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The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02
CHARLES, THE vENTRILOoUISr.
Court Of Conscience, Dublin.
CONDDS w. CHARLES.

CONDDN w. tHARLES.
On Saturday last there WAS IA htaring in
ms corri, before Sir John X. James, in
winch -- Condor, e-q. was plaintiff,
ana hr. Charles, the ceIch.ated Magician,
Mas defendant.
fm'niisl stated that he sought 10 recover
Gus The value of a hat spoiled by the de-
eAuant that going with another gentle
I,aU' a ie" r7"ninS, hrf9.r, To Mr.. Charles
fHhIhIilon, in Grafton erect, ms friend.
"no haa some hnouledee Of these matters,
Pa2'sd TIE .haTician, and gave him some
n =, annoyance, ne must Confess, on which
WI. Sha'l"i gave to each "f them fresh
* Keeping another himself, at the same
, y. say'n-' that If they corld 80 eractiy
s 4" e a,a' 'nr'c hot ometst5 shoild be pro.
IN" '"f the company 'y 'nrn broke
H., 'ss, and poured the contents into his
va" ,.I, a' 'lflnS them 10 do 81 With their hats
,b "rn 'hey did Ga turning their hats M,
s'''' Rans' afi slrcy,.s rere III koapa,,.rt,.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02
MetroaolnicM System.

He deems it needless 10 speak of The nd 2
vantagcs Of this mode OF instructions Those
who have learned before, even with TWEEN.
" yeavs practice, would discover TINT mn
sic has every advantage of science, pleas.
int 10 the human ear aud understanding,
aud ~ not that ephcmcrai mechanical
knhwiedge which has been bestowed upon
thea Music, when cultivated as Il SCI
ence5 like Mathematics and Philosophy,
expands the mind aud improves the hear
and disposition. According To the above
system, no limitation of instruction is inn
parted to any pupil, but it is regulated by
their places Of resldence--once, twice or
thrice II week, once fortnight or once =
montiA-All will receive the same benefit.
lie viii attend Ia the instruction Of indI-
'ldnals, or classes which may be formed.
at amy moderate disrance from Lynch
burg. Be has engaged skful person to
furnish lnm with mctronomes, for the use OF
his scholars
O r He has large assortment of i'm
ported Music, for the accommodation of his
pupils. aud has an agent at the north, To
furnish any person with all kind Of Musical
Instruments, Pianos, Clarionets, Flutes, &c.
BE.
A line addressed to J. A. s. of Robert
Norriss's will meet with prompt attention
November 7. fits IS
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After which, the farcc Of
Vhe Village l.awSer.

The performance will conclude with The
comic song of
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02
s. Xhe Great Hooby,''
BY Mr.. FARMLAND.

BY Mr Frankland
7. 8. A vary handsome printed copy Of
the song will be- gh en to those who attend
the Theatre.
" The public ARE respectfully inform
ed, that (wilhout fail the house will be
kept warm by Stoves.
UJTICkFrS-Foses and Pit, One Dolla,
--Gnllery, Fifty G. lla--ChIdren, half price
to be hnd nj the Yirginian Once, md nj tbs
Theatre on The evening of performance
II Doors Ia open NJ Il, and the curtain 10
rise al O'Clock, precisely.
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02
L ract OF l.9nA.

called, md known by the unlne of the Ne,
store, on which the said Thompson now lives
in the county Of Buckingham. continuing b,
estimation, ~ o hundred aud ninety six acre.
more or less. The subscriber will con,r,
such title a. Is vested in him, rs trustee.
JOHN GILLIAN.
y. The sale VII TAX rlace on the pr.
mistS G.
NDN u. tctds so
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02

Seen at Star Cross, DcrouMrs, Juiy %, 1923,
g" lis true, It's certain, man, tho dead, retains
Part othm,nll; tn immortal mind remains
q The form suhsists without the body's aid
" trial semblance and an empty shade
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02

SY virtue of deed Of trust executed to
- the Subscriber, by William Thompson,
Esq. bearing date the 2flh September, lsl2,
aud duly recorded in the Office Of the superior
court ot Buckingham, Tor certain purposes in
said deed expressed, shall expose TO sale,
at public auction, for ready money, To the
highest bidder, on Saturday, The 9th gay
OF December neat, Rl ,Ie said Thompson
right aud tide in aud to, that valuable
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02

