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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-08
lYNcmDUKG, suLY 8, l5as,
rouR1lI or JrLY.

The Day was celebrated IN This place with
she usual demonstrations OF respect Saiutes
were fired at SUNRISE, noon and sunset At
~ clock, large concoarse OF ladies and
sentiemen assembled Al the PIE sbytesian
Church when the Throne Of Grace was ad.
dressed in fcrveni and eloqnent prayer BY
the Rev. wm s. Reid Tile Declaration OF
Independence was then read by John Wills,
ESQ and neat and pertinent Grafton delis-
cred BIS Sofberne NJ Taliatorro, ESQ. There
we're several dining parties IN the nhighbor.
hood of town. The following volunteer
toas,s were drunk NJ the excellent dinner fur
ni.hed NJ The Grove, on Diamond Hill, nt
which Major Benjamin Owens presided, as
sisted BY John Wills, Esq
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-08

EnEiish Poets.---A London paper says;
Thomas Moore has just flushed his Fables
Of Congress, aud uew edition of The Lopes
Of the .Angtts, & is or the point of returning
10 his cottage in Wiltshire. Wordsworth
is on tour in Holland Southey is ex-
peeted shortly in London, with new po-
EN-, the hero of which is,a Quaker. Re-
gers has prepared new edition OF his po.
EN- on Italy, which was published anony-
monsly last year. Coleridge still cont.
nues TO tustcate under the kind and hospi,
table mansion of his friend at Highgate -
Charles Lamb perombulates between his
snug little villa at Dalstone and the Indian
llouse-whlst the Great Unknema re-
mains alternately at Abbottsford and at his
residence in EdinburS, contemplating ano-
Their new novel, that which has been for
some time announced as being nearly rea-
dy for publication.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-07-08

We understand tsays the National Intel
ligeneer) that Col. VIM. McRee, late ofthe
corps of Engineers Lieut.. Col. II. Lee,
superintendent Of the National Armory at
Springfield, Massachusetts aud Capt. G..
Talcott, of the ordnance department have
been appointed TO explore the western
country, under the act passed at the last
session OF congress, for the establishment
of a National Armory on the western wa
tiers. These gentlemen assembled at Pitts
burSh, and arc now engaged in making the
necessary examinations. Weare informed
that their tour will embrace the whole ex-
tent OF the western waters, and that every
site which may be supposed 10 be suitable
Tor an armory, will receive a particular ex-
animation. From the general attainments,
long experience and practical knowledge
of these gentlemen, we may expect that
their arduous duties will be very satislac-
toriiy performed.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09
MELANCHOLY.

Information has been received from
ST. Thomas that Lieut.. w. II COOKE,
commander of the U. S. Schr. Fox, one
of Commodore Porler's squadron, has
been killed by shot fred from the fort
at Porto Rico Ii appears that the Fox,
of which Lieutenant G.. was commander
was approaching the harbour at the
time two other vessels of the squadron
the Greyhound and Besgie) were lying
in Port. The governor informed Capt.
John Porter, of the Greyhound, that on
ly two would be permitted to be in port
at one time, but capt. +. could not COM
municate with the approaching schooner
10 consequence oil the heavy surf. When
she had come within gun shot of the Mo-
70 Castle, two guns with blank cartridges
were fired at her, but as the captain did
not think them intended for him, he stood
OH towards the harbor. gun was then
fired from the Moro which killed LIEUT..
Cooke. The schooner immediately
came TO anchor among the breakers, and
capt. US body was carried on shore and
buried with military hoDours. The three
schooDefs then proceeded TO Join the
squadron and communicate with the com
modore, since which nothing has been
heard al st Thomas from them.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09
RORRlD TRANSACTION.

From the Poughkeepsre o.. W Jour April 2
On Sunday morning last, about da,
break, man by the name of Stephen
Jones, broke into the mouse of MIR. VIM
Dearlp, in the south part of this town
with an axe. The room he entered was
occHpicd as sleeping room, by Mrs
Lucky, The mother-in law of Mr. Dea-
rim, who was then in bed with three O!
hr, DIS little children. Jones immedI.
aieiy commenced an attack on the old
lady and The children with the axe, and
before Mr ID. who slept in another parr
OF the house and was alarmed by he
screaming of the children, could CONS
10 their rescue, mangled them in such a
hooking manner, as 10 leave it doubtful
whether they will survive. Jones pre-.
ends to be deranged. He is said to b,
from the town OF Dover. MIR. Drarin Sc.
cured him and brought him 10 jail,where
he is now safety lodged.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09

sperm Oil ta1e.
IUSr received per sioop Globe. from Ne!
~ Bedford 300 gals. summer strained sperm o
200 do winter do do do
IN STORE,
2 'ons cordage assorted sizes
. haussers
l small cable
In hhds Barbsios sugar
do molssses
go small bates cotton
Swede's iron and English coal
y sc" ous.i Clover seed. Apply to
JOHN 5. MILLER
Vui<r r'h1rf moo
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09

