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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

1t is a curious fact, that, while Spain
maintains feeble war for the purpose
Of compelling her distant provinces to
repass under the yoke of the mother
country, she is suddenly called upon
to defend, by the sword, her own
constitutional rights and liberties at
home. The fact tends to lessen Ike
sympathies of the friends Of freedom
for Spain in her present exlgency.
LAS she now, therefore, sees herself
'assailed by the bayonets of the Holy
Alliance for asserting the very prlnci-
Piles which the South Americans are
engaged in maintaining, she ought to
retrace her steps towards them, and
at once acknowledge their indepen
dence and right to self government
She would, by that course, inevitably
secure the good will and friendship OF
every friend of freedom throughout the
world; and that would certalnly,be an
Object of importance to her 10 her
great struggle with the tyrants OF Eu
rope, We trust, nevertheless, that
Spain will be able to hold out as she
did against Napoleon's armies; and
that despotism win receive from her Its
second and final warning to beware OF
attemp ing to subjugate the human
race to- its capricious will and op-
-P'esstTe ysse.-Ffagk!in Gaz.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

John Andrew Shuz is put in nomi.
nation for governor Of Pennsylvania.
John Woodbury. is elected governor
of New Hampshire.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

Considering the decisive and i'm
portant nature of the late news from
Europe, il is surprising how slight an
effect it has had in some Of our mark
cts on the price of Flour, the great
staple of our country, which is always
more readily affected than any other,
those events in Europe which influ
cnce the demand for it, both because it
is an article of more absolute necessity,
and one more perishable than others.
In Alexandria, the great -Four mart
ofthis part of the country, it rose but
twenty five cents barrel, after the
receipt of the news; in this city, not
more; in Baltimore, we believe not
more than fifty cents; and in Pbila-
delphia, perhaps seventy five cents.
We have seen the time when even a
remote probability of the great event
which now appears SO certain in Eu-
rope, would have infected our whole
mercantile community with the fever
of speculation. We would persuade
ourselves that the present apathy ar
CUES that former imprudencc purchas
ed for US that experience which teach
es caution This is probably, in part,
the cause of the present small varia
ton in our markets, though other caus-
es doubtless assist to produce it.
Whatever they are, however, we are
not sorry to witness the effect.
Not Int
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

Fre-At New York on Thursday
morning, fire broke out in the print,
ing Office oftbe Shamrock in front OF
the Cathedral in Mott street, occa.
stoned by the stovepipe, which com.
municated to a quantity Of printed pa
per, drying in sheets, and filled the
room SO instantaneously with the
flames, that the workmen who were
compelled to make their escape with
out saving but small part of their
materials. The house was nearly con.
sumed, and the loss of Mr.. Toobey
the occupant, is considerable.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

A court Of ipquiIy upon captain +
.ecRS, OF our navy. is to he commenc.
ed on board the Washington, at the
navy yard at Brooklyn, ON the Goth
instant. We understand there are
ninety charges against the accused -
The members who compose the court
ate captains Bainbridge, Nc Don
ough and Crane. Il Frank GAG.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27
THE BLESSINGS OF MON ARcEF

80 B88R0hkNo1 UT tAtN1T ~ TIKI
Are beautifully, forcibIy and scien-
tlfically illustrated by the example of
his majesty of Portugal. The king
swears to support the constitution es-
tablished by the people, and he is
therefore their constitutional king -
The queen refuses to pay that homage,
and IS compelled to separate from bed
and board, and TO go into exile and
divorce. The son who was appoint
ed vice roy over the territory eli Bra
I'll, renounces his natural and political
allegiance to his parent, and declares
that country anindependent monarchy
Surely while the allied despols are
about 10 teach the blessings of .legili,
mate monarchy to the people; while
they inculcate the duties of subordina-
ton, faith and allegiance, by that
powerful weapon of conviction the
bayonet--they should produce better
precedents TO follow amongst them
selves.--BaH, Chron.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

Three gentlemen are announced as
Candidates for Congress, in that Dis
trict ofthe State Of VIRGINIA which is
composed of the counties of Shenan.
doah and Frederick, viz
Jared Wiltiams, (the late Repre-
sentative
Alfred III. Po,cel,
Samuel Kercheual.
The Election is to be in April.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

