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ANOTHER GREArRACE


We published some time sipce.a cbai
lengc from ga We, mont Yankee, offer.
lngto run bis horse against any in Virgin
ia, ior sum no, exceeding FIVE thousand
do'larS. BY the following it appears
that Mr.. Harrison (the owner of the Sir
Charles, has accepl ed it.
TO "Vermont Yankee, Esq"
Sr-Through the poli,enes. of gen.
,ieman in Washington, am favoured
with the receipt of piece published i'm
the Burlington Advertiser, bearing YOUR
signature, and intended as challenge
from your "honest little state" against
Virginia, Tor a racing match. Alter re.
Election, have concluded 10 notice il.
notwithstanding it brea,hes but little of
the liberality of spiri, and ingenious no.
oieness OF sentiment which is The leading
feature in the sporting character. But
sir, an illiberal and narrow minded aIlu.
sion to the unfortunate Circumstance that
prevented the great match race at Wash
ington, shall not give the "honest little
state" the opportunity, through its wor.
thy representative the Vermont Yankee.
even if it be Amos Barnum himself 70
bully with impunity therefore Mr..
Yankee, TO test your courage, l inform
you that will produce Virginia horse,
that shall beat any horse in the state of
Vermont, over the Long Island course,
any day you please, upon the week of the
great match race there, except the same
day on which this will occur, to be run
next May, either Q, 8 or 4, miles heats,
Tor the sum you have mentioned, "play or
pay-no forfeiture;' the horses to be
named a. this starting post and the rules
OF that course TO govern in every respect:
the stake to be placed III any one of the
banks OF n. York or in the hands of the
president OF the Jocky club, at least three
days before the race, which may be nam.
ed by yourself, either before or after the
match race. Certificates of the ages of
The horses, and their having been in the
Two states, viz; yours in Vermont and
mine IN Virginia, at the present time, TO
be produced, such as shall satisfy the
Jockey Club at Long Island, If, sir,you
think the" honest little state" can bear a
ilt.ie bleeding to the amount of $4,000 or
whereabouts, you can accept of TINS pro-
position which every candid man will
deSlare more liberal than yours, IN which
you wish the race to be run at your own
coor, over course where your horse has
been always trained, and for the stake TO
be placed in the Burlington bank also
your door. Give me but the opportunity
SIR, aud l will lead your horse such
round to the tune of "pumpkin pie and
lasses, oh :" as he never tried over the
Burlington course. You have only to
publish your acceptance fthe proposal
and par'icalarizc the day, the distance
'nd the sum, in some, newspaper in this
state or in Washington, so that NAV re-
ceIve 1t, when will close with you at
once, should receive il by the 10th of A.
pm Vnginians may be beaten-but they
never back our. JAS. j. HARRISON.
Brunswick, Goth Feb. 1925.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

NEW ORLEANS, FEB. Ga free negro
We are told, has been commiited 10 pri.
son. charged with having forged certifi.
Gates ct freedom and other papers, for
several slaves III this city. by which means
they effected their escape. In open vi,
olaiion OF the law and every maxim of
sound policy, hundreds of free negroes.
from the northern states, are now to be
found residing in New Orleans.
1he Carnapai, which closes on Tues
day next, will not have gone by without
the usual number Of disputes and quar-
rels. Last "Wednesday nights society
cohcert Is SAID to have been so menacing
that the mayor thought it prudent to
shut up the Jefferson ball room the fol.
lowing Saturday. The hostile feelings
OF the Journalist and the Senator seem to
nave gained the gay votaries of the dance.
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16,467

The N. YoIk Com. Adv. states, on
the authority Of gentleman from
Washington, that in discussing the bill
making an appropriation of $50, 900 for
the extiDguishment of Indian titlesto GER
tain reserved sections Of land in the state
Of Georgia, MIR. Tatnal, hasty and fiery
member of that state, supported the bill.
and Mr., Metcalf Of Kentucky, opposed
II. MIR. TslnaI spoke of Mr.. NJ. in
terms which we're considered rather insin-
uatiDg. MIR. NJ. replied in a cool and
d'gnilied manner but With great severity,
md MIR. T.. in consequence sent him q
challenge. The interference Of friends,
however, prevented waste Of gunpow-
der, and perhaps the eifusion Of blood.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