RETUltNS his thanks To the citizens of
IA Lynchbnrg and its vicinity, for the Il
btral encouragement which he has reccR-
ed, aud ties those who wish to become
proficient in the science of n sic, To en-
btaceth's opportunity of being instructed
in his new
The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-12-02
'Ihe following SLAVES,

To wit Jacob, Daniel, Charles, Ralph,
Niet, Dolley and one girl enid Angelina,
Suckey and Eliza, aud the increase of the
females, OF so muny thereof as will be SUI
liclent To satisfy the debts named in the
deed aforesaid, aud the cost of carry ing the
same INTO Eject. The title to the alloy.
slaves IS bellreed 10 be good, but | shall
""nvey such title MS il vested in me as
| trustee, and no other.
SAMUEL HANNAH, Trustee.
December =. ltwtdo34
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05
WEST POINT.

The following liberal aud catering no.
tice of this exec lieut national INSTITUTION is
from The pen OF the British Minister, Mr..
Canning, who recently paid il visit.
Extract of a letter 10 q gentleman IN Ph't-
adetph'a, dated
"NEw York, July q, !8s3.-Ai'er
leaving Philadelphia, where had The plea
snre of seeing you, | proceeded TO New
York, and from thence assembled the Hud-
son to West Point. cannot express to
YOU how much was delighted with that
place, Tor was not a, all prepared to see
50 admirably regulated and eminenliy SCI
entihc school. much admired lbe dis
cipliae OF The little battalion, which be-
come doubly interesting when the mate
rel OF which it is composed is considered;
but what struck NE The most, was the EN-
inentIy scientific education that is attained
by the cadets. | was present at mathe-
NAUTICAL examination, and was not less
struck with lis severity, than with the ad-
nirable manner in which The cadets went
through it. nave seen mo.i OF the mill
tary establishments 10 England & Frarce,
and have NO hesitation ~ pronOuDclng
West Point IN regard 10 science much SUI
perior TO each and every nne OF them. u
il be viewed only in the light OF a semi.
nary tor the study Of science. it will be OF
incslcuable importance 10 The United
States. It's in TACT, the only place 10 A.
merica, where the mathematics are studied
to any length Even at Cambridge, near
Boston the course IS scarcely so advanced
as that of the second year at West Point
Col Thayer, Who'll understood has bro't
! the college TO its present perfect state,
may truly be reckoued as bepetactor Of
bis country. was much astonished to
find that so little had been said about an
establishment OF which the Uaited States
may well be proud. Other places have
been praised beyond all truth, whilst this,
OF which too much cannot be said, has
bsen comparatively unknown. | heard
that il wa, once contemplated.in Congress
to put it down. Even |, as foreigner,
should teei mortified il was 10 hear Of
this; Tor am convinced, that its greatest
enen =: nave only 10 see it, 10 become iii
friends"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05
LATEST FROM LAGUAYRA.

BALTIMORE, Angus 2.-Captain Carl.
ner, oi Inc schooner Young Brutus. IA IA
days from Laguayra, states that the U. S.
ship John Adams, Captain Renshaw, was
lying IN the roads Of Laguayra MIR. An
derson, the Minister OF the United States
to the government of Colombia, with ms
family, were al Caracas, where II was re-
ported they would remain until after the
RAINY season, to proceed IN September or
October tor st. Fee Bogota. The desti.
nation OF The ship was not known-heI Of
hcers aud crew were all well. Most OF the
officers and crew OF the trigate recently ar
rived from England, had lett her and re.
turned home, she being only fit for guard
ship.
Markets dull, and the country perfectly
tranquil.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05
APPREHENSION.

