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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
Employment Wanted.

DLACES are wanted in respectable ia.
l. miles, for several female orphans,
from 9 to 10 years OF age.-Some OF them
having attended the Sunday Schools, can
read their Bibles well.
Places are also wanted, with industrious
Mechanics, for several orphan Boys, from
10 10 fourteen years OF age;
For coIored boy and girl, (brother and
sister) who have lost their parents. The
boy is sixteen. the girl fifteen years OF age.
Their minds are rather weak; but being OF
good disposition, strong and healthy, can
make themselves useful On farm, with a
humane master. To such an one, living
in the neigbborhood, (none other need ap-
ply they will be bound-tbe girl till 10,
seps }. SWIFT.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
EDITORS,
From the Bermuda Gazette.

From the Bermuda Gazette.
owe ma, liken an editor to clerk
in retail country store, who must
always be vastly thankful, and hu
mour the capriceS. aud honour the
"whIm-whams and opinions nf his
customers. Compliment, if he attempt
it. may be mistaken for satire; plain
remark for inuendn; the expression
Of opinion, as bribed advocation Of
private interest; a humaurous story.
as a deadly and objectionable crime:
and the prudential dullnes, forced up
on him by experience. as a symptom
of incapacity. Oh! the unsympathi.
,ed miserics Of an Editor. in a poor
country, in poor timcs!!-tulerable on
ly from the probability that his quota
# torment, in various ways. in this
world, will cut a large slice from that
in the next, and that his tormenters.
,ctive here may become passive here
lfter-So that whatever he may have
to encounter in bis present pilgrim
,ge. a solace is always found in the
hopc-enliveHing ejaculation. Thank
God, that Hhere is anOther and a bet
ter country Thus as an occasional
2 onn from the Editor
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
Notice..
WAS committed to Fairfax ilal
w as runaway, on the 10Th day o

WAS committed to Fairfax eouotyi'aIi
w asa runaway, on the 10Th day
June lssi, negro woman, who says ha
name is MARY BROWN. She is abo uo
feet high, yellow complexion, two 81 ar
on her left arm about her elbow, and Que
between her thumb and fore finger on Der
left hand. and says she is about 10 y sars
old; she has thick lips, large mouth aOa
fat nose; and when committed, had On q
blue domestic dress. The negro, Of her
examination, says that she came iroI zoe
City OF Washington, and bad been . lux
with one MarsielIer Camll; that she De
longs to the estate of one Thomas Jeo KOS
St. Mary's county, Maryland, near hss
apeake Bay. The owner, il any, r.
ques,ed TO come forward, prove prep ,fy'
pay charges, and take her away Q 'oe,,
wise she will be dealt with accoth ~ "
law. P. B. Bradley lsIlct 'of !.
JNO. c. HENTER, Sheriff Fsna &C"
.sep9
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
Patent Elastic Saddles.

A WORD TO THOSE WHO ARE FOND OF EEsf
RIDING.
The complaint against hard and uneasy
saddles, which is for the most pant }sss
and general one, and is really great sf:s.
vance 10 those who have much riding ID
do, has caused him TO turn bis miBd rsr..
ticuarly to that subject. with view, y
possible, to- remedy tbs evil. He '@s
with confidence assure The public that ne
has accomplished it. The plan pro- e,fd
is by mes rs OF strong and well teRpe1"s
steel springs, so constructed as TO sUpSsh
the saddle seat and give much greaters.*
to both rider and horse, than saddles maze
IN the common way or any other that fe
has ever seen can possibly do. The 70
is entirely different from the English sssf-
tic saddles with spring bars OF st"tt
Whalebone, &c. and also from those "Sh
wire springs, and he conceiyes much "
perior to either, as the elasticity IS great
err, and The tree not being pu, OF, OF IT'S ~
riginal form, will rot be subject to burt'Hs
horses on journeys, which is conplsloeit
Of in the saddles With spying bars a
number ofgenlemen have those saddss
now in use, and but one sentiment exists
among them in favor OF ihei! superlorFg'
The invention is equally as applicable 70
LADIES' saddles as to genIIenen's- IN
point of durability they will be warransa
equal 10 any other saddles and superior 10
most, JAMES VANSANL:-
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
WATER SPOUT.
From the Paris Journal des Dssbats
Of august 3

