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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21

.he heart OF sensibility, to the man o.
feeling and intelligence, the ideas which
sre excited by a review of these RENE
narts of time, are fraught with Pensive
enchantment, moro exalting than any
thing else that can charm or affect his
nature. I,istruly feeling, which. in the
language of DYER
''wings the soul, and points 1t to the skies
BRRATA.
In "Ths Lay Monks" No VIII. In
column 1, line 9, for "~ithin," after
moving" read ''in." In column 81
i.intrinsical," read s'intriusecai."
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
MONDAY MORNING, APRIL 81, 1928.
THE FoUN1'.
CALOMEL.s

| CALOMEL.s
fSaid to be written by girl only &c
years OF age
Physicians of The highest rank,
Go pay their ices wenecd bank)
| Combine all wisdom, art and skill,
Silence and sense, in Calomel
Howe'cr their patients may complain,
Of head or heart, or nerve, or vein,
OF fever high, or parch or swell,
The remedy is Calomel
When Mr.. A, or B, is sick
eco fetch the doctor, and be quick
The doctor comes with much good will,
But ne'er forgets his Calornel
He takes his patient by the hand,
And compliments him as 4 friend
He sits awhile his pulse to feel,
And then takes out his Calomel!
He then turns to the patients wife
Have you clean paper, spoon u knife
81 think your husband might do we'll
ITO take dose of Calomel Ip'
He then deal, out the precious grains
'ihis, ma'am, I'm sure, will ease his
pains,
Once in three hours at sound of bell,
sGive him dose OF Calomel =
He leaves his patient in her care,
And bids good bye, with graceful air
In hopes bad humours to expel,
She freely gives the Calomel
The man grows worse-quite fast indeed !;
Go call Tor counsel-ride with speed
The counsel comes, like post with mail,
Doubling the dose of Calomel!
The man, in death, begins to groan-A
The fatal job for him is done;
His soul is wing'd to heaven o. hell
A sacrifice to Calomsl
Physicians of my former choice,
Receive my counsel and advice
Re not offended though tell
The dire effects of Calomel
And when must resign my breath,
Pray let me die natural death,
And bid you all long farewell,
Without one dose of Calomel
*Mereury. --
Ehitoh ca DIR Jenner.
Within this tomb hath found resting
place,
The great physician the humane race
Immortal Jenner whose gigaDtiek mind
Brought life and health to more thar
half mankind.
Let rescued infancy his worth proclaim
And lisp out blessings on his honored
name; TEAR.
And radient beauty drop one grateful
For beau,y's :ruest fricud lies buried
here
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
TURKISH FASHIONS.

One OF the grand Viziers being rather
unsuccessful in some of bis operations,
had bis head taken off. Advices had
been received at Vienna from CONSTANT
nople, which stated that 'ahe head oil
Haleb EfEendi, was not placed as had been
reported, on the gate Of the Seraglio, bu,
was exposed in basin of silver. This,
no doubt, arose from some remaining
respect IRON the grand seignor." There.
an honor for you. NJ 7. AdU.
To choose the best among many good
is one Of the most hazardous attempts o.
criticism:
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
Bottles, White Lead, etc.

- - Hampers porter and wine bottles, just
~ - received per slocp Adelia, from New
Fork, and for sale Ivy
SAMUEL MESSERS NTH,
Who has in store 200 kegs English and A
nierican white lead, ground III oil
100 mats cassia
1000 W.T. st Domingo coffee
ls NJ superior Havana segars in whole,
half and or boxes
10 halfchests imperial and gunpowder tea
81 ten catty }Lo. do do
90 five catty !
100 two lib cannisters do in boxes containing.
20cannsters
Q hhds Antigua rum
4 tierces cloverseed
10 or casks Malaga wine
10 de do Canary do
II boNes Sicily lemons in prime order
10 bis new prime beef
30 do whiskey
40 bundles sugarIoar paper, &c. &c.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
Horse. Rseing By Maehnerg.

