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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-11-13
Notice.
DER SONS indebted to James S. Ian.

DERsoNS indebted to James s. Lans
M and 1osrner, are requested 70 make
payment of their respective dues as
speedily as possible to me.
The death of Mr. James ;. Lanc, The
senior partner Of the frn, renders it alb
solutely necessary to bring the business
OF the Concern to a close. 1t will he APP
parent TO all concerned, that have it
not in my power, at this time, 10 extend
that very liberal indulgence which tic
customers Of this house have been acz
customed TO receive. They vii, there
fore, hope, use their every cxertiun to
discharge what they may owe, ard not
TANK tits, underline present cireumsian-
ces, an unreasonable request. Early
attention TO the above, Will be the inte-
rest OF al concerned, as it will enable
me Better to supply them with more and
cheaper goods than otherwise could.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-11-13

| VIRGINIA. to wit:
In the Superior Court of Chancery
i holden a. Winchester, the 18th day
OF April, Is23.
Thomas Turner and
wife, Pfainf;gs.
rs.
5aS Mason aud Jo-
seph Crantham, Exc IN su.Scrny.
cGtors of VIM. Rush,
deceased, and the heirs
of the sail deceased,
DEFENDANTS
The Court doth appoint John s. Pew
ton, Guardian ad Item to defend the
infant defendants in this suit, but he is
mot TO be subject 10 any costs on that
account: Nhereuron he filed the an
swers Of the said infant defendants; and
BY consent Of the parties, ii is order
ed. that Master Commissioner Waits
do examine, state, and settle the ex-
ccutorial account of the said James
Mason and Joseph Grantham--also. an
account os the debts due by the estate of
the said William Rush, deceased. and
the character and nature ii stIcb debts
and also an account of tie annual pro-
1T of the real estate of said William
Rush, deceased, exclusive OF the dower
right by which il is bound, stating all
such matters especially deemed psrti.
nent by himself, or which shall be re-
CURED by either Of the parties to be spe-
cially stated, and make report thereof
to the Court in order to final decree.
A Copy--Testc.
DAN'L LEE. C. C.
The parties to tic above suit, and all
persons having claims against the estate
Of William Rush, deceased, are hereby
notified that shall attend al my Office II,
Maransburg, onthe Goth day of Novem-
Der inst. for the purpose ef executing
the above order, and continue from dav
to day until the same is done, when and
where they will attend with the neces-
sary vouchers, and evidence of their
claims.
HARRISON WAITE.
Commissioner for The Caancsyg District
Court holden at WincAesisr.
November g.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-11-13

Ertract of letter received by the
Editors of the Neao York Com
mercial Advertiser, from: q friend
an London
Washington Irving spends the win
ter, / learn, at Paris, and is to be en-
gagged in writing another work. Per-
kins is still in London. engaged with
his new steam idea They think here
it will not answer; Perkins, how viewer,
/ understand, sill entertains hopes
There are not many Americans in
London; indeed all the world is at
Paris.
The dinner at Liverpool, which
presented an occasion for Mr.. Canning,
to express his sentiments on the sub
ject of America, has had an excellent
effect in this country. America stands
high in every respect
The condition of England is pros
perous.-She will preserve her ncu-
trality, for the present at least. Spain
must succumb sooner or later, and
leave the Holy Alliance at liberty TO
pursue some heller work.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-11-13

Pss.ideatiaL-The Florence Gazette
says-"The certainty of General Jack
sons election becomes so much strong
er every day, that we have concluded
that our humble efforts could be of no
service to him; and we freely confess
that on this account we have abated
much of our labor in his favor"
The Savannah Georgian says:-"No-
thing can be more certain than the sue
cess of Mr.. Crawford"
The GAINESVILLE Gazette says'-'"Mr'
Clay is to be our next President, he
has the whole country in his favor;op-
position would be idle in fhe exreme."
A South Carolina paper sayss:-nr
Calhoun's election is as certain as his
existence
sIanv of the New England prints de-
clare that Mr. Adams will succeed, IN
defiance of all opposition. From the
several statements it is fair to infer mat
we shall hereafter be blessed with nVe
Presidents-what an era of politics!
Prov. JoRrn.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
RnsTON .NurInNs. y