From the Paris journal deS DesodtS
Of august 3
i" To the editor of the Journal des Desbats.
"SIR-A meteor, extraordinary
'ur it's violence, rapid movement, and
injurious effect. has just spread a
larm and desolation in several parts
of the district of Dreux ct Nantes.
On the 26;h August. about S O'Clock
p. NJ. the great heat of the atmos
phere produced a storm which took
the direction, from the sonth west OF
the village of Boncourt not far from
this place. there appeared, suddenly.
water spout of extraordinary Oh.
mensions, whose broad base rested
upon the ground, while its top was
lost in the clouds; it appeared to
consist of thick and black vapor,
| in the centre of which flames were
perceived in several directions.
Ma,ing impetuously with the
storm, through the upper vaiiies and
over the mountains, it uprooted. or
dashed down. in the compass of a
league, seven or eight hundred trees
, OF different sizes; and, in reaching
the village Of Marchefray. dcmolish-
| ed in an instant one half its houses.
The walls, shaken to their fouLda-
tons. fell in on every side. Il the ru-
ms were scattered to the distance of
half a league, before the srial tor
rent. Some of the inhabitants who
remained in the villages were crush
ed or wounded by the fall Of the
houses: those who were working in
the fields Quickly the greater num-
per) were thrown down or borne a.
| ng by the whirlpool. that destroyed
at the same time the harvest and ths
cattle.
1t discharged bail as large as the
list, stones and other foreign bodies.
which struck some persons and eau
sed severe Commissions. Wagons. hea
Willy laden, we're dashed in pieces !;
| wheels of the largest size torn off
! were found at the distance of three
| or four hundred feet from the places
in which they were struck. One
heavy vehicle was carried upon at'le
| kiln. which was RACED. A steeple,
several hamlets. a number of detach-
ed houses, some new walls, were
'ambled down. and other villages
| than those mentioned suffered con-
! >iderahly. To judge from The devas
a ion which it spread, this water
spout must have been about six hun.
drra feet in diameter at the base
IL has deprived multitude Of indi-
vlduals ut their means of subsistence.
"FOURGAULT."
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
INSTABILITY.

How small portion of our life is
it we really enjoy. In youth we are
boxing forward to things that are to
ZONE; in old age we are looking
backwards to things that are gone
past ia manhood although We ap-
pear indeed to be more occupied in
things that are present, yet even that
is too often absorbed in vague de-
examinations to be vastly happy on
some future day when we have time.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
Police Notice:

TNHE following section of law oil the
] Corporation, i, published for the In
formation and government OF the People OF
Color, passed Goth OF January, 1890.
"SEcTioN Sd The meetings of the peo-
pie of color, Tor any purpose, are not to be
permitted to continue longer than ten o.
clock at night; they are 10 be dispersed at
that hour by the Watch-and if they do
not then dispense. they are TO be treated
as suspicious characters are herein before
directed 10 be treated"
The above law will be strictly enforced
after the 10th OF October next.
By order of the Mayor,
WIN DAVIS, Captain Of the Watch.
sept 80
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
district of Columbia,

licrandrtd County. SCI Nay Term,
l823-6th Day.
IN CHANCERY.
John Archer and John w. Stump, Execu-
tors of John Stump, deceased-Com's.
Against Mary Deneale. widow and execu-
trx OF George Deneale, deceased, Chas.
r. Stuart and Ann Lucretia, his wife,
Mary Catharne, W,lIiam W. and Nan.
cyP. neneaIe, children and represen-
tauves of George DeneaIe, deceased
Defendants.
fkNHE defendants. Charles T. Stuart.
and Ann Lucretia, bis wife, rot ha-
viog entered their appearance and given
security, according to The statute and rules
of the court, AMI it appearing to The salts.
faction OF the court, upon affidavit filed,
that The said Charles L. Stuart and Ann
Lucretia. are no, inhabitants OF the Dis
trict of Columbia, on lbe motion of the
complananis 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 day of next No.
vember Term, anc answer the bill OF the
compliments and that a copy oil this Or
der be forthwith published IN one OF the
pubic newspapers, printed IN The towr 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.
EDMUSD 1. LEE, CLERK,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
ANECDOTE.

