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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-04

We have a paper before us, giving The
relative numbers OF the convicts in New.
Gate. which gives tVvel0e only for Rhode
lsland--and although we admit, if il be
fact that they are what is represented,
it is large number for our small state
yet nevertheless, we believe there Is as
much virtue in this state, and that it is
as free from crime, as any state in the
Union. 1t is fact. that very large
proportion ofthe convictions in this state,
for years past, have been of persons from
other states-and We have in our jails II
this moment five felons. belonging to
one family in Massachusetts,. How ma
ny other refugees from other states, are
or have been tenants of our prisons, we
have not the means at this time of ascer-
tanning. These prowling villains after
being detected in their crimes and pun
ished by imprisonment in our jails, for a
series of years, on their liberation, and
after being detected in offences else.
where. readily declare themselves last
rom Rhode -lsland--and thus is the dis
graceful imputation fixed on US.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-04
SHIPPING LIST.
PORT OF NEWPORT.

No Entries.
CLEiRED,
Sloop Niagara, Tanner. Mobile
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-04

ON "Wednesday last, a man In this
town was fined by Mr.. Justice Aplin.
one dollar and costs, for cruelty overload
ing his horse. An appeal was taken
from the Judgment of the Court We
are glad to recognize in this prosecution,
a disposition 70 execute the law of this
State, intended to protect horses and
other beasts from unreasonable correc-
ton and excessive loading.-The penal
ty for such offence may amount to tSven-
y dollars, but cannot exceed that sum.
Prov. .dme-.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1823-09-04

HIS line is now arranged Tor the sea-
l. son as follows,
From Nsw York,
The CoNuEcTIoUr, Cspt Bunker. will dep'rt
every Wednesday, at o'clock Pm and the ruLTok
Capt. CemsfOck, every Saturday, st4 O'Clock Pm.
From Providence.
The FULToN, Capt. Comstoek, will depart every
Wednesday, at 6 o'clock AN ! aud the Cosssc7 4.
cur. Capt. Bnnker, every Saturday at the sane
hour.
or Both Boats have undergone thorough repac
they are now in the best possible order.
June 25
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
BY HENRY PITTMAN.

CONDITIONS
OF THE ALEXANDRIA HERALDs
l. Five dollars year; half yearly in advance
by town subscribers.
III. Subscriptions for less than six months;
charged at the rate of six and a quarter cents
each paper.
III Extra papers six and quarter cents
". No paper discontinued until all arrear
ages are balanced.
V. ADVERTISEMENTS, not exceeding square,
inserted three times for one dollar and tyeniy-
I'VE cents for every subsequent insertion: Lar
ger ones in proportion. Advertisements which
have not the number Of Insertions marked, in
writing, will be continued tiIl forbid.
a. LstteTsto the editor most be pest pals.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
Cabinet Manufactory.

UAMES HARRISS takes this method ofin
- forming the public in general, that he has
commenced the cabinet business on King-streetS
n few doors
.abore the Indian Queen TaUern,
where he intends manufacturing work in the
neatest and most fashionable style, equal to
any in the district, and will sell low for cash,
credit or barter. 3tawtf feb IL -
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
FOR SALE.

FUR SALE.
IL The house at present occupied by
1IEHfisA Mr John Corse, on King-st between
laFaM Fairfax aud Royal streets. This
sa- property is so well known as being
among the most desirable in town, that a par.
tiouiar description is deemed unnecessar, -
Possession may he had on the LIST July next.
Inquire of ROBERT ANDERSON.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
LECTURES & LESSONS.

