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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-12
FANCY ARTICLEs. ETC. =

KUoT received, and for sale al The new comb
- fIciory and variety store, TIE following ar
ticles, viz Hcmming's q Sons best needles,
I'll; waist clasps and SOAPS, steel do buckles, iet
and paste do, Antique oil, essence Of lavender,
rose, aud other vegetable soaps, best enc scis-
sors, and penkDives, large do, and Spanish
knives, Naples soap, gilt hooks ond eyes, best
gilt coat buttons, wax, coral, amber and seed
beads, razors in cases, superior quality, with a
variety If other articles. Also, ON HAsD, large
she'll combs, Of the first quality, neck, side, and
long do mock shell do, all sizes, tooth, hair,
cloth brushes. All which will be sold on the
best terms, FOR cash. oct % SAM'L. HILLS.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-11-12
APPLE BRANDY eic

small anchors, 90 bbis apple bra,A, !,
y DO whiskey, for sale by .
septo . JONATHAN .SHJL.E.AsER
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
Patent Elastic Saddles.

WORD TO THOSE WHO ARE FOND OF EASY
RIDING.
The complaint against hard and uneasy
saddles, which is for the most part just
and general one, and is really greatgrIe.
vance to those who have much riding 10
do, has caused him TO turn bis mind par.
licularIy TO that subject, with view, II
possible, to remedy the evil. he can
with confidence assure The public that be-
has accomplished it. The plan projected
is by means of strong and well tempered
steel springs, go constructed as 10 support
the saddle seat and give much greater ease
to both rider and horse, than saddles MADE
in the common way or any other that ne
has ever seen can possibly do. The plan
is entirely different from the English elias
tic saddles with spring bars OF stee,.
wbaIebone, &c. and also from those wild
wire springs, and he conceives much 'u'
perior to either, as the elasticity IS grea''
or. and the tree not being put out Of us o.
riginal form, will not be subject TO hurting
horses on journeys, which is compliance
of in the saddles with spring bars;
number Of gentlemen have those saddles
now in use, and but one sentiment exls's
among them in favor Of tbei' superiority.
The invention is equally as applicable 70
ladies' saddles as to gentlemens' ~
point of durability they will be warranted
equal 10 any other saddles and superior y
most. JAMho 'AN'n
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
THE DYING CHILD.

The taper was just glimmering in
the socket, as the weary and sorrow
ful mother awaked from a momenta-
ry slumber to renew her anguish:
she turned her eyes on her expiring
infant, whose dim orbs were slowly
moving in their hollow ahodes. 1t
wa. midnight. and nothing was heard
but the strokes of the clnrk pendu.
Ium and the heavy sighs of a discnn.
ISOLATE father. which mingled with the
short deep breathing of his suffering
darling.
Half raised and leaning on bis pill
low. he had been watching the dread
moment when sigh or a struggle
should announce. that hope and life
had together taken their everlasting
flight. A sudden fiutter drew the at
tention of the wretrhed parents from
the melancholy bjeCt of their medi-
tation: il was the expiring innocent's
favorite bird, whuse fnod had been
neglected ever since the danger of its
little admirer had absorbed all other
care. and. as the sad presage Of his
fate, it now expired The parents
looked alternately on each other, and
on the bird, and at this instant, to
add to Their distresses. the candle
ceased to burn--the father seized the
infants hand-the mother felt for its
forehead, but the pulse was still and
all was cold!
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28

