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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-02

Within q dozen years. not less than
ten thousand houses have been built
in and about Stepney fields. Sumo
years since. a builder, remarkab
for wealth, parsimony and meanness
of appearance. was erecting q great
number of small houses; and being
examined before = Committee of the
House Of Commons, in regard to q
projected Water Company. he was
ssked how many houses he had in tho
ncighborhood' he replied he did not
know. "Haye you three or four1'-
"More!" "Have you = dozens''-
"More"' "Hsve you twentyP-
"Mors!" "Fisve you ffty?" "'Il
tell you truly" replied Thos. Barnes,
81 knew exactly how many l had
when | came out this norning; but ]
can't tell, within fifty, how many !
shall have when ] returDe'
Economist.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-02

So By virtue Of deed Of trust from
MYTR Jacob Hoffman and wife, 10 Sc,
Esss cure the payment Of certain sum,
&.RsS OF money therein mentioned, the
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-11-02
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL,
n, a., EAROT7HAR.

JHAKLEO II -
NIB. A few students from 'pe low" VI,
will be admitted as day scholars "no " III
have the privilege Of attending i p Zee
lures. r. f
O mn % u
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05
Baltimore, October so.
FROM pERU-IMPORTANT.

By the fast sailing schooner Express, captain
Chaytor, arrs ed here yesterday in fifteen days from
Jamaica. the editors Of the american have received
from their attentive Kingston correspondent, files
Of Jamaica papers The 9th instant inclusive, from
which hey extract the following gratifying end i'm
p9iiant Intelligence from Peru.
VICTORY OF BOLIVAR.
From the Ectraordihary Gaceta deC ISthmo, q
9TH SpHenbpr inst
The following official communication was recelv-
ed by the General Command,n,, it having been
brought by the Colombian schooner Guenchacn,
which anchored at this port t'anama) in Il days
iron Guenchaco:
Republic Of Peru, TruTiHo,
august Sth 1924.
To the Intendsnt and General Commanding the
Department OF the lsthmus Of Panama.
SIR-It is with feelings Of the highest satistac
ton that | have the honor Of enclosing YOU the
Gazette OF this city, conaining the ohicai accounts
o the brilliant affair OF Junn; the particulars o.
which were received here last night This hrs
opens the door to expectations, as bliiilan
as they are well founded, and presages speedy
and felictous termination OF the war when ha
dc ISOLATED that rich country-Peru.
The battalion of Zua, and the sqnadrons o
horse, and dragons of the guard, joined the hezt
quarters Of the Liberator (Bollvar) the day ate
the action of Junn Although The official account
transmitted by the Secretary General are very wei
detailed, must take the liberty OF addressing lev
minute particulars which have been extracted iro"
private letters, received here, from the othcers
tie army; and which render this brilliant victory
more glorious. More than thousand oil the enc
my's cavalry, advanlageously posted, have peer
destroyed by only 400 oi our horse. Can'erac' y
pei son commanded the cnemy's cavalry, as did th'
l.be,ator fRol;y.rN ours. Canterac fed before the
l.beraor having experienced his irresistible power
The cavalry Of the enemy was the flower OF The
royal army, composed of its oldest veterans anf
the greater part Spanards. The shock was terrific
nd our cavalry sgnaIized themselves by prodge'
q valor. Canerac displayed all his skill and Yaior
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

ALEXANDER KERR..--The National Journal con-
tains another statement OF the affair u Mrs. Moul.
ton, which has been drawn forth by the continued
and dsgrac eul ISLANDERS Circulated against MIR.
Adams by his opponents.
1--WE now GOMEZ says the National Journal, in
the concluding paragraph, to the most unpleasant
part Of our task 10 bring an accusation against Mr..
Kerr which, il true, must not only destroy all faith
in his statements, but fix an ndelibe stain upon his
moral character; if not true, we hold ourselves
ready to for the SANDER to the laws Of our
country; and that Mr.. Kerr may have no difficulty
in ascertainng against whom to seek redress the
editor Of the National Journal, in his own name,
makes the Charge name which has never yet
been coupled with fasehood, dshonor disgrace.
We now distinctly charge MIR. Kerr, with altering
he note signed by Mrs. Moulton and endorsed by
Mr. Adams, AFTER ii uas SO signed and endorsed,
and uhile IN Bunk. We believe, too the altpra-
ton such an one as 10 change The terms and conl-
lions of the note. Mr.. Kerr has acknowledged to
MS that the whole Of he Except the signalure)
in his hand writing, and that such alteration as
the one we refer to would have rendered the note
ia nullity;'' but he denied, unequivocally, making
the alteration notwithstanding his denial, however,
we he made it, and we prepared to prove
the fact before jury OF our country"
Comment upon this is unnecessary.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05
A FARM FOR SALE.