IN EnSHSh Grammar, GeoBrafIhy, Pen
manshifi, Drawing and Paintinp.
'bNHE Importance of private study, in finish
4 ing radical and polite education, is PROV
ed by daily experience. The authors plan is
of this kind and is more particularly adapted
TO the capacities ofyoung ladies and gentlemen
over twelve years Of age. BY lecture, to furnish
the mind with ideas, and by practical lessons, to
confirm them in q plan of study, by which they
can always assist themselves, and bring their
ideas into practical utility. II is, therefore, an
amelioration Of the hurry, turmoil and frequent
confusion, which unavOidably occurs in crowd
ed public schools for where the mind is excu-
sIveiy engaged on one subject, where 1T is assis-
ted by the constant attention of the teaches, and
where IL has time for reflections, there the most
sangUine hopes OF perfection ma Y be entertained.
The truth which is evident in the mode ofteach.
ing music, dancing, drawing, &c. tonly two or
three lessons each week. TO select private class,
orindrvidual; as also, in private family tuition.
So that, more knowledge, and correct habits
have been confirmed in this way, in one quarter
year than we're family conceived, or superficial
ly impressed, for many years before.
THE TERMS, fer course of twenty-f four les.
sons, in any of those branches are Fire Dollars.
Books, maps, globes, &c. furnished Private
lessons, given if required. r M'CREADY,
dlAtor ard Professor Of English Grammar,
Pe1snanstip, Droioing, DC.
F. NC. Designs and draws embIems, orna-
ments, and cards, writes diplomas, deeds, &c.
in all forms Of plain and fancy writing and print.
Copies music, &c.
- Mr.. Generes has kindly offered his Assem-.
bly, room, 20 accommodate class Of young la
dies. sny commands for Z NC. at this office
shall have respcltful attention. tf an ~
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
ARp1SpSo
Machine Gard Manufaetorv

DERSONSwho want cotton or wool macbiue
n cards, are respectfully informed, that thew
can be furnished with them of any number lad
mitted by judges TO beof the first quality by
leaving their orders at the subscribers factory,
south west corner ef Market and Eutaw streets.
Where may also he had, cotton and wool hand
cards, Fullers' jacks,horse cards and comb plate
Orders from a distance viii be attended to- .
DAVID G. Mccoy.
BaITrNoRE, jan 90 3m
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
TO THE LADIES.

HORATfO DAY takes this meg
thod Of informing the ladies of A
GSASesE44R Lex andria and its vicinity that he
has commenced the ladies' fancy
shoemahng business, on Washington-streef,
one door north of the Methodist church, where
he has just received handsome assortment Of
materials, consisting of the very best silk, Dena
mark satins, and prunelleS of every figure and
color, black and colored morocco, among which
is me best kld for children shoes, black kid, seal
and calf skins He has fitted up private
room TO the shop for the accommodation of La
dies to try on shoes and get measured, where
they will not be exposed to the street. Ladies'
who leave their measure with him, will have a
last fitted up for them, in which case they will
save the trouble of being measured second
time. IL shall be his constant study to please
every lady that please to favor him with call.
aprH2 3tS1aw3t
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21

Total OF square and fiat iron 81, lbs.
TO be delivered at the navy yard a, pb;lodel.
phia, on or before the Istday Of tanuarv. 1901
70 he subject TO the inspection of the ward, and
70 ne paid for, on the account of delivery being
receIpted by the storekeeper, and approved bv
! 70, commanding officer, by the navy agent al
Philadelphia. lie r,ssrct, OF
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
TO RENT.
FOR SALE.

The Land and house on Stump-Hnl
EEsczsA lately owned Ivy MIR. Norton, being
EssN about p acres well inciosed on the Lit
GSAk tie River Turnpike road, miles from
Ae ,asr's Alexandria. The garden contains ma.
81 valuable shrubs, vines and fruit ,rees The
si'naiion is handsome aud healthy Possession
may he had Immediately. The time of paymcn
will he reasonably extended to suit the purchaser
mar \ III law If w. CRANCH
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
JOHN b. HAMMAT1',
Upho5sterer and Paperhanger.

III As removed from his old stand 20 Tho bri,-,
4 a. house on the north side of King street.
between Columbus aud Allied streets, three
doors st oftke store OF Messrs j. u Doug
las, where all orders in the line of his profession
will be executed with punciuality and dispatch
in the hest manner. He has just received from
the mandatory "A large supply of AMI
fashionable paper hanging and bordering, whic b.,
together with his former stock, form AN extern
sive variety. general assortment Of upholst,,
goods and coach trimming, hair aud moss mat
tresses, Day 4 Martins genuine backing, wind
sor and rush bottom chairs, constantly Tor sale
at moderate prices.
q b. I'll. will personally attend to the paper
ing OF rooms either in or out of town. Garnet
and mattresses of any size, and curtains in the
most fashionable style made at the shortest no.
tee; chairs and sofas stuffed or repaired, &C.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
TwentY .lOllars Reward.

