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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
TIE STEAMBOAT
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? O L O WI \ G

gJAS comnencedheru usual route, which
IL will not be changed without due no.
ice beng given. Leaves Richmon on
Sunday morning, az 8 o'clock, City Point
after the arrival of the stage from Peters
1lrg aud Norfolk. at o'clock, On Mon
day noraing, touching at Old Point Com
Sort; arrives at Alexandra and Washing
ION on Tuesday morning.
Returning: Leaves Washington at s o.
clock, Alexandria at 8, on Thursday NOR,
Mag, arrive, at Old Point Comfort ana
Norfolk on Friday morning, and proceeds
brect to City Point aud Richmond.
Present rates OF fare, including meals
and table drink, between Washington anu
Norfolk, D.II; Alexandria and Norfolk
D. 10 so; between Norfolk and City Polnt
D. 4; between Norfolk and Richmond D,5.
The Potomac Steam Boat company
having extended their liue from Norfolk TO
City Point and Richmond in consequence
of the failure OF their repeated applications
20 the James River Steam Boat Company
10 lower the fare, so as TO encourage trsv.
cling on this route between Richmond
and Washington, now have to congratn-
late the public en- their complete success
in obtaining The object. Travellers will
al once see the advantage OF making their
arrangements so as to do all their travel
lipg on the day the Potomac runs.
march iS "
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
Public Sale

fuDlIc sale
DY virtue of deed OF trust. executed
ID by Alexander Veitch, to The suhscri-
Der will be sold at public auction, Oh he
premises, al II O'clock, Goth OF May next,
the following valuable property, 10 wit:
A.a -Four two STORY BRICK TEHE-
HW8 MENTs. situated on Prince street,
NE between Henry and FayeTte SITS.
49, ALSO. three VACANT LOTS OF
GROUND, Immediately adjoining said ttne-
ments, and handsomely situated tor build
ing, fronting on Prince street, running pa
ralIel with. and binding on Henry street,
to an alley. And also, three other LOTS
OF GROUND, fronting eastward on Henry
street, and running parallel With Prince
street, 1873 feet, inches, TO the centre Of
the square.
The above described property, lying all
together, Il situated IN handsome, heal
thy, and improving part OF the town, is
thought 10 make it highly desirable tc an
individual but it will be divided abd OF
Tered al sale, So as 10 accommodate pur-
chasers. The terms will be made lnowR
at the time and place OF -ale.
MATTHIAS SNYDER, trustee.
mar 60 laws
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
Caution.

A LII person. are iorwarDed from pur.
n chasing the following IOB.aCCO
NOTE. the same having been lost or mis-.
laid and new one substituted the de-
livery OF the old one stopped. c. S. No
224, 1884, 40, 1924, Inspected Cd Au-
gust, 1922, al Thornton Warehouse
Signed JOHN MUNCASTER. Inspector
DAN. MONROE
apIil Is taw3t
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
Family Fish.

ORDERS lett at James Mankin,'s booth
~ on the fish wharf, for family fish, will
be thankfully received and faithfully at,
tended TO, by Lewis Hipk'ns, who VIII
personally attend 10 their being well put
UD, dPIh
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08

WltherS u w aSlilnGtOn
are now opening very neat assortment of
SPRING GOO DIS:
consisting of
Irish linens and long lawns
Russia and Irish sheeting
Super6ne and low priced calicoes
PLAID and stripe Cambria Ginehams
Plain and figured book muslins
Jaconets & swiss do
Book muslin bdkls
Cambria and common Dimities
Striped levantines and Gros de Naples
Linen cambria and cambria hdkis
Plain and figured Canton grapes
Merino points and Zelia hdkis
Flag and BandanDa hdkis
A & Ga cotton cambrics
Jaconet do
april tt
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
A Tract of Land,

