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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02
MEXICO.

NEW ORLEANS, JUNE 4.-The schooner
George Washington, brings little or no
news from Mexico. AT Vera Cruz little
was doing in trade, and the mark cts for
our exports were rather .unpromising
From the city of Mexico, we have file
OF Newspapers to the 9th ult printed by
Mr.. Thomas LorraiD, and edited by Mr..
Prissette, formerly conductor ola paper
at Paris, called the Theatrical Courier
These papers, however, do not throw
much light on the state of affairs in Mex.
leo. The national congress was IN ses.
sion,and their proceedings fll the papers
daily. Among other matte ;, we notice
bill for loan of $4,000, oOOj to be
procured for the Mexican government
from abroad They had as yet agreed
on no system Of government, but a draft
OF a constitution was under discussion
by decree ofthe government, dated the
I'd OF May, we find that vigorous mea.
sures were found necessary to put down
the numerous gangs of robbers and vaga.
bonds that Infest the capital, the proyin>
ces, and all the public roads.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02
TEXAS.

Intelligence direct from Texas, has
been received al Natchez, to the Isth of
April. The crops looks favourable, but
at present there was great scarcity Of
provisions. Flour was fifty dollars per
barrel,and corn fifteen dollars per bushel.
A new colonization law has been passed,
which IS represented as holding out strong
inducements TO eDigrants governors Of
provinces being authorised to grant TO
any person who will make an actual set
Element, fave miles square of land.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02
BAPTIST IRVINE.

A gentleman who lately visited CARA
Goa informs the editor of the New YORK
Evening Post,that Mr.. Baptist Irvine who
had been doomed to work in the salt
mine for so years by the tribunal oil that
island, for being concerned in the expedi-
ton of Decoudray against Porto kico'
had appealed from the sentence 9th mo-
Their country, and confident hopes were
entertained that he would be sent to
Holland and acquitted.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02
ANOTHER CHALLENGE!

10 me JNeW York Union dissertation.
GENTLEMEN-l have been and still am
OF opinion that your noethern bred race
horses Of the first class are not superior
to ours of the second or third order-and
| am willing to venture small sum upon
this opinion, on the following terms: [
will run horse for each days race over
the Union course next fall, against any
northern bred horse, for one, two, or three
thousand dollars each day, horses to be
entered, and in every respect to be GO
Verned by your rules-that Henry, Bet
sey Richards, John Richards, Childers,
Sumpter, and ashington-as also f.
clipse on your side shall be excepted, the
selection shall be made from horses that
gen. Johnson never thought of when en-
gagged IN the great match race, and it is
rational TO suppose that the sum betted
would induce him TO recollect every
trump in his hand: 1 propose this me-
thod, as | have seen your indisposi;ion to
match tor large sum by your monaco
ceptance OF the late challenge. AS
hrst commenced the riYalship, am viii.
ling to keep 1t up, believing it to be the
best plan (and might add the only
method) to improve and keep alive our.
stock OF race horses and too, from my
acquaintance with the sportsmen of the
Union course, can meet them, beat
them, or be beaten, and still be friends
Ii the proposition meet your appreciation
please TO answer me-or change ii in
any way you think proper, that shall be
equitable, liberal and convenient. BE
good enough to name the SUN, and in
what manner the forfeit shall be secured.
will also run three years old (uptried)
COLT against any northern three year. old
two mile heats, for 1900, 1000, or $4,000
halt forfeit, 10 be named at the starting
post. wish TO meet the northern
sportsmen again, and it cannot be expect.
ed that !, or any other sportsman can ira.
vel horses 800 miles for small purses, nor
winning enough to defray expenses, If sue
cessful--for that reason offer the add.
tlonal sum to be raised by betting so that
should you at any time feel disposed 10
meet mo on theVirginia courses,I pledge
myself that you shall be accommodated
with oetsto that amount,as IkDowyon can
not afford TO travel the distance for our mr.
ses only, notwithstanding they are nearly
as large as yours, and ten different cour.
ses TO run over. A pledge in any news.
paper on your part to comply with the
proposition here made, will be satisfactO>
~ to me-you can name in what way
you wish me bound. am, very respect.
fully, JAMES ]. HARRISON.
June 81
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02