The following exquisite paragraph APP
peared in the Boston Gazette of Monday
April z. the day of5he late election-snd
the same paper was accompanied by a
disgusting picture, termed TIE Gerry.
mandeY, equally well calculated with the
paragraph below to promote the cause oi
Federalism +! Salem Req.
"7he GoUcrnors Coach is coming along.
We have no FeaE Of offending the deli.
cate nerves Of republican fedelalists by
asserting, that Mr. Otis keeps a coach,
and drives splendid pair Of horses nor
have we any notion, that the simplicity Of
Dr.. Eustis, in driving into town in cart
or Wagon, will give bin an additional
vote, OF gain for him the belief, that his
feelings and principles are more humble
than the former person. Every station
demands corresponding dignity and
style of living, and we shall hope to see
Mr.. Otis when he is governor, land most
sssuredIy he will be- add to his retlnue
a train Of livery servants, and giUe such
other horade and consequence tie sta.
ZION as becomes man Of 7veaifh, and The
CHEF magistrate Of a howerfM and en-
hghfened state"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
FROM MATANZAS.

We learn, by the arrival of the schr.
Harriet, tina, days before she left Ma
taozas, four or FIVE pirates arrived there,
and informed. that they were the only
ones who had escaped from a considera
bic body which he'd been located on one
OF the.keys, about 40 miles to windwar6
'oi that place. 1t was understood, tina,
com. Porter had obtained information OF
their situation, and despatched his bar.
ges along shore, while the steam galley,
and some Of the small vessels, Apr oach-
ed the Key. Ga discovering them, the
pirates made for the Cuba shore, wher
they were intercepted in their Right, and
taken prisoners, with the exception OF
four or i've which had reached Ma,anzas.
II was reported, that the pirates had
erected hu,s on the Key, in which was
deposited their i'll gotten plumber all oil
which, tits supposed, had fallen into the
hands OF our gallant tsrs but as the bar.
ges, or larger vessels sad not returned
no other particulars were known.
We also learn, by this arrival, tina,
the pirate who commanded the recap
tured schr. Pilot, returned to Matanzas {
lew hours after she was taken, in compa.
ny with two of his crew, who, with ths
exception Of the one taken prioner, wer,
the only survivors of his crew, amounting
TO 40 or so men. He was talking pub,
liciy on the subject, and lamentiLg III,
disastrous result Of mis- cruize.
Charleston Courier.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
LargsT FROM HRaNgE.

Paris papers of the esd March have
been received by the General Hand, ar.
rived here in So days from, Rochelle
The question of peace or war remained
undecided, though it is stated "that a
manifest will be published from the 1st
TO the 5th OF April, which viii contain
the declaration OF war of France sgains,
SPAIN" According TO this statement, il
might be twelve days before the French
government decided finally on the course
they were to pursue a pei nd sufficient
ly long for events to take place that
might give very different aspect than
what is now presented to the appearance
OF matters in Europe. 1t is now said
England BY maintaining strict neutrality
in the event OF war with France and
Spain. This is circumstance which,
evidently, was not calculated on by the
French government, and, il is more than
probable, has occasioned the tardy nca-
sures hich mark the whole Of its pro-
ceedings in reference 10 the Pepinsula.--
Ii appears To be the intention OF a num-
Der of the officers of the national guard
W 'H'S"S !" SohSS HuSbSe VI S-' ooh'
Mercier's name being struck from the
rolls The success of the constitutions
lists. and the almost entire annihilation oil
the rebel forces in Spain is coD6rmed.-
Fhe Portuguese army was in full march
for the frontiers, and every thing seem
| ed to indicate thu, if the French troops
| invaded Spain, they would meet with a
warmer recep iiun than the ruling party
! in France seem TO anticipate,
Lord Strangford is stated, in a letter
from onstantinople. of the Goth Februa-
nv, to have effected reconciliation be-
tween the Porte and Russia, by which
the Turks arc left 10 massacre the Greeks
at pleasure.
The Jesui,s had been restored in Sar-
DINA, for the avowed purpose of serving
Legitimacy, and preventing the diffusion
Of liberal principles, hich are barefaced.
ly said TO DE dangerous alike to rulers
and people" w Y. Com. .Adv. SIN i,st
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
COMMERClAL.