Impossible tDat Wiai 4 "ithcoseo was
reality.
The sky above was clear, and the
TONS of the mountain distinctly WISH
ble-iudeed to the very arch of the
heavens scarce cloud met the eye;
and placed on the precipice in front
of our hotel. we could contrast it with
the storm which now ragged 80 far
beneath us. There the lightning still
played among the clouds, as if tired
of its mountain sports. it had descend
ed to continue lis frolic in the valley.
'Looking over these objects from
our now secure eminencc. we could
distinctly see the Hudson. and the
hills and country seats bryondi it; and
never did the eye rest upon finer
scene. The clouds below US did not
long retain their position. and by
their dissolution, soon added the sub
jaccnt valley to the picture.
after short time the wind a.
rose and increased in violence till it
seemed a hurricane. This lasted
through the night, and our house, ST.
tnated but a few feet from the preci-
pice. appeared TO totter on its founda-
ton. Few Of It's inmates had much
sleep: the females maintained lights
in their rooms the whole night, and
waited in terror for the return ofday.
myself slept not moment; but the
Almighty. who made the mountains.
and who holds the winds in his fist,
protected US, and opened to us AS
beautiful morning as man ever wit
messed. The atmosphere was per-
iec'ly clear, the mists were dispclIed,
and a refreshing breeze gave ANNA
ton 10 our frames. We rose early
tn avail ourselves Of such advantages,
and ascendcd the summit south of the
Pine Orchard. From this eminrnCe
prospect presented itself. which en-
tire,y surpassed the descriptive pow
ers of my pen. The view Of the
mountains around us was romantic
in the extreme; and farther off, the
river with its islands the towns that
skirtPd its shores --the rich and beau
tiful valley at our feet, with its di-
unfinished farm houses-the rising
sun, that tinged with his own golden
beams every obiect-and the deep
blue vaulted heavens above US. form
ed. collectively, a scene of richness
and grandeur exceeding all | had g.
yer beheld; and | felt that had been
hitherto, stranger to the works Of
God.
witnessing this exhibition of min
gled goodness and greatness in Him
who made the heaven and earth. and
'whose balance does the mountains
Weigh realized my own insignif.
canoe among the works of creation.
ami felt the propriety of Ihompson's
closing lines, in his beautiful Hymn.
But lose
Myselfin him, in light incffable!
Come then, eXpressre silence ,muse his praise
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
MISCELLANEOUS.
AMERICAN sCENERY.
CiTSKtLL MOUNTAINS.

From the Religious Chronicle, well con-
Quoted paper published in New York.
The gentleman who has furnished
US with the annexed account of Vi.
sit 10 the CatSkiil mountains, APP
pears 10 have made his ascent at
time uncommonly favorable to the
high qualification Of taste for that
beauty which is dignified by CONGO
infant GRANDEUR and snblimity.
If our own impression may he
criterion. We should say, that noun
tain scenery has always tendency TO
lead the mind to devotional feelings;
and to increase its reverence for Him.
in whose presence The everlasting
mountains we're sCattered-the per-
petuaI hills did bow.
Il arrived at CatskiiI, at S p. Nj,
on Thursday, Sept. 18th. Il at 4. left
Donuelly's Hotel. to visit the sum-
nit of the mountains, at the distance
of 10 miles.
The day had been unC comfortably
warm, and continued so until even
ing. When We reached the house of
MIR. Lawrence at the foot of the
mountalo, aud S miles distant from
the Pine Orchard. clouds began tn
collect which threatened rain. These.
as we prnceeded, approached US. but
without affecting any change in the
temperature Of the air, which we
found very oppressive. although our
ascent was by no "eans rapid
When within mile and half of the
Pine Orchard. the lightning began
to illuminate our path, already OBJ
secured by the heavy clouds above us,
ard by the approach of night. and
this continued till half past :, the
time of our arrival at the comfortable
quarters furnished US by Mr.. Van
Bergen.
sThe thick and black thunder
clouds were now constantly passing
from the southwest towards the
north and east, wearing threaten
ing aspect, and indicating heavy
storm. In about an hour the light
ming became extremely vivid. shoot-
ing in every direction about the noun
tain. and succeeded occasionally by
claps of thunder that seemed to shake
the very rocks on which We stood
The scene was magnifirently grand,
and perhaps the more impressive
from degree of terror which it in
spired /; "a confess. that our very
elevated position, which every cleo
trio illumination displayed, and our
isolated situation, seemed peculiarly
TO expose US to tho bolts nf heaven.
Heavy showers soon followed, Il
accompanied by the lightning and
thunder. lasted till near ten O'Clock,
when a very unexpected aud novel
sight was presented. by the descent
of the clouds into the valley. This
took place with astonishing rapidity.
In few minutes the whole plain, ma
ny hundred feet below US, was cover
cd by them as far AS the eye could
reach-and now was exhibited a
scene which l feel myself entirely un-
able adequately to describe. Such
was its grandeur and subli,uity, that
whilst beholdius it, it seemed to me
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
POETRY.
ON A DEAD SOLDIER.