New Yoax, August Yesterday morn.
ing. Dr. Nm A. Walsh Of LanS,nburgh, was
appreheuded on board the steamboat Fire Fly,
bv Mr. WIN. 5. Nj EH. of this city This
man was advertised in the Augusta Chroni-
Gle of the 9Th ult. and other Pape"s As tae muir
deter of John Wynne, Of Columbia Court
house Aoont two thousand dollars reward
was offered for his apprehension: but it is due
90 VI Mitsr to observe. that from his early
knowled &c OF aud acquaintance with Walsh,
he at first warned him of MS danger, by inform
ing hin, of the large reward that was offered
for his apprehension, but which would not in
duce him to distress an old acquaintance.-
Walsa then went of. expressing his de,ermina-
ton TO go up the Hadson to see his family. On
reflection, however, Mr.. Miter considered it
his duty to society to forego his friendly feelings
for the poor wretch, and CONSULTED friend.
with whom he went in pursuit Of the accused.
found him on hoard TIE Fire Fly, and convey
ed him to prison
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05
PERU-BOLIFAR.

Late accounts from Peru, State that 3ouo
ColombiaA troops sailed from GuayaQuiii,
for CaIso on the 2Uh Of March; 5000 laore
were to follow in short time. Gen Bo-
lvar r. mained al Guyaquill, waiting ad.
vices from The Congress at Bogota, before
be proceeded in person. Another detach-
mem of Colombian troops was about 10
proceed from Gu,o against he Span'ards
in Peru FROM these movements. direct
ed by The able Bolivar, ,nere is reason 10
hone tor speedy termination OF tue anar-
chy that mas long prevailed IN that country.
TNcv York Mercantile AiD.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

BALTIaoRE, August s.-Lstters receiv.
ed here yesterday from Philadelphia, an
nounce The loss OF one OF the brightest Or
usmenrs OF the Maryland Judiciary, in the
death OF the Hon. WALTER DORSEY,
Chief Judge OF Baltimore and Hartford
County Courtsr
Judge Dorsey, with part of bis family.
had been a, Cape May for The convenience
of sea bathing; some alarming symptoms
OF approaching apPioPiexy had INDUCED
MIN to proceed with MS daughter To fni-
ladeiphia, where he Inexperienced The brad
ed attack three days since; he bes' riedi-
cal aid was administered with the most al.
tentive and anxious sollcI,ude, and Tor a
time with apparent success; but fatal
change took place about Ii O'Clock on
Wednesday night--he fingered until o.
clock on Thursday morning, when ne sx'
pired.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05
Extract of letter to gentleman in New
York, dated

Extract OF letter To gentleman III ne"
York, dated
"SMyRNA, April 90.-Affairs go IN THIS
country in strange manner. AVlsltnr u
this c,iy, at this time, would, after all that
has been said, be as;onished TO observe
the pertec. tranquility. The government
POW shews great desire tina, the Greeks
10 Asia snould remain unmoiested, and
have taken such measures as to produce
this desirable event-in the mean time.
gree, preparations have been made on
both sides, but particularly by the Greeks
Tor the ensuing campaign. :,
"The Turkish feet is expected 10 sail
in few DAYS The Greeks say they are
W ell prepared tor them an more than
ever confirmed IN the opu'on, that the
Turk, cannot prevent the Greeks from Oh
taluing their independence.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

AnOtisr attempt to rob the Maa.-A letter
from the Mail contractor at Georgetown, ).
c. states that TN attempt was made to rob the
Northern Mail, on the 18th inst. The attempt
was made about half yay between Black River
ferry aud China Grove, by two men whose
eoantenances could not be discovered, owing
30 the darkness of the night Oae OF the vii
lains seized the rens, while the other was bn-
sled in untving the mail from the s"iky Tot
tunatelv, however, the horse TOOK fright and
broke fro the man VINO held MIN. No other
ininry was sustained than the destruction OF the
sulkv.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

Our beard OF health has issued an Clio,
by which. uatfl the 30lh OF November ~
vessel from the United States, Gulf o.
Mexico, &c. Will be admitted here wihpr,
performing Erst forty days Quarantine a,
Mahon. This measure canGo, Possibly a
put in force"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

uenced working there: The other men
looked upon The event as oGinous ,eat ne
was guilty Of some unknown crime, ana
challenged him accordingly. lie nei'her
os ned nor denied the charge, but went OH
deeply affected.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

At the end of April last. Smyrna, in the lie.
want. was again the scene ofriot and bloodshed.
A Turkish regiment OF 500 men, Just arrived,
spread themselves o. er the city, and fired upon
all the Greeks they conld discover. Several
of the latter were killed and wounded The
Pacha inte,fercd and caused the re- iment to be
sent away.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05
THE HOLY ALLIANCE.