Horse Racing by Machinery.
MIR. ]. Allan, of Penicuick, near EdiD-
burg, has constructed a curious machine
which it.pels two horses round circle.
The horses and riders have the exact atti-
tude, and apparently all the animated en-
ulation of a we'll contested horse race /;
and have this necessary characteristic,
that even the maker ofthe machine can
not say which horse will gain. With a
little trouble it might occasionally be
converted into fox hunt, by affixiDg the
usual APPENDICES of huntsman and
hounds -
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
PULPIT ELooUEncE.

| Human life is like road, OF which
the termination is frlghuul prccipico,
We were war ned OF j, al line first step
but the law is passe3 and we must con.
tInue to advance would willingly re-.
trace my steps but onward onward;
an iDvinclbIe weight, an irresistible pow.
err ever hurries US and we are compelled
to advances without resting, towards the
2recipice. A thousand crosses, a thou.
sand palms, trouble us on the road. Yes
could but avoid that frightful precipice
No, no l am forced to proceed, to run;
such is the rapidity OF one year rolling
after another. We are coDsoed. how
ever, because from time to time VIC
meet objects that divert US, iImpid
streams, and flowers that pass away -s
We are anxious 10 stop--OBwards on
ward ! and ye, we behsld ali tha, we
rave passed, falling behind us, in fearful
desolatioD, inevitable ruin. Still we
comfort ourselves because we carry off
some flowers, gathered as we pass, which
we see wither 0etw cen our hands, from
morning to evenings and some fruits
which we lose while we taste them en-.
cbantmchl illusion all Drawn OF,
for ever, we approach the frIgbtfui guIss
already,all round begins 10 be oisfigu,ed 4;
gardens are less blooming, fow ers lesa
brilliant, their colours less lively. thu
meadows less smiling, the waters less
clear; all is tarnIshed, ali is effaced.---
The shade of death presents Itself We
begin to feel tho approach OF the fatal
gulf; but it is decreed that we must still
advance. One step more already hors
ror agitates the senses, the head swlms,
me eyes are bewIldered. We must vet
sdyance, most eagerly do we desire to
return but it is not possible, ali is falls
en-, all is vanished. BOssRe.
Friends, benelacIors, and enemies, are
eIlher more or less 10 US Than an Oionls
potent Being sees fit to make them. Ia
yours and insults, gifts and injuries, are
deither sent US at random, nos without q
good design ard il should be our conn
slant prayer that we may never Illustrate
ne Intended good, or miss tue lessen OF
Improvement. which tue page Of FrsYE
dsncs spreads before W -
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
NAR1NRo

For Sale or Freight,
n The good brig yE.--h%
VA NUS, Jas Kelly, mas S@KM
S5ysM ter burthen 900 bar AM
So s.ke rels, and Us now ready kEskAa6
for ioading. = - : :.
Also, ,or Freight.tbe good schr. HOP E,capt
Smith, and can take 200 bbls. on freight for
Newport or Warren Apply to
J. n. LADD &, Co.
Who have received for sale by said vessels
leo bush potatoes
So tons plaster apr 4
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21

Turbutt & Jos. r. K. Betton,
rE@ Corner of King and Patrick
H ]AIt-FM streets, offer for sale on reason
lF>1NEIz3svg able terms,
s&Seg1N 200 bush seed potatoes of the
LIST quality
90 bbls Of old rye whiskey
2 hhds and 5bh!s lst quality N, O. sugar
2 do and bbis Muscovado do
1000 ID loaf sugar at Baltimore prices
hhds prime retailing molasses
Bags of Brazil and ST. Domingo coffee
Young Hyson and by the cbes,
Imperial teas
Boxes of mould candles very low
do dipt do do
Pepper and alspice
Tierces and bbs of rice
Copperas, ginger and nutmegs
Raisins by the box
Powder and shot
ALSO, fine and ground alum salt in sacks
Corn, oats and meal
Also, 1000 W.T. new bacon, lard, &c.
20 nests wooden ware apr Ia
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
@yRODlBlR1IBSo
ORLEANS SUGAR.

ORLEANS SUGAR.
- hhds. new crop Orleans sugar
n % 1000 lbs. loaf sugar, different qualities
20 bags prime green coffee s4r
serooo fine s. + indigo, and
10 bushels fresh timothy seed
Just received for sale by
April a. J. & J. DOUGLAS.
JONATHAN SHILLABER
"AS for sale hhas good Jamaica rum, 10
IL boxes sperm candles
gigs OF excellent panafacture
Jersey wagons
200 nests boxes, bags hops
90 do measures
10 NJ read poles
80 boxes shoes assorted
60 do soap
10 do chocolate
tales India checks ~
80 bbls No beef
so casks nails assorted
10 bags pepper
lS pair fire buckets
2On sides leather, northern tanning
6 cannisters Copal varnish
81 bis soap rosin
10 casks winter oil
bags coffee
a few coils cordage april
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
MISCELLANEOUS.

