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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
Classical School.

TINE subscribers, having determined
u to reIinquish their School, return
their thanks to those parents, who have
placed tbeit children under their care
They would inform their friends and the
public, that the school will be continued
by the Rev. Daniel Young, A. N. in
whose abilities they have the most entire
confidence, and who will devote to il his
whole attention. He will teach the various
branches, which have heretofore been
taught in the school. We cheertully re-
commend him to the patronage OF the pub
lie. The school will open on Tuesday the
3Oth inst. ELIAS HAIKU SUN,
nov 80 WELLS ANDREWS.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02

The U. S. schooner Shark, from a cruise
in the West indies and Gulph of Mexico, and
last from Havana, in l3 days, arrived at New
York, on Wednesday the oath inst. Thomas
Randall, Esq. Special Agent to Cuba from
theU 5. came passenger.
There has not been case of malignant fever
on board her since she sailed from the United
States The officers and crew are all IN good
health She spoke on the 4th November, off
Cape st. Antonio, the brig Charles, Dill, of
Philadelphia, bound to Alvarado-all well.
The following are the officers attached to,
and have returned in the Shark:-John Gala.
CHER, Esq. Comd. &. Emery. H. II. Hobbs,
j. B. Stillman, Surgeon; Jacob Morris, Mas
ter; Joseph Wilson, Purser; Midshipmen
Sands. and BRAND; Thomas M'Cubbin, Cap.
taih's Clerk
The u S. schr Grampus was left at Hava.
ma 9th inst. all well. The following is a list
OF officers attached to the G..
1t. Com John D. Sloat; lst Lieut. G.. J.
Pendergrast; I'd do. S. B. Wilson; Sd do.
G.. A. Magruder; Sailing Master s. B. Coke;
Surgeon. Sam'l Biddle: Purser, c. K. Barry;
Midshipmen r. H. Nichols, F Key, Stone,
a. H. Marbury; Passenger, 1t. b. Barton, of
Marines.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
A NEW & IMPORTANT DISCOVERY
IN THE
annals e POzcer of Numbers.

ME subscriber having recently dis
IL covered brief system of estimating
Simple Interest per cent per annum, or
the advance per centum on merchandise,
commission, sc. of the pound currency or
sterling. not the dollar, never before known
in any quarter OF the world, begs leave to
announce to the citizens oil Alexandria
and it's vicinity, that he is now ready TO
communicate this admirable and beauti'
full art by definition, example, &c. tor one
week only from this date, il not longer de.
tanned by encouragement. He will be
found at Mr.. 2. Turner'S boarding house,
Washington street, nearly opposite the SUI.
gar house, and below the Civic Triumphal
Arch, where neat and private apartmen mt
is accommodated for the reception OF learn
erS, none being admitted but such during
the few moments OF tuition-or be will
promptly attend at any particular place
selected by one or more DESTROYS OF learn.
system, he will add gratis beautiful sys.
tenn of Stenography, or secret hand writing,
which can be perfectly understood in one
lesson. Two dollars and half is his pre-.
sent price OF tuition for either art, which
will be deemed extremely moderate when
compared with bis original price in yari-
Gus states and territories of the UDion.--
When he passes through the cities of Nor.
folk, Petersburg and Richmond, be means
TO close teaching these arts personally, and
Immediately set about preparing small
volume on the subject, and secure copy
right; which volume will embrace the 9th.
er moneys OF Europe, Asia and Africa -
Each learner will be entitled TO one yo-
lume of said books, on producing the re-
ceipt which be shall get, to any one COM
missioned TO sell them in any quarter
OF the world. Lest, therefore, his system
should too widely circulate previous 10 that
event each learner. or, if under age. the
parent or guardian, will be required 10
subscribe to this or similar obligatory in
strument, as pledge of bonor and versci.
~ that he shall not teach either Of said
arta ill the contemplated book obtain pub
Lefty. h. SALMON.
NJ B. Any one but moderately versed
in vulgar and decimal Arithmetic can ac-
quire general and comprehensive know
ledge of either or both OF said arts in a.
bout an hour. II. s.
dec
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
LATEST FROM MEXICO.