The municipality of Caracas have es.
tabiiShed a iuDta, or society, for public
education, under their immediate pat,
roBage. The system is that Of Bell and
Lancaster, and Mr.. Charles Bell has been
engaged to supeTinteDd the school, for
the monthly salary Of 300. His excel
ieDcy, the iDtendant, is at the head of the
society; and number Of the most in
huential inhabitants have been appointed
TO select place for the school house.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02
IAGuIRA.

At the date of the last accounts from
Laguirs, per schr. Fourth OF July, the
Colombian squadron, consisting of the
corvette ship Spey, "a guns, the Bolivar
and the Mosquito ship were to sail in a
few days in quest Of the Spanish squadron
off Porto Cavello.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02
PERNAMBUcO.

Capt. Cory, WHO left Pernambuco on
the 18th ult. informs that an English brig
had arrived, which had been ordered off
from st. Salvatore by lord Cochrane, VINO
continued to blockade the latter place
with an efficient force.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02
TRANSPORTS.

The ship Success, Martin, from Ports
mouth, Eng. with government stores and
$50 officers, men, women and children
of the royal sappers and miners, and de-
tatchments of 37th, 10th, 10th and S6th
regiments, arrived at Quebec 18th inst.
Brig Canada, from Newry, arrived 18th
with SIS settlers.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02
FROM NEW,ORLEANs

We learn by the Enterprise, at New
York, that the water had fallen about 7
inches a; New Orleans on the 9th of June.
but 1t was reported that it was still rising
at the mourn of the Ohio. News was
brought by steamboat Rob Roy, that the
upper country was inundated for or 7O0
miles, and nothing was to be seen but the
tops Of the trees. The crops of course
would b; destroyed.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02
SALARIES.

Salary of officers at Boston, as fixed by
the city council, viz. mayor, $500 dollars
city clerk, 500 assistant clerk, 100
messenger, S65--assessors, 1000 each
police judges, 1900 each-clerk, 1900
assistant clerk, 600-city marshal, 600
judge Of the municipal court, $50.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02

arc soldiers in an hour, after they have
been reused into action, and Mina's for
cos may have been suddenly augmented
more than 5000. Or, it may be that Mi
ma, in his retreat from this division of
the enemy, was followed by considcra-
bic detachment of troops, and availing
himself of some advantages of position,
had met, or attacked the French, and
partially beat them In either case, the
result viii be most aupicious to the great
cause OF freedom. A Spanish victory,
while it would tend greatly to dishearten
the French, would electrify the whole po-
puIation OF the Peninsula. The French
iegions are dispersed over large terri
tory, and once let any considerable divi.
sion experience defeat, and tho peasan-
try will DO inspired with fresh courage
and consistency, while the guerilla bands
VIII at every opportunity spring upon
the scattered divisions of their invaders,
like the lion from his lair. Even the re-
port ofthe victory had its effect. We
are assured by capt. L. that the greatest
enthusiasm prevailed a; ST. Andero and
It's neighborhood, and even the females
volunteered their services in the consti-
tutionaf cause.in defence oftheir country.
From the Aierchants' Hall r. Room Books.
The Canton arrived at ST. Andero, or
SaDtander, town in the north of Spain,
in the province of Bufgos, and hundred
| miles west from st. Ssbastians 9th Of
April, and captain Tunison has favored
us with journal of events from that date
to the day OF his departure-two ex-
tracts from which follow -
MAY 20.-By this days post, the de-
feat of the French is confirmed; the bat
tie was fought within few leagues of
Catalonia Tin Catalonia The two ar
mics amounted to 10000 mon each-the
loss of the French is stated to have been
5000 men, that of the constitutionalists'
army $500.
MAY 22.-Gen, Longa's 400 men were
all taken prisoners by a party from the
garrison OF st. Antonio /; also a French
detachment was captured by about 200
men, with from 4 10 500 mules laden
with stores and ammunition of various
kinds, with $4,000 in money ,aIl intended
for the French army, which they sup
posed to be besiegiDg that place.
In addition to the foregoing, we learn
verbally, from capt. Tunison, that he saw
copy of the official account of the bat
lie mentioned under date of the eOih May,
which represented the French to have
been completely defeated The Spanish
forces were commended by gen. Nina.
"St. Andero is sea port of some mag
nitude, where formerly the Spauiards
built and laid up some OF their ships of
war. 1t is situated en- the Bay of Biscay,
near the western. extremity of the pro-
vince OF the same name, about sixty
miles west OF Biiboa--lat. 4Se 25' N.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02