AS to the effect which the war is 10
have upon the commercial interest ofthe
United States, much will depend upon
Its duration and the parties to it. AT
present, our bed stuffs are higher hero
than In Europe. Vast quantities ofwheat
from the Baltic and Mediterranean have
accumulated in the ware houses of Eng.
land, and probably in those of the ccun.
tries producing it (; and the price quoted
in the London Price Current Of the 18Th
of March varies, according to quality.
from 70 cents to dollar per bushcl, " lille
our own wheat is readily sold at ST. SIS 10
5 40 per bushel in this market. In
this staple, therefore,no beneficial change
can be expected nor, as far as the in.
terest OF the farmer is concerned, can IL
be necessary, as Che present price amply
remuBera,es him. To all other bread
stufs the same reflections are applicable
except rice, which, from its pecuIia?
qualitics,is essential TO an army :Jas that
produced in the Carolinss is Of SUPERB
or quality, twill be in demand, and has
already advanced in price here as much
perhaps as European markets will yet
justify. With the exception Of ibis ar,
ticle, and perhaps of pot aud pearl ashes,
we are not aware that any production of
the United States is likely to increase in
value or demand for expectation. War
will necessarily rather check than stirnu-
late the manufacturing industry of France
both 5y dIyeriing hands and closing accus-
toned markets and as FAR as French de.
mands can affect il, the value of our cot.
tons is more likely to diminish than in,
crease. vi tobacco, The present excess
OF production over consumption is SO
great that nothing can be safely predicted
concerning il. 10 our navigation, how
ever, under s;;y circumstances, war in
Europe vii! be beDcfcsl. The skill and
enterprise OF our seameD, together with
the beauty and speed of our ships will Sc.
cure to them preference, as carriers,
over al other nations while the fame
which the navy acquired for our flag du.
ring the lasi war will Inspire all those
who may sail or ship under it with a con-
VictloD of Its iDyioisbility, and their own
security Nc7o York .fmeric1n.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
Riahon az Marth CaroLinn.

AT the convention of the Protestant
Episcopal church of North Carolina, late.
ly held at Salisbury, the rev. Doctor
Ravenscroft, of Virginia, was unanimous
ly elected bishop of the diocess OF that
state.
The Edenton, IN. C.j Gazette, of
Tuesday week states that onSuDday prece.
ding, small child OF Mr. James Brougb.
ton OF ChowaD county, about two years
OF age, after eating number OF Yeiiosv
JesSnmize fo7uerS, died in the space Of
half an hour. in a minute or two after
eating them she becsme perfectly blind.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

NEW ORLEANS, APRIL 9.-The court
martial which has been lately sitting at
Bacon Rouge for the trial of col Arbuc-
kic, Of the 9Th u. ). infantry has adjourn
cd sine die. We have good reason to
believe, that the colonel has been honor.
ably acquitted of the charges preferred
against him
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

A case was decided on Friday in the
court Of common pleas, which may be OF
some Importance iD the event of recur-
renee of the calamity with which our
city was visited last season.
A mel chant had received on storage
quantity OF tobacco, ard when the yei
low fever caused desertion oil the lower
part OF the city, be closed his store, af:e T
giving notice to the owners to take If they
wished, such other property as remain
ed in il. He also left a notice on the
door, that goods might be taken out on
application to him, at Jamaics, l.. I. N.
Y. for the key. The defendant, some
time in Sept. procured from another per-
son, key that fitted the lock, entered
the store and took out his tobacco, leay
ing the store in an exposed situation, and
goods, other than his own, in such con.
dition that a quantity, Che amount not
definitely shown was wasted. No pre-
tence OF fraud was urged against the de-
tendant, but the claim rested upon the
unauthorized entry, and the loss sustained
in consequence thereof. Verdict for the
plaintiff NezO York american.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

Anarm ola human being says,the Har.
risburg IDtelligencer, was found in an
isolated place on the Blue Mountain, IN
Lebanon county, some time SINCE
How il came there is unknown.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
A WILL.