By the Trimner. from Alvarado, we
have received file OF the Sun, published
in the Mex can capital, down 10 the 28th
uit. and letters dated Cd inst. from our
correspondents at Alysrado. The coD-
tents of them are highly interesting. We
are indebted to friend for a copy OF the
Mexicsu Federal Republican Constitution,
as II was ratified by the Supreme Congress
on the Alb uIt.
General Guadalupe Victoria has been
elected President OF the United .Eerlcnn
States. aud General Nicholas Bravo, Vice
President.
The province o: Ch,opa, which was
claimed by the United States of Central
America aud tbe Mexican Union severslly,
and TO which the option between tnem
was left has incorporated Itself with The
latter. while Soconusco has declared lis
intention of adbering TO the former.
The mnst imposing ceremonies were
psed in announcing 10 President victoria,
the ratification of TIE constitution by The
Congress and in administering 10 him ana
rho Vice President the oath to MAINTAIN
and execute il with tidslity. In Inc So
la.nn addresses and answers delivered on
,hsvs occasions, the liyeliest JOY IS ex-
dressed al the completion OF Toe gfeat
,nork vhich occupied Congress during ~
antbc and the most ardent devotion ls
ii,pa 70 the cause of independence
and Union. All was eXul'at.on 10 lne Ca
ni,sI. 1t is Justly said by the opeaker Oh
he Congress or Convention 'bal tne .aooi -
ri that body in IramiGg tue oon'''u''oi'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
FROM HAYTI.,

By the Packet Margaret, we have received
letters from Port au Prince of the 2Sth uIt. in
which it Is said the utmost CONSERVATION pre-.
vailed at Hayti, in consequence of an apprc-
hension that war was inevitable with France
every face here Says the writer) almost be.
speaks despair. Times are SO precarious that
vessels do not venture to come here, and there
is great suspension of business, which few
months ago was fiourishing. All the mer chants
are endeavoring to send their property away
as fast as possible, having fears that the Presi
dent will lay an embargo on all that are in port.
". I. E. Post
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
ALExANDRzA,
THURSDAY MORNING, DEC. 2, 1924

Ne publish to-day the interesting re-
port oil Col G. F. Mercer, on the situation
OF The Grand Ohio and Chesapeake Canal
project. The friends of the scheme are
already largely indebted to the indefati-
gable exertions Of that distinguished indi-
yldual. and we doubt not that his reward
will be ultimately as great as his labors
have been useful.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
ST. ANDREWS SOCIETY.

The thirty-seventh anniversary meeting
of the St. Andrews Society. was held at
the City Hotel on Tuesday the 3oth inst.
The following named gentlemen were e.
lected officers to serve during the ensuing
year:
Colin Aud, President.
William Gregory, lst vice do.
Robt. Jameson. Cd DO do
Rev. E. Harrison, Chaplain.
G. A. Brown. M. D Physician.
S, MCLEAN,
Richard Veitch, M,r.ao,.
y, r; Fitzhugh,
w. G. Page,
Robt Anderson. Treasurer
Frs. \. Kennedy, Secretary.
At four O'Clock the Society repaired to
mos. excellent dinner provided by Mr.
CIagett, al which the creates, cbeerlulness
and good feeling prevailed The cloth
being removed, a number of patriotic
toasls were drank. Want of room CON-
pels US to omit them until our Rext.]
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
FROM GIBRALTAR AND SPAIN.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 30l--The ship
Hesperus, in 80 days from Gibraltar, ar
rived at New York yesterday morning. =
She left there Oct. II, and brings Madrid
dates TO Oct. l2. A convention had been
published between the Spanish and French
governments. Ii bears date the 30th OF
June last, and stipulates that the French
troops in Spain. at that date, should con-
tinue in the kingdom to The Ist OF January,
1895, and 10 ad iiion TO former places oc-
cupied, the French army were 10 garrison
Saragosa and Csrdona The King Of
Snain issued an order on the Cd October,
declaring that rice is not included in the
order of the 18th February last, which
prohibited the importation of foreign grain,
dour and pulse.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
LEGISLATURE OF VIRGINIA.

