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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06
HARrFoRD, Comm June go
IMP0STER.

A person, supposed to be from 20 TO 80
years OF age. rather slender. has been a.
bout Hartford several days. soliciting aims
and having the appearance OF person at'
aic,ed with ST. Vitus's dance. He endea'
vors to excite sympathy by motions OF dis
tres,. saying but little, sometimes nothing,
and walking with difficulty. He was last
Thursday ia,ited by an overseer OF the
york housea walk With him, when all at
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06
though he estne cut recruited and -.
parasively fresh at the end. - S'n'
N. Y. Statesu,
SAXONY SHEEP

The Importation OF sheen. se,,.,
from the fine fiocks of saxony, w.
be viewed with much gratiGcatt;on as
those who feel an interest in the ~ o
perity of this country. 1t is hnrt 'y =.
tie more than fifty years sinca !, ~
meriuo flocks Of Spain were fire., W.
troduced into Saxony. So randi 1'
been theirincrease since, that S.u Se
ny, in addition to supplying her r oN'
manufactures, now furnishes ,o v"a
Of the finest wool manufactured in :, a
gland. No country possesses a m.' ''
favorable climate or better pas,"'
for sheep than the United Ststes
Wherever the fine merino shes" ;,
Spain have been introduced. H. "
have been found to thrive. Tbs2:
tieeces have ever been improved
quality, by attentive treatment
From the usual enterprise aud in1"-
try which has distinguished the in
habitants OF this country. it will ~,
be deemed too sanguine to hone. ,b,,
nearly as rapid an increase may laC,
place in the production of the stanl
article of wool, as has taken DIacrr =
| that Of cotton, within the last thns,
years; and that many who are uos
in existence may live to see the n.
Rod wi,cn fine wool shall be clssssl
among the great staple exports d
this country.
In tie western states there are fpu
articles produced, the expense attend
ing the transportation of which IA
The markets of the seaboard, wilma
be equal to nearly the whole actual
| value in such markets. Th RELATIVE
value of fine wool in compari,o,
with its bulk and weight is very
great.
1t is common for most farmers "a
rely with too much confidence on tbs
quality Of the wool of their GOcts
! for want Of an opportunity Of com.
pairing it with the weOl produced
from The best Hocks Of the country
There are many merinO sheep of full
| blood. whose wool is scarcely SO fine
as that VI the second quality on other
sheep. Considerable qualities Of
Saxony wool have been sold in ai,
country at one dollar eighty cents
per pound. and selected parcels ra
Oily command two dollars per pound
| in England. The value of wool ig.
Crcases ia very rapid ratio, as it
approaches the finest grades, like the
diamond for every additional carat,
while the expense of maintaining tho
| sheep remains nearly the same.
[Proridence Journal
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06
From Crawford's History Of TIE In
dian ArchipsLagO
IMPALISG A MACAsSAR SLAVE.

