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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19

the question to agree with the commit
tee on these two excepted items, a mo.
lion as made to adjourn.
AT the request OF Mr.. Trimble of KY.
the motion 10 adjourn was Withdrawn. tor
she purpose of considering the bill for
,he adjustment OF he accounts OF ID. ID.
Tompkins, vice president OF the U. 5.
This bill, as epgrossed, was then taken
up, read third time, passed, mem. con.
and sent TO the senate for its concurrence.
The speaker communicated letter
from the postmaster general, Transmitting
list of unproduc,ive post routes for the
year 1922 which was ordered to lie on
the table.
A, nearly half past the house adjourn,
ed. --
Ii was with real pleasure that we nh.
served the unanimiiy and the good feeling
which prevailed inthe house of represen.
talives, yesterdays on the subject OF the
bill 10 provide Tor the eluitabIe settle
, ment OF the accounts OF ID. ID. ro,npkius.
(the vice presldent,) the late governor of
the state of New York for which how.
ever, we were prepared, by the interest.
ing report OF the com nittee, which ;ac-
companied the BILL The cha, acter ana
services OF this gentleman begin to be
+ more justly and worthily estimated, than
shey we're when viewed through the muir
Ky atmosphere ofprejudce and misrep
reseotation. Relieving it 70 be due no,
only to him, but to cosgresa, and indeed
10 the country, that the merits of his
CLAIMS should be known, we shall take
an early opportunity to publish the re.
poil oil IN" commi zee on his case.
t."atienat InteHigencer Of yesterday.
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Machine Card Manufactorv
Partnership Dissolved.

INHE partnership of WM.- GLUYAS L.
4 JOHN MAJOR, soap and candle manufac-
turers, is dissolved.
The subscriber informs the public, that the
soap and candle mandatory will be carried on
ny him at the old stand on King-st He is
thankful for past favors, and hopes by rendering
articles of the first quality to merit a CONTINUE
ance. ct jan 81 WIN. GIUYAS
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~ or 10 years ofage, his clothing
would be difficult to describe, as he is q great
,rauer' ana very artiui He has remarkable
large vein that runs down his forehead !. ,nrns
out ms feet very much when walking, and ept ~
turn ms back when spoken 10. He compIains
oi being ruptured, but not so as to prevent him
rom any kind Of work or exercise. He has
some near relations in FairCax CO Mr.. uav.
wood foote has one his aunts ,natrtedC ecelia h
another formerly belonged to the late DIR. Siroms
OF A,eNendria, named Esther, who believe is,
now free. rather suppose he will endeavony
10 ger TO Alexandria or Baltimore, in order 70
pass Tor free man, ard may have false free
papers. have purchased him from Mr. Fitz
hngh, and will give the above reward 10 any per
son who will take him up aud secure him in
any Jail SO that get him again.
Ia"dt HENRY a. BARRON.
Barron's Store, Prince William ca. Va feb -
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1823-02-19
Lees Ague and Fever Drops,

VIC AtCnp warranted 10 cure by one appjI-
catloDs free from mercury or any perni.
eious ingredient. This vegetable remedy
is so mild, yes efFicacious, that i, may be
used with safety on the most delicate
pregnant lady, or child Of week old.
Lees Genuine Persian Lotion.
The Persian Lotion operates mildly, rem.
dering the skin delicately soft and smooth
improving the complexion,
Lees Indian Vegetable Speci.
nc, certain and effectual cure Tor the
venereal and goDorrhea.
Lees Tooth Ache Drops, which
give immediate relief
Lees Tooth Powder, which
cleanses and beauties the teeth.
Lees Eye Water, a certain
cure for sore eyes.
Lees Anodyns Elixir, for the
cure Of headaches.
Lees Corn Plaster, for remov-
ing and destroying corns.
The above /1mons family medicines are
sold by RICHARD III. LITTLE,
Druggist, Alexandra.
Please to observe S1bateUer and zvhere.
yer you buy none can be Lees genuine
family Medicines without the Signatu
OF the proprietor NOAH RIDGELY
marsha (Late Michael Lee u Col
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CAUTION AND REW ARu.