The legislature OF Virginia convened at
l2 O'Clock on Monday last. a majority of
both houses were present. No business Of
moment was transacted on that day. The
Governors message wasfeceivsT and 500
copies ordered TO be printed.
w. Mumford, esq was unanimously re-.
elected Clerk af the Houte of Delegates.
Col, Lynn Banks vas reelected Speaker
unsnimousIy-snd John Brown, John
Smbble6eId, Henry H. Stubble6eld and
Thomas Davis, were reelected Door
Keepers also unanimously. The Govern
or's Message is able, modest and interest
ing, and shall be given in our next.
We are still without any thing decisive
from the Western and Southern States on
the subject of the election. The following
extracts from the Washington papers, con.
tain all we can find
'.From MISSISSIPPI, we learn that the cleo.
toral ticket in favor of General jackson has
succeeded by a decided majority.
S In ALABAMA, we have already announced
It's success as in erred from the returns receiv.
ed. Furtherreturns afford confirmation Of the
fact. The vote in some counties was toerably
contested, however, In Montgomery county,
for exampln, the jackson ticket received 452
votes. the Crawford 535, and the Adams l63
votes
RHODE lsLAND--The official returns the
electoral election in Rhode Island. give Mr..
Adams Sl45. The whole opposition 2o0.--
Adams's majority 1915:
The following gentlemen are proposed in the
New Orleans Mercantile Advertiser of the 9th
inst. as candidates for electors of President and
Vice President, favorable to Mr. Adams -
Thomas Urquhart. Gen D. B. Morgan, John
BUTLER, Nathan Merriam, Doctor John D.
Smith
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
Wanted,

8 e YOUNG LAD. about IA years Of
< Mage, OF respectable pareats, to attend
10 dry GOOD stUre-he must be boy OF
good moral habits possessing a pleasing
disposition and inclined TO industry--it is
expected that The greatest confidence may.
be placed in him, and coming with these
qualifications, his situation will be made
agreeable 10 himself and family. A letter
addressed to A. through the post Office,
shall be attended To-.
dec
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02

Having examined the principles and
laws of Mr.. Salmon's new method of CAL
enlating Interest, commission, &c. con-
consider il superior 10 any thing that have
seen written on the subject. would
therefore recommend il 10 The public in
general, Gas most useful and valuable
system) and would, particularly, advise
themselves acquainted with this expedI-
tous mode of calculating.
JAMES CADEN. 7. ID. n. /.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
ENYlLL be sold to the highest bidder on
w Wednesday, The 18th snst' at the

ENTlLL be sold TO the highest bidder on
w Wednesday, The 18th inst' at the
farm of the late James Keith. deceased,
all the Stock consisting ofHorses, Mules,
Oxen and other cattle: Hogs and sheep "a
part merino) and the farming utensils, con-
sisling of Wagon, Carts, Plougns, Har-
rows, and many other articles, and the
crop of corn and fodder. The terms are;
all sums under FIVE dollars, cash, End all q"
bove that sum, credit of l2 months, The
purchaser giving bond with approved Sc,
cur,ty. No property will be delivered
until the terms are complied with.
And on the 18th Of January, at the same
place,
.ibout 7scenty,tiuc Negroes,
consisting of men, women and children.
belonging to the said estate, on credit OF
ls months, the purchaser giving bond,
with approved security, with interest from
the day of sale. JAMES KEITH,
dec Cts trustee
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02

A STATED quarterly meeting OF the
"A society will be held at the TOWN
HALL on Monday Evening the 9Th inst.
at 6 o'clock. Persons DESTROYS OF becom.
ing members, will make application TO the
Secretary, or any mem Der of the Society.
JAMES C. BARRY, Sec'y.
dec "
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
Alexandria Boarding School.

TNHE subscribers are now prepared for
L. the admission OF students into their
school A class OF both sexes will be adj
United 10 attend the evening lectures;
which from the subjects they will embrace
and from the number oil experiments that
will be performed by the aid of colec-
tien OF Philosophical and Chemical appas
ratus, cannot tail Of being, generally, both
instructive and Interesting
The lectures will be on the evenings OF
the I'd and 9Th days of every week during
the course.
The day students have The privilege Of
attending without any additional charge.
Those wishing to attend the lectures
will please to leave their names with Wm.
Stabler or the subscribers.
BENZ HALLOWELL,
CHARLES FARQUHAR.
lItb mo, 9th
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
A List of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office. at AIexan-
dria, D. G.. Dec /, 1924.
gPersons applying for letters in the
following list, will please mention that
they are ADVERTISED, otherwise they
may not get them.
DANIEL BRYAN, p, M.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02
Salt.

Gait.
TIME subscribers daily expect per brig
4 Olympia, Souher, master,
1000 bush. Turks Island Salt,
which will be sold on favorable terms if
taken from on board. Also in store 5000
bushels ground alum salt.
III. MILLER & SON.
IIth mo eth st
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02

For Sale,
Or zuiU be exchanged for Property IN
this place
0d00 acrces OF Land 10 the state of O..
"eFoO hlo-part of it represented as
's6rst rate botlom,' bounded on the Ohio
river, nearer GaIlipolis.
nov 27 A c CAZENOVE 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-02

Hats and Shoes.
TUST received by late arrivals, one
u hundred cases ladies', gentlemen
boys and children's
Coarse and Fine Shoes,
suitable for the season. Also, mems ana
boys low priced
Far and Wool Hats,
all of which will be sold cheap, at whole
sale or retail.
nov I8~3w TRUE & HARMON.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-14
INSPECTION LAWS.

