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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-06-27
'rhe Following slaves,

w f=~Npltihbils JbNHHRs ifhFfff 'HHlfaf III
mnnd, Moses, Joe. Ion, Daniel, Martha, Bill
l., Pr.ssn, Nancy, sally, Nelly, together with
the increase of tho females sluee the date ui
the deed These slaves are valuable and we'll
worthy the attention OF purchasers amongst
them Is good black smilh Terms made
known on the day Of sale The subscribers
will convey 10 lie purchasers such title only
as is vested in tlrm By SAID deed
WILLIAM RE.EL1, ! r....,z.,
WA G MeALilsTERt (
Tho above property will be delivered and
fnld with nv consent All nv creditors in
said trust are invited 10 attend thai a sacrifice
Of ny property Ia their loss may mol take
place ARCHIBALD BOILING Jr
June II ltHtds 90
e. My free consent to the sale
Of my property, as advertised above, has
never been given. was deceived by The
representations Of Mr.. McAllster, one Of
the trustees, who assured me llat my CON
sent, 50 given, would not interfere 10 de
pree me- of that redress which bad de-
terminod to srek from the hws Of The
country inadvertently, and hy this IN
dnceincnt, consented hat The sale should
take place bat hereby declare that tie
consent was unfairly obtained, and further
more, that never shall give my eonsrai To
the transaction.
ARCHIBALD BOILING, Jr.
June 81, ~ lW 46
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J. STEPToE, c. h. {


6eaJorH My RuleS, 1923.
William Marshall, plaintiff
against
John Morrison, John Maynes, William
Whiteley, Charles Whitley, and John s,oi,I
merchants and partners, trading under the
style and firm Of William Whiteley & Co.
defendants
IN CH4HCLHY.
The defendant John Morrison, not hayiro
entered his appearance and given security a, >
cording 10 the act ut assembly and the rules
OF this court, and it appearing from the she.
rtf return upon The process, that he is not
Hn 'nhabllant OF this country, on the motion
OF the plaintiff by bis attorney, it is ordered
that the said defendant do appear here on the
fourth Monday in July next, and answer Tie
plaintiff bill, tiat copy of this order lie it,
serted in newspaper published inLynchLare.
and posted up at the front door OF the conrt
house tnr one month.
copy--Teste,
~ j. SiEPTOE, c. Be
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Work 40 be YET.

rflilE subscriber, appointed Commits
sioner Tor that purpose by the county
court OF Amherst, will receive written propo-
sals until the 9th day Of next month duly
for the finding materials aud performance oil
the following worn. VIZ
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w ooi Rolls,

From this machine for sale, at the lowest pr
Co, FOR cash
HOLMES, BREWSTER d HOLMES.
June -. 10 VT
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-12-04
THURsD Y, DECEMBER =.

FROM the National lntelI,geneer Of Tuesday,
This day, at ID o'clock, The FIRE.
s,peSr oS THE United STATES
trans nitted to both Houses of Con-
gross. by the hands of his private Sc
cretary. the following
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30

WlLL leave Washington on Friday
W morning, the 9th inst. at 8 O'Clock,
aDd Alexandria at 8 o'clock, for Norfolk,
City Poiot, and Richmond. Alter which,
and until further notice, the Potomac will
leave Washington every Wednesday. at 8
o'clock, afternoon, and Alexandria at o.
clock Tor Norfolk will arrive there The
evening Of the next day. and the following
eHO%rning' say Friday morning, leave Nor
io's al 8 o'clock, Tor City Point 4 Rich
nOnd arrive al City Point before dark,
and al Richmond the evening OF the same
Rstsrnins, will leave Richmond at 6 o.
1,ocS every Sunday morning; stop at City
rtO'nttOr passengers, aud arrive at Norfolk
S9eerening OF the same day. Will leave
Norfolk Tor Alexandra and Washington
every Monday morning at 9o'cloCk. Fare,
INCLUDING meals and table drink, between
"ssalngton and Norfolk, I ! dollars; Alex
%sndr'a and Norfolk, D.lo so; between
SorloIk and City Point, dollarx be-.
I'VE Norfolk and Richmond, 5 dollars.
august
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
TINS is to give Notice,