Wreck of warrior pass'd away!
Thou form without name
Which thought and felt bnt Yesterday,
And dreamt OF future fame:
Stripe ofthy garments, who shall guess
Thy rank, thy lineage, and race:
lfhanghty chieftain holding sway,
Or fowler destin'd to obey!
The light ofthat fixed eve is set,
And all is moveless now,
But PASSIONS traces huger yet
and lower upon that brow;
Expression has not vet wax weak,
The bps seem zen 10 act to speak,
And clench'd the cold and lifeless hand,
As fit graSp'd the battle brand!
Though from that head. late towering high,
The waving plume is torn,
And low in dust that form doth lie,
Dishonored and forlorn
Yet deaths dark shadow cannot hide
The raven characters of pride,
That on The lip aud brow reveal
The impress ofthe spirits seal.
Lives there mother to deplore
The son she ne'er shall see?
Or maiden o. some distant shore,
To break her heart for thee !:
Perch&hce TO roam maniac there
With wild flower wreatns 20 deck her hair,
And through the weary night to wait
Thy footsteps at the lonely gate!
Long shall she linger there, in vain
The evening ire shall trim,
And gazing on the darkening main
snail often call on him
Who hears her nOt-wno cannot hear
Oh aiforever Is the ear
That once in listening rapture hung
Upon the music of her tongue
Long NAV she dream-to wake his NO!
Neer NAV remembrance tell
Its tale To bid her sorrows flow,
And hope to sigh farewell,
The heart, berea ing of its STAY,
Quenching the beam that cheers her way
Along the waste of ife-tiil she
Shall lay her down and sleep like thee
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
Notice..

ENHE partnership heretofore existing IN.
j der the firm OF THOMAS JANNEY
& co. is dissolved by mutual consent
Those indebted 10 the said firm, will please
make payment to Joseph JaDney, who a.
lone 10 authorised 10 collect the debts due
to the firm THOMAS JANNEY,
oct i8-2w JOHN u. BROWN
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
TgNAcITY OF LIFE IN THE BEE.


A chemist in London says that he
purchased 8 years ago, quantity Of
honey in hives. and after taking it
out, boiied the hives some time in
water. to obtain what honey remain
ed in the interstices. While the wa
ter was boiling, he skinned off
a great number Of bees that were
floating on the surface and placed
them on stone exposed to a hot sun.
In about half an hour he was surpri-
sed to see scores of these boiled bees
come to life and fly away! He was
obliged to close his doors in self de-
fence.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
Dying and Securing,
: ST 1 RE.ISH Nj f. r 7,

On Prmce.street, opposite W. WiAer's Store.
EOSEPH WILLIAMS, Silk. Cotton, g.
- Wooden Dyer has lately commenced
the above business in the town of Alexan-
andria. He dyes canton grapes. silk dress
e.; and ladies' dresses of all kinds, dyed
and finished in the npstest manner, 10 any
shade or pattern. Gentlemen's wearing
apparel, secured and finished in the nealest
manner Ladies' and gentlemen's Leg.
horn and Straw Hats, Shoes &c. dyed
and finished in the neatest manner.
Those who please 10 favor him with their
custom, will do we'll by calling. as his prI-
ces are made TO SUIT the times, for Cash.
N 3 Watch Cases. and Fancy Articles,
guilt on silver, copper or brass, in the
most approved manner, and on The most
reasonable terms. oct 9
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
For Sale,
4 Tract Of Land,

IN Fairfax county, 10 miles from Alex
l andria and eight from Georgetown.
obtaining FOUR HUNDRED E. EIGH-
rY acres, about loo acres Of which is
,eavily timbered. There is an excellent
richard on the premises. A great bargain
aay be had if Immediately applied tor.
DANIEL F. DGkANY.
april sa It
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
To Rent.
A Beautiful Estate in the
Market.