Nay q MARTIN, 81 High Bolborn, eau
- ton the public against a v;le srtitaiioa Of
their iaestimable japan bIscking, which is offered
Tor sale in Boston, N. York, &c. &c. The labels
Qn some instances) are an exact COPY of theirs;
others have "Gs' made by Day and Martini
10 convince the public Of the imposition, re-
ward OF two hundred dollars, 10 hereby offered,
% any one, who will prone that he has know
,eoge OF their secret, for preparing the genuine
liqaid japan backing, the celebrity Of which has
induced many unprincipled persons to defraud
the Proprietors, ana impose on the public, by
making and yendng base counterfeit, purport-
'"g 20 he the genuine
a constant supply of Day and Martins black
ing tor sale by j. HAMMATT
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9. s. Robt. Barry, on King st. BY order of II
capt feb 10 T GIBBS, lstsere't
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A GARD.
NOTICE.

FGIHE subscribers TO the BIRTH NIGHT BALI, ARE
u requestedto call at the Ear Of Clagett's Hotel
for their tickets Of admission in the afternoon
Of Friday. OF feb 10
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CHEESE, FRUITS, etc.
NTE have received for sale 81 casks Goshen
w cheese, 80 drums and boxes Turkey figs,
bags soft shell almonds
2o chests young hyson tea
80 bags Java and green coffee
hhds 81. Croix sugar.
BAND,
$50 tirkns and kegs LIST quality lard
20 bbls No. shad, equal 20 any ever in market
no sacks blown salt, with our usual assort-
nfent of wines, liquors andgfsceries.
feb l2 3, VAUDEVILLE & LARMOUR.
WILLIAM FOWLE& Co.
HAvE on hand and offer for sale, 25 tons
IL Russia and Genoa hemp
300 pieces Russia sheetings
100 do Russia duck
400 do ravens duck
case sattinetts
! do black and blue cloth
$50 bags coffee
10 do do feathers
90 casks Russia tallow
100 boxes mould candles
90 do dipt do
80 hhdS st. Croix sugars, lst quality
l5 bags India do
rifle
8 purcheons old Jamaica ran,
10 do Antigu. do
8 pipes superior quality Cognac brandy
Q do Cd do do
10 pipes Holland gin
$50 casks nails assorted sizes
Cabana segars in whole and half Boxes of very
superior quality.
IL casks rice
IA barrels Nos
30 do Mol Beef
do mess
100 coils cordage
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15

Mr.. CkSyIso, the BRUSH Minister 10 the Unit
ed States and WHO'S on the OF his departure tor
England is now on tour TO the Military Academy
lat West Point, after having gratihed himself with
Ia visit to that noble institution, the Apprentices
| Library, ia the city of New York. 1t reports
he true, no foreign Minister resident here, has
lever evnced more respect Tor our government,
or maintained more une xceponable character in
his private department, than Mr.. Canning, during
his stay amongst US; and his visits TO some oil our
most popular institutions, public and privats preV-
GUS to leaving US, may be considered as lnoicaVe OIL
the best feeling From the honest and liberal views
Of such gentlemen as Mr.. c. our national character
abroad will be redeemed from the obloquy so often
lheaped upon it by travellers, whose only aim was
to abuse it, and whose Misrepresentation OF iacts
have been rs ungenerous as unjust. We hope the
day is not far distant, when neither pride nor preJu'
dice shall exist obstruct the progress OF science
or the cause Of humanity and when the caterers
of detracton, on either side of the water, viii be
treated with the contempt they deserve.
Virg;nia Herald
There can be no stronger evidence Of good feel
ling in this country towards Great Britain than the
loblging manner in which Mr.. CANNINS2s move
ments are noticed in the New York papers, and the
disposition which is shewn to be pleased with every
thing he does or does not. II is nothing strange
we believe, for an intelligent foreigner to desire TO
sec every thing worth seeing in the country, but II
is not usual to give him such an abundance Of cred
it for gratifying his curiosity. We believe there
fore, that We attribute this uncommon attention to
MIR. Canning, whose habits are such as TO induce
him to retire from public notice rather than to court
it TO its true origin, when we say it proceeds part
ly from regard for the character oil the object OF
1t, BUT in good degree, also from feeling OF cor
dial good will towards the British people, which is
have become very general, had Great Britain, in
the late crisis of the affairs OF Spain, taken the
course which became the lreest government in
Europe. Nat Intel.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15
From the National A1rOcGte.
LATEST FROM SPAIN.

