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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25

MIR. Mercer spoke two or three times,
in his happiest manner, and Mr.. Key
delivered very able and really eloquent
speech, depicting the benefits 10 the
union at large, and to Maryland, and the
middle country in particular, of uniting
the western with the Atlantic waters, by
this central course, which nature seems TO
have formed for the purpose Of indica-
ting the great work and rendering it most
useful to the national interests. Mr..
John Nelson, "a member of the last con-
grcss.) general Winder, MIR. Augustus
fancy, Mr.. Sleigh, and Mr.. Pigman, all
spoke well
Alter the resolutions were adopted, the
meeting ordered the appointment of a
committee to correspond and confer with
the committees of other counties of the
state, ard with those also of the district
of Columbia and of Virginia, on the best
means Of promoting this great object in
view; and,I understand it is in contempla-
ton to have meeting Of all these COM
mittees in October or November next, in
Washington city, to agree on hlan of
OPERATIONS for the next winter. Indeed
it was understood that such was the pur-
pose for which deleg cations had been asked
by Frederick county from the district of
Columbia. &c. at its late meeting, but we
were disappointed. hope future
meeting will be able 10 devise plans
which shall be sanctioned by the lcgisla-
lures OF the states of Maryland and Virgin
ia, and by the national legislature. and
which shall ensure the commencement
OF work, the local advantages of which,
great and numerous as they will be,
consider, in comparison with its political
benefits, as utterly insignificant"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25
GREAT ARRIVAL

NETWORK, AUG. 90. Letters from La,
guira, received via Philadelphia, an
nounce the safe arrival of the Dutch ship
Goode Hoepe, OF 1900 tons, and 81 guns,
ga long "a Founders and 10 carronades,)
and laden with military clothing. stores,
arms and munitions Of all KINGS, for the
Colombian government, the whole va
lueG al upwards Of one million OF dollars.
This arrival is not only fortunate cir,
cumsiance for the Colombians, but is a
subject of congratulation here and at
other ports Of the U. States, upwards Of
100000 being insured upon the cargo
i'm this Country - IN
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25
AFFLICTING DIspENsATIoN.

NEWARK, N. J. AUG. 19.-We learn
that Mrs, SheldroD, aged 90 years, wife
OF Mr.. - SheIdroD, at HopeweIl, Sus-
sex county, was killed by lightning on
Sabbath afternoon, the Sd inst. In the
midst OF a severe shower, as she was
stopping over the FIRE, the lightning de-
scended the chimney, and instantly hur-
tied her from time into eternity. Her
husband and two children escaped unin~
jured.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25
JUDGE JOHNSON's OPINION.

On the law Of South Carolina, which
prohibited free persons of color from en-
tering that state, was TO have been pubs
ilshed in The Charleston papers on the
yin INST but we regret toslearn, says the
New York Daily Advertiser, from COR
respondent in that city, tina, it was DEEM
ed IneSpedient to publish it at present, in
consequence of the excitement which it
ysrodurcJ
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25
FIRE

PHILADELPHIA, AUG. 21.-At nine o..
clock yesterday evening two new three
story brick houses and the contiguous
back buildings thereunto belonging,
situate in Third street, between the man
sioDs of the late Benjamin Chew and
Ihos' VI Willing, esqs. were discovered
to be on fire. The northernmost house
and back buildings were completely
destroyed; and the house, south of the
above, and adjoining that Of the late
Judge Chew, was considerably injured.
PoRiSon'S PhIadeihhia Adv.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25
CANAL OF LANGUEDoC.

The canal of Languedoc, or as II is
sometimes called, the canal of the Two
Seas, forms junction between the Ocean
and the editerraneans and was first pro.
lccted under Francis |. but began and Fl.
nished under Louis XIV. This amazing
undertaking, which does honor to the
able minister Colbert, and TO Racquet the
engineer, who conducted the work, was
begun in 1866, and finished in 1851. Il,
reaches from NarbonDe TO Thoulouse and
has established ready communication
between the two fertile provinces of Gui.
enne and Languedoc. Above $4,000 900
CUBIC feet of earth, and more than 10000
cubic feet of solid rock, have been re.
moved to eXcavate the bed Of this canal,
II has on it ia locks; 6 prodipious
large mounds have been raised to divert
the course fuseless waters, and twenty
four spacious drains have been made TO
empty it, when in danger of being too
tull. On moderate computation, there
are 100000 cubic feet of stone work in
these erections, including a projection
into the sea of 600 fathoms and pier OF
5000 fathoms more, which secures the
P"i' vi Cetta, anu renders IL a very
commodious harbour.
In some places the canal is conveyed
by acqueducts over bridges of incredible
height and strength, which give passage
to other rivers under them. But what
seemed most extraordinary at the time
was, that near the town of Begiers, it was
conveyed into mountain, by tunnel of
72O feet in length, cut into lofty arcade,
principally lined with free stone, except
towards the ends where it is only hewn
through the rock, which is of sulphur
Gus substance.
The expense of this great work was
100000 of livres, about $40, 900 ster-
ling; of which the king contributed
100000, and the province of I.angue-
doc the rest
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25
REFORM