Mir. PITTMAE--You have published a
statement from the National Intelligen-
Ger, of what is the amount of the costs
of suit ii the circuit court of Wash
ingtoD, which can be established from
nndoubted authority, is, in many particu-
lars incorrect, and which probably at
some future day will be made to appear.
1t ought to be recollected, If the costs
IN the courts are too high, they might
have been diminished BY law, instead OF
attempting To cure the evil by extending
The jurisdiction of the justices in direct
violation Of the constitution.
4 will state what will be the costs of
suit brought in the circuit court of Alex
andria county.
Costs from issuing writ to the issuing
OF the execution inclusive, where no bail
is required nor counsel is en-
ployed IS 81
Where the plaintiff employs
counsel,and defendant not held TO
bail 8 50
Where both parties employ
counsel, and the defendant is not
held to bali IS 50
Where counsel is employed by
both parties, the defendant held
TO bail, and jury impanneiled,
including execution Id "a
The usual costs upon warrant,
before justice of the peace as
the law now is, including costs on
executions, will be SIS
he costs which party may be COM
pelled to pay under the magistrates bill,
u either party chooses TO avail himself
OF any of the privileges allowed by that
olii' where one of the parties employs
counseI to appear before the Justice and
Jory SO "a
II 'ne other parry employs coun-
sci 10 appear before the Justice
then there will be an additioaal
expense OF another attorneys fee
r. 81. SIS "a
IL either party appeals, and
has no jury in the circuit court,
nor attorney, then the least ex
pcnse he will be att
~. BIC "a
lin the circuit court either par
" requires jury, then there will
be an additional fee to the clerk
of 90
To the marshal of los
II both parties employ counsel
~ the circuit court on the appeal
50 each 10
S9S 81
By the magistrates bill, either party
may appeal to the circuit court in all
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SPORT.

sing'eton's celebrated mare, and a,
mother lannon's racer, have arrived a, N
York IN the ship President, from Charles
t1n, intended, probably, as a match to
Eclipse Both Of these horses were in
'ned's,ely taken over to Long island,
where they are to be put under course
OF preparation for our spring races.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

sums over i've dollars and this without,
giving security upon the appeal.
It's 10 be observed that in the pre-.
cedine statement of costs, no charge for
summoning or attendance Of witnesses
is included: or costs for serving the ex.
ecution. In one particular, the expense
before the justice of the peace, under
the new bill, for The same service. will
be greater tothe parties than exists in the
circuit court The particular service I
ailude to, is that Of summonine and i'm.
Pannelling jury.
In the circuit court the mar.
shall Tor summoning u empannel.
ling the jury is allowed 81 o5
The clerk for swearing the Jury 70
~, , 81 IS
Under the magistrates bill, IF
a jury Is ordered the magistrate
tor issuing the summons for the
'on .s'. SO 374
The constable for sum.
moning s7I
Each jury for his atten.
dance which must be paid
ey the unsuccessful party I so
l23 cents 90 OK
Difference in this particular
against the magistrates bill 81 so
A. b.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

Bennington furnace, VI. is stated to be
in successful operation: Ii is intended
TO carry on the business very cxtensiyely
at these works; as there is no fear but
iron Of the best quality CAP be manufac.
lured. The pigs made here are pro.
nouDced to be equal if not superior, to
any made in the u. States,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

General Jackson has declined the mi,
sion to Mexico.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

The imports and exports Of Mexico If
1902, amounted to S6O,445,955.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

A duel was fought yesterday morning
ID New jersey, opposite this city. III,
parties was citizen and an officer in q
service OF the United States. The latte
was severely, but not MORALLY, wounde,
Philaaekhhia Cenfinel Of ZAngsIc.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10
.Ens.ha'
MARRIAGES.

The printers are frequently imposed
upon by accounts Of sham marriages,
though every prccaution is used, and [
haoe thought 1t would be expedient to
require dollar for each publication, in
order to prevent imposition. Nothing
Can be more Notifying, and frequently
distressing, for lady TO see her name 10
the paper, coupled with person, who
not only may be odious to her, bot actu.
ally oil character calculated to prohibi,
such alliance and man is liable 10 the
same modification. Then, on the other
hand, gentleman may see himself actu-
ally married in,the paper TO lady who
has rePuIsed him. or coupled with far
dame who is his aversion. In any light
which you may please 20 view it, the i'm
position IS base one. ". Y. .4dv.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