We have been favored by friend with w
Gibraltar papers to the lst July, received n.y..
Mary and Jane, arrived at Philadelphia, and We 81
observe, with regret, that the accounts afsm ~
manner tlsttering to the cause OF SPAN ana ''
liberty.
The French troops entered Port ST. Mary =. y
the ESD OF june TO the amount of 1000 foot a'u H.
cavalry. This town is nearly opposite Cad'H' "
lance less Than three miles, from the nearest lu'
OF which, Soul threw shells into the city duinb !
long siege and if so small force is tranquVl{ r.
mitled to occupy posi- so near the Cortes ana ~
without immediate destruction by the ptoPe' \
cause mus be in melancholy condition indteu']
We have reason, however, 10 believe that ii'"'
geld dues more than bayopets.
The amount OF The French occupying me e sg
province OF Andalusa is 10000 men, OF wlicn ~
are cavalry, and ID pieces of cannon They 'O'"
two divisions that united at Cordova.
We observe also, with regret that Gen ba''
teros has been compelled 10 eyacuate FReps"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15

Ho'c TO catch an 0rl.--A western paper men.
mons the following as ss easy method Of taxing
owls. When You discover one on tree, and 6nd
ehat 1t IS looking at you, all you have to do is 10
move quickly round the tree several times. whsu
The owl in the mean time, whose attention will I.
so firmly fixed that forgetting the necessity Of turn
ing lis body with its head. it will follow your mo
lions with Its eyes, till il wrings its head of.
III. nc aS same paper proposes method of taking rab
wrIter) apples in the parts where they freouent af
ter sprlnkling them with snuff and when thew com.
10 smell, the sudden effort to sneeze which III,
make, never fails to break their necks, and even Il
some cases has been known to throw their hsad
several feet beyond their tails.''
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15
WEST POINT.

In an extract of 8 letter which is ascrhed, in som,
OF the papers, TO Mr. Canning the British Minis
ter, we find the following testimony in favor of til,
Military School at this place.
" was present at a mathematical examination
and was not less struck with its severity than will
the admirable manner in which the cadets wen
Through II have seen most of the military estab
ishments in England, and France, and have no he
station in pronouncing West Point, in regard lc
science, much superior to each and every one O.
them. II it be viewed only 10 the light of semi
nary tor the study of science, it will be OF incacu.
liable Importance TO the u. States II is in fact the
lonly place in America, where the mathematics are
studied to any length. Even at Cambridge neal
Boston, the course is scarcely so advanced as that
OF the second year at West Point.''
There is good reason to believe that the Msthe-
mates are pursued pretty extensively, and with
much success, at West Point but that it is the
only place in America, where they are studied TO
any length, may well be doubted This assertion.
together with the comparison between this Semina.
ry and the University at Cambridge, seems to have
oeen made al random, and without much kpoyIedpe
oi our Literary Institutions. Nothing is more com
mon than Tor spectator of an examination 10 be
most egregouslY mistaken in regard to the progress
OF class IN the sciences especially in the higher
branches OF the Mathematics. And it is probable
ha' the exception to his sweeping sentence of con-
"ouiu nave oceD maze IN iaVor OF several
other Literary institutions in our country, if The
writer had CHANGED to attend an examination in
them.
America is not deficient in good Mathemacians
and 1t is acknowledged even in The Edinburp Re-
view, that she may now boast of one of the very
best in the world. Bowditch's Navigator, if We
have been rightly informed, is pretty extensively,
II not generally used in the British navy. There
loo' the American edition of the Nautical Almanac
IS preferred and on one occasion at least, it was
ouhd necessary TO suppress the English edition and
le'a'n the vessels in port until the American edi
ton could be procured. The Ladies and GentIe-
men Dlary, published annually in the city of New
YORK, will serve as another proof that this new
world is not destitute Of able and thorough Msthe
naticlans. Where they obtained their KNOWLEDGE
Of tins science, we know not but was not all OBJ
ained IN foreign countries, nor at West Point.
Richmond Pisitor.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15

