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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-17
District of Columbia,

County of .Alsraadria.
yNyAS committed to the jail o. this
Wv county, on the 22d inst. black
man, who calls himself
Richard Peters
AMI says he is the property of Nessrs.
GRAY & Pankey, tobacco manufacturers, OF
Richmond, Va He appears TO be about
81 wears OF age, 5 feet, 6 inches high. well
made and quite black. There are no vi
slbe scars about him. The owner or
owners of said negro are requested to
come forward, prove property, and pay
charges, otherwise, be viii be disposed Of
as the law directs,
" ~ ANDREW ROUNSAVELL,
apr 81 lawSm Jaior:
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-17

PJAS commercials her usual route, which
Il will not be changed without due no.
nce oeng given Leaves Richmond on
sunday morning, at 6 o'clock, City Point
after the arrival of the stage from Peters
burg AMI Norfolk, at 9 O'clock, on Mon
day morning, touching at Old Point Com
fort; arrives at Alexandra and Washing
,oa on Tuesday morning,
Returning: Leaves Washington at 8 o.
clock, AIeyandria at 8, on Thursday NOR.
n,ng, arrives at Old Point Comfort and
Norfolk on Friday morning, aud proceeds
direct to City Point aud Richmond.
Present rates OF fare, including meals
AMI table drink, between Washington ana
Norfolk, Dill; Alexandra and Norfolk
D. 10 80; between Norfolk and City Point
D. 4; between Norfolk aud Richmond 20.
The Potomac Steam Boat company
having extended their line from Norfolk to
CITY Point and Richmond in consequence
Of the failure OF their repeated applications
10 the James River Steam Boat Company
I, lower tue fare, so as 10 encourage 'raV.
cling on TINS route between Richmond
and Washington, now have TO congratu-
late the public Gu their complete success
m obtaining the object. Travellers VIII
at once see The advantage oi making their
arrangements so as to do all their travel
Ing on the day the Potomac runs.
march l9
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-17
For Sale,
4 Tract of Land,

IN Fairfax county, 10 miles from Alex
| andria and eight from GEORGETOWN.
containing FOUR HUNDRED & EIGH-
TY acres, about loo acres OF which is
heavily timbered. There is an excellent
orchard on the premises. A great bargain
may be had If Immediately applied tor,
april 22 DANIEL F. DCLANY,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-17
For Freight.

la The good schr. CORNELIUS.
Ssass James Mcclellan, master, burlben
about 800 bbls. and will in wsdays be
ready to load. Apply to
JOHN n. LADD g. co.
Who offer for sale, said schooner's cargo,
consisting OF
500 casks fresh Thomaslon lime
7 III mer. boards
may 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-17
SPRING GGOUS;

CONSISTING OF
WaldrOn's grain and grass scythes
Sickles, sboVeIs, and spades
Knives h forks, pocket g. pen knives
~ English, bIIslered. crowley, and
cast steel
Single and double barrel shot guns
Hoop iron, polished Wagon 6oyes
Smiths aDvIls d vices, iron trace chains
Plated 4 polished steel sadIeTy, &c.
This supply, added TO their stock Oh hand,
gives them large and general sssor!-
ment; which they offer for sale at the
lowest prices.
They have on commission, T. will keep,
a constant supply OF Cut Nails, from Cd 10
Sod, of the best quality. Also. Carpen-
ters' Bench and Moulding Plains. which
they offer for sale al the New York prices.
They have also, good assortment Of
SarediSh Ear Iron, Cotton Yam, &c.
may 10 I'm
The National Intelligencer will publish
The above every other day two weeks
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-17
FOR Sale or freight,

ws4> The brig REBECCA, three and
5a&sssa halt years old. a superior bnIit
vessel, and OF The best materials, sails tast
and carries 1000 barrels, or goo bids. OF
tobacco. II not sold in a few days she
will take freight to Europe or the West
Indies. Apply to
WIN. FOWLE & co.
Who have tor sale, said briggs cargo, Of
45OO bushels bright Cadiz salt
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-17
For Sale or Freight,