oury Shampiop, was shot on the second
INST. Oh the west side of Flint river by an
indiana lad of about / ) yeors of age,
He was puisued and after an examina-
ton by the chiefs of the Muscoga nation,
to which he belonged, was condemned to
be shot, which was accordingly execu,
TED. ibid.
DREADFUL CALAMITY.
The following is an extract of a letter
from gentleman in Mecklingberg, n.
Z. dated llth Feb. 1925.
'One OF the most affecting scenes has
occurred in this eighborhood-perh
scarcely TO be recorded. The house and
property occupied by MIR. Robert Walk
up, was consumed by fire about 2 O'clock
on the night Of the 7th inst. VIVA, is
most iamentable, five persons, principally
young men, flour Of them his own chi.
0ren} and son of II. iiuey, were entire.
iy consumed in the flames, as they Law
up stairs !! The house caugh, fire by
accident. a.r, VIM. Finn, brother to
the late Rev. DR.. Finn, OF Chsrleston.
escaped by jumping out of the end win
dow, but unfor unalely broke his thighs
~ was an awful scene 10 behold next
morning."
AT Brighton, a few days since, the
wife oil laboriDs man died, and the Ia
neral had all the solemnity usual on SUI h
melancholy occasions. Soon after The &C
emory was supposed to be over, a neigh
Dor waited on him to condoIe with hin Oh
the severe loss he had sustained, who a!
lei short CONVEX Anon, observed the
cotfn still IN the house, but wrong side
u which led to the inquiry, where his
vile was After some hesitation the
man replied, when first he had his wife
he bought her, and she was delivered u,
MN IN halter, and on rejecting as he
bought her, thought he had right TO
dispose oil her as ~ pleased, he, in conse.
quence, solo hc"i" the resurrection men.
and kept the in Tor sideboard.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10
COURT OF DEATH

In compliance with very general
Wish, this picture Will he exhibited this
day and evening. The rev. Lorenzo
Dow has consented, at the solicitation of
many, to deliver discourse upon the
moral intent of the picture and will
give an explanation, also, OF The figures.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.

NORFOLK, FEB. 24.---A most deplora.
Die accident happened to young gentle
man I'D this place on Saturday last, about
u o'clock, which we mention as eau
ton to our citizens generally. While
passing store on Main street, a large
box was tn own from window of the
third story by servant who was cleaning
out one "f the upper rooms. The ne,
gro either emitting to give notice to those
passing by, or not speaking loud enough
TO be heard the gentleman was struck 10
to the ground. and his face so shocking.
" mangied as in ali probability to DIST
cure him for life-even should no worse
consequences ensue. lie was almost
Iiieless w"en taken from the pavement.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

Our correspondents at st, Thomas, (says
The Charleston City Gazette writes VS.
uDcer date Of Feb Isl that a sloop had
arrived there on that day, 10 short pas.
sage from Cuba, bringing report of tie
capture OF piraticaI schooner with one
hundred men, by an American govern.
menl vessel.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10
Humiliation and PRAYER.

Thursday next, the 18th inst. is the
day recommended by the general ssse N,
bly, Of Maryland to be set apart add oh.
served by the citizens Of the state as a
day Of humiliation and prayer.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10
MEMBERS IN SOCIETY.

Total, s65,O45 44,977 s97 ,623
Do' last year, S8I,l46
Increase in one year, l6,467
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The Quebec papers announce the
death, al thar place, on the 18th inst. oi
Thomas Scott, esq. Paymaster of his ma
lesty's 10th regiment, and brother to sir
Walter Scott. He has been in Canada
since the commence ncnt Of the late A
merican war, serving with his regiment.
1t has been stated frequently, that some
ofths novels ascribed to Sr Walter Scotr
were written by this gentleman. We
have often card asserted in Canada, that
Mrs. Scott was entitled to share of the
literary honor attached TO the author oil
the Wayerly novels, but not her husband
the poymaster. 1t is so well ascertained
however, that Sir Walter is the anthor,
that his enemies have mostly given up
the mint
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-10