laie the property of WIN T. S~ anu, ESQ.
deceased, called Msgruder's Ferry Plan
talon, lying in the said county, on the
Paiuxent river, adjoining to The land N
which Masruder's Ferry, is kept, and 10
the warehouse by the name OF Msgruder's
warehouse, and within one mile of Low e.
Marlboro. The land contains about lao
acres, is rich, and peculiarly adapted to
the growth OF fine tobacco. The said
land will be sold on the premises, on a
credi, of six, eighteen, twenty-tour, aud
thirty months, tbe purchasers giving hood,
with approved security, to secure the pay
ment of the purchase money, which ,,ay7
ment being made and done, the sdbscri.
Der will convey to the purchaser or pur.
chasers OF said land, by good and sutfi-
Glen, deed or deeds, such title as The SAID
William Thomas Swami had in the said
land, the same being fee simple.
At the same time and place will also be
sold IRON 8 to IL valuable negroes, con-
ssting OF men, women, and children. Oh a
credit of 9, and ls months the purcha-
sers giving bond, with approved security,
for the purchase money-the purchase
money both for the land AMI negroes to be
on interest from he day OF sale. The sale
will comm. nee at mid day. and continue
until all the property shall be sold.
RICH. b. ALEXANDER,
apr 24-2awIm rustee.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
To Rent.

TO Rent.
49, The subscriber wishes to rent
9NA for one or more years, his wharf
ssssj and warehouse. The warehouse
" is 3 stories high, fire proof, and
having every convenience tor an extensive
business. The wharf is ITO feet in length,
and 40 in breadth, and has water of suii!-
Gent dep,h for the largest vessels.
JONAH THOMPSON
aug Is II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
may I
Six Cents Reward.

Six Cents Reward.
DANAWAY from the subscribers, on
IL the Goth ult.
WiIIiam Evans,
an apprentice to the biscuit baking busi-
ness a white lad, in The 2Oih year OF his
age. He had On when be absconded,
61e black hat, (not bis own, half worn,
dark grey oassinett pantaloons, striped
waistcoat, with fashionable rolling col.
lar, and round jacket OF coarse grey cloth.
Whoever will apprehend and return said
boy, shall receive ct cents (but no thanks)
for theii trouble.
ANDREW JAMESON & SON,
N. b. Masters OF vessels and Others are
cautioned against barboriBg or employing
sal Toy.
may 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
AUCTION SALES
Public Sale.

PURSUANT to decree of the Hon,
i Judges o; the Co,nty Court OF Prince
Georges County. in the state CT Mary
land, acting as court o! equity, will be
sold al public auctian ON the ED day Of
May next. it fair, and ii not fair, on The
next lair day thereafter,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08

For Boston,
IL, The schr FOUR BROTHERS,
AE, capt NichersoD; burthen about CSC
bbIs She is a good vessel, and now rea-
dy TO load. Apply to
JOHN II. LADD & Go.
Who haze for sale By sa,d vsssels,
IS lierces new Rice
100 bbls tar
casks superior lamp oil
II casks vinegar
~ boxes mould candles
boxes oranges
12 casks butter
9 hhds lectifed rum
a bbls rose
Cinnamon, anniseed, &c
Peppermint cordial
bales upland cotton
40 reams wrapping paper.
apr 22
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
To Let,

And immediate possession giUsn,
.s..,ur The house lately occupied by
SfTA Leonard alarbury, near the cor
1sssssi ner Of Water and Duke SITS. ad-
80 joining the property of Mr. John
Hunter. For further particulars apply to
FRANCIS F. NARBURY
may II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
Glover Seed,

Glover Seed,
E4>RESu and of superior quality, Just
a received. ani Tor sale by
A. c. CAZfNOVE L Ce.
mar 10
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
French Burr NliII-StOnps.

French Burr Mill-StOnes.
THE subscriber has just received from
i New York, good assortment Of ma
terals, and continues 10 make at bis shop,
near The upper end of Kmg street, Alex.
andria,
.MiH-StOnes
of all sizes and OF very superior quality,
where any gentleman calling can he sup
piled on The shortest notice and al he
most reduced prices, 10 suit the times.
Milers and others, are requested 10 call
and judge for themselves
JACOB BAUGH.
april 20 I'm
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-08
Potter Ale & Cider.

Porter Ale Il Cider.
YFtHE subscriber has now ready for de-
livery, and will keep constantly for
sale. at the store formerly occupied BY Mr..
J. Green, at the oyster dock wharf, very
Best bottled Porter, dte and
Grab Cider,
either by wholesale or retail. Customers
10 town, may always have it
DELIVERED'' AT THEIR HOUSES
without any additional charge, as he has
a man employed for that purpose.
HIS LIQUOKS WARRANTED GOOD,
or no charge Country customers can
always be supplied, on the shortest notice
aud very hes. terms. A general
assortment Of Groceries
for sale as usual.
10000 lbs HOPS. just received and
for sale BY THOMAS "Hip LIZ ~
april - AGENI.
The Subscriber
HAS received per schooner Cent, and
LII for sale
10 coils patent,cordage, Lewis & Co.'S
manufacture
2 bales Alicant floor mats
JOHN RUMNEY.
april ~
Whiskey, Bacon, etc.
n lindsay s. HILL have just received
IL from Philadelphia
80 hhds rye whiskey
IN STORE,
10000 VT. Cumberland bacon
6 bids first quality n y sugar
so kegs Ohio butter
$50 bushels clover seed, and
FAMILY FLOUR
apr u
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-10-14