A New York paper remarks that in
vewing the administrator of criminal
justice in that city, it is gratifying to
observe that since the introduction of the
treadmiIl, the number and atrocity of
offences have yisibly diminished.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25
FLOUR.

Extract OF letter from Antigua, dated
5ih Aug. received by the schr. Lydia
Davis, capt. Cozens.
"About 600 puncheops meal have ar
rived within few days. 1000 bbls.
flour in the market, very little sale for
that article, and we are very apprehen-
sive the price will continue down. At
present sales cannot be made"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25

The several accounts, from Spain.
which will be found in to days Herald.
all wear a much more cheering aspect.
as regards the cause Of the constitutional.
ISIS, than those which we have recently
been receiving. The reader, however.
must form bis own conclusions as to how
the present contest for liberty. will ter.
minsIe. The contradiction Of these &C.
counts 10 former ones, tends almost o put
even conjecture out of the question:
Yet we sincerely hope they may prove
correct,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25
ACOUITCAI,

LEEsBUReJ VA. AUG. 19.-The unfor-
iunate man committed on the 9th inst. for
the murder of Heskitt, was examined
before call court on Wednesday last
The evidence sustaining the fact that he
had acted IN self defence, and had killed
without Fermentation or intent, the pri.
soner was discharged. Gen. lib.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25
BETTING IN PENNSYLVANIA.
From the HARRISBURG Chronicle

FROM the tidrriSDurg Chronicle.
A bet Of from 500 TO SiO00is offered
that Andrew Gregg will receive major
ity ofthe votes ofthe freemen of Penn
syIvania, for governor, on the second
Tuesday of October next
"A friend (says the Philadelphia Dem.
Press of Saturday week, } requests US to
say he will accep, the above bet; or he
will make the sum from 500 to 5000, J.
Andrew Shullz viii, and that Andrew will
and that Andrew Gregg will not receive
majority OF the votes, for governor at
the next election in October-The
money TO be deposited in one of the
banks in New Jersey, and the bet made
in that stale"
The Journal des Debats of the 9th
June says, ellis majesty gave a private
audience this morning to the baron de
Mareuil, minister Of the king to the u.
States"
The Berlin (PrussiaD) Gazette of the
18th June contains this article. "Privy
counsellor GreUhm, who was to go to
the United States of America in quality
OF minister resident, has suspended his
departure, ard has, it is said, another des-
,ination: he is to be accredited near the
legitimate government of SPAIN"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-08-25

Capt Bailey,of the brig Ellen, Of Ports.
mouth, y. II. from Guadalupe, states
that II was reported and believed that
Spanish private armed schooner, Balti,
more bully had captured 10 sail of the
Aeet that sailed from 0uadaloupe on the
18th July, bound to France usder strong
convoy.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-06

the Marshal had offered to Nina very advsn-
is5eous conditions, aud particularly "a ship to
convey hnnseli, his family aud properly, whcI-
ever he wished. Doubtless Nina viii repeat
having refused them.
The operations of the siege are actively car
ried on. a hundred pieces of artillery have
arrived from France and Figueras
Leridd, Oct. 22.-Coi. Thulose, Chief Of the.
Stan OF ttie Stu din ison, had been sent Ia sum
mon Lerida Ia surrender. The articles of a
cap'tuia'lon being resolved upor and signed. il
was requested that Frcnch officer and AN of
iicer "i The garrison, might proceed to Madrid
to Insure the reality of events. Soon after
their departure The militia revult.d, and r.,
commenced h"stiliies.
Marshal La'uiston, who had already march
Ell beyond Lerida, reiraced bis steps, sur
rounded the fortress, and caused il Ia be se
nIiird that he should instantly begin the siege
and that IL one Frenclinan was killed. n,
would pat the entire garrison To the sword =
THIS declaration produced its effect. Leridn
opened ITS gales, aud our troops took pos
session of the fortress. Marshal Lauristnp is
marching upon Tarragons, with all his artil.
iery
! When you receive this letter, Catalonia will
probably Ice tranquil.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-06
WAR DEPARTMENT,
roo,

