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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-23
THE MAIL ROBBER.

The Richmond Enquirer contains the following
further particulars respecting the detection of the
Post Master at Newborn, Montgomery county,
Virginia.
An agent was sent with particular instructions
to detect the pilferer, and the scheme has eventu
eted in the apprehension Of the postmaster at New
bern, Montgomery county. We understand that
on the 25th ultmo letter was put into the post
Office by the agent at Abingdon, addressed to per-
son in this city, containing 20 dollars in small North
Carolina notes. The agent employed a country
man to call at the post office at Newborn, to ask for
letter, and there being none for him, TO inquire of
the post master il he could give him small North
Carolina notes for two 6ves, as he found it difficult
10 change them on the road The postmaster,
Wolhord, readily gave 10 dollars in the very notes
he had stolen from the agents letter. AS soon as
the agent received these, he called at the Office
and demanded of Wolhford the other 10 dollars.
He denied haring them. The agent then deman-
d,d the keys belonging to the Office, which were
Immediately delivered. On nstituting search the
other 10 dollars were found when Wolhiord confess
sed his guilt. He was lodged in the gaOl at Mont
gomery court house on the evening of the 29th.
It seems that nearly every double letter in Woh-
ford's ofRce had been broken open and that he
had good deal Of money in notes of various banks
in his possession.
We are assured, by most respectable friend,
recently arrived from Colo that he has seen, in
that Republic, on the coast, several lovely women
and children OF the best families, whose have
been chopped o-their noses slit and their cut
off by order of those monsters in human shape, Mo
ritlo and Morales. These brutes, the worthy min
listers Of Ferdinand VII, are gerry ignorant that
neither the one nor the other of them can either
read or wrte!! We have implicit confidence in
the opportunities and love OF truth OF our inform
ant and literally believe every word we have writ
ten to be strictly true. Dem. Press
morton G.. Rooms, Of | ancaster, has been APP
pointed Secretary OF The Commonwealth OF Pensyl-
vania BY Governor Shulze. MIR. Rogers is an
eminent membe, of the Lancaster bar, and was an
aid to Gen. Watson, who commanded the division oil
troops which marched from Lancaster TO Baltimore
in 1914.
We have Just examined COUNTERFEIT
NOTE. of the Bank Of America of New York. 1t
has been genuine note of one dollar and has been
altered 10 a Ten dollar note. 1t Is payable TO r.
Hone, letter B. dated, May 2, 1885, SO very accu'
raey have the alterations been made, and SO difficult
is it to distinguish the genuine from the counterfeit
that the very note now before us was pronounced,
at one of our City Banks to be good note
The vignette of the new plate tor the zen Dollar
Notes of the Bank of America is the Arms OF the
Stale of New York on the One, Two, and Three
Dollar notes of the new emission of that Bank is a
Bee Hive, &c, Oem' AFsSs'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-12-23
HOPES

Delaware State Lottery Office, next house but one be-
low the Wilningtcp and BFsndywinc Bank
De-. q,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1823-06-17

assured that the Eogsh journals viii no, be
spared when they shall, as soon they must,
become the channel of Spanish intelligence
The,teleSraphic dispatches and bulletins orthe
sloHdenr have been any thing but satisfactory ;
the Funds, however, by dint of extraordinary
eXerilon, and the absence of all news on on"
side OF the question, have kept up.
I" Ga Wednesday or Thursday last, Sir. C..
Stuart called upon NJ. de Chateaubrand as II
sual The common forms of ci,ility were
scarcely concluded when the Minister began
I" reproach the ambassador, in no very me a.
sured lausuage, with revealing more to his
Court than he was automatically bound or
authorised Ia do. You come here said he.
Sir Z. IN a forenoon, and without any otIici.
al business, engage me in talk on political at
fairs; you then write home 10 Mr.. Canning
the result oi our conversation and Mr. Can
ning chooses to lay your letters on the Table
oi the House of Commons. | beg that this in
iimacy so absurd may end and that unless
upon special business, you only atteed my
weekly parties along with the other Ambassa-
doris So saying, these diplomatic persons
closed their political gossip and Sir C. is not
any longer 10 be among the most favorable
Ministers have not heard how our Minis
ter bore the reproach, or If it is likely To pro-
duce any other effect, either at home or abroad
than saving little of Mr.. Canning's time and
a little superiluous trouble to the Secretary
of the Embassy
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Il Lot of Ground,
mar 10
Trustees Sale.