being answef;.hle for en- alteration of n,in,!
so it-Oecomnig the enli 1.iteucd aye in which
we ave. she must console herself with no.
fnviuS provoked evil, and having ever bpen
disposed 10 good, and, above all, To disGn-
suish, by reoi proofs oruseful and recproca.
union, those states which were disposed 10
preserve aud appreciate these valuable ties.
add not to sacrifice the interest Of their sub
lec'S To the passion or cuprice of their rulers
ihe Coiies, satisfied with the testimony
"i uhtlr Conscience, having reigiously dis
charged their duties, and without any re-
morse arising from their political conduct,
are again come 10 this invincihle island, the
terror III tlfants and.;he support uf free men.
anu have assembled anew M this very temple
where In spite of the then arbit.r of diadems
and thrones, that constitution was formed and
saoeiioned, 1879, which is 10 be the source of
our prosperity
on All occasions, whether prosperous ar
adverse, \. Nj. will never find them reirosrad-
ing IN the career of honor and If once MOI
assembled IN extraordinary Curtes, the good
al the couniry so requiring il, these deput :
should have again 10 exercise the Legislative
functions, they will repeat, in the face of the
whole world, what they declared ia their sit
l'ngs of the 9Th and Ilih of January last, and
expressed anew on The c9th " July, with gen
erai applause
Y. Nj. may nnaac'yourself easy, in the full
confidence and security that you will iind them
by Your side, whence ~ Y. ". shall apply To
Them to support the dignity OF your Constitu-
ilonal throne aud that they never can wish
ior day of greater joy 10 them than that an
which, removed with Y NJ. Ia the centre OF
the Monarrhy, they may he able Ia congratu-
Iate I. NJ. On the attainment Of victory after
having driven the encnIy beyond the Pyre-
noes"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-10-14
Demaara-.Megro Iasurection.

"You will have heard before this 6fthe ter
rible dust there has been in Dcmarara. The
negroes rose to the amount of 5000 aud gave
regular battle to the King Is troops hey made
a desperate attempt TO cut off detachment
OF the 2ist regiment as it was coming up, but
they were DEFEATED by the very gallant CON
duct of a lieutenant who commanded the di-
vision. The 21st West India Regiment; and
Georgetown Militia of Cavalry aere all enga-
ged in the ARRAY, and behaved uncommonly
we'll The tumult was not queiled when the
express left Demarara, but there is every rea-
son TO hope that it is 50 by this, as strong re-
Iniorcements were Immediately embarked at
Barbadoes for the scene Of acton.n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-10-14
From the New York Daily Adser,i,er.l
TIE Kings Speech ind Reply n The Corte

on Closing tie Session
The Speech oi thu hlns o, Spain, on clos
nag the Session OF 1928, aud The reply OF th:'
Cur,es made on tile 9Th OF August, ar. n,
fortunately of too great lengih to he Inserted
entire. Their tone is frau and eu.rrs.ir
That of the King leaves US to hue~t ,riy
shat II does not express his real sen,inirnis
While that of the Cortcs Is as patriotic rs sp,.
rItcd, and as disnfed As the ducunl.nts tney
used to publish white comparatively in peace
and seCuriiy al AiaGild
The Kings Address begins with these
words:
N~prirmrn Depntirs-On this solemn
Gay, mWhico iae present Cnrtes are clusrd.
my he"ri IS nretssarib affected by sensations
OF different kinds. Though still they accord
Nih ne circumstances in which the nation is
placed.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-10-14