S&vsSNAm, Nov. 9-Accident.--
Mr.. 5. Fenncr, whilst engaged in
taking down the StecpIc OF the old
Presbyterian Church, tel from the
same, this morning, between 8 and 10
O'Clock. The height from which he
was prccipitated is estimated at about
seventy i've feet-and, strange to say,
he did not break bone or sprain a
limb After being bled, he was re-
moved to his lod;ngs, and is, we IN
dcrstand, as well as could be cxpec
ted.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

A society has been formed by few
ladies in Richmond, Va. for the pur.
pose of collecting a fund, to assist in
afiording instruction to the females Of
Burmah. Itoriginatedon the first day
OF January last, and is called the Jun
SON SOCIETY. The members have
agreed to contribute so cents annually,
for five years, by adding to the sum,
as they are able, by their work.
Colum. Star.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

The music at our different ship
yards sounds delightfully."- in the ear OF
commercial men. There are now live
ships and four steam boats on the
stocks besides numerous smaller YES
sells. During the two years past, more
than twenty first rate ships have been
built in this city; and the enllven'ng
work goes on without intermlsslon.
One Of the ships building by Captain
Charles Hall, is to be 500 tons burth-
en-, and will cost $4,000 dollars.
". Y. Gag.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

Rise.of Flour.-The Philadelphia
Press of Saturday, says, in conse-
Quence of the late news from Europe
Wheat Flour advanced in this city rs
cents a barrel all other Bread Stuffs
advanced in proportion. In Balti-
more we may quote flour at 81 to
81 25.-Chro.
Prime wheat was selling yesterday
at 81 So per bu,hel. and inferior Viz
ginia at 81 3S-Wheat at the first
named price makes the cost of bar
rel of flour about 81 75.-GaS
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-03-27

Decoudray, Baptiste Irvine, an
Co. who were concerned in the Port
Rico expedition and who were latel
tried at Curacao, it is said have bee
sentenced to thirty Imprisonment
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

sicify-A commercial friend just arrived from
Sicily, informs Us that The state OF things in that
island is still considered as very precarious by the
intcllgen, foreign residents. The people seem 10
|be meditsting new attempt at revolution. u Is
said that they have stores OF arms and ammunition
secretly prepared, and that they are only waiting
for favorable moment to rise against the foreign
troops still kept among Them by the king OF Naples
and to establish government oith own
He state, that while lying in the harbor, fire.
ouent solicitations we're made by Sicilians for sup,
plies of gunpowder, and that there were various
indications of a dissatisfied spirit. Many OF the
higher orders of the inhabitants express much dis
satisfaction with the present state OF things; and
individuals among the clergy in private utter sen.
,iments decidedly in favor OF independence and
tbe,ty.- ". y. ID. .4duer
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27
PYRENNEAN MOUNTAINS.

AS these mountains are about becoming once more
the seat OF European war, the following short
description OF them may moi be uninteresting TO
some Of our readers:
This prodgous range Of mountains extends
from the Atlantic 10 the Mediterranean, a distance
Ioi two hundred miles, and many parts OF them are
one hundred miles in width The roads or passes
are four in number. The FIRST and greatest is that
which Joseph Bonaparte took on his route from Bay
onnc to Madrid This road for about % leagues.
lies through the Pyrenees The second pass is from
Perpignan 10 Barcelona, q distance OF so miles
through the mountains where in many places on.
hundred armed peasants may arrestt he march of an
army and where neither houses, provisions, nor &C
commodaIions can be found. The third pass leads
from Bayonne to Psmpeluna the capital of Navarro:
this difficult ds6le is only passsble between the
months of May and October. The fourth road il
that which leads from Teroes, in Bigoree to Sara
lgossa. 1t is tract merely pervlous 10 nue,eers
lduring the summer but in winter the wolves and
SHOWS render it totally impossible.
There are nearly sixty other narrow passes, cal
: led openings, most OF which ugged, intricate
and hardly passable for laden beasts. and even those
Iare frequently blocked up With snow.''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

pcctcdiy mes with repulsc and disasters mn.
have been expected. ""S v
Porto Cabello was on the point Of surr,na..,.
and Colombia would have been free. Ala,ih.sa
uncertain are the DEGREES Of fortune. Vs
Two days ago, (thc LIST inst a feet Of ve,,cl,.
peared of Porto Cabello, and was soon disc
to be vessels Of war, under the British lar 'l
advanced slowly; the unsuspeciirg Colombia" '
them as friends bot as soon az they were n.a'
the guns OF this would be" British suusdron %"
came their flags, and up went the Royal Spani.h;0a
their stead; an action took place, but the d,n,r'.
of force compelled the Patriots to yield thus wy
lin hours and 10 minu,es) Colombia depriy,a y,
her brightest ornament, the best part Of her nav
The Spanish force consisted of the "''t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27
.Asw Yorlc, Mag &c
DISASTROUS INTELLIGENCE.