DY virtue of deed Of trust from BEN
ID japin Baden and Elizabeth bis wife,
to tbe subscriber, bearing date on the
18Th July, 1857, and is duly recorded IN
the Clerks Office Of Alexandra County
Cour;: shall OF Saturday the 18th OF A.
pril next at the hour OF IL clock, proceed
to sell on the premises for ready money,
s.,.s 10 the highest bidder, thai three
M story brick house and lot situate
Hsss lying and being on The north side
M.E of King street, and next adjoining
John Grubb's tobacco and snuff store =
This property will be sold TO indemnify
and pay a certain note, drawn by Benja.
min Baden, payable 10 the Bank Of Po-
tomac by the said Baden and his endOr'
ssrs. On the payment OF the purchase
money, shall execute deed to tn pur'
chaser, such as am empowered 10 give
conveying all the said Baden's right, title
and interest thereto, If the money is moi
paid within three days after the sale
The property will Immediately thereafter,
or as soon as convenient be resold at the
risk and cost OF the first purchaser
ISAAC ROBBINS, Trustee.
S, A. MARSTELLER, auct.
march 60 cots
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
iilSTORY Or
Daniel. the Pr0phet.

4 SECOND edition OF tbi. work will
~ be put 10 press in hort time al the
city OF Washington: those gentlemen,
therefore, who hold subscription papers
for the book will be good enough TO r. turn
them to the Office OF the Columbian Star,
before the tenth Of May next. As il is a
TACT well known, that the work is highly
approved of by all who have read the hrst
edition. which was printed but few
months ago. ii is unnecessary to state here
any thing relative to lis merits II may
be proper, however, TO state. that none
can be printed but tor subscrIosrs--and
tor those only whose names are received
at Washing on by The iO'h OF May next.
Printers OF newspapers IN the District
of Columbia and those in Baltimore, Free
dericksbuGg and Winchester, will please
70 insert lhe above 10 their papers tew
times and they shall be presented with a
copy OF the work
MISHAEL SMITH the author.
april s 5t
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
From the National Mtstligencer.
TO THE EDITORS.

GENTLEMsN-MrO Orr, in his theo.
ry of the Universe, speaks very lightly
of the Comets, comparing them 10 mere
impalpabie dust. He may say the
same OF the earth, or any other plaue'
compared with the universe. But, in
point Of magnitude, a comet is on an
equality. In point of appearance, of
eccentyicrty. of the great length OF
their course, more inter esting. Their
innocence, N the micst o universal a.
arm, which their approach inspires,
proves the fully established order OF
he Heavens, and that all g complete
above. They are governed by uDer
ring laws as we'll as the planets. They
are allowed TO approach within a given
distance of the sun, but no nearer,
Each globe contains wi,hi2 itself a re-
ciprocal power of salvation. That di.
vine principle, gravitatlon, like electri
city, has negative virtue as we'll as a
positive one; one acts when the other
ceases, and prevents any wild disorder
in tho Heavenly bodies. At the great
day of judgment, when the stars are
to fall, as we learn from the lips OF our
Saviour, in the cath chap. Matt, the
sun be darkened, the moon cease to
give light, may we not suppose that
THE principle will be destroyed. and
that the unc 20 ked power Of sttrac-
tion shall bring about the catastrophe /;
the planets then rushing together upon
the sun, will extinguish his light, and
be consumed in his fires? As this
world is to be destroyed with fire. this
may be the mode in which it shall be
accomplished. it is at least as proba-
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Public Sale

DY virtue Of deed of trust, executed
ID by Alexander Veitch, t. he suhscri-
Der will be sold at public auction, on the
premises, at ! O'Clock, Goth OF May next,
the following valuable property, to wit /:
yss.r. Four Two STORY BRICK TENE-
ExfF nENTs situated or Prince street,
HaSt between Henry and Fsyetie sis.
~, ALSO, three VACANT LOTS "
GROUND, Immediately adjoining said ttne-
menls. and handsomely situated tor build
ing, fronting on Prince street, running pa
rsllei with. and binding OH Henry street,
to an alley. And also, three other LOTS
o. GROUND, fronting eastward on Henry
street, and running parallel with Prince
street, 1873 feet, 8 inches, to the centre OF
the square. :,
The above described property lying all
toge Their, l. situated 10 handsome, heal
thy, and improving part of the town, is
thought to make il highly desirable to an
individual but it will be divided and OF
tered at sale. Sc as 20 accommodate pur-
chssers. The terms will be made known
at the time and place OF -aje
MATTHIAS SNYDER, trustee.
mar 90 Iawts
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Twenty Dollars Reward.