- Eloped from Pre- ston, near A.
IA 4 lexaRdria, no the 81 inst a neg, o
~ nah named GEORGE, and on
HT/ the 9th inst. another ca ed BILL.
sSn..skk.kzo, George is about 81 or % years
ST age, 5 feet or inches high,
well formed; his complexion black. and has q
scar near the corner Of his eft eve, which pro-
ceeded from the kick OF a hor Had on when
he left the premises an old black hat, and dark
brown round -aborf, and blue kersey pantaloons.
gu IS about W or l5 years Of age, . feet . or
inches high, broad across the shoulders his
torm very compact, ard complexion net as
dark as George His clothing, a dark brown
round about, blue kersey psntaloons, and an
old white hat. S2h will be given for apprehen.
ding said negroes, and all reasonable expenses
paid, If taken ont of the county or 10 dollars
II taken in ;he county, aud half that sum for
either. Masters Of vessels, seiue hauIers, and
eli other persons ave fOrwarned from employ
ING them 81 apr . ELIJAH GLOVE
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
MRS. BRASSINGTON
Dying, Securing, and dressing
Z. Establish. .nent.

Corner Of Prince and Rairfa1, streets,
JOSEPH WILLIAMS, silk, woollen, and cot
~ ton dyer and scourer, from England, res
pectfully tenders his grateful acknowledgements
to The ladies and gentlemen Of Alexandria, for
the liberal patronage with which he has been
uniformly favored since his first settlement here
and hopes by his uDTemitting care, uniform
punctuality, and moderate prices, to merit con-
tlDuance oftheir custom.
j. VS. mode of securing and dressing BY
STEAM sPoSGIEG, has peculiar efficacy in eI-
tracing all kinds Of spois, stains, irOn-mouids,
&C from all woollen, cotton and silk clothes, and
siutis, &c. so that gentemeD's coats, pants-
looms, vests, &c. and ladies habits ,merino shawIs,
lace wells, &c. will be restored to their first co.
lor and beauty. Also, stockings, gloves, para-
soils, &c. cleaned, dyed and dressed in the neat.
est manner, as to equal their original sppea-
rance. Military uniforms, gold aud silver en-
broIdery, fringe, epaulets, tassels, &c. cleaned
and Pofshsa - cqvn t1en original briilianey.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
PHINEAS LANNEY

AS Just received / bales OF cotton sun
Il quality,25 boxes sperm candles branded
Coffin. +. sropr
20 boxes sperm candles, branded Rodman
tierces spermaceti oil
tons white lead ground in oil
bbIs Venitian red
20 kegs spanish brown
cases patent water proof hats
10 tons Russia clean hemp
Russia and Ravens duck
DO sheering
English pine apple cheese
"" mustard in boxes OF 10 dog bottles
do shad and herring Irvine
DO shoe thread
Cambria and jaconet muslins, Marseilles
quilting
Spotted cravat hdkfs
Figured Nankin silks
Black silk shawle
Nankin crane gown patterns
BLACK gaioons and ribbons
Ciaret wine ia cases of doz each
Loaf sugar Phila. refined
Cut nails and brads
2lo tons Swedes' and English iron
Assorted Hat bars from l Id inches tn &
inches wide, and from Ia to inch
thick
Square bars from l-2 inch to 3 inches
Round from 4inch to IA inches
Plough plates and land sides
swedish steel ian bundles For sale ON nc-
I'll . ~ ,Ins teIms, 4no @
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
TO LIE =,

lO tE
&EwA That convenient dwelling house
Issssi'@ on st. Asaph street, between King
and Prince streets, at present oc-
usASaatA, cuped by Mr.. West Ashton. Also
a conve lienr dwelling, with alaree
lot attached thereto, at the corner of Comeron
and Fayeue streets ALSO, three offices, on
Washington street, near the corner OF King ST.
Apply nj the Mechanics bank TO
apr III 1t CHARLES CHAPLIN, cash'r
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04