VI N1Nt'o OH S3
.bsS, The good schoon'r MARY, Dean
.Ssy$s Smith, master; burthen about 625
barrels, and in good order for voyage.
Apply to JOHN H. LADD & Go.
Uho haze for sale by SAID uessei,
100 bushels Turks Island salt
r40 barrels N. f. rum
casks SEAL oil april 8
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-06-17

A. G.. CaZenOve & Co
HAVE received by the last arrivals
IL SO bales domestic cotton goods Of
every description
bale sup fine satinetts
5000 lbs cotton yarn Superior quality.
$50 kegs cut nails, all sizes
60 bales Alabama cotton
SO baskets fresh Bordeaux salad oil
Also, by the Robert Fulton, urrired al Nsu
York, from liverpool.
S trunks cambria prints and calicoes
| case steam loom shirtings, by the
Germanla, at Baltimore, from. Bre-
men
IL bales Ruriaps
9 cases best Ticklenburgs
apr 6
Maryland Tobacco.
Purchased BY WIN. FOWLE & Go.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
Valuable Merchant. Plaster &
Sesq NILS,
TO feENEF.

THE subscriber wishes to rent for one year,
L or a term of years, the MERCHANT
~ MILL, together with the PLASTER
,.A < SAW MILLS connected there
s.s.N. with. belonging to the estate OF John
1879 b. Henry, dec.
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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26

perfectly satisfied, in as much as two
persons who are decidedly in favor
of MIR. Crawford's election were G.
| lected. We consider the sense Of the
citizens Of this county upon the prsiden-
tal election as expressed in the county
election. We had five candidates, three
in favor of Crawford and two,of Adams.
DIR. White has heretofore been elected
with great ease whenever he came for
ward, and in opposition to the most pop
ular men in the county, and we have no
doubt would again, but for hisp OPPOSE
ton to Dir. Crawford's election. The
presidential election appeared to be the
pivot upon which this election turned,
the candidates were required to express
their opinions freely, and without reserve
upon the subject, and not to do as a
certain candidate for Congress, to first
request the opinion Of the district and to
promise to go with the majority.
There were upwards of one hundred
votes between the second Crawford cam
didate, and the first Adams Neither
Of the other candidates was spoken OF,
and we do believe, that there will not be
one solitary vote for either of them
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.

To the Editor Of the .Moyn;ng Chronieie.
SiR-As much has been said upon the
re port of Mr.. Crawford, recommending
int ermamiagcs withihe Indians, have
been induced to turn TO that document,
which is to be found in 'Niles' Weekly
Register" in the year 1916, vol. 10,
commencing on page l57, headed
"lndian Department. Report of the Sc
cretary of War thereon. Department
ofIyar, March 10, 1862. The repost
closes with the following remarkable
words, which wish you would publish
in the Baltimore Chronicle, that the
public may be correctly informed
The Secre tary says a.,
"When every effort to introduce a.
mong them the Indians ideas of sepa-
rate property, as well in things real as
personal, shall fail, let. INTER
MARRIAGES between them and the
,rhite; be encoura ged by the govern
ment~-This cannot fail TO preserve the
race. with the notifications necessary
to the enjoyment of civil liberty and So
cial happiness. 1t is believed, that the
principles ofhumanity in this instance,
are in harmonious concert with the true
interests of the nation. II will rebound
more to the national honor, TO incorpo-
rate, by humane and benevolent poll
cy, the naiiues q our forest in the great
American family of freoinen, than to
receive, with open arms, the FUGi-
TIVES from the old world, whether
their fight has been the effect of their
crimes or their virtuesn
Il have the honor tobe, respectfully,
your most obedient humble servant,
,,.yh WIN. ii. iCRAWFORDp
"FIor john Gaillard, President, pro.
tenn. OF the Senate of the United States..o
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26

We understand that Col. WV. McREE,
late ofthe corps OF Engineers Lieut.
Col r. LEE, Superintendent of the Ma
tional Armory atSpringfeld, Massachu-
sets; and Capt G. TALDETT, of the Ord,
nance Department have been appoin-
ted to explore the Western Country,
under the Act passed at the last session
Of Congress, for the establishment of a
National Arlnory uponthe Western wa
fers.
These gentlemen assembled at Pitts
burgh, and arevnow engaged in making
the necessary examinations. We are
informed that their tour wiil embrace
the whole extent ofthe Western waters,
and that every SITE. which may be sup
posed to be suitable fos an Armory, will
receive particular examination.
From the general attachments, long
experience, and practical knowledge, of
these gentlemen, we may expect that
their arduous duties will be very salts
factorily performed.-.Nat. Int
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
ATTAIN. FENWICK.