IMPALIEG A MACASSAR SLAVE.
The criminal was led in the morn.
ing to the place of execution, and laid
on bis belly, being held by four men,
The eXeCutioner then made trans'
verse incisiOn at the Os saCrum, and
introduced the sharp point OF tho
spike, about six feet long, made Of
polished iron, into the wound, SO that
it passed between the back bone and
the skin. Two men drove il up, a.
long the spine, while the executIODsF
held the end, and gave it a proper d.
rection, till it came out between lDe
neck aud shoulders. The lower end
was put into a wooden post and rI'
yetcd fast; the sufferer WAS lI'tea Up
thus impaled, aud the post stuck III
The ground At the top OF the posi-
10 feet from the ground, there was
little bench, on which the body resi-
ed. He did not utter the least CON-
plant, except when the spike was . n'
vetted; the hammerns and sllahl"i
by il seemed intolerabIe to him. anu
lie then behaved out for pam; anu
again, when he was lifted up anu ''
in The ground. He sat in this s'I"1'
ton till death put an end to OIs ' ,ar
ment. which happened the next a .,;.
at 8 o'clock. Z. NJ. He oWea '''s'
speedy termination Of bis mlser! " 10
light shower of rain. which col'',nO' 80
about an hour, and he died Hal -
hour afterwards. ,,re
At Batavia, criminals VINO n n"rr
been impaled in the dry SEASON. a ~"
remained alive for eight or l I;"t,
days, without any food OF u liam,
which is pre-, ented to be given tOs ~
One of the surgeons Of the cIly rot.
sured me, that as soon as "a''' ,oo.
into the wound. it occasions ,1o.;
grcue, which brings on deat' D, s s"fg.
Immediately. The miserable :,s '"
err continually complains Of ,'',' ;pci.
able thirst, which is pecuIlaIH ri.
dent to this punishment. -, =" whole
-ninals are exposed darins. Nv ~. " sun,
day to the burning rays o. w u. nup,,
and INCREASINGLY tormen!au'O'
rous singing insects lain aboat
I went to SEE hina; agar, founJ
three hours before ha died. at" nJers.
hjm conyersiag with. The Oy'a" oyster ID.
&c related to aleH, The i.'ap ."s,,etl
which ne had maRsasTed his a y" uih
and expressed s.s, rspr" "''", allcD,.
great composarsis sa"'P'
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06
TUESDAY MORNING, JULY s. !
ANs,vEasAaY OF rsDEresoENcE {.

ANNIVERSARY OF TWDkFENUENEEs
heday was commemorated.i this town.
by anticipation. on Saturday last. The
different Uniform Companies paraded IN
honor Of the day, and escorted The fer''
clean Society to St. Paul's Church, where
an Grafton, suitable TO the occasion, was
delived By james g. Bryce. Esq. one OF
its members.
The remainder. OF. the day was spent by
The military, and numbe Of the citizens,
at the respective places selected for HE
purpose, with the greatest hiiaFity and
good hunor.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06
THE FOURTH MURDERER.

A man is coniaet in Baltimorejaii, who
is strongly susoected of being the fourth
person concerned in the murder OF Boesal.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06
ROLLER BURST.

The Mobile. Register OF The oth OF June
states that the steamboat Balize burst on'
Other boilers, and that the stewerd'~a
killed by the explosion,
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06
Mr. RODNEY.

The latest adyicss from Buencs Ayes,
state tia, Mr. Rodney's- Sealih was last
improving, and hi. recovery rs no. longe
doubtful.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06

AR. Francis Belzoni. brother OF the late
traveller. is expected 10 follow Up bis BRO
theirs researches.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06

The New-York Evening Post says, IT Us
now ascertaned that the pIstical schooner
lately carried into Honduras, and which
was reported to have been owned in the
United States, is West India built vessel,
commanded by Canadian Frenchman,
whose papers represent her as belonging
10 ST. Thomas. The vessel has been con-
demned, and the crew, is in number, sent
TO The Yves, Indies for trial. II having been
suspected that this was not the whole OF
the pirate complement, an armed party
proceeded to one of the Keys, where they
succeeded in making II men prisoners;
one Of whom. negro, turned Kings evt.
dence, and stated that the vessel be be-
longed to, Gan English coaster) had been
captured by them, near the musqueto
shore, and all on board murdered except
himself, and that his life was saved IN con-
sequence Of bis joining the pirates. These
men were 10 lrons at Hoaduras.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06

once bis limos resulted unusual strength,
and be ran like deer down State street.
4 persevering constable being caRed, pur-
suii was made, he was overlaken, and with
The assistance OF twe others, the constable
had him before magistrate. His speech
caue--be was tried and committed 10 the
work house Tor forty days. Our yigilant,
acting oyerseer, OF jered the master to
search him, who found, concealed in a
pocket 10 the inside OF bis shirt, 35 Dolls.
10 money.
An English pape. gives the following
explanation of the 1act that iniemperance
abridges lie. II is fancilul enough but a
belief in its truth, and corresponding
practice, could do no harm.
An ingenious author asserts, that the
length ola mans Re may be estimated by
The number Of pulRtioDs he has strength
to perform: thus, allowing seventy years
tor the common age OF man, and sixty pull
ses in minute for the common measure
of pulses in temperate person, the num-
Der of pulsations in bis whole life would a.
mount to 1887, $50, 900 but if by in
Temperance he forces his blood into more
rapid motion, so as 10 give seventy.hve
pulses 10 a minute, the sane number OF
pulses would be completed in hfty'six
years; consequently bis life would be re-
duced fourteen years
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06
Csesee, June 81.