A new appropriation Of 81 100000
has been made TO the Y. Y canal.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09

shall execute its provisions, each accor-
ding TO his station.
Given at'the National palace of Port.
au-princc, the Goth March 1875, the
Goth year OF the independence. BOYER.
BY the president, the secretary gcner.
raj, b. Inginac.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09
pHINEAS JANNEY


As Just received IL bales or cotton sup.
qua'ity,25 boxes sperm candles branded
Coffin. rs STORE.
20 boxes sperm candles, branded Rodmau
3 uerces spermaceti oil
tons White cad grouad in OF!
q bills Veoita, red
% kegs spanish brown
cases patent water proof hats
- tons Russia clean hemp
kussia and Ravens duck
Dn shceiing
hngiish pine apple cheese
10 mustard ~ boxes OF 10 duz bottles
DO snd herring twius
DO shoe thread
SahLric ard iacoaet niusl:as, NsrsciIles
G,:!hing
Spotted crayat hlkfs
Figured Nankip siiks
Black silk Shawls
Nankin Grape gown patterns
b'a'k saloons and ribbons
,iaret wine il cases Of F'oy each
Loaf sugar rnila. refined
go ions Swedes' and English iron
Cut nails and brads
Assorted Hat bars from IL inches 90 &
inches wide, and from Ia TO 4 inch
thick
Square bars from ID inch to 3 iuches
Round from inch to IA inches
Plough plates and land sides
Swedish steel in bundles. For sale on ac-
terms, 4no D
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09

On Friday night the l4,h instant, the
store situated in GreenvilIe Dist a, and
belonging TO Mr.. Peer Gerard, late of
this city, vas discovered to be on fire !;
but before any assiS ance could be OBJ
tanned, the building togethe, with all
Its valuable contents, were entirely de.
Stroyed. Inc store had been forcibiy
entered, by means of boring with AN au-
ger, and after having been piundered al
as many at the soods az the villains
could carry OF, was thin set on fire.
One OF the robbers has since been ap-
pretended aad committed. 10 prison 10
await his rrial-he confessed the crime,
and named his accomplice ne. however,
has not yet been taken. Their uames
are Isaac Cox, youth about 5 years of
age, and john Spurgcoh-the .ormer is
the one apprehendcd.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09

Between ten and c!evsn o'clock On -
terday night, fire was discovered upon
the Island, and ycsiei Iay It was ascertain.
ed to have destroyed the bulldog a, the
landing, called the town.house. The
wind, throughout the night, blew gale
at south west, which fortunately carried
the flames in,o the Covc--had il been at
north west. most Of the houses on the
island, would probably have heeD de.
stroyed. Charleston Cour. March 8!
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09
Seed Potatoes, Ailoat.

IA lindsay u HILL have 1900 bush. white
NJ potatoes, ailoat, which they recommend
s r. seed aud viii be sold on accommodatine
rms II taken from the vessel. april o
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09
FROM ENGLAND.

BY the packet ships Emerald and To.
paz, arrived at Boston on Thursday last,
papers to the 2Sih Feb. were received.
War had not commenced bu, (says the
Palladium) appeared northumberland
hostilitlos appeared to be on the point of
beginning. According to adviccs from
Paris, France has informed the British
minister that his further attempts to me-
date between the French add Spanish
governments would be unavailing LIZ
1eet from Brest had sailed, and
reported they were destined against Ca.
diz Paris dates are 10 Feb "a. A par.
~ in the French parliament oppose with
spirit the war with Spain but ministers
are resolved to pursue il. Disaffec,ion
has appeared among the French troops
on the Spanish frontiers. The Spanish
cories arc said to have granted letters Of
marque agains, French vessels. Spain
is sand to have made England great offers
as the price OF her alliance. 1t would
appear tina; some French officers intend
TO offer their services to the Spaniards
The civil war in Spain draws rapidly t,
close. Oporto is open to the impor
'alion Of grain. and Barcelona is said 20
be. Young Murat las been refused
passports 10 come TO the U. >.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09
FouOring Property /:

