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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-23
For khe Herald.

For kHe f7efdta.
Mr.. Editor--In my last, gave you
calculation concerning the woes Of the
different states which every hour seems
so strengthen and confirm. The iegis.
laturs of New York in their late resolu.
ton concerning congressional caucus
gave silent preference to Mr., Crawford,
They are well aware, and so is every no.
nest citizen OF our country, that Mr.. G.
will be nominated as the caucus candi-
date, for this simple reason only, because
ne Is OF that old school Of consistent re-
pubiicans, who, later bufFeuing the storms
OF opposition and strife, wiliat last, reach
tnat pinnacle OF greatness and excellence
whIch IS ~ the power Of the American
people 10 bes;ow, and which their own
correct sense OF justice will constrain TO
confer upon one so deserving of filling,
and so worthy Of holding, the first rank in
our nation. And, sir, when we see that
great state enlisted on his side, when we
see her even at this early period, msni-
Testing for him decided preference, in
opposition to all others, who have been
set up for that Office, we may, and ought
20 believe, that that man must be elect.
ed Who is supported thus early by that
Influential state "a state regarded with
the utmost respect by the many small
states around her. Such should be the
case, for it is but justice to her to say,
that during the important sittings Of the
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-23
Board of Health, May Ell.


Ordered, That tho members OF the
board OF health, each ID his particular
district, undertake to scrutinise the va
rious portions Of the town, for the disco
very and removal of nuisances according
60 the following arrangement.
Daniel Wright, east Of Royal, and
south Of Prince street.
George s. HOugh, south OF FRINGE, be-
tween Washington and Royal streets.
John Roberts, west of Washington, and
.south of Prince street.
SiIas Reed, east of Royal, between
King and Prince streets
George Coleman, west of ROYAL, east
of Washington, between King and Prince
streets.
Ezra Lunt, west Of Washington, be.
tween King and Prince streets.
Benjamin Waters, east OF royal, and
Forth of King street.
Robert Brockett, jr. north Of King,
between Washington and Royal streets.
A. Z. Cazenove, north Of King, and
west OF Washington street. :.
And that they exercise with prompt
ness their duties in having removed, in
the mode prescribed by the laws Of the
corporation, all such nuisances as NAV
come under their notice. And as, MANY
nuisances may escape the members of the
board, citizens generally are requested to
communicate verbally,or in writing,to any
member OF the board, or to the super.
lntendent of police, all neglected nuisan.
ces that may come under their observa-
ton, designating the places, owners, OF
occupiers OF the property, where such
puisances may be discovered.
BY order of the board.
JOHN ROBERTS, President.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-23

On the FIRST page, will be found an ora
ton, said to be the composition of lad
of this place, only IS years old-which,
if it really is the case, evipces most
wonderful precoci.y of talent.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-05-23
Eliza c. Rankin sgains, Thomas Ira
cey's Erecnfor

%SAf~" ~ he""m against <homdS ira
cey's Erecuter.
The notice OF tni, case published in
Mondays Herald, was furnished by a
spectator ofthe trial. Ii oeing,in some res.
poets, inaccurate, the following statement
from an authentic source has been FUR
nished.
This action was brought on promise
ry note fur $4,000, signed aThomas
Tracey.' and payable on demand to the
plaintiff, or order.
\ trial had taken place at Novembe,
serw, 1929, when the case was argued at
length on both sides i; but the Jury being
unable 10 agree, second trial was had
at the present term.
The defendant resisted the claim, a,
both trials, on the following grounds, viz
list. That the body of the note was not
in the hand writing of the Defendant
testator, and the plaintiff produced no
evidence to shew that it was filled up with
privity and consent. and by the direction
OF the defendants testator, and was then
ackno~ lodged by him.
Cd. That there was no sufficient consi-
Seration for said note.
Sd. That if said note was given By the
defendants testator, to the plaintiff, and
intended by him, and accepted by her, as
provision additional to that which be
bad made for he in his will it could not
be sustained.
18th That as defendants testator had
made hi, last will and testament on The
S0th ofJuly, 1921, one day before the
date ofthe note, if he passed the said note
to the plaintiff, in lieu of, and by way of
codicil to, his said last will and tesla.
noeDt, and if she so accepted it, it could
not thus operate.
5th. That declarations Of tho dcfen.
danPs testator to other persons, of his
Intentions, to leave to the plaintiff con-
siderable portion of his estate, were in
only one instance proved to have been
communicated to the plaintiff, and that
even ifthey had all been proved to have
been so communicated, and to have ex-
cited her expectations, they afforded no
consideration or valid ground for said
note. l.
The case was, at the present trial, sub.
United, without argument, to the Jury,
who found verdict for the plaintiff.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
april 8
TO ! ct.
Charles County Court,