Qsesec, June 81.
We are happy to 6nd tbat Ministers have
come tc the determination OF encouraging
the culture of Tobacco in Upper Canada,
nv taking off part Of the duty payable on
The importation of tbis article into Greas
Britain. The quantity which was raised
last wear, has, we have heard, much eA-
oeeded that 10 the preceding one, and with
the protecting duty II may become OF con-
sequence to our exports. The new views
now taken of the commercial policy OF the
kingdom, may lead as to looG tor other
changes, equally advantageous to che Mo"
tber country and the Province. 80 the re'
gulasions respecting the Importation OF
Teas and India Goods generally, upon
which representations, as we'll as upon
Tobacco, were some time ago made from
this CoIony. We look at an early day
10 some very great change in the political
as well as commercial concerns OF the
North American Colonies. A just and
liberal spirit pervades the English cabinet
The intimation of the President OF the
United States, that there are pending me-
sot;ations for the establishment of consuls
20 tho British American possessions, the
settlement of the boundary line betreen
This province and the state OF Maine, and
,he most important of them, the free navi-
CATION of the ST. Lawrence. must soon call
tbe whole attention of His hajesty's GO
yernment 10 il. possessions on THIS eoo'i'
ne0t.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-07-06

90 Thursday last. the ist inst Baron
de Stackelberg, Charge d'Afisires from
Sweden, was presented to the President,
by the Secretary Of State. and had an au-
dience oflesve, preparatory to ms depar-
ture from this for hi. own country, upon
temporary leave OF absence from bis sose-
reign. National Government Journal.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18

toned. The girl being suspected was i'm
mediately apprehended, but denied having
any knowledge of the transaction. The jury,
however, before whom she was tried after
giving her cause patient and impartial hear
ing returned verdict of guilty. 1t is fortu-
nate for the girl that she is not slave-the
penalty i'll that case would, under an act of
Assembly, be death-as it is, her punish
mcnt, will be confinement in the Pcnten-
| tiary.
| 1f"idnchoiy ccUrrrnce.--Thursday the
l4th OF Oct. boy about z years of age, the
son of Mr. Ladd, Holderncss, N. II. living
near Sandwich line, went from home in the
afternoon, and was seen with some other chill
tlren about sunset, near dwelling house
distant about three quarters of Il mile. He
probably, soon after set out to return home,
and being alone, and the night coming on, got
bewldercd and strayed into the woods
Finding that he did not return, the family
early in the evening went i'll pursuit of him,
assisted by some oftheir neighbours. Their
search proving wholly fruitless, they next
summoned to their aid larger party, and
secured the woods toa considerable distance.
They continued search, reinforced by NUM-
bers from other towns, till the Thursday
night following but all in vain. Nothing was
heard of the child, and the patience and per-
severance of the company, rs VIC may well
suppose, was pretty nearly exhausted. But
as nothing is 50 agonising to the heart of a pa
rent as such dreadful uncertainty the fate
of child-more distressing far than even
the positive assurance ofhis dcath-the COM
pany, with feelings alike honourabie to them
, and consoling to the bosoms Of the afflicted
parents, agreed, at their solicitation, to con-
tinue the search one day longer. They did
so-and in the afternoon Of Wednesday the
child was found b. Col. Shepard, of Hol-
derncss, in the woods not more than half a
mile from his fathers house. He had ap-
parently been dead about "A DEMONSTRATING
subsstcd as long as he was able, on the leaves
and hcrbage in his reach. The little circle
around him, within which, as struggling nature
gave way, he had laid himself down to his
last sad and silent reposc, bore witness to his
feeble attempts to support life by pluckine
every green thing within its narrow limits
Concord Register.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
To Advertisers.

