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The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-04

Wears Of vacant Sees, the Priors of Orders, and
all those who exercise ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
shall prepare missions, which shall exert them
selves to destroy erroneous, perncious, and here
tical doctrines, and shut up in the monasteries
of which the rules are the most rigid, those &c
pious faction.
"sealed by my Royal hand"
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-04
w EalAXylIlssSt IN ElEslEStt O. 7E@ErIlgAAA,Me
Thursday, Decem. A, AS23.

We acknowledge the politeness and attention
|of the Editors of the National Intelligencer, ir
furnishing us at an early period with their ExTRA
|containng the Presidents Message.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-04
MAIL ROBBERS.
BALTIMORE. Nov. 9

DALTlMOhEs iNVfs 90.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning the
Circuit Court of the United States resum-
ed the trial Of Thomas Ward, arraigned
for robbng the Mail, &c. David Stewart.
Esq. addressed the Jury, in continuation
|of the defence Of the prisoner, and was
followed on the same side by Reverdy
Johnson, Esq. The case was closed by
1.-THE District Attorney. Judges Duvall and
Bland severaly charged the jury, the lat
ter at considerable length-after which
the Jury retired for about one hour, and
delivered verdict of guilty on the third
count in the indictment, and not guilty on
the first, second, and fourth counts. The
third count, it will be recolected, embra-
|ced only a charge Of simple robbery, as
|in the case Of Emmonheiser, and renders
the prisoner liable to the punishment of
Imprisonment only. The other counts, on
which he was found not guilty, were the
capital counts. .american.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-04
NEW ORLEANS.-We have receiv

NEW ORLEANS.-Weh have received
a letter from friend at New Orleans. da-
ted the lst ult. in which he says, strong
suspicion is afoat of an intended lnsur-
rection of the Negroes. Having no mill
tary force at present to depend on. onr vi
gilant patriotic citizens are performing
patrole duty, particularly the gallant Lou
isiana Guards with zeal that reflects the
highest honor on them, and which will un-
doubtedly battle the intrigues and schemes
of disorganizers. The past summer and
autumn have been remarkably heslthy, and
notwithstanding the sickness in the sur-
rounding country, New Orleans is hap.
nv exception. Trade is gradually reviv.
ing.-Cotton looking up, and numerous
strangers adding animation to our city.
.Nsw Fork Ere. Post.
The Louisiana Advertiser Of Nov. 8
contains the following article, which ha:
reference to the rumOur that the blacks
had manifested some uneasiness -" The
City Council at their sitting on Saturday
lon motion of MIR. Davezac appointed
committee to draft memorial to the exc
|cutive Of the Union. requesting that re-
|gular force of 200 men should be Perma'
lnently stationed in the city OF New Or'
|leans."
The following important document ap'
peared yesterday from the Mayor OF the
|city, viz.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-04
[ TRANSLATED from the French.
500 DOLLARS REWARD.

A writing Of great concern has been d
rected to the Mayor Of this city. The
person who wrote it, is requested to
call at the Mayors Office, for q reward of
aue hundred dollars. provided he can give
proof of what he has stated. Secrecy viii.
be observed respecting his name.
J. ROFFIGNAC, Mayor.
New Orleans, Oct. 81, 1928.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-04

Mr. Clay has been elected Speaker ofthe Hous
of Representatives.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-04

and wilderness. Since then, new territory has
been acquired, Of vast extent, comprising with.
lin it many rivers, particularly the Mississippi,
the navigation of which to the ocean was Of the
highest importance to the original states Over
this territory our population has expanded in eve
ry direction, and new states have been establish
ell, almost equal in number TO those which form
ed the first bond of our Union. This expansion
of Our population, and accession Of new States to
our Union, have had the happiest effect on all its
highest interests. That it has eminently aug
mentcd our resources, and added to our strength
and respectability as power, is admitted by all.
But it is not in those important circumstances
only, that this happy effect is felt. 1t is manifest
that, BY enlarging the basis of our system and
increasing the number of States, the system itself
has been greatly strengthened in both its branch
es. Consolidation and disunion have thereby been
rendered equally impracticable. Each govern
Trent, confding in its own strength, has less to
apprehend from the other, and, in consequence
each enjoying greater freedom of action, is rem
J, dered more efficient for all the purposes for
which it was instituted. II was unnecessary Il
treat, here, Of the vast improvement made in the
system itself, by the adoption of this constitution
and Of its happy effect in elevating the charac
liter, and protecting the rights of the nation, as
we'll as Of individuals. To what then do we owe
these blessings 1t is known to all, that we de
rive them from the excellence of institutions
fought we not then to adopt every measure, which
may be necessary to perpetuate them
fl JAMES MONROE.
Il WASHINGTON, December 2, 1928.
The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-04