Kent, the architect, and father OF RIO
dern gardening, was much consulted
by all who affected taste, that nothing was
thought complete without his assistance
He was not only consulted for furniture,
a: frames of pictures. glasses, tables,
chairs, &c. but for plate, for barge, for
cradle. And so imperious was fashion,
that two great ladies pFeysiled on him to
make designs for their birthday gowns.
The one he dressed in a petticoat deco.
rated with columns of the FIVE orders !.
the other like bronze, in copper-col-
CURED satin with ornaments of gold.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
Mandeyille 3 Larmonr


IE/4Ei ~ sugar various qualities, 80 chests
.INSsz5,zzK and half chests gunpowder, i'm
perial and young hyson teas,
art late importations, 5000 10 green and Java
coffee
8 pipes Cognac brandy genuine as i'm.
ported
puncheons 9TH proof Jamaica rum
$50 bbs whiskey, looO gals old DO
hhds bright Barbados molasses
90 casks prime Goshen cheese
on boxes and drums Smyrna figs
40 sacks almonds, walnuts and flberts
! seroon, fotant indigo
90 boxes fig blue
% kegs pearl ash
2 tons patent shot and bar lead
redms wrapping paper
AND IN STORE,
pipes March &, Cos l. Z Madeira,6 years
imported
pipe old red port
10000 WI well cured bacon
80 kegs and jars list quailard
1900 ID yellow and brown soap ! warrsn-
$50 boxes mould & dipped candles ted quail
100 casks English refined salt petre
bbis 4th proof Accomack peach brandy
With their usual general assortment Of good
wines, liquors, spices and Other groecries.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-21
WHEAI.

U wish TO purchase few thossand bust LIST
i quality wheat. I, Il. Rowland
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02

During the ,Jrvest ,hs neagte
and sickiy mel hibi, sutPr,s"
alteration. ant { 'st and hea''ht
The Iaboriog oxen and mules.
though copsia lwo, x, being allow
ed 10 cat. AIM hous RESTRAINT o.
he refuse pla1 OF the scummihgs
from the boilAse, improve I'M
ni,eiy moro ey do at any other
period Of the jin England owing
to the high prpolasses, OCCASION
cd BY the hea dee, the grszier is
prev en- ed frobg it in fa'tenipg
his cattle, an&eiled 10 feeo 'he'h
with oil csksch injuries rather
than improved vor OF the meat
Here no suc hec,ions exist; and
while the faruiht with advantage
adopt the pro recommended i
would promott commercial pros
perity OF the cd BY creating de
mand for the lie in question, o
which we have bundance.
+ Evening Post.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02
FEEDING CATTLE.

The use OF Molasses was lately re.
commended, we believe, by Dr.. Mitch
Ill, in fatteniDg cattle and poultry,
which it increases in size, and commu.
nicat es fine favor to their meat This
practice, we observe, has been sneere cd
at by come, while others, without 81 {
s,gpiug any reason for their wait OF
faith, have altogether doubted ito utili-
~. We spprehend these attempts to
discourage the method recommended,
arises principally from want OF < now
ledge az to the Dourlshing qaalitleet
'saccharine juices so Predomlnst(
molssses, and which are we'll known TO
be a constituent part Of Segetab'sssaad
existing in considerable qusDtitiesln ?
number of plants that are given to cat
tie AZ food. No, to multiply names we
u,ay refer to the practice 10 sumo Of the,
middle states OF this coun ~. whore the
small branches Of the sugar maple tree
afford sustenace for cattle in conse.
ouencs OF tho saccharine matter which
they are known to contain. But ifany
doab,s existed on this subject, we have
only to direct our attention to the West
India islands to have these completely
removed There, 90 pals,able, and at
.he same time so nutr,tive 10 he juice
Of the sugar cane, that We are Informed
by those who have lived ON the spot,
every creature which partakes freely Of
it, whether NAN or animal, appears to
derive health and v,gor from its use.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02

fiilson, for Wiscassse, 10 4 DO: Rsbec-
ca. Morrison. for North Carolina, 4 do;
the briggs Radius. Granger, from War
rem, tR. ~ and Charles, Coffin, from
Providence, just arrived. The Wsszel,
after giving convoy to tho above ves-
sells, would look into Havana, and from
thence proceed to Thomps"n's Island
The Harmony was o undergo . sur.
yey, and the probability was that she
would be condemned as unseaworthy.
Yesterday, Cape Henry bearing N: w
by w dis. As miles spoke ship sslnda.
Mix. from Charleston, bound to New
York. The A with the exception OF
So hours. has experienced continual
head winds. Beacon.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02
FROM LAGUIRA,