The extensive circulation Of Our paper, parti-
cularly through the Borough, the upper part Of
our State and the adjoining counties of pcnnsyl-
yania, renders it q profitable vehicle for alver-
tiscrs and we respectfully inform our friends and
the public, that their advertisements will be
thankfully received and conspicuously inserted
at moderate prices.
Persons advertising by the year, half year, CT
quarter, will be aowed liberal deduction.
Cards. Handbills and Blanks, thankfully re-
ceivcd and handsomely executed by
MENDENLL4LL e tj.fLTE2S,
No 81. Market Street, three doors above the
Farmers Bank.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18

Negro Jane, a free woman, was on We'd
hesday tried at the Baltimore City Court for
an attempt to destroy highly respectable
family by poison. 1t appeared in evidence
that the prisoner was dissatisfied with her
situation, having been frequently heard to
complain; that she procured from neigh
bouring apothecary species of poison called
corrosive sublimate for the purpose Gas she
stately of destroying vermin, but which it
appears she used in criminal manner. In a
small dccanter of brandy which was set a
part for the family, and which she knew
they at dinner made daily use of, she poured
The poison-those who drank of it we're vio-
ientiy and immediately affected. They (the
1amlly) began to suspect all was not right
ana Immediately sent portion of the mix
sure to an enlightened chemist in order tc
ma out the cause of its affecting the system
m m so unusual manner. After due delibera-
'loh' and strict examination, it was found t.
'ntam portion Of the poison above men
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
FRANCE AND HAYTI.

In glancng over our files of European
Journals, our attention was forcibly arrested
by the annexed paragraph which, taken in
conncXion with events that have recently
transpired, appears to be not wholly destitute
of foundation. The enigma of the abrupt
termination of the negotiations between
France and Hayti negotiations originally
sought by the French government, and ac-
Gcdcd to by that of Hayti as a matter more
of courtesy than necessity demands solu-
ton, which we fear is pretty accurately fur
nished by our quotation " ]. Patriot.
From the Cornz,aH Gazette Of SEPT. 81.
A plan has been communicated to us (says
French paper) like that Of the organization
of the East India Company in England.
Capitalists possessed of hundred millions
are 10 direct an erhediion against 81. Domi,l-
SO, other4Dise Hayti. This association is to
charge itself with the payment of indcmntics
to the colonsts, and eXpcnces Of the war, for
which, in return, the administration of the
colony for twenty years is to be committed to
it.
Should the foregoing be founded in fact,
the late pending negotiation between Hayti
and France, for the lattcr's recognition of the
independence of the former, must have been
abruptly broken off,
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
Commmiratcd for The Wiimingionia',.

Communicated for The IPilningionita,.
CNAEUoAL.--BE ON YOUR GUARD.
This articc is now so much employed for cook
ing, and warming rooms, that it has become ne.
cessary to caution those, who arc ignorant Of its
properties, against the improperusc Gift. Char
coal contains carJoaic acid gas, commonly known
by the name of .fred air, which, when taken into
the lungs in its pure state, will instantly destroy
the life of the person who inhales it. Itposscss-
cs the same qualities with that, which, in closed
wells, is called foulair, and has been experienced,
by many persons, to be injurious to health, AMI
destruction to animal life. The charcoal gas is,
however, more dangerous than the foul air, of
wells, because it is nearly pure, while the latter
is mixed with moisture and dilutedby atmospher-
&c air. We know that many persons have lost
their lives by the .foul air of wells but the gas
or air evolved from burning charcoal is more de-
lcterious to animal life, and therefore most care.
fully to be avoided. A single inhalation of pure
charcoal gas would destroy more speedily, than
bullet shot though the heart the life of the per-
son who brcathcdit. We have seen records of
Tie loss vi HNCs III vi VI Soao
being placed under the bed, or in the chamber
where the unfortunate persons slept. Let every
one be. guarded against the danger of this gas.
Never employ charcoal for warming room ex-
cept the furnace for burning it, be plac cd in an
open chimney, where the gas may freely escape
without mixing with the air of the room. Sever
al mournfll instances of the loss of human life,
have lately occurred through ignorance of the
| dangerous and poisonous nature of the charcoal
gas, or from nattention to the free escape of the
arby chimney If any person be dcsirous to
prove the truth of my assertions and ascertain
the noxious quality of the charcoal gas, let him
| fix a cap of sheet iron over furnace of burning
charcoal, and have a pipe to convey the gas into
glass jar then throw a mouse into the collected
air--thc little creature will make single leap,
fall lifeless to the bottom of the jar, and there
remain without the slightest motion-so COM
petely and speedily is animal life destroyed by
carbonic acid, or charcoal gas.-
| CIIEMICUS.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18