HNTlLL be Sold az Public Sale, at the house of William
w Herlmar, Saturday the twentieth day Of Noven-
Der, instant, at two O'Clock, r. Small FARM pleasant
y situated adjoining the village Of Newport bounded by
the Gap and Newport Turnpike Road, lands Of hIie.
Knc Aaron Pouson and other with good story
shop apple orchard and other fruit trees; containing about
twenty Of upland, together with about of
marsh in Newport Marsh the whole unGer good fence ard
thorn hedge. This property will be sold together or III
separate lots may best suit the purchasers good IL
lie will be made and possession given the wentyfih
of March next.
The terms will be made known at the time of sale by
GEORGE ABBirI.
November 8, 1924. 93--
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05
FROM PERU.

Lieutenant Hunter Of The igate United States, Captain
Hull arrived at Philadelphia the ID inst in the schooner
lIt;lv from Chagrc which sse lie brought home, HE
cana;n mate and one seaman having died Chagle. Lieut.
Hunter brings the official account, printed at iTllo on
The 18th August of Bulvas victory over the cavalry Of
Can,erac. The Lieutenant was himself at frul'o alter
ths event. On the 18th August there public re-
iocng for it splendid dinner and ball were given by
he Project Of the place, and the heads Off government
toasted on the OCCASION Judge Provost acted as vice.
president at the dinner.
Lieutenant Hunter considers the patriot cause as almost
certain of entire Bolivar was extremely popular
CAPTAIN Hull sail cruise from Calap the day at
ter the departure of The Leutenan who has brought des-
patches from him government. On board the frga'e
United States, every one was we'll
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05
MIR. A. FONTAINE

AS the honor inform his PurLs and The LADIES and
fl GEsrLrMES Of Wilmington, that he will give a BALL.
Thursday the 1ih inst (beng The end of his first qusrter
at Mr. Piumeys-and will continue his School all the
Mr.. FONTAINE will give BALL every oter Friday tlu-
ring the season. Tickets a. so cents.
Ladies and Gentlemen who wish TO take private lessons
will please to call on Mr. f. in French street. nearly oppo-
site Col M'iane's..
Terms, So per quartcr-three lessons week. Private
lessons 90 cents. Novemher5. 9S-2t
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

Two Cardinals objected 10 Raphael, the great
OF the pencil that in otthe pieces he had
put too much red in the countenances oil ST. Peter
and ST. Paul. " Be not astoni,hed at that my
lords, " have painted them as they are 10 heaven
bushing with shame at seeing the church so badtg
gorerned'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

General LAFAYETTE left Richmond on Friday
morning for Petersburg. He was to return on Sat-
urday to dine with his Masonic brethren in Rich
mond. His subsequent movements, the Enquirrt
states, will be as follows: " He leaves Richmond on
Tuesday morning, and will be received by the
Goochand Committee Of Arrangements a, Tucka-
hoe bridge. He will be escorted TO Goochand
Court House, where he will dine and lodge.-Next
morning he will be met al Columbia, al the dividing
line between Goochland and Fuvanna counties.
Here he will dine, and reach Wilmington that eve
nng. Alter an early breakfast the rext morning,
he will proceed TO the Albemarle line, where he will
be received by the Commit,ee of Arrangement of
Albemarle and conducted to Monticello, where he
may be expected to arrive by three O'Clock Thurs
day" The Compiler says, the General will stay
some days with Mr.. Jefferson; thence 10 Montpe-
!er, and thence to Fredericksburg. He will next
proceed to Washington, and peehaps as far north
Baltimore. Before The LIST of January, he may
set out ON visit 10 the Caroinas.'
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

M 4RRIED-on Tuesday evening, by the Rev. Il. WILL
nrsros. Mr.. JOHN VAN BURKALoW, OF Camden, Del.
to Miss PATIENCE, daughter of the late Joseph Hck-
man Of New Castle county.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