DtOtHtUtF
SIR Agreeably Ia the resolution uf the
Senate nj the United States passed on the Isl
OF March las, directing the Secretary of War
TO report during the first week of the present
Session of Congress, the number of Rev olu-
tionary Pensioners in each state, at this time
Oh the list, aHd the amount of money received
or receivable in each state, on account of Re-
voIuiionary Pensioners, herewith transmit a
statement showing the number of such Pen
SO ers in each state aud territory ofthe Uni
ted STATES, and the sum receivable annually in
each on account Of said Pensioners.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
j. G.. CALHOUN.
Hon. JoHN GAILLARp,
President pro lem. Senate u. S.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-06
Eighteenth Congress.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER .. 1898.

IN SENATE
The Senate met, according to ADJOURNMENT
at IL O'Clock.
Mr.. Lloyd, Senator from the State of
Maryland, appeared and took his seat.
The toliowing communications, received
from the Secretary of War, were read. and
be- printed
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Several other members, to wit : from Penn
syivana, Mr.. Markey and Mr.. Stewart from
Maryland, Mr.. Nrale, Mr. Spence, and Mr.
WarieId from Virginia, Mr. Randolph :
from North Carolina Nj. Burton and Mr..
Hall; from South Carolina, Mr.: Carter and
Mr.. Govan; from Ohio, Mr.. Ross and from
Indiana, Mr.. Prince appeared, produced their
credentials, and took their seats
hr. NEWTON, from the Joint Commute an
pointed yesterday to- wait on the President of
the United States, reported that thu Commit
tee had performed the duties ofthcir appoint
rnent, and that The President answered that he
would make a communication in writing to
the two Houses this day.
The SPEAKER laid before the House Let
ter from the Secretary of War, transmitting
a statement comprising the names Of the per-
sons whose accounts have been settled agree
ably to The act ofthe first of March last, enti-
tied An Act IN addition TO the act, entitled
8 An act for the prompt settlement of public
accounts" which letter and statement were
ordered TO lie on the table
The SPEAKER laid before the House as-
other letter from the Secretary of War, trans
uniting statement showing the number Of
Revolutionary Pensioners on the rolls Of the
several states and Territories Of the United
States made IN conformity TO a resolution
Of the House of Representatives ofthe 1st of
March last which were ordered to lie on the
table.
The SPEAKER laid before the House let
ter from the Clerk, covering four statements,
prepared in obedience to the resolution of
Congress, Of the Ist of March last, requir-
ing from the Secretary of the Senate and
Clerk of the House Of Representatives an an
nual statement of the expenditures from the
contingent fund Of the two Houses :" which
letter and statements were ordered to lie on
the table.
On motion Of Mr. LATHRoP, ii was
Ordered, That this House will, on Monday
next. the 9th inst proceed 10 the appointment
Of Chaplain To Congress, on their part.
y Message, in writing, was then received
from the President Of the United States. he
Mr.. Everett. his Secretary, which was read.
0rdcred, That The said Message and the Doc
umenls accompanying the same, be commit
ted To- the Committee Of the whole House ON
the state Of the Union and that 5000 copies
thereof be printed for the use of the Members
offhis House.
And then the House adjourned.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-06
DEPARTMENT OF WAR,