We have received, by capt. Soule of
the sch Rose in! Bloom from. Barbados,
papers to the 'zth inst. but their contents
are unimportant.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-07-02

The Cahawba (Alab.) paper, infers,
that society is fast improving in Tuscaloo.
"a, another town in that state, only one
murder having been committed there
during the first week in June whereas
there we're three murders committed the
week before. The last person killed was
Mr.. Waters, by a Mr. Goudy--both
carpenters. Some difference had taken
place between them, which resulted in
brush, in which Waters beat Goudy;-
they were parted,but Waters, after threat.
eniDg Cloudy, though warned to desist,
struck him severe blow with stick a.
cross the nose, upon which. the assailed
stabbed the assailant with Spanish knife
which he had previously drawn in his de.
fence--the knife eDlereS tho cavity ofthe
ches, tsnd produced slmost instant death,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
SINGULAR RIOT.
Eriract cfa letter from gentleman IN
Montreal, to his friend IN this city, do
ted The 10Th instant

Eatraet eta letter from a gentleman IN
Montreal, to. his friend IN this city, da-
ted The 10Th instant -
We have been kept stirring here
during the last week by succession of
Charvaries. do not know if you ever
bad an opportunity of seeing one in
Canada. tits an old French custom.
When any unequal marriage takes
place, as, a widow with a spinster, an
old man with young eff, one in high
life, one in low life, or vice versa, the
Canadians assemble in large crowds
with masks and musical instruments,
and hold a regular carnival before the
house of the new married couple, until
the bridegroom gives them a SUPPER,
and present for some charitable m
stitutiop. Three such marriages lately
took place hereof these the first at
once complied with the demands, of the
CharUaries fhe second held out, but
offered no resistance while the third
Mr.. Holt refusIngto comply, attempts
ed to dfsperse them on Monday last !.
when a regular battle took place-sever-
81 Siioh' WIZ o<A'hoh-Cu, anu uii SUI
ny to say that between 90 s. 80 people
were hurt severely three have since
died, and many others are scarcely ex-,.
pected to recover. On the following
evening, the mob more numerous than
ever, after eluding the violence of the
magistrates and the military, attacked
the house, and soon forced an entrance.
Such scene l never winessed--not
ON article was left which the furious
multitude could destroy--chairs, tables,
mirrors, marble mantle pieces, all were
broken. to atoms the doors and win
dows were pulled off the hinges, and cut
up, together with the stairs, and the very
| partitions were torn down in fact moth
ing now remains but the bare walls !; !.
and they were only restrained from clos
ing their exploit by bonfire, in the fear
of burning the house adjoining. A yer-
dict of murder has been returnedby the
inquest against Mr., Holt and his friend
Mr.. Henshaw, who have withdrawn
for the present so the matter rests"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
s. rust SaCe.

DY virtue of Deed of Trust, exc
ID cuted by William Nicely, on the
eth day of August, 1922, to secure he
payment of a certain sum OF money
therein mentioned, due Thomas z.
Brent and Arthur Blackwell, Merchants
and partners, trading under the name
and firm of Brent s. Blackwell, and OF
record in Morgan County; ] shall, on
the first day Of August Court merit, for
the County Court of Morgan, as trustee
therein named, sell at Public Sale, for
READY MONEY, at the house OF ig-
natius O'Ferrall, in the town of Bath,
part or parts of two separate Tracts OF
Land, Situate near and adjoining the
aforesaid Town of Bath. Such title will
be made the purchaser as may be au-
thorised by the aforesaid deed OF trust.
JAMES nj. WHEAT, Trustee.
Bath, June 5.--ctds
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
GEO. WASHINGTON.
VlcE PRESIDENT
From the Trenton E,n,por;,r:n.