1.-THE immediate command of the President. The
Congr' 5 gave formal approval to the expedition
of the President Bolivar to Peru The exclusive
privilege of manufacturing sheet copper, for
eight years, has been granted to Charles Stewart
Cochran.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
VESTIMENTAL SOAP
find ImperiaE Renoyat0r.

ME above composition, so eminentIy ceIe-
brated III Europe, the former for ITS suue-
rior qualities in extracting all kinds of grease.
1ccasioned by hair, or any other matter, paint,
tar, &c from gentlemens clothing; and woolien
cloths of every description, in a few minutes,
restoring the same to its former condition and
colour, uninlured and the latter for its very
superior qualities in extracting all manner of
spots or stains from ladies' dresses, caused by
grease, oil, or bad handling and from all kinds
o. silks, satins, velyets, Canton grapes, bonn
bazines, &c. restoring the same 10 It's former
condition, let the quality or color be what it
may, uniniured, has been, within the two last
years, introduced and fully established in the
cities of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York,
Charleston, s. G. Norfolk, Richmond, and Ere.
dericksburg, and is now most respectfully Of
fered TO the citizens of the District of Columbia
as the most useful material ever discovered,
for the aforementioned purpose. Nanufactor.
ed and sold by JOSEPH TRENCH, for a few
days, at Mr.JOHS TBnMPsoNs 5, on Royal street
u Every description of damaged or mil.
dewed merchandise restored TO their former
condition Inn feb %
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
ANECDoTE.

A few days since, number oFconvicts
were going from London to Newgate
prison; the following dialogue took place
between two of the number. One o.
them observed that he had doubted the
right any person had 70 sbackle prisoner
either when in goal or on his way TO pris
on adding tina, prisoners, as well as 9th
Tiers bad rights and their rights should
he regarded. The other waggishIy repli-
ed, that it was true prisoners had rights :
but he doubted, whether il was always
best to insist on them for continued he, il
you and ] had our rights instead Of having
those chains about our feet we should
have baltars about our neeks,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
WAGONS etc.

A gigs, swagons, and ! Ugh, carriage for one
Il or two horses, for sale by
ian6 JONATHAN sHILLABER
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
HUMOUR.
THE NEGRO piLOr.

A ship going over Charleston Bar
with negro pilot Oh board, the captain
asked him. ss~hst water she was in ?" &c
which he answered, "saf 45ater, n1Gssa a
4 know that" replied the captain, "but
how much water is there 20 "Eh, massa"
says ebony. ''you fink me bring I'm fot
FOR measure nm ?"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17

4 notorious miser. having heard very
eloquent charity sermon, "I'his sermon
sald he so strongly proves the necessity
IF aims, have almost a mind to beg"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
LOYAL PUBLICAN.

4 French gentleman being in tavern,
called for gill Of wine, which being
brought in glass, he observed, tina. the
qusDtity was very swaziland thatin France
It was always the custom to bring liquor
III measure. alt may be SO (said the
lsudiord) bit We don't wish to introduce
French measures here"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
COACH MAKING.
DOMESTIC GOODS.

