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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
Star Fire Company.

Star Fire Company.
Extract from an act OF the Corporation OF
Alexandra, Tor the extiDgulsnment OF
fires.
''Section Z. Ifany person who shall be
present al any fire, shall neglect or refuse
to hey The order or direction OF any otti
Ger, who shall be appointed by any IRE
co npsuy now established, or which may
be hereafter esta biished, knowing him to
be an officer, such person shall toiieIt and
pay the stun of FIVE dollars, provided the
The name OF surh officer snail have been
firstpublished 10 one OF the public papers.
AT a stated quarterly meeting OF the Star
FIRE Company, held 18Th March, 1874.
the following gentlemen were elected 9th
GERS Tor The ensuing year, VIZ:
George Ga.ess. s. H !eals President.
Isaac Kob,os. Treasurer.
Commanders.
Jacob Doug las, Norman fltzbugh, Geo.
S. iiough
Regulators.
A. c. Cazenove, Robert Hume. Samuel
Mclean, VIM II. Carne, Wm d. Mutt,
Z-nas kinsey.
Property Men:
Bathurst Dangt field, Thomas IRWIN
Matthias Snyder, mm. Isabel, Thomas
Siee, Thomas Jacobs.
.Are Men.
Reuben S Bowie. Edward Smith, Lew
is Piles.
Commanders ofths Hose.
Thomas oIaden, CAY tain, Israel hun1'
Johu w Bredle. Thomas Donaldson.
Extract tron IN. minutes.
JOSEPH COMING, Sec'y.
march 10 -.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
London Blue Cloths.

1--WE subscriber, have just received a
4 few pieces OF very superior London
blue cloths, and neat selection OF fancy
articles, which with their forner stock
will be put very low to their customers.
JAS. &, y K. BARRY.
Cheap Cash Store, corner Of Klog & FAR
fax sireeE u ian 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
Fifty dollars Reward.

Fifty Duilars Reward.
DUNAWAY on the night OF the 7tb
IL INST tron on board OF my schooner
at Alexandria, black man named
JOHN.
He is between FL and 22 years Of age; is
very black; about five feet four inches
high he has a scar on one OF his eye
has been embfoyt,1 al suSt'-'t.. ae---sHe
vessel in the Potomac river and the Bay
Tor the last five or six years; and 1t is pro-
bable he has gone OF in some vessel l"'ea
or on board of some one from the Eastern
Shore Of Mary land. will give the above
reward tor John it taken and secured out
of The state of Virginia or the District OF
Columbia, so that J can obtain him; or
twenty FIVE dollars ii taken and secured
within the state OF Virginia or the District
OF Columbia. ,oo,
WILLIAM HENDERSON.
Northumberland county, Va, Dec. 23
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
Jamaica Rum.

10 puucbeous 4rb proof Jauaics Rum
a. years old, and &C superior qnslity
landing from schr. Chase, and Tor ssse oy
iap2J WIN. FONLE 4 W.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30

1890 tickets
~ Not II blanks to Prize.
This popular little scheme will be posi-
tiveIy drawn in Richmond on the 9th OF
APRIL next. J. II. Runoells hopes he
shall have the pleasure Of distributing For
tunes's iavors, in this class, with as = m Gon
iiberality as in the First Glass, viz; 5'oo9
dollars with many others, was sold, and
paij on presentation OF the tickets.
A package of 10 whole tickets 90 dolls;
do OF 10 half tickets 70 dols,cdo Of ~ IT,
quarter tickets 12 dolls SO cts, Single tick
cts b dols--balt tickets dolls 81 cts
quarter tickets dol 25 cts. Or packages
of whole tickets may be had by cer''il'
cate for ss dollars Is cent:Ihali heS &
cts Ia dolls 375 cts-auarter tickets dois
I3a cts. Orders from abroad, free OF posi-.
age, inclosing the cash, will receive prompt
attention.
.roxgr1 II. RVNNELGS,
KING street. Alexandria, u. I.
march | 9
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
seed Potatoes, Plaster, &C.

Seed Potatoes, Plaster, &C.
0OOy BUSHELS potatoes in prime o'4
~ der, goo ten. plaster, 30 bis.
No. aud . hetrIngs
40 bbis. nett shad, Tor sale by
JOHN Ii. LADD 4 20.
Who are regularly supplied with
Woods Mproysd Ereeborn Plosghs,
OF every description, with extra shares,
mo,,id boards. Nc march
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
Southern Money anted.