A bill Is now before the Legislature, the
two first sections of which provides that
sailed beef and pork, salted, picked and
smoked fish, and hops. may be imported
into this Commonwe alth from any other
state, aud the same exported, without be.
ing subjected to inspeciion or reinspecllon.
The third section foroids, under penalties,
the brandisg. with the inspection mark OF
this Commonwealth, any barrel, cask, OF
box Of beef, pork or fish, that has been
packed and inspected out OF The Common
wealth. Such modification Of The inspec-
ton laws appear. to be called for, by eve
~ motive that justi6es the inspection laws.
fbe object Of the inspection, IS to in
sue the good quality, and to give cha
rsc,er abroad, to our own products -
Why then should our stamp be affixed to
the productions OF other states!
Boston d. Adv.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-14
THE SEASON.

81. augustine, E. F) Jan. l7.-Our
winter, with one or two exceptions. has
exhibited all the gentlensss OF northern
summer; and for some days past we have
had be fore our eyes trees bearing on their
branches ripe oranges, and blossoms The
groves generally are budding, and in few
DAYS we may expect, it Jack Frost should
not into. pose his uniriendly grippe, to see
them 10 isll blossom
What contrast between the ATTITUDES
of % and IS. where nature stands still
Tor fourth part. Of the year, and man and
ali animation sustain themselves upon the
produce Of The more generous. seasons;
while here our gardens can bear. upon their
surface all The choice esCulents OF tropi-
cal climate. ....
In Florida We have only to witness a
few frosty visits and our winter is over; as
vet We have had but two or three Of them:
barely memento OF changing seasons and
passing time, For these Two days, how
ever, we hive experienced little change
Just enough TO give Us taste OF the
pleasures Of Evenings at Home--the joys
oil the family FIRE side; but not enough for
US to apprehend any serious Inconvenience
to toe fruit trees. 49,.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-14
School Notice.

THE subscriber tenders bis services as
J. TEACHER, to bis friends and the
public, and promises faithful discharge
OF his duty 10 attending TO the morals 4 ii.
terary advancement. OF his pupils. He al!
so tenders his thanks to those who have
been pleased to patronIse his school, and
flatlers himself that the progress made by
The pupils committed 10 his care, may me.
rit continuance OF the confidence repos-
ed in him. Should early application be
made, he will prepare himself to receive,
as boarders, ten pupils, to be instructed
in the Greek and Latin languages; which,
with seven or eight scholars from the
neigbborhood of the school, will consii.
tuie the whole number intesded 10 be ad.
miiled.
The terms are 10 dollars per annum {;
or, il a bed be furnished, loo dollars, for
board and tuition. Quarterly payments
will be expected 10 advance.
As it respects health, there is, perhaps,
no situation in the county more eligible
for school. FRANCIS ADAMS.
Nanjemoy, Charles county, Md.
ian 2Y x
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-14
IN COUNCIL...F'eb. IL.

The following persons were appointed
commissioners Tor holding elections in the
different wards, on Tuesday, the second
day of March next, for members to serve
in the Common Council, tor the ensuing
twelve months, viz.
Craven ?: Thompson, At A. Rhodes
Jose phi B. Ladd, ward,
SiIas Reed, DAT the Council Cham
William Gregory, Der, for the second
Guy Atkinson, ward.
Ba'hurs! DsnserdsId, A Indian @ Queen ,,,
Anthony G. Gazeuove, ! third ward. ~
Geo. s: Houeh, J At Mrs. Mills's corner of
James Harper, Prince and Alfred SITS.
John Lloyd. for the 4'b ward,
Ordered. That Messrs. Vowel, Butch
er, Jameson, and Robinson, be commit
tee 10 examine and settle the accounts OF
the Corporation. for the year ending
March, 1894, aud prepare a report Tor
publication.
Ordered, That The taxes due from Su-
sauna johnston for the present Year be re
mitted.
Ordered, That the tax 90 2 stories i'm
properly charged TO John c. Vowel, be
RENTED.
The report Of the committee appointed
to purchase and distribute wood TO The
poor. was received and read, and laid on
the. table.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-14
RRAZILS.