81 March, 1898.
SIR In compliance with resolution of The
Senate, directing - the Secretary to- inform
the Senate of the original amount of a judg-
NEST, lately obtained by the United States. in
the District Court of the Eastern District OF
pennsylvania, against Colonel William Duane,
and what credits have been allowed 10 the de-
iendant since the date of the Judgment, the
dates OF such credits, by whom given and un-
der what authOrity,"i have the honor To trans
nit, herewith, reports Of the Third and Fifth
Auditors, which furnish the information re-
quired.
have the honor to be, your humble SER
vant, j. G.. CALHOUN.
TO the President ofhe Senate of The u. States
A communication from the Secretary Of
the Senate, accompanied by documents, rela-
tive to the Contingent Expenditures, of that
body, was received, read, and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. Barbour, of the Joint Committee APP
pointed 10 wait upon the President, and in
form HIM nf the organization of the two Hous-
es. and their readiness to receive any comInu-
n'catlon from him, reported. that the Com
nittee mad attended 10 the duties assigned
then: and that the President was pleased TO
say, that he would communicate with the two
Houses, by Message, this day.
On motion of Mr.. Chandler. il was agreed
that the Senate will meet at twelve O'Clock ON
each day of its session, until otherwise order
ed.
Mr.. Branch, Senator from the state of
North Carolina, appeared, was qualified, and
took his seat
two O'Clock, Mr.. Everett Private Secre-
tary To the President of the United States.
came in and delivered Message, in writing.
After the reading of the Message it was or
dered, on motion of Mr.. Holmes, of Maine.
that 5000 copies thereof be printed for the use
of the Senate.
The Senate then adjourned TO p O'Clock
Tomorrow.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-17
8sltscelIa4tp.

FROM THE NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE.
account Of an .Apporition. seen at Star
= Cross, IN DevonShire, July 90, 1923.
"'Tis true, 'tis certain, man, tho dead, retains
!" Part of himself; thu immortal mind remains
1.-THE form subsists without the body's aid,
" lErial semblance and an empty shade. - Pope.
IA am perfectly aware OF the predica-
ment in which | am placing myself, when
in the present age of incredulity, / ven
ture to commit to paper, in all sincerity
Of spirit and fitness of conviction,a delib-
crate aud circumslantial account of an
Apparitiou.-lmPoster and visionary,
knaye and fool, these are the alternate
horns of the dilemma on which shall
be tossed with sneers of contempt, or
smiles of derision; every delusion prac-
tised by fraud or credulity, from the
Cock lane Ghost down to the Reverend
Mr.. Cotton, and the Sampford Spectre,
will be faithfully registered against me,
and shall be finally dismissed, according
10 the temperament of the reader, eth
er withfa petulent rebuke for attempting
to impose such exploded superstition np-
on an, enlightened public /; orswith g SO.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-17
@oral a11N Aeltgto,ca.
THE SCRIPTURES,

81 viii! confess TO you," says Rousseau
that the majesty of the Scriptures
strikes me with admiration, as the purity
of the Gospel hath its influence on my
hearts Peruse the works of our philoso-
piers with all their pomp of diction:
how mean how contemplate are thew
compared with the Scriptures Is it pos
sible that a book at once so simple and
sublime should be merely the work OF
man :? Is it possible that the sacred per-
sonage, whose history it contains, should
be himself mere man ? Do we find
that he assumed the tone Of an enthusi-
asst or ambitious 'sectary Wv hat sweet
ness, what purity, in his manners what
an affecting gracefuness in his delivery!
what sublimity in his maxims what
profound wisdom in his discourses what
presence Of mind in his replies how
great The command over his passions -
Where is the man, where the philoso-
pher who could so live and so die, with
out weakness and without ostentation p
When Plato described his imaginary
good man, with all the shame of guilt,
yet merifiug the highest reward of vir-
tue, he described exactly the character
ofJesus Christ: The resemblance was
so striking, that ALT christian fathers
perceived it.''
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-17
WHOLE NO. 264s.

dato, who was the principal negotIator
in the treaty of Carlowitz, was after
wards appointed Hospodar of Moldavia
and Wallachia, and such was the pru-
dence with which he conducted, that
from that time the Offices of Hospodar
and Drogoman became established in
certain families, who took care to pre-
pare their children to discharge them
with success. by giving them an Euro
pean education. This elevation of a
small number offamilies was not attend
ed by any amelioration of the condition
OF the other Greeks. They found
new aristocracy with all the vices of
the old aristocracy of Europe. il They
were avaricious and jrapaeiods, and to
increase their wealth, they devoted
themselves to trade and banking. The
rest of the nation in process of time
stimulatedby the example of their
activity and industry. Within the last
fifty years some of these families, and
other Greeks, from Their exumrso, have
employed their fortunes 10 founding
schools and colleges at Scios, at Cydo-
MIA, at Janina, and many other places,
in disseminating the means of instruction,
and in sending their sons to foreign
countries for education.
The French revolution contributed to
give a favorable spring to their mercan-
tile marine. The scarcity of grain in
1898, brought the Greek flag to Mar
settles. The vessels of Hydra and
Spezzie, brought grain thither for sale
from various quarters. Their navigation
rapidly increased, and freguented all
The ports of the Mediterranean. The
spring to their navigation was soon.felt
by theif soil. Agriculture revived in
the plain of Els, Messenia, Arcadia
and Argos, and the villages fourished.
Bonaparte's continental system came in
aid of their increasing activity, and en-
couraged their efforts In the mean
time they were.improving not onlyin a
practical knowledge of affairs, but in
theoretical knowledge, through the in
fluence of the schools. and imbibinge
love of liberty with the hope Of regain
ing it. m9
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-17
From the Mem York4.9Asrican.

