American commander aud
Influenced by my Impotence TO be on the
coast of Airica) 10 leave you, under cir.
cuDstances, such as these, within my ow q
observa,ion-Nol to remain would disco
yer a want Of sensIblity and proper re.
gard for the interests Of my countymen.
While ,hase is aught 10 fear, | shall be
with you. In lew days the forces that
have been by the address Of Morales drawn
from the capital, will have returned, you
will then be in security. Until that Pc
Rod arrives should any event occur caIcu-
lated 10 endanger your property, duty, 10.
cina'ion, and the respect | entertain for
you individually will promp! desire TO
act in an entire accordance with your
wishes.
With very great respect, gentlemen,
Your obi serysnt,
ROBT I. SPENCE
Captain in the Navy.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18

;;n-acs ofa LITTER from, Richmond, dated '0"-
aary -, 1898.
"T'he bill authorizing the Board OF Pholie
Works to subs cribe SO, 900 dollars, 70 the rau-
auier and Alexandra Turnpike Company,
yesterday passed the Senate, and Is new
law"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18

An election was held on Wednesday last,
for directors Of the Mraine Insurance. Compa.
ny of Alexandria, when the following persons
were chosen -
Nathaniel Watties, Phineas Janney,
Dwight SIetsa!f, George Taylor,
.Joaah Tho np,on, I. P. Thompson,
C,ithbert Powell, WIN. e. Gardner,
John &. Vowel, VIM. Fowle,
danes n. Howe, John Janney.
Bathurst Danger6ed, jacob Holman.
Thomas Smith,
And at meeting of the board on THURSDAY,
NATHANIEL WArrLEs, ESQ. was unan'-
mously elected President, and James b. Nc
kctk,. Esq. Secretary. Joshua Harper. was
UNANIMOUSLY elected director, TO hi the va
cancy oecasionsd by the election OF N. Watties
to the Presidency.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-01-18
n, 4.
To Capt Spenee-U. States ship Cyanr

We the Undersigned, American .hef
chants, resident in Caracas, respectfully
beg iesvsto represent thatin consequence
of the various rumOrs now IN circulation,
respe citing the movements of the Spanfsn
troops. under the command OF General
Morales, combined with the circumstances
OF their vessels OF war, having recently
made their appearance off The coast, sno
there being considerable American pro
perry in this place we are induced to 60
iici, OF you, that il compatible with the
nature OF your instructions. you WIZ DE
pleased to delay the departure Of The UNI
ted States ship Cysue aud brig SPARK,
for few days; until the object OF the
moverne nj, of the Spaniards shall! be more
clearly asCErtained.
We are Sir, with sentiments oil
the highest consideration, your
most obedient humble servants,
J F. Echard of Philadelphia.
Mlchae Callaghar, oi.Bal'imore.
Franklin Lltch6eid, of Boston.
J. D, Forsyth, OF the firm Vi Lennon u
Forsyth
Caracas, 10Th Oct. 1892.
TO FIR nkln Litchield, Esq. and other A.
merican Merchants al Caracas:
GENrLEMEE-l have bad The honor to
receive your letter OF the Ion, in which
YOU represent THAT in conse quence OF the
movements Of the Spanish forces under
General Morales, combined with the CIf'
cumstance OF several vessels OF war APP
pesriug an the coast. you are induced 10
soici, that may delay the departure oil
lbe Cysne and Spark for lew days"
In reply to which. beg leave TO re-
quest tba: you may calculate on my re-
naming at La Gusyra during the present
crisis. and until feel satisfied that all JUS;
csuse OF app che n ion is at an end. Should
those caIamilss which would inevitably
follow the sudden attack OF an enterpriz
ing assai ami. be- resli:ed, you know mY
duty as an officer. and trust, are scquaInt.
ed with my feelings as man, when nv
duty and inclination unite, there is no
want OF zeal on occasions like the present.
The flag that waves on the ship have The
honor 10 command, guarantees the safety
| of every American Citizen, who, a6oat,
may claim its protection.
have the honor, TO remain,
| Gentlsmen, your obt. servant,
ROBT. +. SPENCE.