Harper Ferry, Ipa.( Sept sM, 1921,
+ SIR: Your favor of this morning. re-
guessing answers tc,>certain queries
therein mentioned, has been received.
and in obedience to what fconceive the
duty of all these who are interested in
subject of great national importance.
proceed TO. reply to those interroga-
tories as near as circumstances will adj
nit; yet not without lirstexpressing my
great anxiety that this important work
should. be completed, not only from
the circumstance that twill save to gov-
ernment, at this establishment, several
thousand dollars annually; but of the
infinite advantage it sgiil be to the colHn-
t,y adjacent
The quantity ofcoal consumed here
annually is about $4,000 bushels, which
costs from % to 4l.cents per bnshel.
The quantity of bar iron used annu-
ally is 1910 tons ~
T'hesnumber Of arms transported from
this place to Pittsburgh, during and since
the late war, is about $4,000 stand, the
transportation of which cost from Sd to
SIS per cwt. by land; There was also a
number of arms sent to the District of
Columbia during the late war, in boatss
which cost from $40 to $I5 dollars per
ton for transportation :
The usual number Of armorers en-
ployed here issabout 235, and the graft
estnumber $50. =
There were no troops stationed here
during the late war, except few CONF
panies whilst waiting to receive thcis
arms. -
In addition TO the above would add
that the plank, scantling, gunstocis, and
grindstones, used in the armory, are.
all received by water from the west
would further remark that nearly all
the articles that are received here by
water could be purchased for half tbs
present price, if this important object
could be brought to use. >.
Very respectfully, am, sir, your o.
bedient humble servant,
JAMES STU BELEFIELD.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26

!. The lastnumber Of Silliman's Journal
notices Chain Bridge, which is in a
state of forwardness over the Manai,
an arm of the Irish Sea, which separates
Anglesea from North Wales. :. 1t will
have the unprecedented length of $50
feet between the two supports, one on
eachshore and its height above the
water millbe 1876 feet, SO that vessels
may pass beneath it under full SAIL,
The abutments are ofmasonry, surmoun
ted by wood pyramids so feet high, over
which the chains pass. The bridge i.
% feet wide, containing foot path Of
four feet wide in the middle. twill cost
100000 pounds sterling
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
Harper's Ferry, Sept, sih, 1919.
JAMES STuDDLrFIxLp. ESQ Superin-
tendent of Public Works.

JAMES SrupnLrRIzLD, Esq Superin-
tendent of Public Works.
SIR: Among the national induce
menis for the opening of canal from
Cumberland TO Georgetown, will be
the facilities the public works al this
place viii derive from this mode of con-
yeyanec, for the supply of coal, iron,
provisions, and stores of all kinds, used
either IN the manufactures or by the
artizans, and also for the transporta-
ton OF arms and munitions of war vest
ward or eastward to the remotest limits
OF the United States. As, therefore. it
VIII be an object worthy of this atten-
ton, both of the public and of the flu
ture stockholders of canal stock. r
would thank You, on my own part as well
as that OF the ACCOMPLISHMENTS o. the states
OF 'irglniaS Maryland, 10 give me as pre-
else answers TO the following Queries az
you may have it III your power TO dol
What quantity Of coal is consumed
here per annum
What is the quantity of iron and
metal used per anflum in the public
manuiactofiess !,
What amount of arms aud munitions
of warwas transported from. this place
during the late war, and the probable
cost OF waggonage and boatage? Il
How many troops were stationed at
any time in this place during the last
war 2,
Lastly. What is the usual number.
and may be the extraordinary number
ofhands who have, at any time, been
employed here by the public within your
recollection +.
This information may. contribute To
enlist the public in an undertaking
ofveiy great political, as well as local
Importance, and if you can furnish il
without too much Inconvenience, will
be very thankfully received by the Pc,
tomac Commissioners and myself. 4
am, sir very respectfully, your obedi-
ent servant,
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
JAMES srUBBLEFIELD.

