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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-12

cos, 4 boat, with many persons in her,
was observed, to which chase WAS Civ
en- into ono Of the creeks: and though
our boat was not later than five minutes
after her, the innumerable branches OF
the creek rendered her capture imprac-
,icable. A hut was on the coast and,
from its being strewed with wreck,
slaves, and empty casks, it was thought
proper to destroy it.
Chase was given on the 18th to four
small vessels, which threw overheard
a considerable number of casks, con-
tanning -four, which, by subsequent in.
formation, was believed to be part OF a
cargo Of flour plundered from an Ame-
rican schooner, which, in the early part
of March, was cut out of the harbor OF
Nuevitas by pirate vessel.
On the I4tk, off Cayo, a hut was %.
served. with flag staff, on shore, which
being examined. was found to De strew.
ed with cases. casks, wreck, old swords,
cutlasses, ships paint and tar buckets
and it was considered proper to des-
troy this aIso, as it was evidently look
out and rendezvous for the pirates.
From the 10th to the 2lst OF March,
the boats under the command of Capt.
Walcott, were employed iu reconnoit-
ering the creeks, &c. from Cayo Con-
fites to Cayo Coco, and thence to SIEVE
nal, which we're not otherwise success.
ful than learning, that the few piratical
acts. lately committed, were by boats
and examining several under very sus-
Picious circumstances. in which was
found one man, who was instantly re-
eognized by the Tyne's people as ha-
wing been one of the crew Of the pirat.
zeal schr. that captured the Wbin, in
September last. This man 10 brought
up for trial.
In the boats then boarded were ma
ny suspicious goods, which they stated
to have been picked up on the keys.
They had all licences as fishermen-
without arms, and few men.
In consequence Of information gain.
cd at Gibara, sail was made by the
ships for the uninhabited harbour Of
Nersnjos and, in. searching its many
bays and creeks Of concealment, 500
barrels containing wine, brandy, and
Hollands, were most suspiciously stow
ed away: their marks, and informa.
ton obtained, left no doubt of their ha-
wing belonged to ships lately plundered.
which the piratical schooner, mention.
cd in the preceding page has taken in
to the harbor Of Nararjos, and was ell
gagged twelve days in plnndering. She
was released on the 18th Of March.
1t is due tn the Governor Of Barra-
Goa to state, that he sent out body of
troops after the action with the schoo.
ner, who succeeded in capturing sixteen
men and he assured capt. Walcott
that he might depend on their being
brought to condign punishment.
In this arduous service the privations
aud fatigue were great, as in many in
stances the boats had to be dragged o.
YER flats and shosls-in one case for 2
miles. go.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-12
TWO DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND.

TWO DAYS LATER FROM ENGLAND.
We are indebted to captain Bowen, OF
the packet ship Philadelphia, for London
papers to the a5th of April, and Liver.
pool 10 the 26th, ext!acts from which will
be found below.
His Msjesty's old enemy the govt, made
an attack on him as sudden and unexpect.
ed, as it was unreasonable, being on the
night proceeding the day on which the
anniversary of bis birth was to be celebra-
ted. This event caused great and al
most unprecedented disappointment at
the west end OF the town, and amongst
those who we're DESTROYS Of Witnessing the
hustle 10 the park,and the gaities OF Buck
ing ham place."
LONDON, April e4.-"City, IL o'clock
The Ren,es on Tuesday closed at 84f.
IOc. The continued advance in the
French Funds and The want Of money
stock in this market, has again had very
favorable effect on Consols. The price
the first part of the morning was II, since
which they have been II SIS, but are "a
gam a little lower, ~ 3-8. Spanish
Bonds, and other Foreign Securities are
also upon the advance.
II appears by the last accounts from Por-
tugal, that the Condo d'Amarante, that
enterprise which our Liberal journalists
first ridiculed as something too contemptr'
BILE to deserve notice-and Afterwards,
twice or thrice annibilated, as something
too formidable to remain successfully cou-
tinues to rally round it numerous and et-
tective supporters. This is not surprising.
The situation of the Peninsula, indeed
at this moment, offers an instructive les
son to the admirers of revolution, and es.
peciaIly of military revolutions. Both in
SPAN and Portugal lew rebel soldiers,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-20
Tren1on, .Jans Il.