Southern money anted.
North Carolina,
South Carolina,
Georgia,
Virginia,
And most kinds Of Foreign Bank Bills,
wanted on favorable ,erns, by
). u NJ ALLEN y co.
Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington,
Where can al all times he had DRAFTS,
either at sight or shorter dates, on
Baltimore,
Philadelphia,
New York, and
Boston feb rs
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
hite's Gin.

w Hue 5 tsin.
on BBLS. of Whites Baltimore gin, of
very superior quality, landing from
the sloop Fanny and for sale by
&C. CAZENOVE s. Co.
Who hare IN Store
Old and common rye whiskey
Cognac brandy, of Seignelt's brand
A large stock of Madeira W, 5, from
the house OF Murdoch 4 Co.
Scott & Go. OF London, Particular AMI
Market. Malaga, Sherry in Or. casks, and
Indian barrels Curnnt & red wines; with
a great variety OF groceries. domestic and
imported goods. -All for sale on the best
terms as above. jan lot
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
To Rent,
To Rent,

s., That convenient two story fIicR
SRTN dwelling house, on Pstrick' be-
Hsss tween King and Prince Streets
49, now occupied by Mr.. Jos. caches.
Possession nay be had on the In April.
Apply to iaAAI "io'oN'
ALSO,
&7YA A small Frame House on Duke>
Hsss street. Apply as above.
49, feb II u
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
Jacob Hoffman
NOTIFIES the public that he is now
~ ready to receive
PORK

At his smoke house, 90 Westinghouse
on the terms heretofore published, he
owner is required to have it well hung
with strong twine, rope yarn is the safest.
At the factory, on Prince street, Tor
sale bees, fresh and salt pork, bacon,
tongues. offal, lard in stone Jars from z
to Is lbs; IN bIadde:s from to lbs; IN
kegs from 5 20 Is gallons. The -tope
lars are fitted with wooden lid and tlght;
when empty, will he received back clean,
., the price charged ;ar them; which WI
ENABLE families to keep the. lard fresh
being excluded from air. :.
ian 81
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
Domestic Goods.

Received per Sioop Globe
IS bales Blackstone 3-4, 10, a., 9.S
brGwn CUttOns
10 bales do 7-8, A.. 5-4 bleaehed do.
20 do. low priced do.
S cases sa,tinetrs and negro kerseys
5000 lbs. cotton yarns ei approved q'ty.
1000 do. cotton Seine Iacine Tor shad and
behring's
80 boxe. chocolate No,
For sale By A. G.. CAZENOVE & CO.
feh ~
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
Office.

yvyHE subscribers would again REMIND
Il those who have accounts Win mem,
that bu, short time longer can possibly ne
given for the closing OF all the business OF
the firm of S. g. D. REED, aud thai IN iu-
ture no credit will DE gwen at their store,
and hope none will ask 1t, as they shall be
under the necessity of refusing Indlscrin-
y. B. A general assortment Of good
s II D f. 5.
for sale on reasonable terms at the old
stand, tor CASH oulY. oiLAo hEEr,
octl6 It DAVID hcED'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
for Rent,

TOT NtIIC
TNHE cellar under the three story brick
4 warehouse, occupied by the subscri'
bers, on Fairfax street. II is large COM
modIous cellar, perfectly dry at all seasons
aud paved with brick, is suitable for s'o-
rage of any description, or would we &C
commodate boot-hlack TO a good ten.
aut the rent would he moderate.
JAS. G. s. ROSF. BARRY,
nov S5 II II
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
Indian Queen 1arern,

The conveniences Of this house as ia
vern, are such, as to render any detail OF
them uunece sssry; being situated on King
st. where all travellers most usually put up.
The house and stables are in the best
repair, and ready tor the reception OF
tenant. Possession will be given on The
lst. March next, and the rent will be
suitable to the state OF the times. Apply to
ian 81 CATHARINE McREA.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
For Boston.
For Freight,

kSs> Tie good schr Cathdrins,
NM capt, Doane; bur,hen about 500
bbIs. and will be ready in few days TO
load to the West Indies, or elsewhere.
Apply 10 J HI LADD & Co.
Who have received for sale, by that yes.
sci, Muscovado ami Drowned ciaved
sugars Molasses and coffee. feb H..
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-03-30
To Rent,

s That well Known stand as a
EFFS pubIic .bouse, IT, the town OF A
So, lexandria, by The name OF The
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06
SHOCKING INDIAN MURDERS.