BY the ship Dougtuss, Captain brown from
Curacoa, we have received the following disastrous
intelligence respecting the Colombian squadron from,
our attentive correspondent. The squadron has
been captured by allowing itself to fall in with
heavy Spanish feet under English colours and,
alter sanguinary action, was taken. The gallant
Commodore Daniels, native OF the United States,
was killed. He fought his vessel until he had no,
a shot IN his locker, and she sinking. with hls
nag nailed to the mast. This is heavy loss, but
by no means calculated to destroy the spirits oil the
Coiombians; it may proiong the war, but eventu-
ally their independence will be achieved.
CURACAO, May $40, A. M
DEAR SIR--1he affairs Of Colombia, which In,
Ia few days ago shonc forth with lustre, has unex-
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27
Grand Total
514,796!
Qon
Artillery,

Artillery, SEQ
With this immense force even Napoleon and the
great captains who had been trained under his eye,
and who were much accustomed 10 victory as to
battle, failed to bring the Spanish people into sub
lection Why, therefore, should We despair of the
cause of slndependence uo,o, because 100 00
men assembled on the Spanish frontiers, ready
to :" let slip the dogs Of war" divided they are
among themselves, and headed by an imbecie Bour
bon What Bonaparte and his veterans failed to
accomplish, can never be achieved by the reigning
dynasty, under the circumstances which at present
exist in France. Such is our hope-and such is our
belief, The march ofthe French armies into Spain,
il appearances arc to be relied upon, will be the sig
nal torch of bloody war, whose duration and con-
sequences can neither be Eorseen nor guarded
against. Compiler.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

Porto Cabello is now supplied with six month,
provisions.
Killed and wounded, according to report
opaniards, 03 Killed, 40 WOUNDED
Colomblsns, 16I 81
Up. M.--Since writing the above, we learn tia,
Com. Daniels is not among the killed, but ha.b,,
slightly wounded his ship having sustained tbs
action for hours and 10 minutes, against the Ca,
sirda and Hyena, and was sinking under them when
she surrendered.
The Spanish forces threaten the blockade Of La
Guayra, to intercept irgate coming from England
and destined for the Colombian cause.
Note.--You must observe that wha, give you
is from report Of Spanish vessel, said to have
seen the action, and been boarded by the Spanish
commodore, whose name he iorgets.
CURACAO, May DO, A. M.
give you yesterday the account Of the action
between the Spanish and patrio, fleets, Of POo
Cabello. am sorry to say, am now bcundp
confirm that lsmentabe news. The COLUMBIAN
schooner of war Ryo, has just arrived. She scom.
manded by Lieutenant Robinson, a friend Of nine
With him have conyersed on the subjecl--hs
tells me his schooner was also in the action lev
minutes, but WAS obliged TO haul of, as he carrie;
but guns. Daniels fought his ship like hero,
It'll there was not shot lelt in his locker aud
was then taken with his flags nailed to The mast,
head. Alas he is no more. ] he gallant Daniel,
persisted in the contest.
In haste, yours, &c.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

PARIS, April 16, sir o'clOck--It was stated yes
terday in high quarter that the Russians are ac-
lualy marching towards France. The seeming non.
resistance of Spain, hitherto begins to cause great
uneasiness and is considered more the result Of poll
cy than inability. San Sebastian and Pampeluna
both in good state of defence, and it rs doubt.
full whether the siege Of them will be attempted
No serious obstacle is opposed the advance OF the
french; for the strong position of Siinas on the
route to Vttoria has been left undefrnded by the
Spaniards, whose policy it evidently ia, that the
French line should he extended over as great a
space as possible. We have nothing new from Per-
pgnan nor Toulouse. .MinG does not suffer his in
tentions to transpire.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