From the Trenton Emp fits.n
II seems to be the opinion of some OF
the knowing oaes in Pennsylvania.
that the popular current in that state is
Feginning to run strong in favor of Mr..
Adams for the Presidency Mr.. Craw-
ford's interests are evidently declining
there: so much so, that the opponents
Ct Mr.. Shulz affirm as an argument a.
gainst him, that he is in favor of the Sc
cretary ofthe Treasury, and his advo-
Gates as zealously deny the Charge
General Jackson's friends appear TO be
dospairing; and Henry Clay's cham
pions are leaving him fast. .Nr. CAL
houp has warm friends in Pennsylvania.
but even they, Seeing his chance to be
hopeless, are going over to the Adams
party--so that Mr. Adams is likely to
have but little opposition there in tho
end; vein Jersey think this as it should
be. -
Ertract eta letter from d gentlemen ~
The state Of Near York 10 his friends
81 Philadelphia
I'm the late proceedings at Alba
ny, Mr. CRAWFORD had 80 oil the
members OF the convention in favor
of his nomination; Mr.. CLAY 3S; Mr..
ADAMS 80; Mr.. Calhoun 26; and
there were forty.fvc opposed to the
domination Of any one. 1t is conf
IDENTITY believed that this state will
support Nh. CLAY Or Mr.. CALHOUN.
Extract IF a letter from gentleman IN
.6ia6ama 10 a member offhe Urginio
Legislature, dated asia .9prii, 1898.
ut is my opinion from the best
sources OF information, that this state
will ultimately support Mr.. Clay for
the Prcsident:.- Gen. Jackson and
Mr.. Crawford, however, have some
warm friends, aud perhaps Mr.. A.
dams would now and then pick up
vote from af&ong the federarist-"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
Martinsburg, Virginia,
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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03

John Quincy adams, because he is your
SON, For without intending to compli.
mcnt the father or mother, or to CEN
sure amy other, give ii rs my de cided
opinion, that .fr Adams is the most
valuable public character that we have
abroad, and that there remains no doubt
IN my mind, tLat lie win prove himself
The ablest Of all our diplomatic corps
u lie was now ODE brought into that
line or into any other public walk, I
could not, upon the principles which
has regulated my own conduct, dsap-
prove Of the caution which is hinted
at in the letter But he is already en-
tered. The public more and more, as
he is. known, are appseciating his talents
and worth, and his country would sus-
tain loss, il these were to be checked
by over delicacy on your part With
sincere esteem and ahectionate regard.
| am ever yours.
GEO. WASHINGTON.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
From the National Intelligence of HE
9Th of June, 1908.


From The National Intelligence of HE
I7h Of June, 1908. u.
The following is the communication
of Mr. Adams on resigning his seat as a
Senator of Massachusetts. Mr.. Adams
in retiring, will enjoy the happiness OF
having nobly broken the letters OF par
ty, and of having done all in his power
touphold the true interests OF his coun-
try. He may have lost the confidence
Of his constituents, but has gained the
esteem and confidence of his country.
To the Hon Senate and House 81 Repre-,
seniatires of the Commonwealth Of
Massachusetts,.
GENTLEMEN--It has been my endea..
vor, as have conceived my duty, while
holding seat in the Senate of the u
Mon, to support the administration OF
the General Government, in all ncces-
sary measures within its competency, the
object of which was to preserve from
Seizure and depreciation, the persons and
property of our citizens, and to vindi-
cate the right essential to the indepen-
dence o. our country against the unjust
pretensions ana aggressions OF foreign
powers: = !, !,
Certain resolutions recently passed
by you, have expressed your disappro-
baton of measures to which under the
influence of those motives, | gave my
assent. As far as the opinions Of ma
ority in the Legislature can operate, |
cannot but consider the resolutions as
enioining upon the representation of,he
State IN Congress, a sort of opposition
to the rational administration, IN which
| cannot consistently with principles
concur.
To give you, however, an opportu-
nifty of placing in the Senate OF the U.
States member, who may devise and
enforce the means of relieving our TEL
low-citizens from their present suffer !.
ings, without sacrificing the peace Of
the nation, the personal Liberties OF our
seamen, or the Neutral rights OF our
commerce, / now restore to you the
trust committed to my charge, and re-
SIGN my seat as Senator of the uni-
ted States on the part of the Common
wealth. am with perfect respect, gem
tlemen, your very humble and obedient
servant,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
Chair Making, Painting. &c.