WHAT the subscriber OF Alexandria
L county, in the district Of Columbia,
has obtained from the orphans court OF
said county, letters testamentatory on
the estatate of Thomas julius, late OF the
county aforesaid deceased: All persons
having claims against the said decedent,
are hereby warned to exhiblt The same 10
the subscriber, passed by The orphans'
court, on or before the 10th day of Febru
airy next, or they may, by law. ne exclu-
ded from all benefit 10 said estate; and
those indebted thereto, are required to
make immediate payment. Given under
my hand, this 10th day OF August, 1898.
THOS JACOBS.
Executor of Thomas Julius.
aug Is law3w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
This is to give Notice.

THAT the subscriber Of Alexandra
L county, in the District Of Columbia,
has obtained from the orphans court Of
said county, letters Of administration on
the personal estate Of Jeremiah MeMahon,
late Of the county aforesaid, deceased: All
persons having claims az ainst said decedent
are hereby warned 10 exhibit the same 10
the subscriber, passed BY the orphans
court, on or before the 18th day Of Febru
airy next, or they may. BY law,be excluded
from all bene6. 10 said estate; and those
indebted thereto, are required to make
immediate payment. Given under my
hand, this 18th day Of August, 1898
THOMAS LEONARD,
Administrator Of Jeremiah McyMuhon.
aug Is iw5w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Mhiskey, Sugar, Bottles, &c.

Whiskey, Sugar, Bottles, &c.
IS hampers patent Bristol Porter bot
ties Of superior quality.
10 hhds Baltimore whiskey
| do Alb pr. rum Of good quality
a do J Porto Rico
>. s ;S;sss,;s s {sueARs q e.. ,s'i''' quail.
10 bundles Calcutta Irvine
1000 lbs green coffee, landing from the
scbr. Mount Vernon, and for sale by.
SAM MESSERShlTH.
Who has IN Store,
5000 lbs St. Domingo coffee. sperm can
die. in boxes at reduced price, imperi.
al tea in halt chests, 10 catty boxes and
Glib tanisiers, prime pork and beet New
York city inspection. superior Havana Sc
CARS, Malaga, Colmehaf and Canary
wines 10 or. casks, Bristol wine bottles. d.
berts in bags, Baltimore whiskey 10 bbls.
Upland cotton in small. bales. Antigua run
Sd proof, at low price, few bales
Bordeaux eorks, boxes superior cheese
italian paste. Bakers No. & 2, & Lar
hans No. ! chocolate, Re. juno 70
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Fifty ! ollars Reward.

I'm the eth of July, 1923. man by
~ the name Of John B. Reid, thin vi.
sage, straight &.slender made, small head,
dark hair and eyes, large black whiskers,
six feet or upwards high, strait nose, fierce
spoken at times. stands on the side OF bis
feet when still, fore finger on the right
snd put out of joint, very discernatle
when attended TO. The said John B Reid
took nth him two muIatto slaves; one OF
which the said Reid sold me in the year
1920, which have been in my possession
ever since, until The said John B. Reid
took him. A bright mulatto man named
Davy, low we'll made fellow, 5 feet or
6 inces high, thin jaws, black hair, lately
trim,ned, except his foretop, that left long;
his hair inclined to curl, his eyes Of vel.
low color; there are little or no marks of
severity on bis back; long *hiskers,
straight nose, a fellow OF good countenaDce
when spoken 10. no marks or seats on bin,
as recollect; he is sensible fellow, iull
OF conversation, So years OF age. The
gift Kitty, is bright mulatto, 10 years
Of age, straight and slender made, small
size black bair, tolerahIe long L. straight.
sim hollow foot, her large toes turn very
much out; she has holes in her ears,
with The intent OF ear rings; has a pleasant
coun'enaDce, a full dark eye, straight, nose,
a small scar on her left cheek ,ifrom burn;
about this time It's said she is pregnant.
Their clothing cannot describe. The
above John B Reid. | expect. has forged
papers with him. AIeward of fifty dol
lars will be given for experimenting said
Reid, and twenty FIVE dollars for each
slave, il delivered al Fairfax court. house,
IVA OTTO Archibald Johnson, living in
Shelbay county, Kentucky, near She bay
vile court house, and all reasonable ea.
peDces paic. JOHN BOWEN sen'r.
aup II 4W
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
GOODS:
w hiskey, Tea, Wine, &c.