Mrs Ann CARSON, Of Philadelphia, was commit
tedso the Jail Of this city Monday last on charge
Of having passed Counterfeit Bank Note. Being in
dulged to SIT in the Court Room oyerthe prison du
ring the day. on "Wednesday afternoon she let herself
ont Of the window, and with handkerchief oycc
her head, walked deliberately out of town, through
one of The principal streets. Her escape being soon
discovered The Marshal Of the cay, and number
OF citizens, pursued her; but taking advantage OF
some rye-felds, she eluded her pursuers About
one o'clock next morning however, she returned
to the jail, knocked, AID was re admitted to her
prison, where she now remains.
separation having taken place between 9 the
BAPTIST Church Of Trenton and Lamberon,'' and
their Pastor, the Rev. WILLIAM BOSWELL Oh ac-
count OF disagreement OF opinion on some mpor-
tant points OF doctrine especially those OF ptedcsi-
nation and close communion; about sixty Of the
Members Of Said church seeded from it, and on
Thursday last were constituted into Church under
the title of" the Reformed General Baptist Church
OF Trenton and lamberton," and made choice Of
the said Rev. WILLIAM Boswell as their Pastor.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-20

Mr.. Ramage Of Aberdeen, (Scotland) has fin
ished the speculum Of new rejecting telescope,
feet in focal length. The diameter of
The large speculum is twenty inches.
On the Cd INST, Mr.. Aaron Sherwood, of Ben
nington, Vt. sheared from sheep eighteen
pounds and fourteen ounces of washed wool, of a
good quality, and about sixteen inches in length.
The sheep was four years old This season. and
weighed with the fleece on, one hundred and
seventy-eght pounds. This is said to be the lar
gest fleece ever sheared in Vermont or perhaps in
the United States.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-20
.Neae- IIork, J!ne l6.
SPAIN.

The following interesting letter from Cadiz, da-
ted April 25th, was received il this city by the
schooner Little William. Ills from the same gem
LEHMAN, who wrote rather despondingy few days
previous to the date Of this. We know him per-
sonally, and place the utmost confidence in his
statements.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-20

MARRLED-On Sunday evening, the 18th inst. by the
Rev j. Potts. Mi. DANIEL NYNICK, Of Philadelphia, 70
Miss ANN c. WOoDCOCK, of this Borough.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-20
I}IL

-- AZ london, the 22a tpri Nr ARROW
SMITH, the celebrated geogralhcr.
80 At Downing College (Caiublidge) EDWARD
CHRISTIAN Esq. Professor of the laws Of England, and
Chief Justice Of Tie Isle Of Fly IsYs the lslncd editoe
Of B.acSstonss Commentaries,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-06-20

5,r guard, both against all the arts, all the IL
r;,aes and all the coraptions, which this family,
4 kindly, will put in motion, all for their good.
uIy this attempt caps the climax, and places Mr..
+ad as an object Of public scorn, and there let him
and as an example to others, how they practise
,plsiccl tergivcrsation and betray the trust and
/ 5fdeNce Of the people.
go A DEMOCRAT.
~ corroboration Of the above facts, Mr. Read after his
lone, proposed to the Sheriff Of the county, to call
., II IN town OF New Castle, which was also re
A.. tAe same honorable manner
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-28
MONUMENT TO EIBrIDGE GERRY.

MONUMENT TO EIBfIDGE GERRY
Congress, at their las session, passed
an act directing the superintendent Of
the public buildings to cause to be erec-
ted, in the burial ground of this city, a
monument, with suitable inscription,
over the tomb of Elbridge Gerry, late
vice president Of the L. States; and APP
propriated $1,000 to defray the expense,
The work is now completed, and we
have been favored with the following
description oft:
The monument is chiefly in the an
tique style. The pedestal is pyramidal.
after the manner Of the Egg ptiap tombs;
q style comprising both suength aNG
beauty, and particularly appropriate 70
sepulchres. On each Of the corners is
filet, or strip of linen tied at equal dis
tances, forming a row of putis, which
lie in a scotia cut out of the angle. A
rlch and massy leaf covers each eXire-
nifty ofthe fllet; and second leaf falls
OH at The bottom, spreading itself over
;he angle of the base mouldnIgs. Tic
ornaments of the freeze under tie COR
nee, are made Up of foliage, and were
all modelled from nature. They differ
on ea@h side, The first is an assemblage
of parsley leaves, the second of tulips
and their leaves, The third the amaran-
thos, and Tie fourth the curled or yellow
dock Upon the parapet stand eight
baliusters,emiohed with foil age, support
ing the soffit and blocks The u,n, ie-
semb.es in form the Grecian vases,
Which have always been admired for
their holiness and elegance OF outline;
is enriched with various kinds Of leaves,
among which the acanthus and white
oak are most prominent. A towering
and animated flame crowns the whole.
The monument is Of pure white mar
BILE, from MISUNDERSTANDING native
state of the distinguished patriot whose
ashes it protects. II was designed and
executed by Messrs. w, & J. Frazer, ma
tive artists of n. York.
Tie inscription is as folows:s
The tomb Of ELDRIDGE GERRY,
Vice President of the United States,
who died suddenly in this city, Novem-
Der Esd, 1914, on his way to the capi-
tol, as President of tie Senate, aged 10.
Thus fulfilling his own memorable in
junction--''It is the duty of every citi-
zen though he may have but one day to
live, to devote that day to the good of
his counhy.'
And ON the reverse
Erected by order of the Congress OF
the I. States, 1928. Nat. Int.
.lt was furnished by the friends of the decd
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-28