Intelligence has been received at New
York by the brig Resolution iropi st. Sal
vador, that the Emperor OF braslls had Is
sued decree prohibiting the Importation
vi tbs produce and manufactures of Portu.
gal, until Inc acknowledgment Of the in
dependence OF Brazil by that nation. A
irigste belonging To lord Cochrane's squa.
dron, commanded by Capt. Taylor, had
arrived from Marsubam, and was shortly
to be joIusd 6y the squadron, Intended to
sail shorty against Monlevideo, which
place remained 10 possession OF the Portu.
guese. Two thousand troops had embark
ed for Pernambuco, for the purpose OF Sc.
eonding these operations to drive the Eu-
ropeans out OF the country. All was tram
gull at Bahia. By decree of the Empe.
ror, the importation OF the manufactures oil
Portugal, bad seen prohibited from and
after The acknowledgment OF the independ.
ence OF that nation.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-14
la FAYETTE.

This old friend Of America Is no& the
only surviving General Of Washington's
army. and il is said is about making vi
sit to this country. where he will be re-
ceiyed with an affectionate welcome
The following anecdote Of this General IS
in note, in Madame Campan's Memoirs
oi Marie Antoinette.
During the American war, a general Of
fcer in the service of the United States,
advanced with score OF men under the
English batteries TO reconnoitre their po-
si,ion. His aid de camp, struck by ba ,
fell al his side The officers and orderly
Dragons fed precipila,ely. The general
though under the Ere OF the cannon, ap.
preached the wounded man TO see W be-
iher he had any signs oil life remaining, or
whether any help could be afforded him.
Finding the wound tad been mortal, he
turned his eyes away with emotion, and
slowly rejoined the group which had got
out OF the each OF the pieces. bis 10
stance OF courage and humanity took place
at the battle of Monmouth. General Clin-
ton who commanded the English troops,
knew ,ha; the Marquis de Ia Fayette ge-
nerally rode white horse; it was upon a
white horse thai the general officer, who
retired SO slowly. was mounted: Clinton
desired the gunners not to FIRE. This no.
bile forbearance probably saved NJ. de la
Fayette's life, tor il was he himself. At
that time he was but twenty-five years OF
age >,
lIistorp. anecdotes O ths reign Of LOUIS Is.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-14

vliing the exportstion OF the vsrious GRADES
OF -four have nentionei--consequeotly,
may we not justly iuier, that ior tie " ant
OF such prohibitory laws, much Of The evil
may be ascribst? Should We not, there
fore, all agree anu unite, and ask Con.
gress to give US such inspection laws, (or
the power OF mAking the,n) as will be
just and proper both to ourselves, aud TO
our ancient dominion also; keeping in
view, the high standing we are entitled
10, IN regard 20 the staple commodity OF
that state. A VlRGINiAN.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-02-14
From the Baltimore Federal Republican.
LITERARY.

We have Just examined the ed edition
OF new treatise OH Stenography, by Mr..
ID. Heweit. We perfectly cuincIde with
the National Gszettee, that the ''plan ap
pears ingenious, and 10 possess the merits
which were particularly studied by the
author. brevity, clearness, and simplicity. "
la the arrangement all the common
letters are represented by few charac-
fers OF extremely easy formation. Tables
at. also gwen OF The Stenographic mode
OF spelling words from one TO the high.
est number oil sylables, in manner that
seems comprehensive even by Child
He next gives VS. examples OF the mode
oil com bini3S the characters, with rules Tor
the practical writer, technical terms, meth
Oh OF writing first the outline, and hual-
~ the whole OF speech, as delivered.
La short, IL seems all easy treatise, pro.
elesslse from simple principles to COM
plate, practical knowledge OF this truly
valuable art. And we are pleased that a
gentleman SD well known as an adept in
whatever is connected with the pen in
common writing, should have given SD
much Of bis attention 10 this arr also, in
which he seems from the treatise before
US to be a perfect master.
In alusion to this system, speaking OF
the 6rst edition, Mr.. Walsh, in the National
Gazette OF April, 1898, observes, that
Mr. D. Hewetl; has just published nsv
and complete system Of Stenosrophy. Ii
appears to US be ingenious, aud to possess
the. merits which he particularly
studied to give it, brepity. cisorness and
simplicity. Every econo,ny Of time aud
labour is valuable; and since much Of both
is saved by short hand ,sriiing. this art
should be earnestly recommended to all
members OF the learned professions"