An Irish Travelling merchant. a.
las pcdlar, asked anitinerant poui-
tcrer the price of pair of fowls
Five shillings. SIR In my dear
country, my darling, you might buy
them for sixpencc a pace Why
don't you stay in your own dear coun-
try then2' Cease We have no six
pences, my jewel, said Pat.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
POETRY.
From'the Norfolk Herald.

LINES
On hearing Of tie death of Lieut.. HiRiaM III
JE,tson, ofthe u S, Nary.
And thou too, Watson? Art thou deads
Andis thy VOYAGE DER?
And has thy stsrhke spirit fed,
To hght our land no more?
o when shall Memory forget
The worth she kno Nstoo yell!
When cease to feel the vain regret
That Reason cannot queli:
c off so early in his prime!
Ere hope could realize
The brilliant promises oftime,
That daZzled ali our eyes
And when too all that aeav'n above
Can shower, seen'd all his own
The voice OF anne, tne smiles of Love
But all, alas are flown
o! 1t Is grief indeed. to see
What prospects have been crost!
What leans o. greatness that might DC,
Are now extinct and lost
Wien clsh'd those few and fearless men,
Upon that pirate crew,
Ho = blaZed the hero ardour then,
Who led them on and through!
Old Vslo IT smild to hear the tale
Of nat the youth had zone,
And Glory puoiish'd ON the gale,
The crown that he mad won.
And love prepar d sweeter wreath,
10 bind his willing hands
Alas the 40 yrs have ceas' to breathe,
And Death mas broke the bands
o. brave. belov'd, and honour'd friend,
And all SO much in vain.
When snail we cease to mourn thine end
When see thy like again?
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
For Rent

AxuA A nea, brick dwelling bouse T.
E kitchen. in prime order On ,hs
Mill pavement, and in good seiph.
49, borhood. Possession may b, had
immediately, and The rent low. N
ANDREW SCHOLFIELD
or The person that took an ArmaE
Chair from my door lew nights past, is
requested to return il. and save his n,ms
from being exposed 10 the public 4. s.
sept Is &,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09

to all the particulars Of this fact, but
not able to form any rational scheme
how to account for it. He alter
wards called for his attorney, added
a codicil to his will, &c. and calmly
and composedly died about five or
six o'clock that evening"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
A Beautiful Estate in the
Market.

TT is situated on the head waters OF Nan
Il jemoy creek, in Charles county, I'D.
about six miles from Port Tobacco II
contains 800 acres. and in its torn IS near.
ly square, two sides of which are bound.
ed by water; attached to 1t Is portion OF
firm marsh sufficient for the support OF the
stock of the farm; the soil OF the rich river
bottom kind, easily cultivated. and abun>
dant in It's productions OF all the crops u
sual in this climate. The dwelling house
is comfortable. and ell tbe out houses are
in good repair. The situation is most
be sulitul-a view OF the Potomac Tor many
miles, relieved by the rich level country
on the Maryland side, aud contrasted bty
the highlands on the Virginia shore, make
a prospec, excelied by tew or none on any
of our waters. This proximity TO the wa
ter affords also the advantage OF easy trans.
poration for the products of the farm, and
a facility OF procuring fish and fowl in a
bundance: with the Sc advantages il is also
healthy, well Of excellent water stands
in the yard, besides numerous springs IN
different, parts of the Farm.
This Estate / 7ciLl sell. either
the whole tract or in parcels. 1t can be so
apportioned as to make two farms, each
possessing similar advantages in all re-
spects Except as to the housesC The
terms will be accommodating.
THOMAS JONES,
Port Tobacco, Sept. l6, 1923.
sept 90 II
tTrhe National IDteIligencer will in
sert the above until forbid, and send their
accounts TO ,h. otfic+ for collection.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09

aIere lies the body Of John Jack. native OF
Africa, who died March, 1913,
Aged about o. years.
Though born in a land of slaves, he was born
free.
Though he lived in land of freedom,
he liz ed slave,
IT'LL by his honest, though stolen labors,
He acq ired the source of slavery,
Which gave him mis- freedom.
Though not long before
Death, the Grand lyrant,
Gave hi his final emancipation,
And set him on footing with Kings.
sho "a slave TO vice, ne
P,actsed those virtues,
Without which, Kings are but Slaves
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
To Reut;

Ess~s A three story brick dwelling
H" house at the corne. Of Rashie.
sss ton and Duke.slreets. Applica.
49, ton may be made in my absence 70
G. l: Cailet., esq. OF whom ihe key NAV
be obtained. JOHN LLOYD
aug Is Iawu
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
REMOVAL.
BOOTS SHOES
making Psta 4D