ARxANsAw, a.. r. DEC. GA. III. Sewer,
Esq. who returned this morning from Hempst,ad
and Miller counties, has just communicated to Us
'he following truly melancholy intelligence:
Just before he started he saw and conyersed wit
Mr.. Isaac Pennington, (recently residing on the Al
kansas,) who belonged to party of hunters, con.
sistsg OF twenty one persons, in the employ Of
MAJOR McElmurry, of Cadron, in this county, who
were hunting on Red river. MIR. Pennington
states, that, about two Or three weeks since, ths
party was attacked by band of Usage Indians
whom ne supposed TO be 200 strong. The me
made considerable resistance, but they were soon
o'eFpowered by the superior numbers of the enemy
and Mr.. r. thinks that none escaped except himl
self! He happened fortunately, to be short ds|
lance from their camp, where the men we're coil
lected, when the attack was commenced. and sue
ceeded IN securing his retreat in peiehboring|
eane-e brake, where he remained until the Indians
had retired.
An outrage such as the above, would. in ou|
opinion, authorize the ordering out of the militia al
Inc territory, to chastise the aggressors. But sho
IS 10 DO ltF Governor Miller is absent in NeW|
iiampshire-and Mr. Crittenden, Secretary and|
hcung Governor, is absent in Kentucky, NeilhsrI
OF 'hemis expected back for several months, andI
we uouot whether there is any person in the Teri
rNory who IS authorized to order out the militia.
r r. o.-Since the above was III type, we are in.
formed that two sons Of Mr. Imbean, residing about
mile below this place, have just returned. They
se'ongeu 70 hunting party, under the direction Of
Mr. barrique, OF Arkansas county, who were hunt
ing In the neighborhood of Maj. McElmurry's par.
~ They also, have been attacked and plunderei
~ the Indians, and some of their party killed
:" ALSO learn, that the Imbeans have heard from
some OF the men belonging to Mai McElmuryt
party' who we're supposed to have been killed /
ma we hope the loss Of lives has been exaggerated
we shall probably obtain farther particulars foi |
'ext weeks paper.-.arkansas Gasette.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06
NORTH CAROLINA GOLD.

It having been doubted by many that gold has
ever been found in this state. to any extent, we deem
II proper to state, for the information of those who
nave any doubts upon the subject, that, few weeks
ago, Mr.. Benz. G.. Barker, mere liant OF New York.
shewed us quantity Of pure virgin gold, in small
particles, sufficient to make solid bar of the value
OF lOOO dollars, which he procured in Cabarrus
county; also piece weighing nearly 400 penny
weight, said to be the handsonest specimen ever
iouho IN the state, as respects purity brilliancy and
shape' his piece Mr.. Barker intends to take with
nm to New York, that the increduIous in that CITY
may nave ocular proof that this precious metal is
actually found in large masses in North Carolina.
Mr.. Barker informed us that the last mentioned
piece was found in small creek in Cabarrus COUNTY.
which empties into Rocky River and that The first
gold ever discovered there was in the summer of
loOS, on the plantation of Mr., Reed, who came
to this country during the revolutionary war, and
settled IN this state Immediately after its termna-
ton. Mr.. Reeds children were in the habit OF fish
ing at night by the light of torches in small creek
near his house; and one night, while thus employ
co. they discovered something shining very brig hit
at the bottom OF the creek, which they took I'D and
carried home, TO their father, who supposed il 10
be some metal Of little value but was shortly after
informed that it was pure gold. This pleasing in.
formation induced them to seek for more, and,
shortly alter, piece weighing upwards Of % lbs.
was found the shape of which was not unlike that
of plough-share.
We understand that there has been at leas, 300.
600 worth of gold found on this plantation the
principal part of which has been sent TO the Mint at
Philadelphia; and that company has lately been
formed oy two gentlemen of Cabarrus and three of
Virginia, who have purchased from Reed the ex
elusive privilege Of hunting for gold on this plana
ton for seven years.
The manner OF finding tits by shovelng the earth
into large wooden troughs and then pouring water
in and washing it, when the gold settles at the bot
om.
We also learn, that considerable quantities have
lately been found in the adjoining counties of Arson
and Montgomery. Raleigh Star.
4 he New Orleans papers of Dec. 81, mention,
that the Small Pox had made its appearance in
that city
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06