WTM FoWLE &, Co have landing from the
w sloop Martina, and in store, 1907 pieces
sattIneiS, part of which blue mixed coloTs, ssper
extra fine quality, so pieces red Hannels.
ALSO, black, blue and drab broad cloths and
black, blue drab and blue mixed cassimeres, all o
which viii be sold at iHe factory prtrsT. deess
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
rN Goshen Cream Cheese, etc

HE subscriber has JUST received fresh
supply of first quality Goshen cream cheese
Liverpool ground alum salt, and fine sack do,
wine bitters superior quality in bottles by the
dozen. Al,o, in bottles by the dozen Glove,
cinnamon, p. love, peppermint and lemon cor
dials which together with the best wines in
wood and il bottles, old Jamaica and Antigua
spirits, Holland gin, Cognac brandy, fine teas
particularly selected, sugars, groceries, spices,
&c, are for sale usual at his store on Royal-st
next door 10 the c,ty hotel WIN DUNLAP
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
THF NM.
TO THE NEW YEAR.

ny wM. RAY.
Bright from the region of the skies,
form descends-ahd 10 'tis here.
Pale morning cpes her star like eyes,
And sees with Joy her new born year
The regal sire the sun.looks proud,
Rising in majesty and might
His yesturc shines golden cloud
His crown-a diadem OF light.
But winter. bold rebeIlious chief,
His stormy forces round him calls,
And trembliDg ike the paIlid leaf,
A host OF lives before him falls
The vernal plants and summer flowers,
Whence autumn drew her richest
stores,
tainted amidst congealing showers,
AT her inhospitable doors
And thus became an easy prey
To ruffiaD winter. and are lost
No more TO drink the hesms of day,
Or taste the bitterness OF frost.
Weak infant year thy doating sire
Shall wrap thee in his warm embrace |:
Shall rock thee by his heavenly Gre,
And wipe the snow tears from thy
face
Shall cheer thee with parents smile,
And teach thee how 20 dance along,
And though cold blasts shall be, while,
The music and thy cradle song
Soon shall thou hear the voice OF spring
The chant of melody shall hear
Through all the habitatioD ring,
To hail thee as happy year.
Young vernal plants shall see thee wed,
And summer roses kiss the bride;
AUTUMN shall bless the nuptial bed,
With joy and plenty by her side,
Blu, thou must die, thou smiling year,
As every h. pless mortal must J
The hand of time shall burl the spear,
And Icy the iifeless in the dust.
Thy days are numbered and but lew;
Ere twice ten scores shall pass away,
Thy budding beauties, fresh and new,
Are gone-another new years day,
And who could tell bnt with the year
His lie shall end perchance before,
Shall deatH' appalling sentence hear
"Thy Joys-thy griefs-thy days, are
DER" =
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
BY HENRY PITTMAN.
CONDITIONS
OF THE ALEXANDRIA HERALD

OF THE ALEXANDRIA HERALD.
!. Five dollars year half yearly IN advance
by town subscribers.
u. Subscriptions for less than six months,
charged at the rate Of six and a quarter cent?
each paper.
III. Extra papers six and a quarter cents.
~. No paper discontinued until all arrear
ages are balanced.
v. ACCOMPLISHMENTS, not exceeding square.
inserted three times for one dollar; and twenty-
fiVe cents for every subsequent insertion: Lar
ger ones IN proportion. Advertisements which
have not the number OF Insertions marked, in
writing, will be continued I'LL forbid.
"a Jetsegs 70 the editor mast bsspost paid.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17

The mails from Tennessee have often
Simes Seen pilfered of late. gentleman
of that state writing 20 an editor, endorsed,
bis letter in these words. "No money in
This, and it need not be opened"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
Dying, Securing, and Dressing
Establishment.

Corner Of Prince and Fairfac streets.
JOSEPH WILLIAMS, silk, woollen, and cot
- ton dyer and scourer, from England, res
pectfully tenders his grateful acknowledgements
10 the ladies and gentlemen of Alexandria, for
the liberal patronage with which he has been
uniformly favored since his first settlement here;
and hopes by his unremiting care, uniform
punctuality, and moderate prices, TO merit con-
iinuance oftheir custom.
j. WIS mode of SECURING and dressing by
STEAM sPoSGIsG, has peculiar efficacy in ez-
tracing all kinds of spots, stains, Ton-moulds,
&c from all woollen, cotton and silk clothes, and
stufis, &c. so that srntemep's coats, panta-
looms, vests, &c. and ladies' habih, merino shaws,
lace wells, &c will be restored TO their FIRST Co.
lor aud beauty. Also, stockings, gloves, para
soils, &c cleaned, dyed and dressed in the neat
est manner, as to equal their original appea-
rance. Military uniforms, gold and silver en-
broidery, fringe. epaulets, tasseis, &C. cleaned
and polished to .'qual their original briIliancy
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17
SIXTH CLASS. Eg AUTHORIZE OF coweREss.
10000 DIS.
83GO.OOO