ELOPED from Preston, near Alexan-
IL dra, on he Sd inst. negro man
named GEORGE, aud on the 9TH inst. a
mother called BILL. George is about 81
or 22 years Of age, S ffer 7 or = inches
hugh, well formed ; his complexion black
and has scar near the corner OF bis lett
eye which proceeded rom the kick OF
horse. Had on who be lett the premises
an old black hat, aud dark brown round, a
bout, and blue kersey pantaloons Bill is
about y or l8 years CT age, S feet 5 or 3
inches high, broad across the shoulders,
his form very compact, and complexion
not as dark as George. His clothing. a
dark brown round-a bout, blue kersey
pantaloons, and an old white hat. Do
will be given tnr apprehending said ne
groes, and all reasonable expenses paid. If
taken out OF the county; or ten dollars 1t
taken in the county, aud bali that sum
TOR either. Masters of vessels, seine bau-
lers, and all other persons are fOrwarned
from employing them.
ELIJAH GLOVE.
april s II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Education.
april s

YSH} rev. HeHs .7ndrews, and the rev.
L Eisas Harrison will open school
on MONDAY NEXT, in the Mechanics Hall
Academy. They propose teaching the
ordinary branches OF an English education,
in csnneyion the course usually pursued,
prepsrstive to an admission iaro College {;
and it sufficiently patronised, to provide
an apparatus by which they may be ena-
bled to add the useful and interesting sub
jects Of Natural Philosophy 4 Chemistry.
apr;l
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Office.

THE partnership heretofore existing
/ between the subscribers is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. Persons
bav,ng claims against the concern, or Ell
Their of the parties, are requested to pre-
sent them to Thomas Powell, at the Me-
chanics' bank; and those who are indebt-
ed 70 US, by bond, note, or open account,
are respectfully requested to pay, in order
to prevent the claims being placed for col
lection in the hands of sn attorney.
THOMAS VOWEL,
JOHN DOUGLASS.
april 2-3 st
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10

Bile a. that it was once dsluged from
the tail of a comet. But l forbear to
sread on sacred ground, for fear |
should commit the very fault which !
copdemn in Mr.. Orr. will conclude
with tho exhor, alton Of our Saviour:
9 Be ye ready. for ye know not when
the Son of Man cOmeth."
MODERATOR.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Washington Fish Wharf.

THE subscribers respectfully informs
j. the citizens Of the District, that The
corporation of Washington has permitted
fish wharf TO be kept Tor clea ming fish,
at the s,orth end Of the Potomac Bridge,
where we shall use every endesvor to give
satisfaction to the citizens of Washington
and its vicinity Knowing that they have
been under the necessity Of going to Al.x>
andria to obtain their fish, and pay 49,
cents per hundred wharfage, for shad,
and in proportion tor herrings;-we shall
only charge 8 cents per hundred, which
We hope will give encouragement 10 the
fishermen TO bring their fish 10 Washing
ton. SMITH g. PRESTON.
april s 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10

NETS AND CAGES.
Come listen to my story, While
Your needles task YOU ply
AT what SIM some maids will smile,
While some, perhaps, may sigh.
Tho Loves the theme, and Wisdom blames
Sucn Aorid songs as onrs,
Yet truth, sometimes, like eastern DANES,
Can speak her thoughts by flowers
Then listen, maids, come listen while
Your asedle' task you ply,
At what SIM, there's some may smile,
While some perhaps will sIsh.
Young Cloe bent on catching Loves,
Such nets had learned TO frame,
That none in all our wales and groves,
i,,er caught so much sinai gale.
While gentIe S &c, less giv'n to roam,
When Cloe's nets were taxing,
These fights Of birds, sat still at home
One small, neat Love cage making.
Come listen, maid, sc.
Much Cios laush'd at Susan's task,
But mark now things went on,
These Il Lht caught loves ere you could ask
T,eir name and age-were gone.
So weak poor Cloe's nets were wove,
That tho, she charn'd into them
New game each hour, the Youngest Love
Was able to break through them.
Come listen, mails, &c.
Meanwhile, young Sue. whose cage was wrou't
OF bars, too strong to sever
One Love, with goiden pinions caught,
And Gagged hin there for ever:
Instructing thereby all coque.s,
yynate or their looks or ages,
That mo It's pleasant weaving nets,
Ills wiser TO make cages -
Thus, maidcns, thus do beguile
The task your fingers ply,
Nav all who hear, like Susan smile -
An not like Cloe sigh
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
To the Ladies.