.a,tstin's Grant--A New Orleans pa
per states that the government ofMex-
leo has confirmed TO Mr.. Austin the pri-
vileges he claimed in Texas, and sanc-s
toned his proceedings there authorized
under the government of Iturbide.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26

The editor of the Sparta Ten Review,
asserts, that the contest for the Presi-
dency will be between the Friends Of
Mr. Adams and General jackson.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
From Tie .A,alional mtenigencer.

Potomac CandL--We have been fa-
vorcd with copy. of the following corr
respondeaee, which we publish with
great pleasure, as Il presents view
not hitherto taken, Of the importance,
OF the proposed canal, and suggest adr
vantages to the public which have NOS
before been pressed in its favor.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26

by an estimate made in the Boston
Daily Advertiser, that the whole number
OF students in the several Colleges in
New England and New York, it APP
pears there are IN the aggregate .I7s3, Of
which Massac kisetts furnishes sts.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
Caution.
FRIENDS,

EEyE WANT our MONEY you are owing
w us. and wish you to come and pay with
out putting us to the trouble If ealing, or send
ing to you, much less the double trouble, and ex-
pense of sueilg you. Tho if it must be done.
it shall be done.
JAMES s. LANE s. T0WNER.
Shepherdstcwn, June II.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
: Froa The .Nep Jersey Fredonian.

Indications ofpabtic sentiments on he
interesting Presidential Quesi;on--The
Trenton True American, the Newark
Centinel, the Newark Eagle, the Bridge
ton Wing, and the Bridgeton Observer,
Republican papers; and the Trenton
Emporium, and Railway Advocate, pa
pers without d party designation, have
all of them expressed their conviction
that Mr.. Adams is the choice of the
people IN their respective neighborhoods
for the next President. SO far as we
know, this is the unconcer.ed, ,sponta-
neous and honest expression Of q num-
Der of intelligent gentlemen who have
DO sinister motives. to influence them,
and who have come to the conclusion
announced, solely from a view Of the
various presidential candidates through
the medium other public lives and SER
vices --4---
From The @Wssiern North Caroliaion .
Signs Of the Times Without having
recourse to any other helps than facts
md circumstances, we predict, that the
Honorable gentleman" whose claims
TO the Presidency are SO warmly advo-
Gated by the correspondents and editor
Of the Milton Gazette, The only paper IN
this state which supports .2,r. Crawtord's
professions, will not be the choice either
of the people of North Carolina, or the
Union. 1t would certainly be presump-
hous to say who will be the imam whom
s'the people will delight to honor" but
our opinion, and we cry mercy of the
Gazette for expressing i. MIR. Cal.
houn's chance is equal, at least, TO that
Of any other candidate.
s--~----~
The editor of the Sparta TEN Review,
asserts, that the contest for the Presi-
dency will be between the Friends Of
Mr. Adams and General jackson.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
From the Lancaster (Pa.) Journal