Extract from the minutes of the annual
conferences ofthe Methodist Episcopal
church, for the year 1922.
Bishops and superintendents-W VIM.
Nick endree, Enoch George, and Robert
Il. Roberts
Travelling preachers, zoos
Preachers admitted on trial this year, 1876
remaining on trial, 1874
admitted into full connexioD, %
+" located this year, 81
Supernumerary preachers, %
Supe raDDuated do, n
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Degqrie1 Heroes, Seges anu statesmen o. II
f1eftea.
70 be contine exclusively to those who sig
nalized themselves, in either capacity, IN th'
Revolutionary War, which obtaned the hide
nen Ience 5ftaeir country.
Second Edition. Wih uanppendir-conia'nine
tsydE leclara.ion by me Representative o.
the nlted Colonies OF North A.net' Ca
ae.ina forth the cause and necessity 81 taktag
,,p arms, Idy 6, l715-fhe Petition by the
Represcntali es Of the nted Colonies TO IT,
h NJ OF {, eat Br,tain, Jaly s, 7i5-Apr
ton vi Congress fra day ol iastinS, hnniu,'-
ton and p aye, March 10, l71o-! Oecla-
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manifesto by the yn5tes7 o the ohiei ola' e.
OF America October 50, li79.
Also, the Con,tituti5n OF Inc United states,
AMI tn Farewell Address OF General WASH
rxsroN, TO the people If the United 5 .aies, an
nolncil4 hs intention oi retiring nom Pubisc
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COMPILED BY THOMAS j. RODGERS
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tnl a. voluntary save Y. ilohot lastct and
humanity, lotbid Us lamely 10 surrender thai
freedom wnich W. received from ctr gallant
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of Congress, selling forth Ia Heee's.ly ttakiag
IN arms-Jaig i, 1873.
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NAi.NaRA.E iI.A%D

THSHE subscriber offers for sale his TRACT
4 OF LAND, in lac county Of Bo,eiourt,
Va. on both sides o. the main road LEADING
from the western states 20 Lynchburg, miles
below 1mker's creek, ia healthy aud gree
able ncighborhodd. This tract contains $50
acres, and Astounding in good timber, and a.
boat one third Of which is cleared aud in
high tale oi cultivation. TIE land is well
adapted to the cniarc Of tobacco. corn aud
small grain II is also n good stand fur .
public or private house Of entertanmeni.--
Those wishing 10 purchase, perhaps waY do
well TO examine this land, rs -nch is not oilen
in market. GEORGE Gisll.
n. B.-There is 200 acres OF land adjoining
the above land for sale on accommodating
terms q. g.
0cf.,har 10. vow To-
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TNo.224.
HEEDi iTIOARY ANErD0TE.
From Thatcbcf's Revolutionary JoucRoi
mar CKrryptan.

ring 1hfyyUtdH.
From Thaichcf's Military Journal of tie
| Rev olulionary war, Wilielr has been ntfa=
dnccd tn on readers, we shall draw ~. 49,
siunally a time aud room will permit fer
HEIR anuscmrnr. The author speaks o.
III" patriotic dcsolion of the clergy gcnr-
rally t. the cause Of The rcVoluiion, and The
recommendation OF the Provincial Cou-
grcss thai ministers OF parishes should on
other occasions than the stated service Of
the Sabbath, adnpt their disco .sses to the
times, and explain the nature III civil aud
religious liberty, aud the duties of the ma
gistrates and rulers. Accordingly. fsys
the J1nfnal) We have from our pulpit The
most fertcnt and pious cfl.ions 10 the
throne of Divine Grace, IN behalf of our
bleeding, afflicted country. A Jealous di
Vine Who had been compelled In abandon
the people of his charc in Boston, on one
occasion used in the pulpit nj paws the
following einplIatical language oh
Lord, II orr enemies will fight us, let them
have fighting enough II more soldiers are
on their WAY luther, sink them, y Lord, IL
the bottom OF ihe sea- Every heart seem
ed ready 10 respond, Amen, yea, let them
have lighting enough
parish in Virginia, but participating in tho
spirit of tn times, exchanged his clerical
profession for that Of The solder. Having
~ bis pulpit inculented the principles ot
liberty, aud the cause Of his country, he
found m difficulty in enlisling a regiment
OF soldiers, and he was appointed their
commander. He entered his pulpit with
his sword aud cockade, preached his fare
well sermon, aud the next day marched nj
The head OF his regiment to JOIN The army,
aud he does honor 10 the military pofes,
slou.
mcgee
A merchant having sustained conside7
rablr loss. desired his son not Ia mention il
10 amy body. The youth promised silence,
but at the same time requested 10 know
what advantage could attend IF You ii
rulgc this has, (said The fathcr,) we SHAH
have two evils TO support instead Of one
.or own grief, and the JOY of our neigh
buurs.n