IuguSt Term. 1922.
ON application 10 The Judges oi Charles
~ County Court. by Petition in writ
Jog, of Randolph B. Moore, OF Charles
County, tor the beueht at the act OF As
sembly. for the relief Of lnsolven' debtors,
passed at November session 1905: and The
several supplements thereto, on the terms
mentioned therein, schedule OF his prop
erty and list of creditors, on oath, so
far as be can ascertain them, being an
nexed to his petition and being satisfied
by competent testimony. Iha the said
Randolph B. Moore, has resided two years
Immediately preceding tie time OF his
application. in the State OF Maryland, and
hepg also satisfied that the sa ID Randolph
B. Moore, is 10 actual confinement, Tor
debt and for no other cause, ana Inc said
Randolph Moore, having entered INTO
bond with sufficient security Tor his peTs-
onal appearance in Charles County Court,
TO answer such allegations as his creditors
NAV make against him--lt Is therefore
ordered and adludged, that he sa'd han-
d,Iph B. Moore, be discharged from IN,
p.isonmen,, aud that by causing COPY OF
This order to be inserted 10 some one OF
the newspapers edited in the District OF
Columbia, once week for two months
successiyeIy, before the June Term OF
this Court. he give notice to his creditors
IN appear before The said court, at Fort
Tobacco in the sald county, on the said
next June Term of this Court, Tor the pur'
pose Of recommending trustee tor their
benefit. and 10 shew cause, II any they
have, why the said Randolph B. MooFe,,
should not have the benefit OF the several
insolvent laws OF his state as prayed.
Test. JOHN BARNES, CLERK.
Jan Is. I'm
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
Something New +!

ENATE & fortune have combined to rem
q der this establishment the certain Sc
curity of good luck TO those adventures
who may embark their money in chances
in the several lotteries now presented to
them for patronage and support. The i'm
mortal Washington certainly deserves the
trophy of monument, and the tame OF
Maryland founded upon her glorious &c.
fence of Fort McHen,y, ought to insure
the admiration ol the respective states, as
well as 10 induce the citizens OF each to do
all in their power to promote lis prosperi
ty and welfare 1t is under those CIrcum.
stances confidently hoped, that our town
and ighborlng counties will not lack OF
that energy and liberaity which SO dis
tinguishedIy marked them, but like true
VirgiDians assist in giving CELEBRITY TO the
father OF his country, and al the same time
afford pecunisry aid 10 sister state.
First lottery 10 be drawn in Baltimore
is the W.ASIiiNGTON MONUMENT
LOTTERY, 9Th class. View the SPLEEN
did scheme. The following are the nu-
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03

For Charleston, S. L.
1H> The schooner MINERVA, Nick
&g erson, master; burlhen about go
bbIs.; a good vessel, and can be dispatch
ed Immediately.
For Boston,
IL, The scbr. FOUR BROTHERHSSS,
49, capt Nicherson; burthen about ooo
bbIs She is good vessel. and now rea'
DIV TO load. Apply to
JOHN H. LADD & Co.
Who hare for sale by SAID Oessets,
IS ,ierces new Rice
100 bbls tar
casks superior lamp oil
II casks vinegar
60 boxes mould candles
8 boxes oranges
- IL casks butter
g bids rectihed rum
a bbls rose
Cinnamon, anniseed, &c
Peppermint cordial
bales upland cotton
40 reams wrapping paper.
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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
lectures and L. ssOns,