w iIsk'y' AOa3 "Ss w.
r lindsay g. HILL have this day land.
IL ing from sloop May-Flower. captain
ScuIl, from Philadelphia, 30 bids, and
95 bbk whiskey, very good
l2 chests Y H tea latest importation
pipe and or cask sup. Port wine
IN STORE,
80 bbls prime whiskey 3 years old
Holland and country gin in pipes g. bbls
Malaga wine in or. casks
Claret in boxes doz each
n. Orleans and Barbados sugar 10 bids
and barrels
Porto Rico, St Domingo and Java coffee
IN bags
Pepper and pimento in do
Bales Georgia Upland cotton :,
Boxes sperm candles, Rodman's brand
Ditto tailow, do mould and dipped
Ditto soap, do raisins
Bacon cured in town and country
Nett and gross ,had which they re-
Nett and gross herring commend
N York made chairs which they will
sell low to close consignment
Loaf sugar, nutmegs. corn DC. and as u
sual, supply of best fmily -four july 3
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
District Ut Columbia,

County Of AlerOndr,a.
HENRY MARVEL has applied TO the
IL hon. William Cranch, Chief Judge
Of .he United States circuit court of
the District OF Columbia to be discharged
from imprisonment, under tie act for the
relief Of insolvent debtors within the dis
trlct OF Columbis, on the first Wednesday
in September next, at 9 o'clock, A. NJ. at
the COURTHOUSE in Alexandria, when and
where nis creditors are required to attend.
aug 2S-3t E, |. LEE. C.. &.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
District of Colum bia,
Countu of ALefandri.

County Of AlefdndTfd.
DENJAMIN SIMPSON has applied TO
ID the Honorable William Crancb, Chief
Judge OF the United States Circuit Court
Of the District of Columbia, to be dischar-
ged from imprisonment. under the act for
the relief of insolvent debtors within the
District of Columbia. on the FIRST Wednes.
day OF September next. al 9 O'Clock, A.,
NJ. at the Court House in Alexandria,
when and where bis creditors are requir-
ed to attend.
aug s6-3l* EDM. l. LEE, G. c.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
District of Columbia,

DlStIlCI VI OOlutholoS
Alerandria County 10 uit, May Term,
l823-i.h Day.
IN CHANCERY.
Frances Alexander, Complainant,
AGAINST
Wilson c. Selden and Mary Bowles
Seldeu. his wife, late Mary Bowles
Alexander, widow Of Charles Alex.
ander. Junr. deceased, Charles Arm
stead Alexander, Mary Ann Fran
ces Alexander, Wilson e. Selden, Jr.
and Louisa Elizabeth, his wife, Lau-
ra Serena Alexander, and William
Fontaine Alexander. children and
representatives of Charles Alexan.
der, Jr. deceased, Defendants.
HvHE defendants. Mary Ann Fran
ces Alexander, Wilson G. Selden,
Junr. and Louisa Elizabeth, his wife,
Laura Serena Alexander, and William
Fontaine Alexander, l OF having enter.
ed their appearance and given security
according to the statute and rules of
the Court, and it appearing 30 the sa'
,isfaction of the Court upon affidavit
filed, that the said Mary Ann Frances
Alexander, Wilson e. Selden, Jr. and
Louisa Elizabeth, his wife, Laura Sc
reua Alexander, and William Fontaine
Alexander. are not Inhabitants of the
District Of Columbia, on the motion Of
the complainant by her counsel, it is
ordered, that the said Mary Ana Fran
ces Alexander, Wilson c. Selden, and
Louisa Elizabeth, his wife, Laura Sc.
rena, and William Fontaine, do appear
here on or before the first day of next
November Term, and answsr the COM
plainant's Bill, and that copy Of this
order be published in one of the pub.
lie newspapers printed in the town Of
Alelxandria, for two months successive.
ly, and that another copy be posted at
the front door Of the courthouse OF
said county. A Copy-Tes'e.
july 10 EDM. !. LEE, c. G,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Silk, Cotton & Wooden Dyer.