An interesting but care-worn mend
icant, in vacant mood and mind, entered
the store OF wealthy merchant in this
city, and as he paced along, his eyesrest-
ed upon an unusual quantity of silver
and gold coin, which the clerks were
busiedin counting. His heart sunk with
in him as he felt the chill OF November,
which reminded him of the poverty of
his lot and the misery of his family, and
turning away indespair, he calculated
10 himself, f" how happy some Of that
money would make me ~ "'What 10
that you say, my friend p interrogated
the merchant. The confused mendi-
cant begged TO be excused he was
not conscious of any thing at the mo-
ment; at any rate, his thought was not
meant for his ear But the kind heart,
ed merchant would not take denial, and
the poor man repeated what before had
involuntarily broken from his lips. Sand
how much my dearfellow, odId ittake
to make you happy" 90, don't know
the winter is coming apace, and have
no wood my wife and children are but
poorly clad, for | have been sick. Our
wants are limited, however and fifteen
dollars would dissipate the gloom of
winter.'' !" John count this man Is
dollars.'' The ingenious heart can
feellike the grateful stranger, the noble
ness of such bounty, and exult for hu-
man nature, that meek eyed charity
should find such a kindred abode. At
evening the clerk inquired, what entry
he should make of the money ?" o say
by making man happy, S15," answered
the no less eccentric, than humane
merchant.
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-17
From the Boston Daiiy .Advertiser.

REVIVAL OF LIBERTY IN GREECE.
Mr. Bignon, in his work entitled Les
Cabinets ct Les Peoples depniS 1915, in
a chapter on the state of Greece, be-
fore the present insurrection, gives a
sketch Of the recent history Of that
country, from which we have made the
following brief summary.
An even, which occurred in the mid
die of the seventeenth century has been
attended by important consequences.
A Greek, named Panjotti, who had rem
dered great services ut the siege of
Gambia, was made drogoman OF the
Porte. 1t was the first time for two
hundred years that Kaia had filled an
important Office in the government. This
excited the ambition of his countrymen,
and the drog9manate became.appropri-
ated TO the Greeks, and initiated them
10 the knowledge Of diplomatic affairs,
for which they have a wonderful apti-
tude. They had the skill to take, the
advantage of this first step. Mayrocof-
Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-12-17
aGrlctaltnral.
TO FARMERS.

A most excellent method of making
butter, as now practised in England,
which effectually prevents its changing
and becoming sour. The day before
churning, scald the cream in a clean
iron kettle, over clear fire, taking
care it does not boil over: as soon as it
begins to boil, or is fully scalded, strain
it, when the particles of milk which
tend to sour and change the butter, are
separated and left behind, put the yes
sci into which it was strained into a tub
of water, 10 the cellar until next morn
ing; and in less than a quarter of the
time required in the common method,
it will also be hard with a peculiar ad-
ditional sweetness, and will not change.
The labor in this way is less than the
other, as the butter comes and saves so
much labor in working out the butter
milk; by this method, good butter may
be made in the hottest weather.
), Eating CattIe, S.c.-Dr Mitchell states,
that he has made experiments upon an
excellent piece of beet, forwarded by
Peter LoriIlard, Esq. member of the
Newly ork Agricultural Society. Mr..
Lorillard's object was to show, that by
new and improved mode of feeding,
cattle could be fattened in a much short
er time than the common way The
method is this; take a peck of shorts
and half pint of molasses, mix the two
ingredients, and divide them into three
messes per day land the animal will be-
come fat, producing the tenderest and
haest beef--By the use Of molasses.