me author oil these letters DID not lie
concealed single month. In 1888, he
made no secret of his having written
them !; and in 1908, he repubiisled ac.
knowledged, and defended them Nor
were these acknowledgements followed
by any sacrifice of moral character a
TACT, sufficiently established by the ooliti>
cal career Of the author. The state Of
his birth (Pennsylvania) fastened to hes,
tow upon him marks of the most unauali.
ned Fprobation-selected him as tho
secretary OF her executive council, sent
him to the congress of the confederation,
and continued him member of that boz
dy, so long as il existed. The state Of
his adoption (New York; was not less
favourable disposed towards him, and Gas
her records will shew) delegated him un-
del. four successive appointments to rep>
resent her in the senate of the United
States. Different executives ofthe union
have equally distinguished him by
Washington he was appointed 10 SUPER
intend the collection of the Internal re.
venues OF this important state by JeGer-
sen he was sent to the first cour, in Eu-
rope, as minister plenipotentiary, at
period the most critical and eventful, and
continued there until he himself insisted
on his recall and by Madison. he was
placed at the head OF the most importent
| department OF the government, during
the late wer. These facts abundantly
| show, that with the wise and virtuous-
with the rulers of his country, whether
| federal or republican, neither taint nor
biemish OF moral character. attached to
the productions ofthese letters. Again
Mr.. Johnson admits that "they (he let
| ters) haUe hitherto been oScribed TO az
individual different from, the herSon he
mas coyec'ured." Blu, popular and con-
| ternporsneous opinion, eigh nothing in
the scales OF his criticism The public
either wanted industry to seek the truth,
or judgment to discover it, or good faith
| to report IL; and hence il follow ed, that
both the cuiPrit and the impostor, (who
was willing TO appear as the culprit, re.
manned undetected, till ferretied by his
acuteness And how, think you, does
he accomplish this ? Not by adducing a
single witness: not by an iota of direc.
testimony: not by degree of evidence,
which, according to MIR. Justice Johnson
Ofreport speaks truly would be requi-
size to convic, negro conspirator. No..
his process is purely argumentative-
"Had the letters been imputed to ma.
jor general, or even to a brigadier, to
Putnam or to Starke, for instance, there
would have been some reason in the
charge, and, perhaps, no doubt of its
truth but to imagines that a simple, and
su6orGiHdke officer OF the line yUnnId bay..
dared to write such letters, even if he
had been ables is TO suppose a case so
very near an absurdity, as to be utterly
unworthy of credit" Such is substan.
TALLY the argument given us, and if it
does no more, it furnishes new glimpse
OF an old theory of talents and spirit aud
proves at the same time, that MIR. Johns
son has unfortunately mistaken for so.
Der earnest, the ridicu'e of the poet -
lis from high life, high characters are drawn.
saint in Grape, is twice a saint in iaior..
To be Continued.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04

II chargeable with 6 cents postage, and
forwarded by pest, with the addition of2
cents to the ordinary rates OF postage
The letters .Sh. arc 10 be written, or the
word ship stamped on each ship letter.
8. Rates Of Postage on Ne'OsfGflers.
Newspapers carried not over 100 miles
or for any distance within The same state
where they ave printed, are TO be charg-
ed with one cent eacbs
1T carried over 100 miles, and out the
state where printed, with u cents each.
Every article sent in the mail which is
net either newspaper, magazine, or
pamphlet, is subject to letter postage,
whether ii be printed or written cons
municatioD. ~
The words newspaper, magazine, and
pamphlet, are to be taken in their COM
mon acceptation, that's, newspaper is a
printed paper, giving an account of the
political and other occurrences, published
IN numbers once A week, or ofteRer, and
regularly. If a paper Of that description
Is not published at regular successive
times, 1t must be considered az a handbill,
and subject 10 letter postage. But an
extra sheet published by regular printer
oil newspaper, is to be considered as q
newspaper.
z. MaSdTfnes and Pamyth!ets.
These words are to be taken in their
common meaning; that is, magazine j:
monthly pamphlet containing article:
on science, politics, news, Sc. pamph
let is small stitched unbound book, con,
slsting of two Ir more sheets. All kind:
OF advertisements, printed or written, and
all articles sen by mail which do no
come within tie description of pewspa
per, magaziR or pamphlet, are to be
charged with bitter postage
fhey are rat ed by the sheet. CENTS
Carried not over SO miles, sheet,
DO over SO md not over a 100, Ii
DO. over 100 miles, 9
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04
EXTENSIVE ROBBERY

LONDON, JAN. IA robbery to very
large amount has been committed within
these few days under singular circum-
stances, at Milton Abbey, Dorsetshires
the seat of Lady Caroline Damer. Her
Ladyship is at present in London, and
the abbey has ibeen for sometime in the
care of few of the servants. The strong
room IN which the family plate and other
valuabies have always been deposited
was so constructed as TO be supposed to
bid defiance to any attempt to enter it by
any other than fair means it was situa-
ted nearly in the centre of the building,
and Its strong iron-grated windows OPEN
ed into an interior court. Some ibge-
NOUS thieves, however coBtrived to sur.
mount all these obstacles; for on Thurs
day morning last, as one of the domes-
tics was passing through the court, ad-
joining the strong room, he discovered
that an iron bar had been wrenched from
the window, and one of the heavy stones
which composed the wall, partially re-
moved from its place. He gave an a.
|1arm the strong room was examined,
and to the inter dismay OF the servants,
they found that almost the whole Of the
family plate, which was perhaps equal
to any collection in England, excep! that
OF the kings was gone. Among the plate
was desert service of solid gold, made
Tor lord Dorchester, at the time the late
king used to honor him with frequent
visits. The stone, it appeared, had been
entirely removed, and pushed partly in.
to its place again. The aperture made
BY MS removal, was only large enough TO
admit a small body. II is a mystery how
the thieves obtained an entrance 10 the
court in which the strong room is situate.
The thieves ii appeared, had more boo
ty than they could carry Of, as small
portion of the plate was found in pond
hard by, in the course Of the day. The
plate carried of, it is conjectured, was
upwards Of half a ton weight.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04
An AMERICAN BILL.