IT is situated on the head waters OF Nan.
Il jemoy creek, in Charles county, Nd.
about six miles from Port Tobacco. Il
contains 800 acres, and in its form is near.
ly square, two sides OF which are bound
ed by water; attached to it is portion of
firm marsh, sufficient for The support of the
stock of the farm; the soil OF the rich river
bottum kind, easily cultivated, and abun>
daDt in its productions Of all The crops U.
sual in this climate. The dwelling house
is comfortable, and all to- out houses are
in good repair. The situation is most
beautiful view oil the Potomac for many
miles, relieved by the rich level country
on the Maryland side, and con.rasled by
the highlands on The Virginia shore, make
a prospect exceIled by few or none Oh any
of our waters. This proximity to The wa
ter affords also the advantage OF easy trans.
portation for the products OF the farm, and
a facility OF procuring hsh and fowl in a.
bundance: with these advantages il is also
healthy, well of excellent water stands
in the yard, besides numerous springs in
different parts OF the Farm.
This Estate Iz0iH sell, either
the whole tract or in parcels. IL can be 50
apportiOned as to make two farms, each
possessing similar advantages in all re-
spects Except as to the houses). The
terms will be accommodating.
THOMAS JONES,
Port Tobacco, Sept. is, 1898.
sept 20 n
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28

sugar and Tea.
NOV landing from the s!oop Armada,
l Y from New York,
9hhds. good muscovado sugar
S chests gunpowder lea
Is hall chests do do
80 ten catty boxes do do
8 boxes each 20, two Id. cannisteEs DO
5 chests imperial do.
8 halt chests do
lately imported 10 the ships London Ira.
der, Hun;ress, Savannah g. Importer, o!
superior quality;
&C, Is S. MESSERSMITH.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
LOOK HERE !

TNHOS. H DONALDSON respectfully
1 informs his friends and the public, tina
re has removed his shop opposite to MIR.
Brunets confectionery store, where be
Intends carrying on the
SADDLE AND HARNESS MILKING
BUSINESS,
IN all it's various branches. He has on
hand and for sale
Saddles, Brides and Harness,
which he will sell Hover, and of q better
quality, than can be purchased at any
.tber establishment in the District.
S%Orders from the country for any
,rticle in the above line, shall be pune.
uallya TENDED to july 10
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
DYING.

TINE subscriber still continues to car.
~ on The DYING BUSINESS as usual. T
few doors below the Mechanics bank, wher
Black, Blue, Green, Feltor.
Broom, Lead, and a Uariety
ofcolours can be giUen to
dresses, shazcIs, &c.
Leghora bonnets dyed or bleached. Meri-
no shawls secured and dyed lemon color,
without injurlng the border: All orders
from town and country. will be particular
ly attended to with punctuaily and des-
satch. ROBERT q. LANPHlEK
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
REMOVAL.
REMOVAL.
1 BOOTS SHOE ~
>making establishment GD

ylSHE subscriber has removed next door
l. to MIR. Brasslngton'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
y to employ the best OF journeymen; la
lies may be accommodated with boots
and shoes of the newest fashion, and in
the finest style. Country merchants and
others will be supplied upon the most Ia
vorahe terms,
He hopes that from his attention 10 bust.
ness, e. the superiorityot his wor kmanship
when ne formerly resided in this place.
that be will obtain portion OF pubIiciavor.
He pledges himseI!to use his utmost efforts
10 please his customers.
MATTHEW SEXSMlTH
Nav 8 II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
Saddle and Harness Making
business

in all IFS various branches. He tenders
mis- grateful acknowledgements to his Gus
toners for the distinguished patronage
he bias received from them. His rlends
and the public are assured OF prompt &C.
commodations; he feels confident iha'
with the aid OF some OF the best work"
men and constant, supply OF the most
choice materials. be will be able 10 rem
der ample satisfaction to those who may
please 10 favor him with their applIea''ont
by order or otherwise.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28

SAT-, &c.
S # S:': - i G." SALT
Bridpor. herring j. shad seine twine
AMI shoe thread
40 bills. shad
10 hhds. aolasses--wi,h an assort'
meSt OF Groceries
For sale by GEO. COLEMAN.
oct ID
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
For Sale.

For Sale,
eu~s THE LAND& HOUSE on S,uur
EN Hill, lately owned by Mr. Norton
HsSG being about Twenty-oae Acre.,
awell enclosed; On The little nyer
turnpike road, Two miles from Alexandra,
The garden contains many valuable shrubs
vines, and fruit trees. The situatim !,
handsome and healthy.
Possession may be bad immediately
The time Of payment will be ressonabIv
extended to suit the purchaser
may 27-tf WIN. CRANCH
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
Removal.