NEw ORLEANS, September 9.-The last
accounts OF The sickness at NatClIez are still Of
very gloomy cast. II appears that the town
Is almost entirely deserted, the population be-
ing less than one hundred, large proportion
OF whom are sick and no provisions TO be
had except ut the Jail. II is stated that the
surrounding country is quite healthy.
September 13.-We have been favored with
The perusal Of letters from the city Of Mexico,
written early in July. At this period the full
est confidence was felt in the establishment,
by the new Congress, to sit in October, Of
Federatlye Republican government, which
would meet the views and receive The support
of all the provinces. No approximations were
entertained Of disturbances from the move.
ments of the military chiefs, and the capital
and IT'S neishboIhOOd, at least, were perfectly
tranquil Lou. .gdr:
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-10-14

nish Cortes respecting the Independence -,
the late Spanish American pi ovinces. On,r'
Su August, committee of the Cortes =,
whom was referred Il memorial on the sui
Jsct rom the Secretary of the Colonies. -,
ported the following- propositions.
Isl The governments de facto of the dissiIen, M,
y'nces shalt he in,ited to send commissioners W.,
iull powers To some neutral point of Eufope. vh;,
the government, of his Majesty shall designa,. fits
should nos pieler the Peninsula /; and an aim,s,;y
shalt he immediately concluded with such as copseS
20 send SAID commissioners. ="
"a. The government Of his Majesty shall apno;
on as part, one OF none penipo,e stiaries Ia r.
- a'ies "t every KIND upon the bases deemed n,a
suitable, without excluding tnal of Iadsn,p,fse st
necessary
81. These treaties shall have no effect nor val;,.
until they have the appreciation or the Cortes 'y
The report OF the Committee was discns
s.d at great length on the 4h and 9Th Angus,
the principal speakers taking part ia the d.
bate. Tue Secretary of the Department of
the Colonies Argued in favor of the adon,;o'
of the propositions and stated that the go,srn
mcnt had already sent out commissioners with
powers which did not exclude the adm;ss;a,'
al The basis OF Independence. The prouos;
TONS were opposed various grourhls
some members contepded that To acknow
ledge the Independence OF the Provinces would
ID" violation OF the Constitution ;uthers. that
IL ought not In be done unless very ad,an,s
geOus terms were allowed 10 Spain in rrouital"
others that the Cortes should vail and 90.
what the commissioners already despatched
had Accomplishments few denird thar tho
provinces were fit for Independence, or able
to maintain themselves against the ambition
oi 'he European powers. The propositions
were finally rejected by vote of So to 49,
We infer from the tenor and result of ,b;o
debate, that the conventions or treaties which
nave been already made between the Spanish
Commissioners and the governments of Mexi.
CO and Buenos Ayres respectively, " in no, H..
ratified IN Spain-at least, without considers
bic hesitation and discussion. I.Nat Ga,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-16
BRITISH WEST INDIES.

we are indebted 10 Captain Burbagp of the
Susan, for the Antigua Weekly Register to
the 18th Nov.
Barbadoes papers received at Antigua con-
tain no other notice of the outrageous viola
ton of all law and order, exemplifed in the
destruction of the Wesleyan Chapel AT Bridge
Town, than proclamation by the Governor.
Sir H. Ward, offering, by and with the advice
ot His Nlalesty's Council, a reward Of G 1000
ler such Information as will lead 10 the con-
Nicuon ofthe persons concerned in this scan
dalous Transaction"
Towards the latter end of October. the first
militia meeting took place in the island Of ST.
hitts, and different companies ofhorse, foot
and artillery were organized The Inhabitants
oi 81. kltts, and those of most other of the
british West India Isles, appear To be living ia
continual dread vi an Instruction of the blacks.
About The same time, a meeting was held
this Excellency the Captain General in the
char,l to devise measures fur promoting the
Religious instruction of the Slaves
The proprietors and Others of The district of
FocarlSua, Trinidad, held IA meeting by n
special summons, 10 consider the measures
brought forward in the British Parliament in
Tended To affect the condition OF the slaves
rms meeting gave IL as its opinion, that to de-
piiYe The master of the power ofinGicting cor
P"'"i WI the Saves, wOuiG sub
vert the discipline of every estate in the col
ony--,that the abolition of Sunday markets
would tend In no way TO the promotion of re-
isI"n, the market now answering as AN addi-
'lonai Involvement to many To come to town
and attend church-that marriages which NAV
prove binding as religious tie, will, if they
can be carried into effect, prove equally adj
vaniageons To the master and the slave-and
that there would be no advantage in anv order
" for preventing the removal, from the land TO
Which they are attached, of Slaves sold with
Estates"
a new slave bill has been passed by the lc-
sslature of Tobago. 1t provides that the
whipping of slaves by their owners, be re-
stricted 10 90 stripes, and that, if exceeding
II II be performed in the presence Of white,
or other free persons. Owners To afford SUE
cieni food and clothing to their slaves, under
4 penalty. Plantation slaves To be allowed a
day IN each week to cultivate their grounds,
from the first of May to the first Of December.
Phil Gdz.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-16
DINNER TO MIX. LIVINGSTON.