The Russian government, 1t seems By
the late accounts from Europe, has taken
strict measures to prevent the circulation
OF all political writings that are composed
10 spirit contrary 10 the system when
since the foundation OF the Holy Alliance,
is observed by the united Cabinets. In
addition. also. they have restricted the
Masonic Lodges, and cur,aled The p'ivl'
leges OF the Bible Societies in the donIn-
ions Of Russia.
So much Tor the Holy Alliance. What
will the people of this country, who are
very much addicted 10 writing and speak
ing what they please, say to this how
uniustly have these Despots tackled the
word holy 10 their unrighteous coniederacy
against freedom. As far as their disgust.
ing edicts extend. they have endeavoled
TO esta blish an ss,racism over the thoughts
as well as actions OF their subjects. Vain
attempt stupid ignorance The march
OF truth cannot be checked; it will pto-
coed, and smile with contempt upon these
puerile efforts 20 impede its COURSE. In
teliigence will nol re;rogrsde, even IN the
barren wastes and chilling atmosphere OF
Russia and though IFS influence may be
embarrassed and its diffusion retarded; IL
berty will ultimately triumph. and man
viii ye. be tree. Bait, FED. fep.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

When the new Turkish feet was on the
point of sailing from Constantinople III April,
the English and Austrian plenipotentiaries near
the Porte, vent on board the admrafs ship,
and very solemnly sxhorted the Captain Pacha
to practice forbearance and humanity towards
the deluded Greeks; which the Pacha did most
solemnly prom e.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

We understand that the brig Nicholas and
Felix, Williams, for New.York, has been Ia
ken upto briag home The officers and crew OF
the y y. OH. Enterprise, with whatever might
be saved tiom the wreck. Ba.. Paper
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

DR.. Giraurd, of Baltimore, advertises that
ne has discovered, and thoroughly tested, sPe-
cihc for the Yellow Fever lie calls It % the
anti pesthential Curative and preventive liquors
for the Yellow Fever and Plague"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

E1truc, cf a letter from Manzisello de Gu
ba, TO a resp ectable house in Charleston,
dated 18th Jniy.
81 nave just received information from
an undoubted source, that there is an her
maphrodte brig (pirate) cruizing from The
l.le of Pines 10 wndward, com handed by
the same man who had the piratlcal schoo.
ner La Gaia. She mounts ii guns and |
long "a FOUNDER, and is manned with a.
bout $50 men, who are determined to put
to death whoever shall be so unfortunate
as to fall into their hands, in revenge for
those who were hung at Kingston. There
is also a schooner within few leagues OF
this place. which has captured and robbed
several vessels from here. ] therefore
deem il necessary that the public should
be appr.ed OF the danger that awaits YES.
sells sailing without convoy"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05
TUESDAY MORNING. AUGUST 5.

Extract Of letler fr0m Fa'r"'1s'7'''' ''''''0'''
dated llh July.
Some time since, the Gank at Vandaia was
said to be robbed of 1000 dollars specie. The
Cashier, James Kelly, with others, took up
the suspected robber, named Bol'ford, and tied
him to a tree, and lett Kelly with him, who
whipped him SO cruelty that his blood filled his
shoes. Bolstord sued Kelly, but was cast
Yesterday morning he shot Kelly.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05
Eztractofa letter receiusd at Philadelphia,
dated