NEW YoRk, Nov. s9.-We learn by the
United States, that Porto Cavello was ia
ken by storm on the 7th inst. by Gen. Pa.
ez, who laid the port under requisition
which capitulated in "a hours. by Colonel
Correa. Capt. Murray, OF the Colombian
Navy, was dispatched to LaguIra with
this intelligence,
An official dispatch from Valencia of the
99tb of October states, that the fort OF Mi
rador de Solsdo capitulsted that morning.
The troops were to march 10 the city and
not again bear arms against The Republic.
This is signed by Juan de EscaIona, and
IS published in the Colombano OF the 4tb
inst
The day the United States left Lagura,
the schooner Harriet capt. Fenlon, Pbila
deIphia, was captured Of the Rocas by a
pirate. and the captain and crew put into
the long boa; with only three gallons Of
water. They were out four days and
three nights, and had mol one Of the men
had come lines IN his clothes, they must
have perished.-The privsteer General
.Soubletle, Immediately sailed 10 pursuit
of the pirate, with American and other vo-
Iun,eers on board.
I The, Colombiano Of the 92d uIt. contains
some remark, by e. c Hopner, comman
der Of the schooner Of war La Centilia, ~
consequence OF what he calls incorrect
state respecting bis vessel, which
appeared in The New York Gazette The
only reply lbe editors have 10 make, is,
that they give news as they receive il, asd
do not feel accountable for the errors i'm
pu,ed to them by Captain Hopper.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02

The U. S. schr. Grampus. It. Com.
Gregory, anchored in Hampton Roads,
yes'eriay morning, in 10 days from
Havans--oiicer and crew all 10 good
health. 20.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02

The frigate United States, com. Hull
we learn, will drop down to Hampton
Roads thi. day--or will beloved down
by steamboat. should the wind be un.
favora BILE. 10.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2.
MEETING OF CONGRESS.

Yesterday being the constitutional Gay
for the meeting Of Congress. quorums OF
both houses assemblsh in their respective
cha nbers. Henry Clay. E'q. Of Ken'uc'
Nv. was elected Speaker Of the House pf
Repre.eu'a,ives by large majority. Both
houses being organized, it is probable the
Presidents Message will be delivered this
day, If so, we Sd al lay it before our res'
ders IS early as possible
WASHINGTON, Dec This is the day,
designated by The Constitution, tor the "a.
semhl age of he Eighteenth Congress OF
the United Sites At IL o'clock he SEES
sion will open at the Capitol.
4 lie, of the MemS rs who compose the
present Congress will be found in the next
rol,np Grhis lat we shall publish in our
nex,.1 II comprizes large proportion OF
~ " mbers, OF whom there are IN the
S.,,.e six: in he House of Rspresents,
tives more than hundred OF these,
however several have heretofore been
Members Of Congress.
The arrival OF the Members has been
Accelerated nv Unu uS " id''t7o'e we"
ther II IS supposed there will he quo
run IS the Sroals present, aud perhaps as
maay a. nun fred aud eighty Member.
OF the House of Representatives.
The frat M mess Of the House OF he
mrs s.ntstives will he the choice OF Speak
er o. presiding officer of that body The
sea,lemen spoken of for that ntffce are ali
on The ground and in excellent health,
some ep"rts to the contrary notwithsland-
ing.
In the Senate Mr.. Gaiiliard. OF South
Carolina, will take the Char as President
pro tempore. in The absence Of the Vice
President. The other officers OF that body
srp chosen during pleasure, 90 that, being
si,eady organized. they will have no cleo.
finn, 10 make Nat Int
A committee Of The Legislature Of New
Jersey has reported in favor Of Canal,
between the Delaw are and Rsritan, which
was ordered 10 be printed.
The fever had not subsidized at Natchez
as late az the latter part OF October.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02
COLON BIA.

We have received by the brig U States,
says the N. York Mercantile Advertiser,
a tiIe Of Caracas papers 10 the Alb inst,
The government has officially announc
ed, that The powers granted to Senior RI.
lei Revsnga, Minister to Epgiand, to
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02

We are happy to announce the arrival
here, yesterday, in the schr. Hero, from
Thocnpson's Island, last from Nassau, N
p. OF DR. Williamson and Mishipman
Randolph, ot the Navy, Lieut. Bioodg God,
of tn Marine Corps, Mr. Thornton, OF
Thomp.oD's Island, and 81 Convalescent
seamen and marines, ordered home by
Commodore Rodgers and for whose safe
" much anxiety has been iet. The He.
70 was compelled to pu' / Nassau in
consequence OF having grounded near San
DIV Key by which she was rendered i~aky.
Sergeant Alkley, Of, Marines, died at Mas,
eau ON the 9Th INST. OF debi!i,y-he was a
native oil New jersey 10.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02
EARLY WINTER.