How shameful it is that you should fall asleep. ,,
SAID dull preacher TO his drowsy audience, when
that poor creature" pointing to an idiot, who was
leaning on staff and staring at him, is both awake
and attentive" Perhaps, Sir" replied the fool,
should have been asleep too if had not been an
An Irish footman went one day to his master and
said" Phase your honour, want to ask YOU oues.
ton; Is thing lost when you know where it il -
" Blood an-o unds, Pat, to be sure not" said bis
master " how can you talk such nonsense rs q Oh
thank your honor" says Pet, "the devil harm
then tor TIE netc copper ta-kettteS at the bottom
AZ a religious meeting held at a private hons.
one OF the light fingered gentry happened to be ore
SENT whose attention was arrested more by string
OF sausages hanging up in the room, than bv the
words OF the preacher. During the discourse. he
mad, unnotlced, filled his bosom with the sausaers,
when his attention was drawn to the preacher. Who
was exhorting his hearers to give up their sins and
10 particular their bosom sins The sansags roa1,
Immediately came forward, threw his sausse.s on
lhe tioor' excsiming here take your Id links
l cont want 'em if you are going ia make a fuss
about it," ~"s iusS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15

beautiful ode
rE whose comprehensive clasns
In one condensed affection blend
All that endears the haowed names
vi parent, guardian guide and friend;
Redeemed by your paternal love,
From hopeless poverty anG sloth,
Once more your children come 10 prove
Their mind and bodys happy growth.
Here in our blooming cheeks, behold
The blossoms Of industrious health
Here, in cur hearts, do we enfold
The future fruits Of moral wealth.
For those plead who hitler come,
Too young to make their own appeal
And ali supplicate for some,
Almost too old your care to feel.
BY all the griefs that We ass,age,
BY orphans eyes upraised to bless
BY the gray head of chldless age,
Bowed TO the earth in thankfulness
freely, STILL your aid bestow,
Help as to lve-the old to die
And blessing others here below,
Yourselves be doubly blessed on high
But the best part of the account is. that the coa.
on the occasion amounted to between and 8o00 doIl
Two or three Centuries ago, the Jews were considered b
ou'cass OF the world and that serving God to
cute them America is the only christian country i; ~,
world, whose annals do not record some persecn,;o
= --'-~n'ii' Phil Rec.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15
ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS.

THERE Society in London composed mostly Of Chris.
uans Of which the British duke of Sussex one Of the
kings sons is president, for the relief and education Of
poor Jews and their children At their late anniversary
little Hebrew girl not seven years DID, placed on the
table BY his royal hgness. when she reccd the following
beautiful ode
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15

a late Chief Justice of the Superior Court, bav-
ing not unirequently made use of the words {. ,his
mere" and that there," for the staples This and
tEat' a wag at Dover published during the session.
u '"e court at that place, the following epaph:
here lies the body of Ichabod Hare.
WHO'S lett "ttis here' world, and gone 10
4" that there"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15

feltow Cotton.--Ths important product, a new
species OF cotton called nankeen, Of bright yellou
cotor' and hne texture, is raised in Alabama. The
seeo was furnished by Mr.. Crawford, Secretary Of
the Treasury, and procured from Sicily.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15

C0ngio'aerafion Of IdeaS.--.4 Fact.--A few
sundays ago, the clerk of parish not many miles
from 's na'ue' IN Sussex, was obliged 10 absent him.
s." rom 'he usual duties OF the day. To supply
ms place he engaged the town crier, who, it seems.
mao before served as his tocuat tenens. Unfortu-
na,eiy the poor crier during part of the service.
le'' into sound sleep, ON which he was at las,
reused oy the striking OF the great clock. Think
"s Inc noise was occasioned by the last tnge of his
own professional capper, the new Clerk Jumped
up, ana loudly vociferated The usual Belimans ex
oraum OF " Oh, yes OH yes'' He quickly re-
Iolected his situa'ion but in endeavorng 10 rectiiy
MS mistake, IN the confusion of the moment, to the
str" surprise OF The congregation, he roared out
F." Thus ends the praise and glory of Cod"
Maidstone Gax.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15