Mr.. Cooper, in his Dictionary of Surgery, gives
the following recipe as infallible for the cure Of
Corns lake two ounces of gum ammoniac; two
ounces OF yellow wax; six drachms of verdieris =.
melt them together, and spread the composition on
p,ece OF solt leather OF linen; cat away as much
OF the corn you can with knife, before Won w.
ply the plaster, which must be renewed in far,
night II the coin is rat by that time gone.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06
IRON THE MOHAWK NEW yoaK HERALD.
MURDER OF MISS M'CREA.


| DEAR SIR: There was no event during our re-
evolutionary struggle with Great Britain, that excl
ted more sympathy than the tragical fate of JANE
M'CREA. The time and every circumstance at
tending that transaction we're peculiarly fitted 10
harrow up the minds of men to resistance ard re-
venge. Wherever the story was told, and it was
told throughout the continent with the rapidity Of
lightning. every BOSOM was thrilled as by an electric
shock, and beat in unison. Young as then was,
the horrors of the scene impressed my mind so
deeply, that forty six years have in no part eaced
it. But the subsequent writer's of that period of
our history have related the story very differently
and some have spelled her name enormously.
In order to correct in season every mistake,
lately requested colonel M'Crea of Saratoga to
state all the facts, they were known and believed
in the family. This gentleman was nephew to Jane
M'Crea, and is distinguished for candor and probty,
and is perhaps better able to tell the story than any
other living witness. The following is an extract
from his letter. hope you will think with me that
it ought to be preserved, and give place in the
Herald. S. REYNOLDS.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06

MEAlCO.-We learn from Havana, that Cen
hPoDAcA' formerly Vice-Roy of Mexico, was dai
~ expected at Havana, at last dates, from Snain
with about 1000 troops-these were to be Joined bv
sach as could be spared from Havana, ard from
thence proceed TO Mexico, with the intention of re-
covering that country for the King, if practicable.
Charleston Cour.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06
Emigration 10 the United ,stotas.

Fro From September 80, 1890, to September so,
is22, the number of foreigners who arrived was
1929 From England, ireland, Scotland snt
w, w sies; 1884 From France, 685. From Germany
roo. FROM Span, 400. The residue from different
countries The proportion of male emeIanli
a; ,le man iena'e was nearly two to one. Not
supposed very little of the increase of our nopulaOn
arises IRON this source: as the EMIGRATION of our
ciizens to Cuba, South America, Canada. &c. il
nearly as great. Upper Canada is said TO be com
posed principally of emigrants. from the United
o'a.es' The annual increase of our population ha.
been nearly o0,o00.-Bait. Tell, eaa;..
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06

Fo'sr q CaaivationCreat Britain cont ssISsre cedst
uucton is Indigenous '*7 RN|" r
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06

BattStO,ca, Jutg 1, 1898.
Sir: II is with no small degree Of difndence
undertake to commit to paper that which is known
in our family concerning the late Jane lI'Crea and
in yielding to this, do it solely with view of com
plying with your request Of transmitting 10 poster-
ty something more OF her history than is at present
extant.
Miss Jane M'Crea, who was killed BY the Indians
at Fort Edward in July 1777, was the second daugh.
ter OF the Rev. James M Crea. formerly pastor Of a
congregation in Harrington, New Jersey, but died
previous to the revolution His eldest son, colonel
John M'Crea, had become resident of Albany be-
tore his fathers death, and his sister Jane directly
afterwards repaired to his house and resided with
him. In the year seventy three they removed tnI
that part of this county known by the name oil
northumberland, on the west side of the Hudson
river, about three miles north Of Fort Miller Falls
and was here when his sister was killed. This was
on Sunday morning, and it was evening before he
received the fatal news Early the next day he sent
his family TO Albany, and repaired himself to The
American camp, where he found his sisters corpse
shockingly mangled Two Of the neighboring wo.
men, whom he had brought with him, washed and
dressed her remains, and he had her inferred with |
one lieutenant Van Vechten three miles south OF
Fort Edward.
She was twehty-three years OF age, of an amiable
md Virtuous character, aud highly esteemed by ali
Ter acquaintance. She was at this time on visit
o family in the neghborhood Of Fort Edward. A
Mrs MI had persuaded her to remain until
he Monday following. Here she was concealed in
he cellar, when the Indians arrived, who after ran
acklng the house, discovered her retreat and drew
Ter our by the hair, and placing her on horse, pro-
eeded on the road towards Sandy HILL They had
.one but short distance, when they met another
arty OF Indians returning from Argyle, where they
lad Killed the family of MIR. Hans. This party
isapproVed OF taking Miss M'Crea to the British $
amp and one OF them struck her with tomahawkI =
nd tore off her scalp.
It was said and generally believed that she was :
ngaged in marriage to captain David Jones Of the
british army. Captain Jones survived her only a
Nv years, and died. as was thought, with grief.
am, sir your most obedient servant,
JAMES M'CREA.
Doctor s Reun0Lds. II
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06