character OF the Burgh am I. I viii
nere, in order to expos the motives of
yoar treatment, ONE for all, descriD"
ny self, and state my pretensIons. /
am port y. good-like gentleman,
-omewnAt nn1dle aged-aye, iaIh, or
q lltde inclIniug TO old age more IS
me piy: For 1 have YET SON. what
Dt the saitness OF your abou. me. /
ave "cen u prodlgiOns flvourite with
ae far; and, by dint Of ingcnui'y, /
nave ~ ,naged 20 maintain my stand
ng with them Naugre the opposl
ION OF time. With the all of little
black pomttuni, starch bag, and the
otter c0mpOnents Of toilet, | am able
0 show off to tolerable advantage yet.
respects my p 'rsOn--ind L re- htv
pg ripened my Judgment, AMI travel
ing improved my knowledge, I sail
continue dear flvourite with the fair,
Who often shew a partiality TO me.
which IS denied to more youthful, but
II the same time more volatile beauZ.
datii'' W pibfC NY 'tdi'h W oui iio
lice, at this time, viii noi--'bough |
nave qualifications yei in reserve, hich
YOU sn,iI know when proper From
this sketch Of myself, every body must
see that { have been excluied from
your Club either ont of enry, on ac.
count of my superior merit, or on pur
rose to huys my sensitive feelings. /,
therefore, insist on an immediate al
mission, that desert may rise, shine, or
do something; for, above all things, /
hate obscuri;y. Your much injured, yet
humble and obilginE
TIM HONEYCOMB.
II B-I am a collateral relation OF
the famous Will IIoneyconb.
II. Ii.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-28
For wHE FARRAGO,
AN EYE WITNE As.

Monieu, Ombe:
think you have been GUILTY Of a
piece Of brazen audacity not uncommon
in scribblers Of your cloth
Gould | suppose (and have charity
enough to suppose any thing that that
part Ell your condu~t Of which com
plain, was the result Of error, inadver
tence, orignoIance, I might bear my
notification with tolerahle patience.
Blu such is the nature of the aifront of
fcred me, (how undcsrrvinely The s.
W will sheN) that | an forced 10 i'm
pute Hour treatment of me TO lUorse
motives. You may, by this time, be
Gun to take alarm: TO keep you no
longer in suspense, l will state m,
grievance, in hopes ycu will get q,
" hat i right Th,. atfront winch thu.
violently tortures on my very pcrical
dlum, Is the contempt with which YOU
have treated me, IN admitting BARRIERS
Dangers, qndnuncs, and even heauH
Ni:h 10 oih'r merit than green doullc
1ass'd specs, into your ciub. and re
mly eXciudi"g, but even 10, rotten
me-yea, pass ne over in ccntcmptu
)us silence me and my fair prtttnslor.
,ithOugh il IS impossible il,at skou
DC unhnoTp 10 you, @ conspicuous
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-28
THE ORPHAN GIRL.