LIE has lately commenced the above
II business in the town OF Alexandria
he dyes Canton Grapes, Silk Dresses, and
all kinds Of merchan'able goods, as i'm.
ported Ladies' Dresses dyed and finish.
ed in the neatest manner 70 any shade or
pattern; Genilemen's Wearing Apparel
secured aud finished in the nealest man.
ner.
N. B. The said Woodwork will per.
form according to the bill, as he IL univer-
sally kno ~n in the City OF Washing ton
and in Alexandra to be competent of bis
profession it is unnecessary 10 flatteI the
public, as be is well known.
J. WOODWORTH.
Pitt street, opposite Mr.. SuteIs's Coach &
aug FL Harness making shop.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
District of Columbia,
Alexandria County. set Mns Term. }
lS23-6th Day. :


IS93-6t6 Day. !
IN CHANCERY.
John Archer and John w. Stump, Execu-
tors Of John Stump, deceased-Com.
ptdinanfs.
Against Mary Deneale, widow and execu-
trix of George Deneale, deceased, Chas.
IT. Stuart and Ann Lucretia, hi. wife,
Mary Catherine, William w and Nam
cyP. peneale children and represen.
,at,ves Of George Deneale, deceased
Defsndants,
yiNHE defendants, Charles 7. Stuart,
i and Ann Lucretia, bis wife, sot ha-
ving entered their appearance and given
security, according TO the statute and rules
of the court, and 1t appearing to the salts.
faction OF the court, Upon affidavit filed,
that The said Charles Il. Stuart and Ann
Lucretia are no, inhabitants OF the Dis.
trict of Columbia, on the motion OF the
comp!ainants by their counsel, it is or
dered, that the said defendants. Charles
L. and Ann Lucretia Stuart, do appear
here on or before the first Gay OF next No.
yenber Term, anG answer The bill OF the
compainants and that copy of this Or
der be forthwith published in one Of the
public newspapers, printed in the town OF
Alexandra, Tor two months successfully,
and that another copy be posted on the
front door ct the court house OF the said
county. A Copy-Teste.
EDMUND ]. LEE, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
For BustOn.

II The new brig BELViDERE, A
~ exanisr Ha,horDe, master; will sail
y al mex, week, and take freight on mod
srate term. Apply to w. FOWLE & Co.
Who haus for safe on bourd sold brig,
$50 casks Thomaston Lime.
aup rs
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Freight W anted.

,@ 200 hhds freight i, wanted to
49, complete the cargo Of the superior
coOOtr fastened ship FLORIDA, Jesse
8roep, master; that will sail tor Amster-
dam during the next month. For which,
or passage, having spacious aecommoda-
tons, apply to w FOWLE& 20.
iuIy 90
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Circulating Library.

n >HE Circulating Library bas been re.
i moved TO the dwelling house Of the
proprietor on Washington street, opposite
Mr. Hofmap's Sugar Horse.
The latest publications have been re-
teived, among which are fQuintin Dur
ward Wilderness and Seventy 'SrI.'
Also, variety Of .Nuac for the Piano
Forte. 10 RENT.
The store on King street, two doors east
Of " ashipgton-st.
july &c MRS. SARAH HARPER.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Best Chewing Tobacco.