One piece OF ground, situate on the ives, side Of
union-street and the northwa.d OF Duke-st.
beginning al the distance of 46 feet 8 inches and
a half from the intersection CT Union and Duke
streets running theme, northwardly with
Union street ii feet; thence, westwardly para
lei WIN Duke street 20 feet on an alley lS feet
wide thence southw with a line OF said
ailey IL feet thence eaStwardiy and paraI-
lei with Duke street 10 feet to Union street, the
place OF begining-together with all the houses
and buildings thereon. Also, one other piece
or parcel OF ground, with all the houses and
buildings thereon, situate as follows. Begin.
ing Oh Duke street III feet inches, to the
eastward ofWater street and running thence,
eastwardiy, with Duke street, land binding there
with 20 feet; thence norihwardIy with line
parallel TO Water street l4S feet inches TO n
90 feet alley ) thence westwardy with line TO
SAID alley and parallel TO Duke street % feet:
thence with a straight line l4S feet 10 the be.
glnning,which piece of ground was conveyed TO
Horace Field, by NobIet Herbert Sold 10 sa-
tlsty two executions in favor OF VIM. Fowle &,
20. against the said Daniel Wright, Horace
Field, Leonard Cook, and Robt MandeyilIe
ID. MINOR, D. NJ.
march % is for =. RinggoId, marshall.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09
LEGHoRNS. &c.

LEGHoRNs, &c.
HNHE subscriber has inst received and now
II opening, case of elegant white Leghorn
hats, also s,ran lots and fats, elegant 6gured
ribband, black and coiored figured siiks, silk
gimPs, cord aud tassels, artificial flowers, ltal.
ian grapes, thread and bobineit lace and nee
dies. And expects by the Grst New York pack
ct her
SPRING F.9.SLIIU.S.G.
Also chiidreus gimp cottages and y;n,svs
dia muslin scars, silk lace aud aoss 49,
apr. Dr. MARY MoONEv
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09

.<sssfA Will be sold on the premises, for
iEssE3 cash, on SATURDAY, the Twr1rr,,
day OF APRiL next, at IL O'Clock, ali
.,,..--. NV. INC ',shi' title, and interest of Jas.
La"rason, an aud to one rot OF sYpunI ,,;,h .
two story brick house thereon, situate on the
west side OF 81. Asaph street, between Duke and
Won streets, ahd now occupied by tn. said Jas.
Lawrason--supPosed TO be 81 feet front, aud
running back 100 ieet. Sold to satisfy an exc
cuiion IN favor of the bank of Alexandria, a
eainst the said James Lawrason aud James II.
Earle u. MINOR, ID. NJ.
feb 2s IS for Tench Ringgold, marshal
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09
EDUCATIJN.

VIE Rev. ELIAS HARRISON, and rho
rev WELLS ANDREWS have openeS
school in the MECHANICS, Hal sE.E
ENVY. They propose teacbipp rho or,,;.sa...
branches Of an English education in connec,
ton with the course of :" 'o"nec-
Classics and Mathematics,
usually pursued, prcparative 70 asnivs;o,
co"ege and IL sufficiently pa,ronised. IN ,rr.
cure an apparatus, by which they NAV ne ems.
oled To add the useful, and ornamental sub;a..,s
or Natural philosophy aud chrmisiry. III.
only pledge which they can give to the p,,b,. = :
10 do as weH as they kio,c h5,,. -,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-09
A DUEL.

We under5tand, that on Saturday, a
duel was iough:,In the vicinity Of Newport
Del. by Professor PattisoD, of Baltimore,
and general Cadwallader, OF this city.
The latter gentleman was slightly woun-
ded in the arm the professor escaped
uDhurt. PAHada. SEM. april :.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-08-12
DIED