- HORATIO DIP -
Dtakes this method Of
informing the ladies Of Alexandra and its
vicinity, that he has commenced the L.
dies Fancy Skoemaking Business, on Wash.
ington-street, one door north OF the Me.
thodist church. where be has just received
a handsome assortment OF materials, con-
sis,ing of the very best silk, Denmark sa-
tins, and prunelles Of every figure and CO.
Tor, black and coIored morocco. among
which is The best kid for children's shoes,
black kid, seal and cali skins. He has
fitted up private room to the shop for the
accommodation Of ladies' to try on shoes
and get measured, where they will not be
exposed to the street Ladies who leave
their measure with him, will have las.
fitted up for them, ~ which case they will
save the trouble Of being measured Sc
cond time. 1t shall be his constant study
to please every lady that shall favor bin
with call.
april 3 3t&law3w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Quarter Masters Office,
"uoltS1 nA
r.. lU..b.,otno Anil I. 1R9.

Fort Washington, April !, 1898.
SEALED proposals /" jill be received IN
- Ill the Goth instant, for
200 Cords of Merchantabls Oak Wood
to be delivered on the hill at this Post, on
or before the 3Oth of November next
the contractor to give good and sufficient
security in half the amount u the contract.
for the faithful performance OF it.
THOMAS CHlLpS, Lieut..
and Qnar,er Master.
epr 2 IA 20
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Notice.

TINE partnership heretofore existing
under the ii IN Of JOHN Fl. RUN
NELLS & co. as dissolved on the 3ls'
March last, by utuai consent All per-
sons Indebted t., said firm are requested to
settle their acco ..nts eltner by note or 9th.
erwise, and all persons having claims a.
gainsi said firm are also requested to pre-
sent them Ito ellbsr) for settlement.
j II RUNNhLLS,
SAMUEL HILLS.
april II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
or Sale,

a,..~, III. house at present occupied
TIL by Mr.. John Corse, on kng-st.
IssS between Fairfax and Roy SIS
AAN This property is 50 well known
as being among the most desirable IN town,
that particular description is deemed
unne cessary Possession may be had on
the LIST July next Inquire OF
ROBER J ANDERSON.
,nyi q Iar3t
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Lumber. Lime & Nails,

TEORGE MOOT l. Go. have on
VI hand and offer for sale, attbeir ium-
Der yard on Union street, south OF mr..
Hunters ship yard, and adjoining the
lower ferry wharf, good and well assort-
ed stock OF well seasoned lumber; fresh
Thomaston Lime; wrought and cut nails,
which they will Sc Tor CASH T. on accom-
mo dating terms to Ii: oners.
april 3 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Notice.

vIvHE Farmers Bank Of Alexandra this
l. day declares dividend OF profits, up
On its capital sIock paid in, OF 3 per cent.
for the last SIX months, payable 10 stock.
holders or their represe natives, on the I'd
inst. JOHN HUFF cashr.
.nrI tw2w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Prime Family Bacon.
march 81

CURED in the most approved method.
" designedly TO be recommended arc
particularly for family use. Also,
Hogs Lard.
Particular attention was paid in having
the lard clearly washed in the leal, and
very carefully rendered by women expe-
rienced in the business For sale by
ISAAC ROBBINS,
s. Who would let the house stu-
A2*$ ale on " asbington near King ST..
Hsss at present occupied BY himself.
80. Possession given within 10 days.
april 9 3awoW
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Superintendent Offlce,2
APRIL3.
PROPOSALS Will he received BY the
Il subscriber, until Saturday, the 18Th
Cleaning the Streets.

for one year; security will be required for
The faithful performances Of the duty. Z he
duty Of the contractor shall extend 10 all
seasons to keeping open the cutters al the
intersections OF all paved streets, lanes
and alleys, from distractions BY blth, &c.
That all DIRT manure, or other ofens,ys
substances, Ill brick bats, stone or rubbish
Of any kind found scattered over the pavs
ed streets, lanes or alleys Tor the deposite
of which, permission has not been grant.
ed by the superintendent oi police, or un-
less IN the act OF removal from the pre-,
misses OF individuals, according to law,
shall be scraped into heaps and taken a.
way forthwith, beyond the limits oil the
corporation. JAMES CARSON, s. P,
anrij 3
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
81 LIS b u RY.