Mr.. TheIlusson, a Swiss merchant,
who eied worth 100000, disinherited bis
children by will, and left his whole for
tune to be reserved for accumulation for
80 years, then (when 1t would amount to
H7,C0O, 0O0) to be given to a single in
dividual, 10 take his name.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
ARDENT SPIRITS. :.

An association has bern formed 10 Up,
per Freehold, Monmouth county, n. J..
to check, "Ly preccpt and EXAMPLE, -
the immoderaie use Of ardent liquors.
This is mos, praiseworthy attempt ia
suppress growing and blasting evil. and
it is trusted, Will In good degree sue.
ceed - >S,s,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

A Mexican schooner arrived at New
Orleans on the Goth ult from Tsmpico,
with 100000 specie. The quantity
brought by the steam ship from Vera
Cruz, is not stated.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

The body of capt. Israel Higgins, and
that OF lad, about 10, supposed TO be
his son, have been found, aud inferred at
Squam, l.. /. they belonged to the schr.
Julia Ann, of Lubec, from T. island for
n. York, wrecked S0th ult. From pa
pers found, il appears there were 9 per-
sons on board.
Another account states that all the
crew, 5 IN number, had been found, half
buried in the sand, and were inferred 9TH
inst.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
FIRE RAIL-.


InUented by Mr. HasUkiis. of PHILADELPHIA.
"rhe object of this invention is to
place our navy on an equal footing with
out addition 10 the number Of vesseIs)
with the strongest maritime nation now
in existence. For this purpose, we con-
stract a ball, hollow within, and with
grooves all around its external surface,
which is partly charged with powder
that is Insulated, and the remainder Of
the cavity or space within, is filled with
a liquified composition, hich, when cold,
becomes hard. The grooves, on the
outside, are filed with the same compo-
si,ion, so that the surface of the ball be-
eomes smooth. The inside charge pas
ses through a small aperture lett for that
purpose, in which is inserted fuse, that
regulates the explosion of the ball to any
given Hunber Of seconds or minutes, that
may be required. The fuse must come
in contact with the power with which
the piece, from which the ball is to be
fuse to be set or Ere, and the composi-
ton, on the outside, at the same time Ig-
nited. The ball Will be in a complete
blaze of fire al the time OF leaving the
muzzle OF the cannon. In passing
through the rigging or sails of ship, it
is moIai!y sure TO set fire to them, as
well FROM the stream of FIRE, which will
issue from the aperture within, as from
the composition in the grooves on the
external surface of the ball. II it pene-
traies the hull, il is equally sure of firing
the ship--all attempts TO extiDguish it
by water will be unavaiing, as il burns
as freely under water as III the atmos-
phere; and while the attention Of the
crew is called to extinguish the flames,
the bali explodes and deals out destruc-
ton N all directions. Sailors will there
fore be cau,iou, in exposing themselves
a second tine, within the reach of one
Of these iofammahlc balls, and a few
shots, well directed, will envelope ship
in ;otal conAagration. l should re-
commend, after firing few broadsides,
that one half or two thirds Of the balls
should be charged with the composition
alone, which burns with such an intense
heat, before it becomes exhausted, that
It not only leaves the bail red, but white,
hot.
'Rhis mode of warfare would be so aw-
full III its consequences, tina, five sail OF
the li0e armed Oh this plan, would des-
troy the largest fleet that ever Aoated,
equipped in the ordinary manner.
The inventor complains that the
president, 1c. did not answer his offer
of the above discovery.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

One of the new insurance companies
aboUS 10 be established al New-Y erk, is
authorised to insure against Fobberies in
store or houses.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

PORTLAND, ArRIL 29.--On Tuesday e.
veIing lasl, the store of Messrs. A. e. +.
Shaw, In this town, was entered by
boys, for the purpose of plumber, who
ware fortunately apprehended and COM
mit,ed to Jail. We understand that these
boys are only from fourteen to sixteen
years of age. and yet this is The fifth
time that one of them, whose name is
Steele, has been convicted OF stealing.
They were sentenced to twenty DAYS
imprisonment.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
MELANCHOLY.