Whole tickets $40, halves IS 80, quarters 50
10, eighths 375. On ihe 18th day will be de-
posted in the wheel one prize Of $4,000 on
the 18th day one prize Of $4,000 on the 18th
day one prize Of $4,000 on the goth day the
draud capital prize of $4,000. All the other
prizes floating from the commencement of the
drawing. Bizes subject to deduction of Is
per cent. Fizes only to be drawn. The draw
ing will take place on the Isl Wednesday in
May next,and be completed ia % drawings,
with all possible dispatch, under the superin-
tendence Of Thomas II. Gilliss, VIM. Brent John
Davidson, Daniel Rapine, Andrew Way, ir. Geo
Sweeney, and John p. Inge, esgs. managers.
Tickets and shares, in the greatest variety Of
numbers, or sale at
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-03-17

DR.. S. wrote very small hand, and
crowded great deal into his pages ne
did it to save the expense of paper. He
put one of his manuscripts into friends
hands to peruse he returned it TO him
with this compIiment-sIfyou reason as
closely as you write, you are iDvincible,"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-07

FISH IRE Boston Palladium, 1Ecrch so.
Arrived brig Jew trem Gibraltar, and
Drought papers to Feb. 10. The paper
VI me latest date contains proclamation
Oh o'Donnei, commanders of an Ultra
Royal force IN Navarro, encouraging his
troops, recommending them to cultivate
union and discipline, and flatteriDg them
with soon reaching Madrid, and restor-
ing to his legitimate right, a descendan,
Of Henry Nv.
The captain (Doane) says, that MIR. Hill,
an American merchant, informed him,
on the morning he sailed, (Feb. s2) that
the mail OF that day brought information
that war had actually taken place.
The Constitutional general Rotter.
had burnt San Florence de Morun, alias
Filos, and all the country houses within
one league, because the inhabitants were
untriendly TO the constitution.
The cortes have empowered govern.
ment to receive produce in payment of
saxes, tor the purpose oil victuallinp the
for'resses, and places where magazines
are to be established, to use all means
tmclnding distress,) to enforce payment
and to collect by anticipation, those
which will become due on the SO,h June
next.
a representation had been made TO the
Spanish CORES, in consequence of the
excessive importations Of British eartheD.
ware, which we're considered highly pre-
judicial to the national industry accor.
dinghy, in the sitting of the 9TH of Feb.
the duty was raised TO "a, 9 and 6rs, vn.
per dozen of large, middle and small pie
ces.
Goods new prohibited are deposited in
government stores, blu, lawfully imported
previous to 1921, had been granted by
the cortes TO be disposed of in the country
within iS months, by paying the duties
formerly laid on them. and being sealed
by the competent authority within fort.
night. Two months were allowed to
export them to foreign countries without
paying any duty, and a year to send them
TO America, on paying 10 per cent. If
they had not paid any duty before.
The civil war continued in Spain.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-07
aiiafa,rac.
peraIn III arins Nlet.
PORT or .1LEXA.NDRLa.
ADMINISTRATIVE l.