The Election in Connecticut for Electors, took place
Monday last, In NewITaven the .adans ticket received
262 votes and King Caucus received but three. Mr. Adams
will unquestionably have the vote Of Connecticut.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

Ducking. Judge ofthe Court of Quarter Sessions
for Philadelphia county, last Friday pronounced The fol-
lowing Nancy James, who had been convicted
Of being scoM:"To be placed in certain engine
of correction called Dncking oo Wednesday the Sd
of November, between the hours of 10 and Il O'Clock in
the morning and being placed therein, to be plunged
into the water
The Aurora, of Wednesday morning says-"We under
stand that writ of has been taken in the Of
Nancy James, lately sentenced to the obsolete punishment
OF the ducking stool"
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

The Postmaster General has directed That mail
from Philadelphia for the city OF New York shall
ne made up every morning. and sent by the Gill
zens' Coach. The mail will be closed at halt past
i've. This arrangement is in addition to the present
regular eastern mail which closes daily at TWO o.
clock in the afternoon.
The postmaster OF NewYork has received Instructions
to off two mails daily to Philadelphia. The first ~
be despatched by the Citizens Coach, which leaves
early hour in the morning The other heretofore
be closed at Two O'clock, z. Nj.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

II is in contemplation to erect in London,
TO the memory of the late Rev John Wesley to OF
spacious building for Missionary purposes and in whoa
the great public religious anniversaries may be held Tie
measure originated some months ago by several ofthe
admirers of the founder of MehoIsm.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

Presidennak-The following all the additional re-
turns have received ofthe election in Pennsylvania f
Electors Of President and Vice President:
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

.Murdpr.-A horld and atrocious murder has
been recently committed on the body OF Mr.. Hy
iand, Teacher in Montgomery County, Md, and
brother 10 the Rev. w. Ryland of the Methods
Episcopal Church. The particulars are not ye
known; but some negroes who we're privy to bis re
deed.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

Ae7yJrsey-The Legislature Of this State met in fren
ton on the Goth ult. Isaac lttamson was reelected
Governor and Chs E,Oing, Esq Of trenton, appaniec
of the Supreme Cour in the place Of Andrew
Kirkpatrick, Esq. whose term Of service had expired
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

D1vnENDs.- Fhdadebhia Bank, two and half per cent
payable after the 10th inst.
ScluykyR Bank, in the City of Philadelphia, three pei
cent, payable after the 11th inst
Rank cfAe Northern Liberties, three per cent, payable
after the 18th inst.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

In the account the expenditures Of the overseers OF
The city of Boston, notice the following :CHArLAIN,
SAG; SINGERS, $3.50 that the poorn that cry NOT ony
lave the Gospel brguced but they also have the Psalms
s,,1 IN them United States Gazette.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

TIE .Ifurderer8 cf BonsaR-Abraham Buys stated il
last, has been acquitted. John Thompson, of the
persons taken up Suspicion acquitted last week
there not being sufficient evidence TO prove that he
an accomplice. The Court adjourned on Saturday, il ON
sequence of which the trial of Washington Liable is defer
red until the Court of Oyer anil isisr, be held
on the third Monday in January. on Saturday morning
last Judge DARLNGToN pronounced sentence Of death upon
Michael Monroe, otherwise ca led James Wellington. III
the Of the the Judge took occasion TO
mark that the guilt Of the prisoner had been satisfactorily
established, and enormous that all hopes Of pardon
from the Executive would be mschievous and lusory
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

Brsvely to contend for good cause is nobe-s-
IentIy to suffer Tor it, is heroicai.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05

On Sunday the 24th ult the Protestant Episcopal Church
of ST. Marks in Leaistown, Penn consecrae 10 the
service of Almighty God, by the Ri. Rev Bishop WmlTE
The New-York Commercial Advertiser Of Saturday
ing last says" while putting panerto press tho
snoav is falling in a scattering shower The same papei
also mentions that about half past three O'Clock in the
morning, fire broke out in the OF James and Oliver
street. which proved more destructive to the properi!
than any that has occurred in that city for some months
The fire commenced in the plaster factory Of Peter
Samuel Shannard, who with their father owned mucl
Of the property burnt down ON James and Cherry streets
Their loss is upwards Of ten thousand dollars.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-11-05
TO LET,