with the exception Of 2U0 acres thereof;
lying on Elk Lick hun, adjoining the
land, OF Stephen Daniel, and those lately
belong ing to G. FL. Scott. The quantity
intended to be sold being about 1900 a.
ores. The above sale to be made under
the authority OF deed OF trust from
Thomas Swyane, to John Hooff, to secure
the payment of certain bonds therein
mentione - sale TO commence at i9 O..
clock on the day above named, and will
if necessary, be continued by adjourn:
ment until finished. Terms CASH, and
il payment be not made on the spot, the
property will be forthwith, again exposed
10 sale, at the risk OF the purchaser.
JOHN HOCFF, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Trustees Sale.

ON Friday the second day Of hay next
~ the subscriber will offer at Public
Sale on the premises, al the mansion house
formerly occupied by Charles |. Love
that valuable estate called
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
AUCTIONS.
Sale. without reserve.

Sale, without reserve.
ON SATURDAY, the 18th OF April, on
~ the premises at IL O'Clock, wild be
sold
II 2 Story Brick Warehouse,
DwELEIyG AND LoT OF GROUND,
nearly opposite Butts s Cawood's.
ALSO,
II Lot Of Ground,
adjoining the above, on which is erected
brick stable and carriage house.
The house is substantial and conforta-
BILE the store extensive, and good stand;
the lots OF good front. running back TO a
wide alley running through the square.
Terms, 200 dollars in cash. balance in
two years. By order OF the trustee,
S. A. MARSTELLER, auct.
mar Is law3w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
PLANTATION,

or Farm, on which be nov resides, either
with or without the Stock and hands, as
may be desirabIe.--Toa good and careful
tenant the terms would be advantageous.
Or with a view to effect the same OBJ
ject, would engage as Manager or Owe"
seer, steady industrious man OF sober
habits, capable OF taking the entire direc;
ton and management of bis agricultural
concerns. Persons wishing to engage I'D
either way, will please to make aPplea-
tioL to the Subscriber, (Cbarles County
Maryland) about Eve miles below Piscata-
way.
PHILIP I. FORD:
oct %, Ia"h
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
Land to Rent,

n ME subscriber wishing TO live less
i irksone life, by relieving himself OF
some of histemporaI cares, is DESTROYS TO
farm out, or let on rent for one or more
years, the
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10
POETRY.

From, the FOURTH N,tnlJer of jioore's Nattonai
1ietudies.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-04-10

april 8
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-21
COMMERCIAL.
CHARLESTON, sc.

MAY o.-Cottons-Somc business has
been done this week IN the lower quail
ties of Sea Islands and Sautees, and a
more extensive business 10 UplaDds the
sales OF the former generally have been
a, from Is to % cents; one fancy lot
brought so; UpIaDds have gone Oh at
all rates between 80 and ia cents, while
some superior selections command IL
and is5 cts. Rice prime 8 % s SO,
inferior to good 9 50a3. Flour Pills
delphia and Richmond SUPP %, Alex
andria do s. Corn 6Oa65 cts. The mar
ket is well supplied with the two las, fore
going articles, and sales have been heavy
through the week. Sales OF Cuba mo-
lasses have been made at 25 cents. The
large import Of coffee last week has eau,
sed some siagna,ion in the article, but
holders Of very prime lots are not willing
To take less than &C cents inferior kinds
have declined little. Salt continues
scarce. Foreign spirits sell very slowly,
at low rates. Bacon is very plenty, and
unless of prime quail. will no, sell. There
is little good butter in market--ihat Of
infer. quail. will scarcely bring any thing.
Freights keep up-1d l 9th for cot
ton to England, 24a2a cts TO France. U.
s. bank shares los IS. Bills-Gat sight,
on Boston, Philadelphia and New-York,
pr ct pr, so DIS par. Doubloons Is IS,
ANN. gold prem, dollars 1al4 prem.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-21
SAVANNAH, GEO.

MAY 10. Colton-There has been a
lively demand for Uplands during the
past week, at prices with those of the
preceding, say Sale, according to quality;
Sea Islands are also selling, but princi-
pallIy of the lower qualities, at 10 a 90;
some sales have been made at small
advance on these rates, but the fner kinds
have been latserly much neglected. Rice
is dull, 9 SO a s, some held at 8 l2a.
Corn 70 rs, Maryland white flint 70.
Exchange on England l073alOs4. US.
bank stock 1903. Freights to Liverpool
1~9dal S-4d brisk.