IN ErgIisk Grammar Geography, Pean.an-
ship Druu ing. and t'GaHtanS
INFLUENCED by the encouragement
Dfa few resps clsbe families. the Sc
ond time. the subscriber respectfully an
ncunces having commenced teaching Inc
above branches OF radical and polite leara-
Ing
His system is the result Of sixteen years
experience, IN teaching anu IS part'cu,
larly adapted to youth over II years OF
age, lin select private classes, not exceed
ing I2. who being all engaged M one ex-
ercis. al the same tIre, having the con-
slant attention OF the teacher, and having
time for reflection and stu ', give CONN.,
dent hopes OF perfection The system IS
first hy lecture. To furnish tne'r minds
with ideas, and prepare them 20 act ahd
secondly, by practical lessons 10 oiius
their ideas into act ye utilIty, nus con-
frming them IN plan oil study, oy "hiCh
they can always assist themselves oE
lecture, thus we are Instructed paSslVeiy
by practical lessons, actively. toi, u -
not sufficient that we see anu hear o'herS
so1ak and write but we must also use
our own members, and see, speak ana
write for ourselves
Whether, then. hould we rest our hopes
Of a finished radical education, on Tue
hee,ing clouds of chluerIcal theories,
waited about by popular iantacy, and SICK
Drained prejudice, or on the Ionic stable
pillar of rational experience Whether
be directed by the dazzling etlulgence OF
nocturnal fashions las in tue ball room
and theatre, or the uniform placid llgh1
OF sober reason, aud unerring truth
Whether, 10 fine, implicitly rely on The
eYanescent notions, aud ephemeral fan'a-
ces of feminine weakness, or on the con-
soldated ideas, sound judgment and We .
tersn strength OF masculine experience I!
The choice cannot be doubtful win Ie'
hectiug minds. F. M'CREAD1'
.iurhor of English Grammar. tenn'aa-
ship, Druring and Painting, &c
The FERNS are dollars toI "a les
sons in each branch or, II more tSan one
dollars pei quarter year, OF 3 lessons
each week A class Of young ladies' IS IN.
tended TO be organized at Mr.. GEsEREs
assembly room. The young gsnllemen'
class, Tor the present, meet at Mr., beveT-
ley's office, on Thursday, Friday and Ss
turday, at 9. P.M.-Ioung ladies form
iCg class, will be attended at any OF their
own homes, which they appoint Bo9ks.
maps, globes, sc. furnished NJ
aprll 29 ~
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
Female 'HamiltOnian' School.

n HE citizens OF Alexandra are respect"
/ fully informed, that MISS WHEAT
proposes 10 establish school amongst
them, under the immediate suPerinten-
dence OF Mrs. WHEAT; in which, girls
Exclusively, will be taught spelIing' read
ing and writing, at 5 dollars per quarter;
Arithmetic, English grsmTer, geography,
the construction OF maps and use OF the
Those who may be disposedto patron
Use this institution, are requested TO COM
municste their wishes 10 J. Thomas
v heat, OF the male 'HamiIlonisn' school
whose aid will be extended 10 this. by ar
ranging and directing its operation. :.
Ii encouragement be given, the srhoo!
will be opened forthwith, near the corner
of Prince and fayette-streets.
april 21
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
March III,
For Sale,

s,.-. TIE house at present occupied
.tfSss by Mr.. John Corse. on King ST..
Hsssi between Fairfax and Rn, a SIS.
Yssssa This properly is 50 well known
as being among the most desirable IN town,
that particular desert pton Is deemed
unne cessary Possession may he had on
the lst July next Inquire OF
ROBERT ANDERSON.
april 8 laW5l
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
Glover Seed,

ERESH and of superior quality, Just
4 received, ana for sale ~
A. C.. CAZESOYE y '-es
mar IS
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03

Il W III uOh OC NuahSOt W
tce 9eIns given. Leaves Richmond on
Sunday morning, at 6 o'clock, City Point
after the arrival OF the stage from Peters
burg aud Norfolk. at 9 o'clock. on Mon
day morning, touching at Old Point Com
Tort; arrives at Alexandra and Washing
ton on Tuesday mornlug,
Returning: Leaves Washington at o.
clock, Alexandria at 8, on Thursday NOR,
pins, arrives at Old Point Comfort and
Norfolk on Friday morning, and proceeds
direct to City Point aud Richmond.
Present rates Ut fare, including meals
anu table drink, between Washington ana
Norfolk, Dill; Alexandra and Norfolk
D. 10 DO; between Norfolk and CITY fein'
n. 4; between Norfolk aud Richmond Do.
The Potomac Steam Boat company
having extended their line from Norfolk 10
City Point and Richmond IN consequence
of The failure OF their repeated applications
10 the James River Steam Boat Company
10 lower the iare, so as TO encourage 'ra'-
Cling on tins route between Richmond
anu Washington. now have to congratu
late the public On their complete success
in obtaining the object. Travellers w'li
at once see the advantage OF making their
arrangements so as TO do all their traFei-
ling on the day the Potomac runs.
march IL u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
The Alexandria
b AT ILL S.