Three Story House in Shpey street Inquire at No.
L. as, Market street.
Eleventh Month, Sd, 1924. 93-4'p
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-03-23
REPORTED FOR THE NATIONAL InrELLIeEscER
Eighteenth Congress.
TUESDAY, MARCH I6, 1924.
IN SENATE


The bill from the House of Representatives
"making appropriations for the support of
the government, for the year 1924" was read
twice, by general consent, and referred TO the
Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Ruggles. from the Committee on
Claim, 10 whom was referred the memorial
OF the legal representatives of Benjamin Lin
coin and David HUMPHREYS, reported bill (" to
provide for the settlement Of the accounts of
Benjamin. Lincoln, and Others" The bill was
read, and passed to a second reading.
INPRIsoNMENT FOR DEBT.
The bill 10 abolish imprisonment for
deb" was taken up in committee of the whole.
Mr.. Smith in the chair. The question WIS
upon the amendment, heretofore proposed by
Mr.. Van Buren,.
Mr.. Lloyd Of Massachusetts, spoke upon
the subjective shall give sketch of his re-
marks hereafter
Mr.. Macon proposed an amendment, to
limit the operation of the bill TO all contracts
made alter the Isl OF July next-and thus to
take away ITS prospective character.
Mr.. Barbour said, il was his opinion. that
the bill ought to apply to all contracts-as
well those which have been, as those which
may be hereafter, made hut, for the sake of
compromise, he should vote for the amend
mrnt.
The question was then taken, on the amend
ment proposed by Mr.. Macon, and passed in
the affirmative.
Mr.. Van Buren, made few remarks. in
explanation Ofhs amendment The question
was upsn adopting his substitute for the first
section Ofihe bill which substitute provides
that, on affidavit Of the debtors intention 10
leave the country, substaniiated by the evil
deuce OftwO credible witnesses. the creditor
shall have right To hoId him TO bail.
Mr.. Mills suggested several amendments IN
this section. One Of which, promising IN
strike ont the clause requiring the evidence 81
two witnesses, in order 10 hold to hail, gave
rise 10 some debate; in which, Npssrs. Mills.
Talhnt, and Taylor, Of Virginia, advocated
and Messrs. Barhuur, and Van Bnrep. oppos-
! ed It. The amendment WAS agreed to-
m amendment, proposed by Mr.. Talbot
su'Jectng the creditor, " there should moi
appear to have been sufficient cause for hold.
ing tn bail, 10 - suit for damages. was discuss
ed, md subsequently, Withdrawn by the NOV
or. The question upon The substitute for IN,
first section, ~ proposed by Mr. Van Buren,
was then put. and carried in he affirmative
The substitute for the fourth section WA
ihen taken ny. Mr.. Van Buren, stated IN,
difference brtn cen the two sections. The ori
ginsl SECTION IN the bill provides thaf. on = 70
turn Of no property found, upon Teri faris.
the plaintiff may Gle an affidavit that he Ina
good coiise TO believe that Fraudulent convex
. 'ncF- Or coucc"i'Dcut Of prupcriy has take
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-03-23