3U HALF kegs, manufactured tobacco,
.Ss, los, ls's, and pound twists. Bar
No brand, warranted superior to any 10
il district. Just received by the schr.
~. nm capt. Burke, from Richmond; for
..,o JOHN D BROWN, Agent.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
For Bremen,

CA The ship NIAGARA. Nathaniel
MGookin master she is nearly load.
Ell, and will sail on OF about the goth inst;
il so hhds Of freight offer Immediately they
will be taken, aud few passengers
can be well accommodated. Apply to
the master on board, OF TO
80 J. Fl LADD s. Co.
aup q
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
For Boston,
For Amsterdam ,

sxx The good ship GOVERNOR
I'D STRONG. David Coffin, mas
Z, - burthen go tons or about 400 hhds
MARYLAND tobacco. to be Despatched; &
will take 100 hhds o. freight Apply to
JOHN h. LADO < Go.
eup 10 -
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
For Freight.

.m The new and fast sailing brig
&& WARREN, capt. Owen, burlhen
ala tons. or about $50 bhGs. Of tobacco.
She will soon be ready to load. APP
ply to JOHN n. LADD Il co.
Who haze for sale on board satd vessel,
5000 bushels Ground Alum Salt
July l2
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
COHEN'S

Lottery & Exchange Office, ia Markst'ssreet,
BALTIMORE:
Where the great capital prizes IN both
the last lotteries were sotd TO distant dduen-
,urers, andwhere more capital prizes haze
been sold than at any other office in fine
rica
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30

COHEN'S OFFICE, }
Baltimore, Aug. 2x, 1928.
Last Of the Seventh Days Drawimg,
OF THE
MONUMENT LOTTERY
Nos. 257O ll32s prizes OF DIOO
2074 prize of %
1909 44l3 l5454)
1867 e9l4 1878 prizes OF 20
*lO89l 1866
All marked thus sold at COHEN'S
Office, where the cash can be bad Tor pri-
zes the moment they are drawn.
The great capitals Of 20, ooo-io,ooo--
5000, &c still undrswn
Whole Tickets, do Quarters, so
Haives 5 Etghths 20
For sale in The greatest variety OF NUM-
bers, warranted undrawn, at
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
For COwes, lEng!and,l

.ssa, The new brig DILIGENCE, Jor.
& dan, master, will sail the 26ih inst.
ami can accommodate a few more cabin
and steerage passengers. Apply to
WIN. FOWLE & Co.
july "a
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
For jamaica,

sx The very superior and fast
80 sailing schr LUCINDA. Georse,
fletcher, master; bu'then 700 barrels, and
ran take 200 bbIs on freight il offered i'm
J.H. LADD & Co.
aug "a
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30

Wlthers & Washington
re now opening very neat assortment Of
SPRING COO DIS:
consisting of
Irish linens and long lawns
Super6ae and low priced calicoes
Plaid and stripe Cambria GiGghams
Plain and figured book muslins
Jaconets & swiss do
Book muslin hdkfs
Striped levanlines and Gros de Naples
Line cambria and cambria bdkls
Plain and figured Canton grapes
Merino points and leila hdkfs.
Flag and Bandanna hdkfs
A g. Ga cotton cambrics
Jaconet do april SIT
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
For Madeira.

tx TIE 6ne coppered and copper
Enfasrened brig POMONA, Bright,
master; will sail for The above port in a
few days, and can handsomely accommo'
date q few passengers. Apply to the cap
tain on board, or to JOHN D HERBERT.
aug >
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
ALIENS

Lottery and Exchange Office,
Pennsylvania avenue, Washington city.
All orders Tor tickets, inclosing cash or
prize tickets, promptly attended ~ as u
sual, addressed to
S. g. M. ALLEN & CO.
aug % Washington City.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Iron.