CApIz. June 10.
THE French, in short time, have ad-
vanced as lar as Cordova, we may say
without firing shot; and with the same
facility, they will probably present them.
selves before Cadiz. az they did in 1910,
but with this difference, that they have
not conquered the country. o. the con-
trsry, they will find greater resistance, in
proportion as the people get aware that
their actions do not correspond with their
promises OF happiness and prosperity,
which cannot go hand in hand with the
system Of 1919. nor with the inquistion,
both Of which they and their allies, the
faclious, re establish wherever their do
minion extends The king. cortes and
government were obliged TO leave Seville
quite precipitately, on hearing that two
thousand French horse were coming down
fun speed with the design OF Carrying off
the king and bis family, through coup
de- main, and aided by great number OF
traitors, among whom was the famous
General D. who is now imprisoned but
the enemy was disappointed, for although
the king declared that he could not in con
science move any farther, the cortes pro-
nounced bin unfit, and created regen-
cy, compelling his majesty TO come to
Cadiz as a private individual. He en-
tered this city on Sunday the Iith inst
with the whole OF his family, accompanied
by upwards OF 6 600 foot and horse; bu,
the moment OF bis arrival here, be was re-
instated in the royal dignity, and exerci.
ses the executive power the same as be-
fore.
To day the cortes have opened lheirses-
sions IN this city, which is so crowded
with people from all parts, that it is with
great difficulty they find lodgings.
Provisions of all kinds, and of which We
have but a scanty supply, have risen from
SO 10 so per cent. and proof OF the in
suhiCiency of our provisions is the per-
mission given by our civil authorities for
importing foreign rice, beef, pork, pota
toes, shad and brans, on very moderate
duties. Even new tariff OF duties is in
prln, -four, wheat, &c. will be equally
admitted.
A vessel from New York sold 100 tier.
ces of rice at It dollars per l0U pounds,
and parcel of -four at I8 dollars but the
purchaser OF the latter'asks to-day an ex.
orbitant price, counting probably on the
blockade Of this port, which is inferred
from.tbe French ships having detained
yesterday afternoon an American brig and
schooner making for Cadiz and which
this morning has altered her course to.
wards The Straights.
Another extract Of letter, dated
CAoIz, June l8.
"The French feet have this moment
sent flag OF truce, which will state bow
the blockade is to be understood.
Enclosed is the new tariff Every thing
is allowed 10 be imported, even colonial
produce. What We want much are pro.
visions,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05

Nv her activity ard enthusiastic e!oqvenee, ak
teen companies Of SO men each, placed herself
at their head, and proceeded with them to No
pOi de R0Eean,d.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-08-05
Extract of a letter from Honduras, dated
The lib nlfimO


"Public business has so constantly oc-
cupied me tor some days past, in conse-
auence of the arrival OF the unfortunate
persons who have been deluded fr0m their
native country to the Mosquito shore by
that villain M'Gregor, that have not time
TO rite much at length The heart rend-
rending situation OF these people, who,
with the exception OF eight or ten who
were ielt to take care of the stores, are all
now laid down with the fever and ague in
three large buildings here, cannot be con.
ceIyed, and no doubt they will long be a
burden upon this colony, whose means are
so confined. Four have died already, and
many more must, from their exhausted
state, speedily follow. A committee has
been appointed TO regulate the concerns OF
these miserable creatures.
T. F. RoblNsoN, Governor of Tnbago,
sent communication to the Legislature OF
that Island, on The oth OF April, in which
he expressed his wish to relinquish 65Of.
per annum OF his salary, so long as The me-
cessiles oil the Colony required 1t. He al.
so directed the whole OF bis Tees arising
from tine situations of Ordinary, Chancel-
Tor, and Governor, to be paid into The Co.
lonial Treasury, and conlented himself
with receiving such annual remuneration
as The House OF Assembly might think pro-
per TO allow. Ii appears, that consider
able degree OF contention existed about
that time between the Council and the
House of Assembly. The Assembly &C
cused the Council OF committing high
breach upon the known privileges OF the
House. by amending bill sent up to the
Council by them, which granted the Gov
ernor salary during his absence, to which
he would not have been entitled under the
bill as originally sent from their House,
On account Of this infringement OF their
privileges, The House resolved not to pro-
coed to any business, bnl directed their
Speaker to apply to his Excellency tor a
Propagation.
A match for. the rat story.-The Read
ing (Pa) Chronicle states that clrcum-
stance occurred Oh the 4ih inst. that may
certainly be called wonder. and will
starger Inc sceplics, and be good food tor
; the credulous. Whilst young man OF
that rIace was sitting where three men
we're al work at the canal, near MIR. Le-
vans house, there suddenly appeared E
crows. and directly alighed on the shout:
ders Of one OF the werkmen, 4 continued
for few seconds to maintain their seats
without any apparent sbyaess, and disre:.
garded the man, although be put his hand
up to drive them of-uor did they Hy Oft
till one of the men attempted to catch
them. The man on whom they allghed,
Immediately became Pensive, and, guilt
| ing his work, exclaimed, "Now | know
what have to do" and left the contract
! .l.L..,nh ha had ant tExt morning com.