In Lexington, (Ken) Thomas NJ. Prentiss Esq. for
merry Postmaster Of thil town. and for mauy years
Instructor Of youth.
AT Hartford Conn. Mr.. Barzillai Hudson, So for Sc
years senior proprietor of the Conn. Courant
Az Wells, Capt. VIM, fsch Lark. just ar. from
Aquin.
In Alma, VIM. Hubbard, son ofIsaac Hubbard Esq.
aged Is years.
In Philadelphia, Judge Dorsey of Baltimore.
In Cambridge, Ms Aug. /, Mrs. Mary Bartlett, wild
ow Of the late Samuel Bartlett ESQ. aged72.
AT Baltimore, Dr. Samuel L. p Roberts aged %,
son of the Rev. DIT Roberts.
In Halowen, Miss Martha c. Molloy, aged 26.-In
Lewiston, Mr.. Henry Carvill. 60.
In this town, Capt John Mussev, aged 73.
In this town Aug. s, ZEBEDEE f.. POLLEYS, cd son
OF Mr. William PolleyS. aged "a years.-Euoges the
dead It IS confessed have become
papers and persons highly commended after their de-
cease Tor virtues which they possessed white living
notice OF the vrtuous dead. although OF
advaage 10 them. be of lasting benefit living
tduy improved Ia the bsfore usvyhen consider
nun In the discharge Of a duties his unwesred attention
70 the interest comfort and happiness Of his Parents now
stricken IN years-and his afectionae regard towards all
MS connections when consider him as maintaining
reputation unpotted and pure his setting
bright example 60 his companions BY bis life and
nustrous habtunted with amiable disposition when
we consider him endeared al his acquaintance his
tetion 60 all the social duties. surely the public will
reirain from dropping with of his afflicted
TRENDS m lamenting his sntimey fate.
On the following day his remains entombed with
Military Honours, performed BY the oldest Artillery Com
Pny IN this state OF which previous to his death be
distinguish Officer
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-08-12
on THE EFFECTS OF CHANGE.

A prudent nan, in times like the present. will
pass no opportunity of honorably Increasing his
fortune-people may talk az long as they please
about chance but when daily hear of those
who have risen into afluence without any strik-
ing merit Of their own, it is very clear that chance
has had some small share ia the elevation. But il
must not be imagined that chance is so indiscrm.
mating and blind as many indolent persons would
be disposed TO believe-you must place yourself in
the way of chance you will 10 vain look for her
favOrs.-The Waggoner in the fable, prayed TO
Jupiter without effect, because he neglected TO ex-
ert himself: and foothly thought that the thunder
er would descend from above 10 assist him who
would not assist himself.-If you cannot atford to
purchase whole Ticket, buy Share you are
still in fortunes train.-But even the purchase Of
a share, you may say is not within your power ;
for clothing and provisions are dear, and your
family large all this may be very true YET still
you possess the ability, though you may allow il
To be dIssipated or laid doFment. The means you
amply possess for how much is wasted in super
luities, even amongst the humblest Of US How
much does our pride cost us ? How our vanity 2
How much our incidence and how much more
our iRtent1'eronce More money is expended on
what is really injurious to our health and happi-
ness, iniiEi teiy more, in very short time, than
what weud completely put us in the way of For
tune, and give US reasonable hope OF independ-
pint OF wine only per day instead OF bottle, and
the means are Created.-Are you in trade en-
ploy little more of your time in business, and
rather less in pleasure aud the object is obtained.
Are you a mechanic rise couple of hours
sooner TO your abour aud you will soon be mss-
ter of all that is necessary TO give you chance of
obtaining many huudTeds-and all this while you
ere really making sacrifice whatever.--On the
contrary, you add to your health and strength and
lnbibe fresh motives for exerton; and even should
chance not smile on you at last you are, ID fact
gamer in all those things which--so essentially
contribute 20 the welfare and independence Of
men. A Lottery is the only plan by which a
Fortune can be made at once with honor. Iii has
been stigmstized a most pernicious mode hut
it should never be forgotten, that all its oppoSers
argue against it from its abuse, which is not only
very illogical but also very unfair-for one might
well argue that the use of knives ought 10 be
prohibited because some men have cut their throats
with them or that grapes should never BE- eaten
because a certain ancient Poet, named ATGcre0n
choacked himself with a grape stone! The best
gifts of Heaven are and ever will be abused but no
rational argument can be adduced from such abuse
Here then is the road to Wealth, in the excel
lent Cumberland Oxford Canal Lottery, which
will soon commence drawing IN this town.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-08-12

To The Honorable Justices Of the Court OF
Common Pleas, begun and holden al Portland,
l0ithin and torths County 81 Cumberland, on The
third Tuesday Of June, a. ID. 1928.
u bsPFCTFuLLY represents W - IN Brad
j y bury, jr. of New-U .oucester, tceasnrer OF
the Iru-tees Of The Congregational fund n New
Gloucester chat in bis said capacity Of treasurer,
he is seZsl ia trust for ard to the use of said
poration with ethers to your petitioner unknown,
"a aud "a one mOiety in common Of the foil owing
tract of land situate IN said Newt l1ucesisF, TO
wit, the homestead farm which Isaac Prince pur-
chased Of John Prince, and being the same which
said Isaac Prince conveyed To Enoch Fogg,
former treasurer Of said Trustees, BY Mortgage
deed, dated February Sd. A. D. 1807.-Your
petitioner therefore Prays that after due proceed
iugs had. the same may be set of % him by metes
and bounds ihat he may hold tbe same ia his said
capacity as Treasurer aforesaid.
VIM BRADBURY trustees. ~
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-08-12
CALUMNY REFITTFD.