A RE now in complete order, fitted up
IN 10 superior style, and will be ready
for the accommodation OF the public on
the first OF May. As this establishment
has received the unqualified appreciation
of the physicians. ii is unnecessary TO say
more in lis recommendation, than. that
strict attention will be given 10 It's man.
agement, and faithful male and female
servants provided. Terms Subscribers
with families 8 dollars; single personS t
dollars; three warm baths dollar; tour
cold baths I dollar; single baths 37t cents.
One half of the subscription oney will be
expected in advance, and The balance on
the 10th July. ELIZABETH LAhS.
april
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03

Hats & Shoes.
81 Just Received 8
. By the Subscribers,
A full supply OF ladies' black and colored
kid and morocco slippers
Ladies do do plain and figured satin do
Misses do do kid and morocco 90
Children's leather and morocco boots and
shoes
Mems fine land low priced) lined and
bound do
Large and small boys do do do
ALSO,
Mems and boys imitation beaver and low
priced FUR HITS
Mems and boys olack & white wool hats
do do Leghon VERY nice) do
LIKEWISE, ONE CASE
Ladies Leshorn Bomnets.
A few cases LADIES' straw do
A few misses Leghorn gipseys Every nice)
All the above articles will be sold cheap
for CASH, TRUE & HARMON.
april Is 3w
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03

Whiskey, Bacon, etc.
II lindsay & HILL have just received
IL from Philadelphia
80 bids rye wbiskey
IN STORE,
$4,000 VT. Cumberland bacon
6 bids first quality N o sugar
SO kegs Ohio butter
$50 bushels clover seed, and
MILY FLOUR.
apr II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03

A. C.. CaZenOye & Co
DAVE received by the last arrivals
Ill 80 bales domestic cotton goods Of
every description
| bale sup fine sattiDetts
5000 lbs cotton yarn Superior quality
$50 kegs cut nails, all sizes
90 bales Alabama cotton
30 baskets fresh Bordeaux salad oil
Also, By The Robert Fulton, arrived al NezV
York, from Lsve,poot.
5 trunks cambria pr;qs and calicoes
case steam loom sFrriings, by. the
Germanja, at Baltimore, from Bre-
men
IL bales BurIaps
9 cases best Ticklenburgs
apr 8
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
The DRAWINGS Al HAND!
SirM Class Of tie Washington
M0NU NENT LOTTERY.

Val commence draaring on tie l4lh Of
neIt month.
GEarly adventures have decided
advantage. as the prizes only will be
drawn. and consequently there will tie no
risk Il a blank until all the high prizes ale
drawn,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
Best Chewing Tobacco.

- Kegs and half kegs Of manuisc.
m tured tobacco, 8's, les, 81 pound
cc twists, Barclays brand, warrant
ell superior to any in the dis
trict just received by the schooner en-
nessee, from Richmond, ana iof sale by
JOHN D. BROWN, agent,
mar
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1823-05-03
SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1898.
For Sale or Freight.

For Sale or Freight,
SA. The good schoon'r MARY, Dean
s Smith, master; burtben about 6s5
barrels, and in good order for voyage.
Apply TO JOHN II. LADD & Co.
Who haze for sale By sad Uessel,
100 bushels Turks Island salt
40 barrels N. E rum
casks SEAL oil april
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-06
peraIo marine Hist.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRIVED. .,JUNE 4.

ARRIvED...,JUNE 4.
Sioop Henry, Smith, Providence Isds;
molssses, teas, rum, &c to A & Cazenoyc
Il Go, cheese TO the master.
SAILED,
Brig Venus, Kelly, Kingston Jamaica.
Schr Cornelius. M'LelleD, Providence.
MEMORANDA.
Sloop Abeona, Nicolls, from N York,
Tor this port, went on shore at Barneeat
last Friday, and filed with water--the
deck load and principal part OF her cargo
thrown overheard
Brig Winifred, GeIstoD, hence, sailed
from Rio JaDeiro 18th April for Rio la
Plata.
Brig Packet, Young, hence, a, Buenos
Ayres, 18Th January
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-06
BUENOS AyREs

srENosAYREs MARCH s2.-Gur mar
ket Is SO superabundantly supplied, that
we can hardly name an article that is
worth'lis cost, & consequently produce is
scarce and high-many have Sommenc.
ed reioading goods. and they must con-
t'Due so to do, for there is actually in this
country, no means OF paying for them, e
the current reports from Peru are unfavo-
raoie. Business on the eastern side of this
river is paralysed entirely, q it is hard 10
say when the cause the dissentions among
Portuguese troops) will be removed
within two months we have had 10000
barrels OF four-we doubt much if the
last arrivals have sold-the next viii Ger.
tainly not produceS6. per Dbl. on board :"
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-06
Fifty Dollars Reward.