A coroner's inquest was held al Charles.
ton ON the S6ih ult. on the dead body
Of MIR. VIM. Benost,, about IS years .l
age who was found at his lodgings, with
the upper part of his head blown of, and
a pistol by his side, On the floor. Aicdi-
cal assistance was immediately called
but in vain; he expired about O'clock
having lain speech!ess an hour ar;cr the
fatal act. The verde, of the jury. MAS
suicide in a state Of insanity.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

LYNcHBURo, VA. MAY 2.-On Saturday
night last, small house, occupied by
two negro women, seven or eight miles
below this place, was consumed BY fire,
and three children, their offspring, (ono
boy of FIVE years DID, were burn, IN the
house. The women with their accus.
toned carelessness, had locked up The
house e absepted themselves. I, Ii nc,
known shether the house caught fire hy
accident or design-,hough it is shrewd-
ly suspected by design.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

Selleck Osburn, now Of Boston, is the
author OF some very heat pieces of poetry,
moral and patriotic. He has frequently
enriched the poets Corner of American
newspapers (and sometimes Of European
publications. for the lasl 20 years MIR.
Osburn has issued proposals for publish
ing collection of his productions at a
dollar for the volume. fls is a printer
by education, has been many years editor
Of newspaper, and was an officer OF
dragons during the late war. HIS worth
as citizen, as well as the intrinsic MGR
its Of his poetry, deserve that patronage
from the friends OF native talent and cor
rect principle which VIC should take
pleasure in contributing to furnish.
CAarieSfoH City Gazette.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09
ITIyRBlDE-

The steam ship Robert Fulton, arriy
ed at New Orleans, from Vera Cruz,
which place she left en- the 10th ult and
informs that the late emperor I,u,bide
abdlcated on the 18th March. The New
York Commercial Advertiser says
1t was impossible that man who
aimed at desPotic sway, by ou!rageously
trampling on the rights of humanity, ana
daring the mandates Of the representa-
tves OF af,ee people, could long main
tain his usurped power and his fall, We
arc persu,d, d, may be regarded as the
pledge that every aspirant Of royalty in a
country where republicanism has taken
deep root, Will share similar fate.-.
The mock emperor of Mexico appears
TO have displayed as great cowardIce in
the moment of his degradation, as he
did insoleDce in the zenith of his arbltra
ry sway. lie meanly attempted 10 run
away, leaving his companions in arms,
who had adhered TO him to the last, ia
the mercy and generosity of he congress
lie was arrested in his career by thou,
ands of beggars (iefieroS) who cut the
harness of his carriage, and compelled,
him and his family to eturn to his house,
where he was surrounded ell night, L.
prevent another attempt and IN the
morning his abdicatiUn was presented Ia
the congress, with request that he
should be allowed to retire TO foreign
| country, and that his dcbls should be-
paid. Nothing has transpiredTAs to the
decision on this request; but it app. avs
| that the "imperiar iturbide was taken
into custody. and the charge of his per.
son committed to gen. Bravo. He is
| said TO be despised by every one for his
sowardly conduct, and that the Mexicans
| style him colonel Llantos, tile which,
we presume, implies any thing but great.
ness Of mind or splendid talents.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

PROVIDENCE, MAY lon Sunday last,
two men were committed to the Jail in
this town, FOR an al!edged robbery COM
mit'ed on Saturday evening uponWi!liam
George Tracey. They were charged
with having robbed the complainant of
one gold watch, and one hundred dollats
in bills, and were sentenced, by William
Il. Martin, esq. the magistrate who is
sued tho warrant, to stand committed
till the sitting of the supreme judicial
court, which will be in September next,
before which tribunal they viii then be
tried for this daring felony. Gag.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-09

nALTIMoRE. MAY 6.-By endeavorine
to stop team of horses which had tab.
en- fright, at the lower end Of Paca. street,
from the military yesterday, MIR. Louis
Burns, respectable and much esteemed
young man, was instantly killed--by
which widowed mother, sisters, and
brother, have TO lament the untimeiy
death Of an affectionate son and brother.