FEyHE subscriber informs the citizens
e. of -dartinsburg and its vicinity, that
he carries, on the CHAfR-MAklNG
BUSINESS, in the house nearly oppo-
site Mr.. Peter W. kerney's Tavern in
the Main-street, where it will give him
pleasure TO furnish the public with
Windsor Chairs of the newest fashions.
He will do all kinds Of P.4LvILNG,
GLIDING, SIC. on the shqrtessnohce,
and on the most reasonable terms
From determination to do his work
well. and a strict attention to business,
he hopes to receive share OF the pub
lie patronage. .,r,,
Martinshurg, June 5.-tf
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS.
Boston, June 1908.
Yashingion's Opinion Of John Quincy

Washington's Opinion Of John Quincy
adams.
MEssRs. EpIToRs---In looking over a
file of the s.Bosioa Patriot" for 1909,
see published on the Goth of April of
that wear, 4 letter from the late Gen.
Washington, written eierea days before
he retired from Office, addressed to
John Adams, who succeeded to the
Presidency, which letter you viii O.
blige an old friend and fellow labourer
in the Democratic cause, by publishing
in your widely circulating paper
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
Conv Of a letter from President Wash
;aefon to vice President John adams,
MONDAY, goth Feb. 1877.

DEAR SRI thank you for giving
me the perusal of the enclosed. The
sentiments do honor to the head and
heart of the writer, and if my wishes
would be of any avail, they should go
to YOU in strong hope, that You will not
withhold merited promotion from M.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.
From tie Ballimore Palriol.

Mr. Adams being Before the people
rs candidate for the next Presidency
any thing which goes to elqcidaie his
character aGd principles, WILL, ! am
sure, be acceptable to all honest and UNI
prejudiced minds. have theref IRE, to
ask you to publish the following con-
else, and true statement of facts. In the
year 1909 or 1soA the Legislature OF
Massachusetts went into an election for
n Senator in Congress. Two gentlemen
were put in nomination, viz: TIMo-
rHY PIcKERiNG and JonN Quincy A.
DAMS. The moderate Federaiists and
the Republicans united, and Nc. Adams
was elected. After this, in the same
or the following year, another vacancy
occ ured, and Mr.. Pickering was elect
ed. BY referring back 10 those days
we find the two senator's we're on all i'm
portani questions opposed to each other
Mr.. Adams supporting, with his power
full talents the administration OF Mr.
JEFFERSON, while Mr.. Pickering
opposed 1t with great warmth and indus
try. This brought on political alterca-
ton between Mr. Adams and Mr.. Pick
ering, which induced the Legislature of
Massachusetts, (then federaD at their
June Session, 1908, to pass certain re-
solutions rejecting upon the course OF
policy which Mr.. Adams had pursued,
which caused him TO resign his seat in
the Senate of the United States, as will
appear from the following letter copied
froin the National Intelligencer. w.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-07-03
Trespassers Beware!

Having sustained considerable inju-
IL ry from persons trespassing upon
my lands on Opeckon, determines me
not to submit to it any longer ; there
fore l hereby forwarn all persons from
trespassing on said lands in any manner
in future, as it is my determination to
put the law in force against all offenders.
HENRY WELSHHANS.
June 90. --Sw.