A writer in the New York Statesman over
the signature of Gtesiphen has made an unman-
ly attack upon the New England States, and
attempted to cast suspicion upon the character
and patriotism of their troops during the revolu-
tionary war. Such gratuitous piece of folly
and malice was not to be expected at this time
The following extract from his first communi-
cation will show the spirit of the writer ard
what is his knowledge of or regard for the truth.
g In this place il must he observed, and it is
time that the truth should be declared on sub
ject Of considerable delicacy, that wbile with
gratitude il is we acknowledge the efforts of the
New England troops in the early period Of our
struggle for Independence, yet it is with
feeling of suppressed indignation, that we assert
the fact that while Gates was pressing Bur
goyne hard, and begging and praying for
reinforcements, to make the blow sure, the New
England militia could hardly be got into the
field; total Indifference or confirmed panic
kept them at home. Gov. Trumbull, in one
instance, sent word that he was calling out C the
one sixth Of six regiments" and when these
paltry renforcements arrived, ii was usual for
them to leave the camp much quicker than they
came to it, after only few days experience Of
the dangers of the tented field. One party
went off while the articles of the convention
were discussing, and Gen. Burgoyne proposed
10 lake auFau Oh IL 10 OH tnt ticdty
with Gen. Gates. These are well authenticat-
ed facts. In one instance, it was by the per
sonal exertions of the venerable John Tayler,
ofAlbany, that expresses were sent to Pittsheld
and the adjacent towns in Massachusetts, begg-
ing them for Gods sake to turn out"
1t is pleasing to find in the same city, one,
who can repel with spirit such false and daring
accusations. A .New Yorker Of Yankee origin,
ably indicates our cause in the american.
After some preliminary observations showing
that this is not the only attempt to excite vul-
gar prejudice against the New England States
he remarks,
"I regret to say, that many Of the native
citizens of our own State, indulge in the same
prejudices against the eastern states, to winch
we owe so much Of our population, wealth and
enterprise. They would put them under the
ban ofthe empire, and prefer TO make an ex-
elusive party with their southern brethern' than
to agree with people whose interests, habits,
and feelings are the same as our OVID, and 10
whom more than one half of our own citizens
trace their origin" And again,
Before inquire into the proPriety OF using
such language as drawing line of distraction
between the New England states and the resi-
Of the union, will examine into the daring as
sertion of Ctesiphon, that the citizens OF those
states could net be GO. into the held m tDs'
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-08-12
SITE OF MIME.

CUMBERLAND...ss.
Court Of Common PleaA al Portland, June tenn
A. ID. 1923.
UPON the foregoing petition, Ordered that
the petitioner give notice TO al persons interest
ed 10 the prayer thereof, 10 appear before the
Justices of our Court of Common Pleas, TO be
holden at Portland, within and for the County Of
Cumberland. on the second Tuesday Of October
next, by publishing an attested copy Of said petit
tion and this order thereon, three weeks success
siveIy in one Of the public newspapers printed
in Portland The last publication 20 tie thirty days
at least before the sitting Of said Court that they
may then and there in our said Court shew cause,
if any they have, why the prayer Of said petition
should rot be granted.
a true copy,
Attest, WIN. T. VAUGHAN, CLERK.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-08-12
FEDERAL REPUBLICAN
ccEV.S!ST...EISNs

The FEDERAL REPUBLIcANs of this Coun-
ty are hereby notified that a Convention will
be held in this town at MITCHELL's HOTEL,
on MONDAY NEXT, the 18th inst. at IL
O'Clock, Il. w. to select candidates for the
Senate at the approaching election.
The several towns are requested to send
the same number of Delegates, they were en-
titled to return to the convention, which form
ed the constitution Of the State.
august II.
The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1823-08-12
.lfPTICKETS.

1T has become fashionable for purchasers of Tickets
in the Canal Lottery to designate particular Nos.
which Try their fortunes. The public are inform
ed that any No thus designated will be forwarded to
order by the subscriber, if it be procured in this
town.
(EFAs the profits to vendors are very small orders
must be post paid. WILLIAM FRANCIS.
Aug. Il.