4
Fromtte Lancaster (Pa.) Journal.
The many great and singular services
which the Hero of New Orleans has rem
dered to has country, and the many suf-
ferings and priyations he has endured,
give him strong claims on the graft
tude and affection of his fellow citizens,
| anu at the same time afford the best
proofs ofhis ability TO discharge the func-
tons of chief magistrate of the union,
with honor to himself and unquestiona-
Bile benefit to his country. The acknow-
lodged stern and incorruptible integrity
of the general--the prompt and decisive
character of his mind-his inflexible
justce--would infuse new life and Vi
gour, into every department of the
goveinment-The times, indeed, seem
peculiarly to require an executive ma
gistrate possessing these high and dis
tinguishing qualifications. The flame
OF war has once more been kindled in
Europe and il is not improbable that
in the contests of the belligerents, the
rights of these United States may be a.
gain assailed. With an executive ma
gistrate whose character is 50 well es-
tablished, both at home and abroad, as
that of General JACKSON, there would
be less danger of such attempt for
should any of the belligerents, have the
temerity to make them, they. would be
fearlessiy, promptly, and indignantly
repealed "a.
Were the choice ofthe president left
to the people Themselves, uncontrolled
By the Vaccinations of men who take
upon themselves the power of directing
the public sufirages, there would be no
doubt upon whom that choice would fall.
Why then should such state of things
be suffered to exist, as tends to impair the
free choice of American citizens And
why must we look to the precincts of
Washington, before we will venture an
expression of our sentiments IL this
government is a government of the
PEOPLE, let the peoples opinions be
freely expressed and fearlessly declared.
From the Sag barbor, w " Cosrector.
We publish the proceedings of the
meeting held by the republican MEM
bers of the legislature, at Albany, on
the 22d inst which is mere recon-.
mendation to the republican members
of congress, to nominate some one
character to the office Of President
thus, SO far as the power Of that meeting
extends, making over and virtually CIV
ing up the Southern states, the privilege
and full power of nominating whom
soeyerthey may please, as the chief
Magistrate of the Union. But we much
doubt whether the republicans of the
next Legislature will take the same
ground, unless it shall be proSen that
Mr.. Crawford is the favorite candidate
with the people of this state. But this
not only admits of doubt, but very
great doubt; for 50 far as we have heard
! any thing fpublic opinion on this sub
, iect, except from Albany, great ma
jority ofthe people prefer NJ. Adams.
| From the Roanoke (Va.) Centinel
| We were pleased at the result of the
| election in this county, although it was
not exactly as we wished but we feel
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26

From the Roanoke (Va.) Ceatinel.
We were pleased at the result of the
election in this county, although it was
not exactly as we wished, but we feel
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26
THE VICE pREsTnENCY.

II the people Of the United States
should be at loss for the next Vice
President, says Philadelphia paper, it
viii not be for the want Of Candidates
Ohio has already offered them ttco--the
former Governor WoRrnNGToN, and
the present Governor MoRRow So
Ue 20.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1823-06-26

These mills are situated on the dividing line
ofJeiierson and Berkeley Counties. Virginia, *
possess advantages OF a character, which cannot
fail to recommend them to the notice OF any
individual. who may be disposed to embark in
the milling business. They are Immediately
on the margin of the Potomac within four
miles Of Shepherdstown, and surrounded by a
wheat country of unequalied fertility. The
machinery is constructed according to the latest
and most approved models, and the whole in
perfect order. The Plaster Mill is profitable,
and the Saw Min particularly so, as from its
tguity TO the Potomac, opportunities are daily
afforded of procuring timber from the RATS on
the most favorable terms 1t may be further
remarked, that these mills command an abun.
dsnt. and never failing supply OF water Pos
session will be given on the 18th August next.
For terms. application may be made to James
l.. Ransom, ESQ. or to the subscriber.
ANN ID. HENRY.
Shepherdstown, June 19-2m.
The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-05-21

prodigious fright. The minister STOP
ped aud turned round towards the fell
low 60" says he, with an arch look,
you keep preaching-l'll keep him
awake - You can easily imagine, Mr..
Editor, that ! felt rather uncomfortable,
as reused up quaking with fear, and
saw the whole congregation staring at
me, while many looked as though they
would have sneered, had it not been on
the Sabbath. Although never abso-
iutely heard that my minister said much
about this circumstance, yet cannot
but believe he was secretly rejoiced at
my disgrace, and when alone laughed
at my cost. must confess, supposed,
he would have made handle Of this
affair, and made me the Jest of the
whole parish. But he is SO ariful and
cunning, that never know where TO
find him, and when expect to see him
in passioa with me, he is as calm as
a clock.
might go on, Mr.. Editor, 10 tell you
long list of grievances, for find it
does one good to have some one he can
complain 10; but trust have already
said enough to show you how much my
feelings have been injured.