49, making establishment
- tHE subscriber has removed next door
/ to MIR. Brassington's, on King street,
and near the intersection Of King and Roy.
al streets. He makes BOOTS and SHOES OF
every description Of the best quality, and
of first rate materials; he intends constant
iy 10 employ the best OF Journeymen; la
dies may be accommodated with boots
and shoes of The newest fashion, and in
the finest style, Country merchants and
other. will be supplied upon the most ia
vorable terms.
He hopes that from his attention to bust.
ness, s. the superiorityot his workmanship
when he formerly resided in this place.
that he will obtain portion of publicfavor.
He pledges himsel,to use his utmost efforts
TO please his customers.
~ MATTHEW SEXSMlTH
May 5 II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
Vinegar, etc.

TINE subscribers have on hand ls,o.
Il supply OF the best picking vinegar
which they can recommend. ALSO. ,
general assortment OF the best
Groceries, Vines, Liquors, etc.
Whiskey in barrels of an exceien, Quail.
~. r.. T.RAMSAY l. Co,
sznx ALSO, for rent, on moderate
)" terms, the Store lately occupied
sssi by VIM. n. Carne, on Ransay's
&Iwbarf The situation is consider.
ed as good as any other 10 town. Apply
as above. auo i
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
For Rent.

lwa The three story brick house ~
E present occupied by Mr.. RapIev
&1sk nearly opposite our warehouse -
49, Possession may be had ,mmsd;
ately. HUGH SMITH & CO
sept 10 ,f
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
.N.iTTR.iSSE.S MADE,
LOOK HERE!

TNHOS. II DONALDSON respectfully
i informs his friends and the public, tina
he has removed his shop opposite to Mr..
Brune.s confectionery store, where he
intends carrying on the
and HiR.NESS MAKING
BUSINESS,
in all its various branches. He has on
hand and for sale
Saddles, Brides and Harness,
which he will elllower, and Of better
quality, than can be purchased at any
other esta blishment in the District.
disorders from the country for any
article 10 the above line, shall be pune.
tuallya ttended to july 10
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
To Rent.
Removal.

+l'HE subscriber respectfully informs
/ his friends & The public, that ft has
emoved 10 the next square below hrs or
mer establishment, in brick house, near
ly opposite to the Mechanic Bank Of A.
exandria, on the South side OF KING street.
where he carries on the
Saddle and Harness Naking
Business
in all its various branches. He teEden
mis- grateful acknowledgements 10 b's Gus
iomers for The distinguished patronage
he has received from them. His friends
and the public are assured OF prompt &C,
commodations; he feels confident that
with the aid OF some OF the best "o'R-
men and constant supply OF The most
choice materials, he will be able to rem
der ample satisfaction 10 those who may
please to favor bin with lhsir apptIcaIops
nv order Or otherwise
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
For Sale,

For Sale,
s,~x THE LAND& HOUSE on Stump
m Hill, lately owned by Mr. Morton,
EskS being about Trenty. lone Acres,
49, we'll enclosed; on The little river
turnpike road, two miles from Alexandra,
The garden contains many valuable shrub,
vines, and fruit trees. The situation is
handsome and healthy
Possession may BE- had Immediately 49,
The time Of payment will be reasonably
extended TO SUIT The purchaser
may s7-tf WM. CRANCH.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-09
E.iRIETY.

The following IS 'opy "i an hi-
scriptinn upon tombstone OF ma
tive of Africa, in the village church.
ward of Concord, Mass. Ii Was
written by a gentleman of the nam
of Bliss, aud discovers no small share
of IA, tone of feeling and sentiment.
which, in the revolutionary war, an.
mated the patriots If Concord and
LexingtOn. W. +. american.
GOD
wills us free:
NAN
wills us slaves.
Twill a. God wills.
Gods will be done.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18
NEWARK. Sept. 1.