place and thea, after sunmuns to The Marty
so charged, jury shall br impannrl!ed TO try
the fact, &c. The proposed amendment, uro
vides. that the party So charged shall be held
TO bail, on receiving such summons, to respond
Ia IT. This amendment was supported by
Messrs. Van Buren,, Mills, and Brown. and
opposed Ivy Messrs. Eaton, Talbot, and John
son, OF NY. The question was HEN taken on
striking out the fourth section Of the original
biii' and decided in the affirmative. The qucs-
non before the Senate, was then upon insert
ing the section proposed by Mr.. Van Roren.
IN lieu of the fourth section. Mr.. Haync pro-
Pnsed to amend the amendment, so AS To per-
mt the creditor to file the affidavit Of his be
ilef "t fraudulent intention 10 convey or
conceal property, upon the Judgment or decree
o. me Court. without waiting for th. return
OF The feri iacias. Without taking the cues
ton, the Senate. on motion of Mr. Talbot,
Adjourned till Tomorrow.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
MIR. Rankin, from the Committee on the
Public Lands, made an unfavorable report in
the case OF John G. Symmes; which was laid
"n the table
Mr.. RANKIN, from the same COMMITTEES. re-
ported bill s. confirming certain c,.;ms ,o
land in the western district of Louisiana ~
which was twice read and committed
Mr.. Rankin, from the committee. To whom
was Referred bill from the Senate" to auiho-
RE the employing Of certain assistants i'm the
General Land Office" reported the sam"
without amendment; and il was then read
and committed.
Inc resolution yesterday offered by Mr..
Rankin Prospecting commissioners in Florida
Was taken up and agreed to.
An ensrossed bill from the Senate I" To
change the terms ofthe District Court OF the
United States for the Ken ucky District" was
rtada third time, PASSED, and sent TO the
Senate for concurrence
message was received from the President
oil the United States, by Mr.. Everett, his pri-
vate Secretary, IN the words following:
Iohe House Of Representatives.
In compliance with "A resolution Of the
House of Representatives oC the 18th of Feb
ruary last, requesting information VII, the
any measures had been taken for CARRYING i'm.
to effect the resolution ofC0ngress of June
the 18th, 1717, directing - monument to be
erected To the memory of David Wooster \
Brigadier General in The Army of the United
States, who fell in defending the liberties ol
America, and brayely repeIliug an inruad ol
the BritIshforces Ia Danbary, in Connecticut
nave caused the necessary inquiry To he
made, and find, by the report of the Register
OF the Treasury, that no monument has been
erected to the memory of that patriotic and
gallant officer. nor has any money been paid
to the Executive OF Connection on that ac;
count. JAMES MONROE.
March Is, 1884,
The above message was referred TO the
CoInmilire Of Ways and Means and
Then the House adinurucd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-03-23
ELOONEMCE-

The following speech WAS delivered by Mr..
jeffrey, at the anniversary dinner in Edin-
bmgh on the 26th January, given by the
friends and admirers of Mr.. Fox, in com.
memnraioD of his principles. At this din
ner the chief wing nobility and gentry of
Scotland attend and it was bpfnre such an
assembly that this eloquent tribute to the
free institutions and cheering example of A
merica was pronounced. We have the more
pleasure in making this speech public here, as
we have reason tO know that Mr.. Jeffrey diff
fers entirely in his sentiments of our country
from The prejudiced, not to say yenal, conduc-
tors of the Quarterly Review and that, while
the latter lose no opportunity of dsparagiDg
our morals, manners, and laws, Mr.. Jeffrey
takes pleasure 10 bearing testimony To- their
purity and effect. IN Y. Amer.
Mr. Jeffrey rose, and was welcomed with
long and loud applause. After this had sub
sided, he proceeded. Though il is the priuci-
pal busipess Of meeting like this To do hon
our to the champions of our own rights, and
the principles Of orr own freedom, pro-
pose now, with your LOrdshp's indulgence,
to bring under It's notice the concerns and The
merits 0f another country, which though,
thank God, now foreign and independent in
relation To- us, | trust never will he regarded
as alien either To the people Of Britain or the
common interests Of liberty. | aIlnde, my
Lords, tn the United States of Amrrca. up
Piause.J 1t il not any part, however, of my
purpose to enlarge on her present greatness
and growing importance, or the mighty inhu-
cuce. * hch she IS destined hereafter tn expr-
else on the fortunes of the world. 70 that
(uturity il is anmaliog TO npk forward-and
TO think that there is nothing m the prospect
IL presents 10 us that j. not bright with the
promise Of great improvement. But it is
rather TO her present couditinn, and to the
advantages we have already derived from her
that wish To call the atten;iun Of the meet
ing. For, IN my mind, that na'iou has AZ
ready dopt the most essential service to the
cause Of lreehom-not perhaps so much by
the conduct Of her people, or by the acts o
her government, a. by her mere pvistencp-
in peace, respect and prosperity, Under insti,u
tons more practically popular, and constitu
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1824-03-23

III The ENQUIRER is published twice week general
Times week during the session uf The Sfa,s
the heretofore, tre Dollars per
annum awhile advance. Notes Of chartered, specie
paving banks (oniy will lee received in The Ed
tors will the safety ct remng theni by mail
the pesta of all letters being paid by the
ar No paper will he discontinued (,u Mt the discretion
OF the itors until all arrearag-s have heen paid
III Whoever will guarantee the payment papers
shall have tenth yratis.
TERMS or ADVERTISING.
~ One square, tess-Frst Insertion, rs cents-each
continuance, 80 cents.
No advertisement inserted, until il has either paid
FOR, assumed by this It's