Fraud Imitation Ir;s'i Linens After rc-pub-
fishing the extract oil lster cautioning merchants
and others, vsaiust imposition in the article Of imi-
ia'ion linsp, manufactured in England and Ireland,
the Charleston Mercury says" Some the false
inens spoken Of in the above letter, has found its
way TO Charleston, and had passed to customers,
q, one OF most respectable auction tables, before
the FRAUD was detected. The article was SO COM
ple.e imitation of real axen linen, that it decei
we'd, the time, both sellers and buyers but being
aerwarSissiscovered, it was unhesitatingy received
back by sse auctioneers who Lad unknowingly sold
1t as gersine. We believe that this trick played
with the great staple manufacture of ireland, is the
first chat has occurred for great many years. A
convection Of those who have pracsed it III Ireland
or England, will put end TO their doing the
like second time, and will close the doors Of Linen
Hall against them forever. The parcel sold here
at auction was received on consignment from New
York;
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

The Madrid Gazette ofthe 18th March says: " In
consequence OF the numerous and repeated sppliea-
tions Tor commissions for arming privateers, the
public is again informed, that government will issue
Them in abundance Immediately on the commence
ment oil hos,te,, in order that the friends of Con-
stitutionsl Spain may have opportunity OF aseng
ing her enemies. These commissions will be also
transmitted to the quarters OF the globe
be distributed by the proper authorities under the
Usual formates and Regulations
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

For few days past, says BuHalce Pa arrsorgs
wha.ves and taverns have been Literally '''I n,ar
with people em'grating TO Michigan 'erf''o'II
ly all of whom appear to belong to the mos 'd,ar
,lase Of setiieFs,- -ii' actIcai farmers Of A''
Capitals and good habits.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27
The Kingston Upper Canada, Herald, spssks

The Kingston Upper Canada Herald, speaks Of
difficulty having lately occurred at Grindstone
island, in the St. Lawrence. This island hereto
fore in possession of the British, has been declared
10 the report olthe Commissioners, under the treaty
OF Ghent to be on the United States side Of the line
This decision has been proclaimed by the Amer-
can Government; but some Canadians do not think
II binding I'LL il shall have been ratified and procla
med by the British government and they have &C
cordngiy continued to occupy Grindstonc island,
and to cut timber there. The owner, deriving his
title from the state OF New York, had some civil
process to be served on he island, as within the
county OF Jefferson. In serving it the Deputy Sheriff
was resisted and beaten. Upon this, the posse
comItatus OF the county, consisting Of detachment
oil the militia, was called TO assis, the sheriff,
and several OF those who had resisted the first pro-
cess, we're taken prisoners, and carried 10 Water
town Gaol, TO answer Tor their conduct.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

We have it from undoubted authority, (says the
New York Mercantile Adyer;lser,) that the ship
BOLIVAR was not in the engagement of Porto
Cayello Of the S0th ult. she being at that lime Oh
Curacao. The only Colombian vessels engaged,
were the Maria Francisco aud Carabobo which
fought the two frigaIes desperately. No account
oil killed or wounded ON either side has been Tsss
we'd that is entitled TO credit.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

The present situation Of Europe engrosses the pub
lie attention, almost TO the total exclusion of that
great hobby of our political quid nuncs the Presi
dental question. 1t may not be amss or unin,er.
esting, therefore TO give statement OF the number
of men employed by Napoleon in the suolugalion OF
SPAIN from 1907 TO January, 1911, taken from the
European Mapazine of the latter wear:
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27
PARIS, April II.

PARIS, April t.
1t is affirmed that the French government acting
on the principle that France is not at war with Spain,
properly called, will not grant any letters OF
marque nor permit any pryatcers to be fitted out.
II is also affirmed, that his msjesty's ships of war
have received orders not to capture any but Spanish
armed vessels and 10 let the merchants vessels pass
II is added, that the government has communicated
those dispositions to the several European cabinets
desiring that on their side, they will not permit
Spanish cruizers TO be equipped in their ports, nor
the sale OF the prizes which those cruizers may
make.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

500 miles in days and 8 hours, through the most
interesting parts fahe Northen and Eastern States,
and the capitals Of four Of thesa.--.7tbany .4du.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