Distressing Occurrence On Saturday the 25d
u!t lad aged Is years. son OF Mr.. Abraham
Ball, of Livingston township, lost his life in the
following distressing manner-1'6e lad lived in
the family OF Mr.. Jonathan Force, who occs-
slonally sends wood to the Newark market-As
usual the team set out in the morning with
driver and the aforesaid ladin company, to ride
back horse after ascending the most difficult
part OF the mountain. This accomplished, the
horse was relieved from the team. and the lad
mounted and was directed to return home
After while the horse returned, but where
was the rrderl 1he family sent to seek for the
boy, but he was not to be found A second
search was made, and the lad was found dead
in the bushes on the top OF the second noun.
tain, his body and head most awfully mangled
andone Of his legs entirely separated from the
body, about midway from the knee to the hip
1t is supposed the lad must have slipped from the
horses back, and being en,angled in the harness
the aitrigEted animal ran and dragged him neag
quarter of mile before he turned iato tbs
woods, and finally cleared himself jury O,
Inquest was called by Squire Teed, who, after
hearing the detail of the circumstances in the
case, rendered verdict Of accidental death.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

FROM AFRICA.-U. s. COLONY.
Extract ofa letter from the ReU'd. Mr..
.4shman, dated at Cape JNesarGdo,
June 20M.
"The first trial by jury took place
at Monrovia, Africa, on the 3iSt May.
PEOPLE verSus j. CAMPBELL.
Campbell, an unmarried man, from
Philadelphia, who arrived last year in
The brig Strong, was charged with a
general and gross neglect Of duty,
since his arrival in Africa" with "in-
corrigible ldziness," and in late in
stance, with positively refusing to do
his duty, accompanied with fragrant
breach Of the peace" The evidence
was conclusive; and the Jury, after
retiring a short tire, returned yer
dict of'' Guilty"
THE delinquent was sentenced to
have his rations withheld, and his con
nec;ion with the Society as colonlst
dissolved. He was however Suffered
to remain and labor in the settlement,
at just price, to be paid in provisions,
til: The 1st of November next, when
he is to be restored, or sent out of ART
Ca, as he shall or shall not, in the
mean time, have become an industri
Gus and useful man.
"This trial was conducted with that
seriousness and propriety, with which
a tribunal Of justice ought always to
be dignified."
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18
ANVICIJ A.

The editor of the National Advo-
cate has received file of the Antigua
Register to the 18th Of August, fiom
winch the foiowingis copied:
The Governor of Barbadoes, has
issued a proclamation, stating that a
report had prevailed, that the slaves
were abou,o be emancipated, bot as
no grounds for this report existed, the
Governor declares that it is false, and
urges all in authority to circulate the
proclamation. La TIE House of AS.
sembly of Grenada, memorial was
presented from certain free persons of
colour, setting forth thatt' as loyal ar d
dutiiul subjects, they humbly pray to
be admitted into IA participation in the
rights and privileges to which every
Englishman is entitled under the Bri,
fish constitution. Their participating
cannot retrench the liberties or the
enjoyment of any other class in the
community"
The committee on the above re
ported:
l. That the committee is ofopinion,
the free coloured inhabitants of these
islands are respt ctable well behaved
class of the community, and possessed
OF a considerable property in the CO.
lony
Q. That it is also Of opinion, that a
bill should be Immediately brought in
to the House of Assemblg for the pur-
pose of repeating the Cd clause of
Judge Smiths collection of laws in so
as the rights and privileges Of the free
coloured inhabitants are effected there
by.
8. That the elective franchise ought
to be extended to free people of colour
possessing the qualification required
by the Sd clause of the election act
Accounts ftom Barbados state the
influenza had prevailed generally at
the island
The sloop Hope, from Norfolk, Ia
den with slaves, shingles, rice. &c.
was wrecked on Great Birds Island,
on the Cd of August
The number of executions in the
marshal's office, of Jamaica. in TWEEN
ty years, was no less than $4,000, and
their amount 80 500, OOOl Jamaica cur
rency, or 22, 500, 600 sterling; and du-
ring that time nearly half the estates in
the Island changed hands.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18
grWT2 GAZETTE
MARTTNsBURG, Sept. IS, 1923.

In the ship Falcon, at New York,
from utwcrp, came passengers, Prince
Charles BJnaparte, (son, OF Lucien
Bonaparte,) his wife, IA daughter OF
Joseph Bonaparte) anil their suit of s
persons. They took lodgings at the
City Hotel.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-09-18

Mr.. ALLEN. Minister from the Uni.
led States to Chill, has arrived at New
York. we observe, on his way to
Norfolk, to embark on board frigste
United States, for his destination.