Schr Blacksmith, Bee,ly, Norfolk
corn from schr Hszard, Windore, oil
faPpshanock, blown ashore in the gale
OF Sunday last, with loss of cables, an-
chors, sails and rudder. Capt. Beetly
lost one anchor and cable, and sails con-
siderable injured-Saw also schr Cent,
from Boston, aground near the same
place with loss of anchors and cables.
APRIL 5.
British brig Jessie, Donalds on, Bar
bados, via Turks Island salt to Vow
ell & Douglass.
Schr Sally, Smith, Providence, r. L:
lime molasses, potatoes, sperm candles,
soap, cheese, sc. to E Hicks, domestic
goods TO A q Cazenove & Co.
Schr Margaret, Harding, Chatham, S
DIS; plaster to H Laid s. Co.
Sloop Globe, Cole, New Bedford :;
salt, oil, audsoerm candles TO vi. Miller
e Son, and L III Rowland.
APRIL 6
Brig Ann, Snow, ST Uubes; salt TO
VIM FOwl lie e co.
Schr Jane, Cooper, Ocracock; shingles,
sweet potatoes, furs, tTc TO the master.
DuTioY the iato gaze pilot built sCbr.
from Alexandria for the Florida, with a
small quantity of flour on board, mistook
Ocracock bar for Cape Hatteras, cspsiz
ed and all hands persisted, except the
mate. No doubt the Wesly, captain,
RumDey. Passed brig dismssted a.
bout 9 miles from Cape Henry Light
house, ashore, and schr about a mills
rom the light house, also ashore-the
crews of the two last vessels were ashore
with tents erected from heir sails, and
appeared TO have part Of their cargoes
also on shore. About seven sail were cap.
sized during the gale-amoDg them a
schr FROM the w. Indies, with moIasses,
had both mas,s cut aw-y. Passed mum
Der OF vessels ashore in the river Poto-
mac. SAILED.
SiooP Betsey, Somers, Philadelphia.
MEMORANDUM.
ship Ulysses, Hancock, hence, al the
Texel, 18th January.
Sch Syren, Emery, hence, ar at Bos-
ton 30th ult.
Sloop Altoona, Nichols, cid at n York
4thinst Tor this port.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-07
PUBLIC hAIltL.

PY virtue Of deed of trust, executed by
- Alexander VeFtch, to the subscriber, will be
sold AT public auction, oI the premises, at 1
o'clock, TWENTIETH OF MAY EExT, the following
valuable property, TO wit
-Four two story brick tenements ,
IFsTff3 situated on Prince street, between
sEs51 Henry and Fayette streets. ALSO,
S''-za -" three vacant lots Of ground, imme-
diately adjoining said teRements, and hand
somcly situated for building, fronting on Prince
street, running parallel 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,
10 feet inches, go the centre Of the square.
The above described property, lying all to-
gether, and situated in handsome, healthy,
and improving part Of the town, is thought to
make !, highly desirable to an individual; but
1t will be divided and offered at sale, so as to
accommodate purchasers The terms will Be
made known at tine time and place OF sale.
MATTHIAS SNYDER, hustee
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-07
JONATHAN SHILLABER

III AS for sale hhds good Jamaica rum 10
L. IL boxes sperm candles
gigs OF excellent manufacture
3 Jersey wagons
bags hops
200 nests boxes
20 do measures
10 NJ reed poles
80 boxes shoes assorted
90 do soap
Is do chocolate
bales India checks
80 bbls No beef
81 casks nails assorted
10 bags pepper
Is pair fire buckets Els.
2oo sides leather, northern tanning
Il cannisters Copal varnish
~ bis soap rosin
10 casks winter oil t. 'l-
bags coffee
few coils cordage april 7
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-07
TO THE LADIES.

HORATIO DAY takes this me.
E8ry thod Of informing the ladies' Of A.
t1ssS1eSsf slexandris and its vicinity that ne
has commenced the Fades fancy
shoemakiDg business, on Washing ton-streei,
one door north Of the Methodist church, where
he has just received a handsome assortment Of
materials, consisting Of the very best silk, Den
mark sal'ns, aud pruneles of every figure aud
color black and colored morocco, aDoag which
is the best KID for children shoes black Kid seal
and cof skins. 20 has fitted up private
room ~ the shop for The accommodation OF la
dies to try on shoes and set measured, where
they viii not be exposed 20 the street. Ladies
who leave their measure with hin, viii have a
last fitted up for them, in which case they will
save the trouble of being measured second
time. IL shall be his constant study 70 please
every lady that please 70 favor hin with call.
srr'2 3i9la73t
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-04-07
IA RRIEI).

On the s9th ult. by the rev. Rober,
burch, Mr.. JOHN SP DEN, Of Washington,
TO Niss ANN MARTIN, of alexandria.
~ the same, on the Sd INST. Mr.. AR.
THUR t. URIE, TO Mrs. ELIZABETH HOW.
ARD, both ofAlexandria.