Iron.
In tons Swedes iron, assorted sizes,
4Ul ,odiDg from brig Iris For lie by
WM. F0WLE y Co.
For Boston,
rE The brig BELvlDERE, captain
~ Hathorne, i, now loading and will
:s'Tio all the present week, and take some
feigbt ON reasonable terms. Apply as
abOVeF aug 20
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
For Barbados,

mHERO, VIM. Weston, master {:
snr,bep about TOO bbls. and requires 800
bbls on freight. Apply TO-
'''' " J. II. LADD & Co.
Who have received, for sale, by said veS-
eel, 5000 bushels Turks Island salt.
auo IL
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
Domestic CottOns.

Oh BALES COTTON shifting & sheet
IOings, landing from the brig Ven
,ro.s. " i'll be sold on liberal terms, ny
aupI2 WIN. FOWLE & Co.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-30
ALIENS PRIZE LIST
Ofthe7h Days Dra,oing ofMe

ALIENS PRIZE LIST
0fMe7M Days Dra,Dimg etMe
MONUMENT LOTTERY,
s2570 1893 prizes Of Dl0c
9074 do 56
1852 1881 s s4ss s.s 5s 49, eos of go
All marked thus \ sold at ALIENS,
where the cash will be paid for all prizes
as soon as drawn.
Only nine drawings remain to complete
this brilliant scheme, and all The follow ing
capitals are yet TO be drawn, viz:
prize of $4,000
9 prizes of 10000
| prize of 1000
Besides looos, loo., Sos, &c. &c.
Tickets 10 dollars, shares in proportion.
tEFThe dra Nv ing of the Grand
Stair LOTTE RY,
Will be continued on Thursday next,
when some OF the great floating prizes
may be drawn, viz
100000 Dollars.
Prize of 10000
Q Prizes of 10000
Q Prizes of 5000
l6 Prizes of 1000
Whole Tickets Dis Quarters 375
Halves 75O EIgbths 875
The State Lottery presents great in
ducements 10 adventures at this tune, III
consequence of no prizes having been
drawn over loco dollars.
For tickets in the above lottery, call
or send your orders 10
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24
From The Prorilence Journal.

We have in fresh recollection, incident, which led to
the separation of and wife, which in the original
the m, St trinng but in the sequel disastrous and
distressing. gentleman received morning, when at
the breakfast table, cup Of coffee from the hand Of his
wife, which contained the oil of small piece of butter
which had accidentally fallen into the cup Louisa, said
the hush md good humoredy, I'll thank you to give me
cup of coffee that is pure and unaduleiated Henry re-
piled the wife, do you think il is poisoned No. certainly
not but should prefer having another cup Indeed you
shall, replied Louisa, but permit drink that which
you complain Of No. Madam, you shall not, replied the
husband stcrny and instantly threw the contents of the
cup into the bosom of Louisa She hastily from the
table, looted wistully towards Henry and wildly gazcd
all around her With lingering steps she moved from
the apartment, and for last time looked farewell
Henry.
An Uninterrupted silence ensued, but when the
nation of the persons present subsidized, the distracted
husband in paroXysm Of despair rushed into the street,
and followed the footsteps Of crazy Louisa. In vain he
sought her in every nook and Of the city, for she
not be found and the frantic husband returned hope
less his dcsolae mansion where he INDUCED in excess
sve and despair. Scarce two hours had elapsed
before Mrs. a. returned her husband, glowing
in youth and beauty, but leless corpse The treatment
she received from him she loved crazed her. and in the
moment Of distraction She committed suicide Mr. A. sur
yived the shock few months, when he expired, and in
his last moments sped the of Louisa and prayed for
her forgiveness.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-10-24

ing the very picture Of poverty and ruin The door flew
OPEN and the first object that met his eye was the pale
and faded features Of Annette she was his brothers wife
and when she him she raised her hands and shieked
with voice that brought their attered children around
her.
AS suddenly reused from dream of rapturous
bliss behold the march Of desoation and the hopeless
Of ruin, longs TO shut his eyes more and for
the world, haywood beheld the in all its
wreclcdness and misery, and broke his heart lie lin
gera shrough few gloomy and disconsoate months and
whose lite had been all the world HIM for twenty years.