"A lew evenings since, when at the
house of friend in New-Hayen, was
not little interested in the appearance
of little girl, about six years old. Ter
father was q native of this state hut
for some ears past, had been residing
in Charleston. S. c. Her mother died
in January last, and left her only child
motherless. The father with his little
daughter was lately on his return to this
city. They had been on the passage
three days, when it was noticed one eve
ming, that he appeared rather different
from usual. lie asked for some brandy,
and drank considerable, was talkative s.
restless during the night. About o.
clock in the morning, he took his child
on deck. 1t was calm and pleasant
The moon was hIrning the ocean into
yastreseryoir OF silver-ihe vessel was
gliding over its bosom with a serenity
that scarcely caused the water to rip
pie. The Father sat down by his child
and talked with tenderness that SEEM
ed like the OVERLOOKING Of a yeamirs
heart Having conve1sed with her for
some time, re said Gap ain, We lave
long been acquaintance and friends--I
commend my poor child to your kind
ness'-~and Immediately sprang over
board The utmost exertions were
made to save him, and they would have
been successful had he not made strenu-
Gus efforts TO drown himself He dived
downwards the waters closed around
him and few bubbles arose TO tell that his
spirit had fed, and bis body no more to
rise till Summoned by the trump of the
last day The child still sat beside the
hat and cloak Of her father, pale and
mute with grief-but too youngto know
her situation. She is a lovely girl. an
orphan, aud, as belive. friendless, home
less, destitute. | stroked her beautiful
head and she seemed pleased but
when mentioned her father, she pres
sed my hand, and her bright eyes were
oTcrilowing wish tears. She stood alone
among strangers, like the tender shoot
that trembles before every breeze, after
the hghtnings Of heaven have tern away :
its parent stock. Twas TOO deeply ahee~
led with the situation OF this poor child
not to wishlt were in my power to give
her home; s cannot but hope that
some Of our benevolent friends will take
this frai and forsalen fovret, and rear
il as their own.-She viii become wor-
thy Of their kindness while they live; and
when they die, their memories will be
blessed By Tie orphan, .3s''etts Skinnsr.
Rel. Intel.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-28

Mr.. Canning, the late British minister,
who certainly took more pains to make
himself personally acquainted with the
Institutions, public and private, Of our
country, than any Of las predecessors,
is said to have LETT with Mr., Golden, ol
New FORK, previous to his departure,
donation Of 500, to be divided equally
between the Mercantile and Apprcsti-
ces' Library .2nsficag
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-28

jail Delirery The prisoners con
fined il The jail at Buffalo, n, Y, have
unlocked the doors end Jet t1emselyrs
CIT by mcars Of false Keys.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-08-28

II Q 10 Om5re, ~
Sill Suppo ing from the retired
manner Of your III, thlt YOU may m
have been pr.scn' AZ The cX,raordinar,
CcncthAt va exhibited in cur street.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-12
Whiskey, Tea, Wine. &c.

II lindsay g. HILL have this day land.
IL ing from sIoop May-FIower, captain
ScuIl, from Philadelphia, 80 hhds. and
95 bbk whiskey, very good
12 chests H tea latest importation
pipe and or cask sup. Port wine
IN STORE,
80 bbls prime whiskey , years old
Holland and country gin IN pipes & bbls
Malaga wine in Or. casks
CIaret n boxes doz each
n. Orleans and Barbados sugar in hhds
and barrels
Porto Rico, 81 Domingo and Java coffee
IN bags
Pepper and pimento in do
Bales Georgia. Upland cotton
Boxes sperm candles, Rodman's brand
Ditto ,alow, do mould and dipped
Ditto soap, do raisins
Sacks fine salt Liverpool filled
Bacon cured in town and country
Nett and gross shad which they re-
Nett and gross herring 5 commend
N York made chairs which they will
sell low to close consignment
Loaf sugar. nutmegs. corn &C. and as u
sual, a supply of best tmily flour july 5
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-12
Entertainment at
MILAN SPRINGS.
ENCOURAGED by The liberal patron.

ENCOURAGED by The liberal patron.
H age which the last summer afforded,
and by the increasing celebrity at this
spring; the subscriber has spared neither
labor nor expense in preparing himself in
every respect, for the accommodation OF
con:iderabie company, and takes this
method Ct informing these whom he was
not able 10 receive last season, those who
early IN the spring made engagements tor
the present summer, and the public gen.
orally, that he is now prepared tor the
reception ofvisitors, and of pedging him
self to all that may favor him with their
company. for The prompt discharge OF all
the various appropriate duties Of his voca.
ton.
The MILAN SPRING, the water of
which has .become so celebrated, (andJust-
ly. as experience has provedi for its bene-
fetal effects in cases of consumption. loss
of appetite, and other affections OF debility,
is on Goose. Creek, in healthy and gen.
teeI neighborhood, near the little village
Of Rector-town, forty-6se miles above AL.
exandria, fifty above Fredericksburg
and twenty-five below Winchester.
THOMAS RECTOR.
Milan Fauquier Co. Va july l. #.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-12