An American newspaper editor, in
giving an account Of person who was
shot, by another in carelessly discharg-
ing gun, says that he was "kiled DEAD, p
BIC. This is worse than "gar6ifng;" and
beats the Hibernian who, on being char
ged with using club, in a riot, declared
that the only thing he had in his hand
was his fiat, and that was in his pocket
at the time.
QUERY.-H How far is a person from be.
Ing dead when he is only Killed?
3',e EdwsrdsviIle Spectator Of the
1s!}itst, says The steam boat Jsmss
Ross, commanded by'capt. John Hewes
last Neck sunk 10 the Mississippi, at ST..
Louis, b. the 6re&klDg up of the ice"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04
THE GALE.

Which we experienced here during
Sunday was much more destructive than
we anticipated. We are informed, tina,
IN the blow on the night before, tn rec
negro men persisted at the Occoauau
landing, few miles below this place.
AT fredericksburg, Va. the Heral,
says that both the northern and southern
mails were prevented from arriving il
time that the river overfowed th,
wharves, and that lad was drowned il
attempting TO water a horse and bu
one house in the town injured.
The gale was scverer at New York
than any other place which we have
accounts from.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04
BANK CASES.

The bond Of Union Of Thursday, publish.
ed OF Rclle-Air, states, that part Of these
cases which were removed from Balti-
more to Hartford county court, are pro-
ceediDg to trial, and part have been re,
turned to the city. Baltimore ha.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04

II is related Of capt. George Johnson,
who lately died at .Greenock, that he
has crossed the Atlantic w times.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04

Double letters, or letters composed Of
tEv0 fiteees oFhaher, are TO be charged
with double those rates.
Triple letters with triple those rates.
Packets composed Of four or more
pieces Of paper, and weighing one ounce
avoifdupois, quadruple those rates, and
in that proportion for all greater weight.
Shit letters received for delivery are
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04

Extract OF letter from H. Sprapue
esq. dated Gibraltar, Feb. 2, TO a re-
spectacle house in this place.
Our supply OF flour amounts TO abou,
10000 bbls. and wheat is daily arriving
in immense quantities from all directions.
The brig Elita's cargo of -four, 1000
barrels, from your place, having been
sold 10 our bakers at the low price OF
S5a, it will be some time ere they will
be willing to advance, unless some 70.
reign calls for the artj Gle should take
place-of which we have but little hopes,
as the ports of Spain and Portugal are
still closed to the importation Of foreign
grain for consumption.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04

Mr.. EDIToR--It is, in justice, due to
the individual, referred to in my publica-
ton Of Wednesday, TO say-that the per.
son who communicated the conversation
TO the writer, has, since, declared him
self to be mistaken and that the Ian.
gusge used did not warrant such phrase
oIogy and that he misconceived the
speakers meaning. VIRGINIA.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-04

The Portuguese cortes has ordered
the trial Of the governor Of Pernambueo
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-09-17
CHEAP CHAIRS
TO THE HUMANE

ENIiE subscribers daughter, NELLY, left
Il her house, and may have gone towards A.
die, as am informed she was seen in "a wagon
going IN that direction. She is about % wears
of age, tall and very straight, talks bat verv
little and almost constantly smiling To herself.
had on new domestic frock blue and white
stripes. BY conversation with her, il win he
discovered that she does not always retain her
reason perfectly. | am afraid too that she m,v
have been deCOyed of by some ofthe trader. a.
she is very obcdieni TO white persons. The
subscriber will pay any reasonable charge ,bat
her situation in life will allow for securing her
daughter so that she may be recovered
sept ~ 81 JANE WEEKS, (col,reJl