.Nlcefy Of the La'c.-At ourlate Sessions, Daniel
Cox and Joseph Franks were charged with stealing
aHc6; but the duck proving to be drake, tbeS
were acquitted Hotrerhampt0n Chronicle.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15
From the .Ne,o Tore .americas,

day OF two since, requesting us 10 notice the small voum
poems he has lately published and either praise or cor
denim them. We comply with the solicitation and with
out passing elaborate cridquc upon the publication
would only say, that should find it impossible wholly
condemn work that contains such lines as the following
which have been already avoraby noticed by the Editor
Of the Daily Advertiser.
On seeing interesting and beautiful young Iady c0arme
at Church.
The matin bells have pealed the hour
To summon holy hearts to prayer;
And beauty owns Religions power.
And pays her alteration there.
The temple of the Lord is still
A halo round his priest is shed;
And glory beams from lions hill,
To crown with light his hallowed head
flushed now the organs deep toned note,
The vocal sounds Of music cease,
And only inward breathngs float
Toward the throne of peace.
Before the altar humbly kneels
The farest of the works of Heaven
And Mercy to her heart reveals
The promise of Salvation given.
Confirmed at Truths eternal shrine,
member OF the house of God,
Her robe is spotless and divine
Her feet with Salvation shod
Oh! if in Heaven above the resi-,
One joy brighter ray afford,
lis when Woman's vrtuous breast
The cross she beareth Of her Lord.
And blest art thou whose soul from earth
And earthly thoughts itself hath freed;
Received in Christ thy second BIRTH
And won Of Faith the glorious need.
Original 0de--The following song was written to be
Jung dinner party the late anniversary of ndepen
lence, by SELLEcK OSBORN
Where shall the tyrant rest,
When powers departed
When Freedom her crest
Der the base hearted
Earth will, reluctant take
What death must give her
That dust to bliss shall wake
Neyer-o! never!
Swift on the march of mind
Europe is pressing
Man struggles hard 10 find
Lberty's blessing.
Freedoms bright flag shall spread,
To be furled neverl
Over the Patriots head
Waving forever!
Where shall the despot rest
scorned by his lcgions'
Where be a welcome guest
Not in these regions.
Scorn at his grave shall point
Mocking forever
Him shall man re-anoint
Never-O! never!
Where shall the tyrant lie,
When life's departed'
Who Ger his bier shall sigh
Not the true-hearted
Shame on his tomb shall sit,
Broodng forever
1aurels shall honor il,
EeVer-O! never!
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15
Johnson's Dictionary in Bengn,es

:, a version Of this work, by Raboo Lam Comol
pen and the late Mr.. Felix Carey, is now in course
OF publication at Calcutta. -
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-08-15
TO CAPITALISTS.

BY virtue of decree of Frederick county court sitting
court of equity, will offer at public sale, on the pre-
inses,
On Thursday 4th Of September merit,
That highly valuable property. well known by the name Of
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1823-01-28

fact that the nacces of the stae properly called,
not equal the current expenses Of he government. It
doubt, indeed, whether the members of the present
Legislature, without invading funds which should be hell
sacred be furnished with money sufficient at their az
ournment pay for the turkey and other good things with
which they shall have been entertained by their hosts.
Yet Mr.. Rodney has advised them dispense with
cf supplying he public wants. He has recommen-
ded the liberation of Of the welthies classes of ct
from the payment of any taxes at all ia million
of moncd capital to be freed from bearing any share
in the public contributions. His commercial brethren
throughout the state with few excepons) have, doubt
not with much complacency, responded to the wise
anil while the poor clodpoles with
Responding hearts Struggling up their shoulders if
anticipating the pressure Of heavier fiscal burdens.
Governor Collins in sis Message to the Legislature in
1922 made statement Of the amount Of tax paid by
aers, for the year preceding Mr.. Rodney has omitted
giving any information that subject, in his Message
Was because the product Of that fiscal resource
great as 10 give the people elevated, eXarang view
OF lis Importance IN repensag the public Golfers Or
so small 10 afford evidence Of the truth of his charges
against trading mercantile men, of the imprdence Cf
the Legislature in modifying the law to furnish them
with the temptation OF aiming against heaven, and their
conSceceS, by deiraudng the revenuel Under the
law modified, than 90 so retailers in the
state have been made to pay larger while the
trbuons of all the est have been much diminished Yet
most Of them who pay kss well all who pay more,
wouds account of the trouble aud time consumed in
making out their estimates Of Stock prefer the law in its
original form TO what and the duties would be
productive than they be with the farest
cution Of the law. AGRICoLA..
Mr. Rodney, Il is said is, or has Been a stOreE,seher.