NEW YoRK.--From the report of the Treasurer
oil TINS state, it appears that the money received
from sun Nov 1922, to 3oth Nov. 1898, includ-
ing balance on the last account, amounted 10
ot',e ,oo9 81 and that the disbursements were
state Of 3l56,344 IS. . "e
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06

!, Inc New Orleans papers of Dec. 81, MENTION
that city
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-06
From the Salem (Mass. Gazette,
MELANCHOLY FANATICISM.

/" Hsw If, when ain laid into the tomb,
al wake before the time that Romeo
g Come to redeem me ! there's fearful point!
iShaksbedr.
The Wilmingtonian., 1824-01-29
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

MONDAY, Jan II X
Many petitions and memorials we're pre.cn!sl +
after which, Mr.. Floyd, from the committee ~ L
whom the subject WAS referred, reported Ml [
20 aulhurize the occupation OF the Colombil u K
Oregon river, which was twice read and cot
United.
The enrrossed bill concerning invalid pension h
ers was read third time, passed, and seat to Ii.
Senate for concurrence.
The house went into committee of the wlOe,
lon the resolution sometime since offered by Nj
Webster, which is III the words following;
Resolved, That provision ought to be mad.
by law tor defraying the expense incident to the
appointment of an Agent, or Commissions 10
lt.reece, whenever the President shall deem i
Icxped.ent TO make such appointment The re
solution having been read, Mr. Webster took tie
floor. and after his having expressed himself At
considerable length in an eloquent and appropn'
a'e manner, the committee rose, and the House
ladjourned.
Tuesday, Jan 90
! Mr.. Mitchell from the committee to whom the
.l3nbect was referred, reported an amenlmeyt W
the resolution respecting the Marquis La Fayet.
tie, striking out the preamble and all that follows
The word Resolved and substituting the follow
ling:
'Ihat the Marquis De Lafayette having ,t
,Ipressed his intention 10 visit this country, at
president be requested to communicate 10 hia
The assurances OF grateful and atfectonate attach
Ement still cherished towards him by the goyrraI
Iment and people The U. States.
q And be il further resolved, That as marked
national respect, the President cause to be hell
lin readiness a ship of the line, anil invite he
Marquis to take passage therein, whenever hs
disposition to visit this country be signifed'
The amendment was adopted unanimousi
|, and ordered to be cngrossed for third reading
WEDNESDAY. Jan u.
On motion of Mr.. Poinsett, lby instructed
) from the library committee) it was
! Resolved, That the Committee Of ways an
flmeans be instructed to inquire into the expedeF
Icy Of appropriating five thousand dollars for It'd.
:, use of the Library OF Congress.
: The engrossed resolution, in relation to anlNE
: tended visit of the Marquis dc Lsi'ye,te iott
o United States, was read the third time, passed
I and sent to the Senate for concurrence.
FRIDAY, Jan. G
!, Mr.. M'Lanc, from the committee Of Ways ana
y Means reported bill making an appropfl'tso
for the support OF Government, for the year lo'
$ which was read first and second time ald CON
4 United.
The same gentleman also reported bill No.
king aa appropriation for the military service y
the United States, for the year 1924 which NH
e read u first and second time and committed