The editor Of the New-York Commercial Adref'
tiser, has received long letter from one who signs
himself Robert Worrell Baker, an American, ana
Lieutenant in the Colombian Navy, now prisoner
with seventeen Americans in Trinidad.
The writer states that he was one OF The otlce''
OF the Colombian schr Pedelia, which sailed from
Charleston, Is. CO. on the 18th OF October W
the 28th of Dec. off Cayo Romano, they captured
the Spanish schr Flora, from Havana. Lieut. b.
took charge of the Flora and made sail Tor CaFna
gena. On the 9th of January, the Flora was cap
,ured by the pirate Gaia, after an action IN wn'
all Lieut.. BIS men, eight in number, were kllso'l
and in which the enemy lost thirteen men. Lieut.
b. received shot in the thigh which disabled mn
but the pirates spared his life, because they ws"uI
Ibis services,--there being no other man on O0au
who understood navigation. i.
Lieut.. B. was on board the Gaia three moo'n''
but was allowed 10 come On deck only 10 lahe w
servations. During this period. he says "tNey eNr
tared forty toO sail Of resseiS, OF different hsuO
WHICH WE'RE GENERALLY BURNED, AND rhhis
CREWS MupDERED!'' The only vessel wnlcns
has recollection Of their having released "a' T1
brig Mentor, of Portland. Her they rsleasu -"
consequence OF the intreaties of the capla,os ov
who when they were about cutting his la"s''
throat, succeeded in moving lhler sompa'V"
that his fathers life was spared. ran
A narrative of the encounter between inc o~ .,
and the British Gutter Grecian, has already O','
published When the pirate Captain gave or e,'
blow up the schooner, Lieut.. ID. lnmbed oVe,OS1
and made his escape. He then went to rinu'S him
reported himself, to the governor who oroe'e ',u
to prison, "where he says he remains 'cm s %,"
teen more ofhis countTymen, almost I" ''4'
Stdruation." ,..rd
These seventeen Americans, he states, beOnE''
TO prvateer and have been in prison thrse
Lieut. Baker describes their slavery al i'' c;n,,
de Cuba, as worse than Algerine crue'y' ..on,g
he has been in prison three OF bis fellow p''r mos
have died from want OF punishment, and WV g'rrc
were at the point of death, from want arc Su" id
No attention is paid TO their SITUATION, anu '"' eoa
have nothing to keep them from the haNe' ,br,s
Piracy he says, is encouraged by the oifceI' ,,n,i
for the reason as it is publicly deciured' INA. AZ
ca has put stop To the slave t'ade ahu WV
determined to have satisfaction and revenge
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-05-27

Capt. WIN. M.Crsne, took command of the U
s. naval station at Portsmouth, on Friday the 18th
inst
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-12

P AN away from the Subscrib-
III er, on the 10Th instant, r,llNEHAs
STREETER, an indented Apprentice -
hereby forbid all persons harbouring or trust
ing him on. my account.
BENJAMIN MAY, Jun.
Winchcndon, jan. Is, 1923.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-02-12
WANTED.
CITY
Furniture Warehouse,
Unio1-Street, near the Union Stone,
BOSTON.
WHERE is constantly on hand

w HERE IS constantly on hand
and for sale, as extensive an assortment
Of Elegant and low-priced FURNITUREas can
be found in the Cfty-consisting of
Bureas, of all prices, from 81 TO $50;
Sideboards Secretaries, of all kinds Grecian
Card-Tables; Dining and Pembroke Tables,
all prices; Ladies' Work and Toilet Tables !;
Wash and Light Stands; Sofas and Couches,
aome with Fosters improved Spring Seats !;
Brass Fire-Sets, all patterns & prices; Chairs,
various colours, and of every quality High
Post, Field, French, Low Post, Cot, & Trun-
die Bedsteads; warranted Live Geese and
common Feathers, inferior to none in the mar
ket, whether kiln-dried or not; Feather Beds;
Mattresses; Looking Glasses; Chimney do. !;
Dress do. : Britannia Coffee & Tea Pots Tea
Trays; Shutters; Knives & Forks, &c.
Also, Just receiped, bale of CarpetiBg,
fine and super6ne-all of which will be sold
very cheap, for CASH only.-Those in want
of Furniture will find it to their advantage, and
are invited to call and examine for themselves,
before they purchase.
E. PARSONS.
Boston, Dec. Is, 1922. BIN