"HE subscriber respectfully informs
i. his friends s. the public, that be has
removed 70 the next square below his 'or-
mer establishment in brick house, near'
ly opposite to the Mechanics Bank OF A.
exandria, on the South side siKing street,
where he carries on the
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
For Rent,

Vinegar, etc.
TINE subscribers have on hand a .r.
i supply OF the best picking vineos,
which they can recommend. ALSO =,
general assortment of the best -
Groceries, Vines, Liquors, etc
Wbiskey in barrels Of an excellent cu,Ii
ty. X. T.RAMSAY & Co.
krs,A ALSO, for rent, on moderate
mYH terms. the store lately occnn;oJ
HEB by VIM. H. Carne, on Ram.av,a.
A wharf The situation is con.,is,
ed as good as any other in town. ApoIv
80 above AUG ia
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28
James Gait,
Clock and Watch Maker

TIHO IlLHIO v 1f~
FOUR doors above Royal street on
Il King street, and directly opposite DR..
Lilies drug store, where he will give per.
sonal attendance to The favors Of his friends
and customers. and hopes from his low
charges TO receive portion of business IN
his line He expects TO have a person in
his employ in few days to do all kinds OF
Gold, Silrer, s Plated Work.
OF; IA 2aw7t
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28

St. Dom go Coffee.
IOIN II. LADp & Co. Have received
- per brig Columbus. from Port'au-
Prince and offer tor sale
l64 bags ST Domingo coffee of supe-
rior quality
1895 lbs. lockwood oct 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-10-28

Liverpool Salt.
1900 bushels coarse Liverpool salt
80 bbls New England rum
80 whole No g,
90 half bbls ( MACKAREL.
On board The brig Cadmus. For sale by
oct % WIN FOWLE s. Co.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-04-30

one taken alive, and the remainder
wounded, and mangled, escaped TO the
shore, and were tracked by their blood
to the woods. The Pirate taken Ia
Spaniard) had large SUN in gold, in
belt. round bis body. Three DAYS pre-
vious. the Pilot had taken an American
brig, the crew of which were stabbed
and otherwise abnsed in most shock
ing manner. The Captain and mate
were hung up and afterwards ducked
I'LL they were nearly dead. After rob-
bing her of every thing they could take
away, she was released and reached
HAVANA.
The Athol spoke, 3lst ultimo, British
cutter Grecian, and was informed that
she had engaged, about week before,
a large piratlcal schooner of 10 guns
and so men, which was blown up, but
most OF the crew escaped to the shore.
Thirty horses on the beach, intended to
aid their escape, were taken by the
crew OF the Grecian. and one or two of
the pirates, who informed that the pi-
rate crew had divided of the plumber,
$4,000 10 each. The officers. of the
Athoi had not heard a word of the cap
ture of British gun-brig by the pirates,
as stated in the Baltimore article we
published on Saturday.
We are indebted to our correspond
ents of the Baltimore American, Gazette,
and Morning Chronicle, for additional
intelligence and different version of
the re-capture of the Pilot, received by
the arrival at Baltimore, of the schr
Return, Neil, days from HAVANA.
The slip from the American informs,
that Capt. Banks and crew of the schoon-
er Pilot, came passengers in the Return,
and that " the Pilot was re-captured by
the United States schooner Gallinipper,
but all the pirates except one, escaped.
The Pilot had been armed by the pi-
rates, and on the 9th instant, captured
brig under British colours, in sight from
the Ponto. No accounts had been re-
ceived from her when Capt. Neil sailed.
The piratical captain declared to Capt.
B. while on board, that he would hang
every Englishman that he fell in with, in
retaliation for che pirates hung by them,
in Jamaica. The brig Mechanick, Pur-
rington, of Portland, was captured on
the 9th instant, one mile from the Moro,
and robbed. The sch~ner Three Sis
iers, Sanders, of Boston, was taken at
the same time the mate was drowned
by the pirates. the captain severely beat
en-, and the vessel robbed of light sails,
rigging, the hands Of their clothes, &c.
Statesman.