liyious pail. and the mournfu! voice OF
History tells only wbatthey have been.
So it is with man, and with the works
of man-child of doubt and danger
the spectre of uncertainty bends over
his Graded slumber. darkens the warm
noon Of his manhood, and extends his
dusky arm over the evening of his de.
cline-he walks forth in his majesty,
the image of God, and the Lord of Gre
ation--his path is on the mighty deep
his footsteps are on the lofty noun
,ain-he stands on his proud eminence,
and looks down on subject world.
Look once again, and where is he?
The mysterious fire of his existence is
exting uished--,he cold ciod presses on
his colder 5osom-the dull worm BAN
quets on that brow where once sparkle
ed genius and beauty-and the char
nal shroud enwraps that form where
once glowed the star OF Lonor and the
purple Of dominion!
Since. then, instability is Inherent in
the very nature Of man, and spreads 1t.
self over all his works, we can best
i Judge of the value of all institutions by
their longer or shorter resistance to
subduine Time. We are safe in the
assertion, that no society compete with
ours in duration it hath resisted eve-
ry change and braved every tempest !;
| it hath stood firm and beheld the wide
spreading pine OF Assyria strew'ns the
earth with its branches, in vast and gl-
gantic ruin; it hath seen the rising
flood of mighty hosts desolate imperial
BABYLON: it hath seen the starry
throne of Haroun broken down; 1t
hath seen the majestic eagle OF the Ro-
mans extending his dark form over
battle fields.
6. Where deaths brief pang was quickest,
| And the battles wreck Law thickest,
| Strew'd beneath the advancing banner
Ofthe eagles burning crest;
| There. with thunder clouds to fan her,
/ Who could then her wing arrest,
| Victory beaming from her breast"
All! that wing was arrested, and the
proud bird struck down, a prey to the
vultures of the northern forests. So
| it hath been-the pomp. the pageantry
tbs mightiness of nations have been
humbled: the hand of obscurity had
| spread i.s folds over palace, and tenn.
ple. and tower. The fierce storm OF
| war and the lazy moth Of luxury have
united in this work of destruction and
the impetuous wave of Time hath ever
been chequered by the fragments OF
glory and the wrecks of magnlticence.
floating along in fearful and melancho-
| ly ruin.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-12
POETRY.
ABlsBAL's INVOCATION.
BY w. B. TAPPAN.

By w. q. TAPfAN'
Haste, foes ofmy country to battle ADVANCE
10 their nrey. loose the war.dogs OF rspane a.
gain;
Let the fleur de lis, a-mbol Of slavery& France,
The tiag of the tyraut, wave proudly o'e, SPAN!
Nav, cease not your curses on him who once
led
Your forces, Castiiians to vanquish or 'aL-
Who fought for his brthright, his kinafea' ye'
fed
From the shrine of his worship, at treachery $
call.
Good God wha, is country or kindred TO nm,
who laughs at the hirthright by vlllany sold
Hence, Honor. the Light that plays Ger thee
is dim,
EcIpsed by the lustre of royalty's gold.
DIT glsds me when vengeance falls Iipc on
the fools
Who to anarchy, yield the just rights OF the
crown;
Base pIebians they reck not themselves are
but tools
Which the foot ofthe strong shall to dust tram
pie down.
Advance, Ansouleme and deep, deep to its
hilt,
IN the heart ofthe generous, bury thy steel
Nav, start not cen murder is RET OF ITS gulie
When the hell brooded act is for monarchy S
veal.
Thou Genius of Slavery. with pestilent breath,
Thou night angel! compass their armies about;
That the swords which have pierc'd Gallia
eagle to death,
At the lily of Bourbon may fear to fash out
Shout, shout lrnperator magnanimous Gear!
Protector of nations thy triumph's complete
Or shall be, when quench'd is the Patriots
star,
When the last pulse of Liberty ceases to beat
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-12
Whiskey, Sugar, Bottles, &c

95 hampers patent Bristol Porter bot
ties of superior quality.
10 hhds Baltimore wbiskey
1 do 4lh pr. rum of good quality
do Porto Rico
3 ; S;;: {sUeARs q e.. ss'i'"' quail.
10 bundles Calcutta twine
sOUO lbs green coffee, landing from the
scby. Mount Vernon, and Tor sale by.
SAM. AlESSERSMITH.
Who has an Store,
$500 lbs St. Domingo coffee. sperm can.
dies in boxes at a reduced price, imperi-
al tea in half chests, 10 catty boxes and
Glib canisters, prime pork and beef New
York city inspection, superior Havana Sc.
CARS, Malaga, Colmenar and Canary
wines IN or. casks, Bristol wine bottles, fiji
berts in bags, Baltimore whiskey in bbs.
Upland cotton in small bales, Antigua rum
Sd proof, at low price, few bales
Bordeaux corks, boxes superior cheese,
Italian paste, Bakers No. s. 9, & Lap
ham $ No. I chocolate. &c. June 90