EFT the house of the subscriber on Satur.
IL day, May IL, my wife ANN SlMNS, in
company with a man by the name of JAMES
STAFFORD. The above circumstance i, one
of the most hardened and cruel sacrifices of the
peace and comfort Of the subscriber, not only
depri' ing him of wife upon whom he had Law.
ished the utmost fondness, and sacrificed every
thing 10 CRAFTY her most trivial desires, but aso
one the most injurious to his future welfare in
LIE, and standing in the liftle business which ne
conducts as she, in company with her para.
monr, has taken away nearly almost everything
which ne possessed in the world: all his silver
spoons, gold watch chain, nearly all bis bed
ding, and all the money that he had, and which
had occupied many years in collecting from hi,
iitsle savings thus not only stripping him of all
his worldly possessions,- but depriving him of a
wife, TO whom, ms before intimated, he had al
ways shown the utmost kindness, respect aud
love.
IL rs unnecessary to add any thing more, in
regard to his own situation, as n feeling public,
can easily discern, from the above, the misery
oil ms present unfortunate state. Her para
mour, 40 add TO tile enormty of the crime, }
has also brutaliy left his own wife, 10 deprive a
man Of his peace of mind, and rob him of his
dearest treasure.
From information which has been received il
is believed that they have taken IN their resi-
dence near Baltimore, and changed the ir names;
and that Stafford has there gone 10 work at his
trade, he being bricklayer. She may be
easily known by very large scar directly over
one OF her eyes, and which may be seen at some
distance.
The above reward will be given, If hrough,
home, or both confined in any place so thai
safely get hold ofthem. WILLIAM SIMMS
. June 6 o,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-06
HAVANA.

The fast sailing brig .Chcssaliau, Conk.
lin, at this port yesterday in eight DAYS
from Havana, reports that part of com.
Pcrter's squadron continued to give con-
vos every Sunday. A part of the SQUAD.
ron have gone round tho island in search
of pirates. No pirates have been heard
OF on the coast ofCuba,sin the capture
of the schr. Pilot Of Norfolk. The
squadron are constantly on the look out,
and remain but very short time in port.
We are happy to have il In our power to
add that the officers and crews are in
good health. Bah. amer. ofyest.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-06
SICKNESS.

ST. JOHN, N. y. MAY love under.
stand from Madawaska,that fever called
the red fever, ragged in that place, with
which the people died daily.
A partof the above place has been in
undated, owing ice jamming about S
miles belo@--ffouses were moved, barns
swept away, and cattle, sheep, sSe,
drowned. The day after the jam broke
houses and cattle were seen by the Mad.
swaska people floating among the ice,
sHpposedto have come from settlement,
about fifteen miles farther up.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-06
GIBRALTAR.

eInRALrAR, APRIL I4-Extract of a
private letter from Valencia, dated A pril
o-our danger is not over, and we pas.
the nights in the open air, on the line
wall. To-day or Tomorrow, we shall
strike great blow. Our militia performs
prodigics Of vaior,, We feel all the con-
fidence that victory Inspires. God will
protect us.-We wish for the arrival of
the French, when we shall form into. gu.
errillas, and make them pay dear for
Their rashness. At the same time the
Revolution in France itself will arrive at
KS maturltv. f;E
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-06-06
AFFLICTING CASUALTY.

BUFFALO, MAY 20.--On Saturday las,
was drowned in Buffalo creek, Miss Lu.
cy Ann Pratt, of this town. The circum-
stances attending this distressing occur
renee were as follows.-The deceased,
in company with three other ladies', was
coming in one horse wagon from Mrs.
Prau's residence, about mile up the
creek, to this village. To avoid passing
through slough in the centre OF the
road, the driver, mere lad, in attempt
ing TO pass between the path aud the
bank Of the creek, drove SO near the
margin, that the horse and wagon were
iDstantaneously precipitated down The
bank, ard all in the wagon except the
driver, were plunged into the creek
where the waller was about 10 ieet deep.
10 this periIous condition they would
have all persisted, had it not been for the
timely assistance ola traveller, who be
ing al little distance from the scene,
heard the alarm and sprang to their re-
lief. This humane stranger no sooner
saw the danger efthe unfortunate females
than he leaped into the water at the per-
il Of his life, succeeded in rescuing three
of them, from the awful event which
seemed to await them. He continued
his exeriioDs for the recovery of the
fourth until completely exhausted, and
was compelled to reIinquish every hope
Of success. Who this iDurepid&humane
stranger may be, it is unknown 10 us /;
for amidst the crowd that now throDged
the bank, he quietly resumed his jour.
pey, without affording an opportunity to
,hosc whose lives he had saved, or to
their friends, to express to him their
heartfelt g. altitude for his humane acts