New ORLEANS, November I4.-Yesterday
dinner was given to Edward Livingston,
Esq. by the gentlemen of the Bar, ON his
leaving New Orleans To assume his seat in
the House of Representatives Of the United
STATES. This was Citing tribute of respect ia
I've lawyer OF lnrgest standing in Louisiana,
and IT was due To his enlnent public services
ana iraascendnni talents. The entertainment
was given at Elkins' CoTee House. and We
are Informed, was at once supptnous ,od
splendid. About sixty gentlemen sat dn,yn To
table, NJ. Mazareau presiding, Mr.. Work
mau officiating president. A number
ni appropriate todsts were drank, and the
evening was spent in harmony, amid flashes
OF wit that kept the table ina roar rGnz.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-16
ARMY OF LEGlsLATORS.

II is estimated there are in the u. States.
including the elite in congress, 4O24 Legislators.
\ number more than equalt to two Thirds he
United States army, and doubly as expensive.
40 army 0flegislatOrs is 4 public benefit. By
saving The people from an army Of bayone's
I'D Il the FIRST cost The American people more
nsa The second, they may console tbemseIye.
~ pronouncing il The price paid for then Iiber
ties. Boston Patriot
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-16
Extract o. a letter dGted Charlotte T0,Un, p. E
Island Oct Cd 1908


This place is in the greatest confusion in
consequences Ut the dust with the Lieutenant
governor which even puts a stop to business.
iuere are several ofour leading men, inhabi
'dnis ut Charlotte Town, going Tomorrow to
goal aud to be fined most excessively and
probably ruined, for an alleged CONTEMPT on
the Cout Of Chancery, in publishing those
resolutions which you may have seen in the
papers. Thus the Governor took uuon him
To try the people for the very complaints they
We're making against himself and if they are
ruined God only knows where il will enid
expect n7thIng but that there will be murder.
Tue people are resolved To- defend these gen
Yemen, and the Governor seems resoIyrd IN
run them. They are people YOU well know.
VIZ -kIchard ROlliugs, esq. major of militia.
formerly high sheriff of the Island: Coptain
John Stewart, late paymasirr of the forces
10 Newfoundland, aud for many years speak
~ OF the house of assembly Paul Maybpy.
Esq. one OF the members of the assembly for
Charlotte Town; John McGregor. Esq. last
year high sheriff of the Island William Doc
kendorf, late member Of the house of Assem-,
by Mr.. ThOmas Owen, late a magistrate
and manager Of the most extensiy, merc,o-
tile concern in this Colony: Messrs Gam
bridges and Mr.. Donald M'DOnald of Traca-
die' an extensive land proprietor aud very
respectable young gentleman. Besides these.
there are concerned in the business almnst
every man Of properly or character in the al
aud and the whole country knows that ali
they published Is true and correct so that
the public feeling Of The place may be easier
conceived than described. .4cGdiau Rec.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-16
EXTRACT 70 THr EDiroa. DATED

H1TTISbrrc, Dec. 4, 1928.
This day Mr.. Hnmmel presented in the
house Representatives curious petitiop from
Susanna Hawk Of DaHphn, stating that she
was the wife &c Peter Hawk: that prior TO
their marriage, he deceived her az 20 his cir
cumstances that, shortly after, her property
was sold io pay his debts that he was In tho
habit of staying from home at improper hours
IN me night, and often alarmed her hy COM
log INTO her room at such hours through he
window that he would frequently take his
shoemaker's knife, and threaten to cut her
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-12-16
FOREIGN ARTIrIrs

boNDoN. Oct. 49,. The French papers Of
Thursday and the Pllute of Friday arrived
Yesterday The latter paper copies from The
Memorial Bprdplais statement. that in con
sequcnce Of some disclosures pretended to
lave been made by Rcgo Balasteros has
been ordered to b. arrested OF course. th.
existence of any confession of Riegn's is We
~ much to be doubted, though that Balhste-
r"s vii be an object Of Ferdnand's ven
s"ance ~ pot improbable Their maiesses, the