The papers from Maine state that The
frost was so severe that twenty 'wo schoo-
pers and a sloop was embargoed at Ban.
por. The ice had been running in the Pc
nehscot river Tor some days
nIt On the gu INC oi-A~s@s~.4ke-1seh
chick and several vessels were detained.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02

The q. 8. brig Spark, 1t Com. Shu.
brick. was al ST Jago de Cuba Sd inst
to sail for Havana in 2 days. having
Gen. Morales on board. %.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02

Luis Lopez Menats,ss Minister ,tFranc-.
&c and zen D., reux. as Minister 10
kussia, Sweden, &c. ore revoked
The Hon Manuel hur,ado. late a rem.
Der OF the Senate, appointed minister
plenipolt ntisIy to ngiand; and SeuCr
Moreno, Is named as agent to Rome.
The papers contain. list oifbt Intend.
ants and Governors Ut The several depart.
ments. Gen. Be rmudez is appointed In.
tendsnt OF the Orinoco; General For,oul
OF Boyaca: Gen. Monl,lla, of Magd.!ena:
Gen Caneno, OF the lslhnus; Ger. Or.
.egs. OF Caucs, and DR.. Umana, Of Cun.
dinamsTca
Gen. foro Is appointed Professionally 10
The department Ven. zuela, and Gen, a 81.
rique, TO that OF Zu,la.
Quito and Quay squil, are yet under the
immediate command Ut the President.
| The Congress gave formal approya al 10
the expedition OF the Pres'dsu' Bolivar to
Peru.
The exclusive privilege Of manulaciur.
ing sheet copper. for eight years has
been granted to Charles Stuart Cochrane.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-02


tor the last wear, were 452, GAS dollars a.
=, mis- -Incone lie 645. Taxes $780,.
O0O Among the items OF expenditure.
the sum Of s,0Oc dollars only. - set
down for common schools and charities
The expenditures OF The city OF Phila.
delpbia and the districts OF Southwark and
IN, Northern Liberties, tor he year ending
in Nav lat, amounted to l43.498 dollars:
VIZ for the out door poor 83.430, and for
the Aims :touse so 63
We learn from a correspondent abroad
that the Baron de Marpuil, late Anbassa.
dor of the Court OF France at Brussels,
who is appointed in the same capacity to
the United States, proposes to spend the
winter in Paris, and that he viii come out
TO this country with bis family 10 the spring
Boston DAILY Adver
From Hompson's Island. uia. .hatansas.
NosFoLK, No, e6 -!he brig Al
biop, capt Jones, - days from Matan.
zas, bound to Portland. me. } anchored
in Hampton Roads yesterday morning.
having pot in to land L,eut's w. H..
Gardener, f. D. Whitlock, SorgeoD r.
K Hoffman and So men Of Com Por-
terss squadron from Thompson's islsoa.
who had embarked at that place on the
lst inst. in the brig Harmony, OF New
York. for this port, most OF the mon
then l4boring under intermittent fevers.
Don Lucsano y. Ramos, also came
passenger in The Albion Lieut. Care
diner has politely furnished US with the
following reasons for tho transter of the
Officers and men from the Harmony to
the AibioD:
On the ed inst the Harmony expert
enced a heavy gale from the North. In
which che sprsng leak, and in conse-
qusnce put into MataDzas, 10 distress,
where she arrived on the 5th on the
nth the men were embarked on board
the A. and sailed next day, under con.
voy ofthe u. .. schr. Weazel, 1t. Com.
Za,t3iuger.
The Weave, nad beer ~ Matanzas
since the 2Sth October, affordipg con-
voy to our merchant vcssels as they 70.
CURED ,t-his orders were 20 proceed
10 Thompsons Island, but in conse.
quence of hsvlDg found the coast on his
arrival much infested with pirates. and
no other u. 5. vessei in port, L.. Zsnt.
xiager was induced to remain there. ~
The Weszei was to give conway TO the
following vessels on the l3h--Brigs
Galaxy, Harding. for Boston; Hope.
Jacobs, for Salem, and schr. Hugh 6.
Seymour. Campbell. for Philadelphia.
LET, Brigs Pearl Siming'on. tof Be..
top,) for n. Orleans in s, days; Bs,sy.