fight you, but will meet you with mus
ket any day you dare meet me-" This be-
ing deemed to be a challenge, he was indict-
ed at the late term of Belmont county court,
found guilty, and sentenced to Imprisonment
and hard labor in the Penitentiary, for three
years-that being the shortest time prescrib-
ed by the law of the state, for sending chal-
lenge to fight duel.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
BOOYS AMI SHOES.

vALEN TINE MNEAL, & SON. offer at their
Manifactory, Nos. 50, and 100, Aiarhet street,
Boots (warrsnted Haer-proot) and Saors OF
prime leather and fashionable make, for Genie.
mems wear-Lsdies laced boots, shoes, and slip
pers, of leather, kid, and morocco, Of the --latest
mi most approved fashions; all Of which they
will sell at the lowest cash prices.
Country merchants will he supplied NJ the low.
est prices and On the most accommodating terms.
WANTED, 90 or 80 Journeymcn.
Wilmington, Nov. IL 1924. 7--'f
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18

nThe SIN was up,
The day vas clear,
A trusty friend is hard 10 lind!
Then said he,
And then said she,
And then said JENNY CalvcT---
Tn the morning clear,
Then you shall hear,
How fral thing is manW
Were we to open our columns to such poets
they would abound with such poetry; but we
will advise the author of "INe HhtpPoor-utM"
To study well his part.
Ere nest he 'tcmpts to palm upon us
The lucubrations Of his sterile brain.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate of John He'd
rick, Lnmber Merchant, deceased, late uf this
Borough, are requested to make immediate pay
ment. and those having accounts, to present
them duly attested for settlement, to
DAVID & GEORGE BUSH, .qdmrs.
Wilmington, Nov IL, 1894. 7-;mp
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
Eaking Establishment.
JOEzrs COUNTIES

Respectfully informs his friends and the public
generally, that he has taken the stand former
y occupied by Mr.. James Gibson, (n From, st.
a few doors from Market, east side,) wher he
intends carving on Baking in all its branches, at
the customary prices
Having employed competent workmen, he feels
confident that he will be able to give satisfaction
to all who may favor him with their custom
Orders thankfully received and promptly ex-
ccuted.
Wilmington, Oct 81 1924. 81 At
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
N1ARRT.Es.,Ts,

On Tuesday evening, 10th inst. by the Rev. .r.
Barton, at the residence of James Jackson, Esq.
near Elkton, M. !fr L1mes CARL, ofIont: Island,
State Of New York, to Mss Rcbccca, second saugll-
ter Of Timothy Jackson, deed formerly of this
Borough.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
VIENNA Cont ~

- VTTlIN4N-N, oUIIt ~
The Lemberg Gazette of the 10th. Sep
tember has the following article: =
We have had this year in Galcia some
swarms of the locust, Giyllus miyratorius,
commonly known i'll Asiatic Turkey, which
have ravaged this year extensive districts in
Ressarabia, Moldavia, and Wallachia. These
unwecomc guests appeared i'll the Buckowi-
ma, and the adjacent circle of Czarkow,
where they entirely covered large tracts Of
pastures and fields. Some Of them even
came to the vicinity of Lembcrg.-Fortu-
nateiy the harvest was reaped, and SO they
could not do so much damage. 1t is twenty
years since Galicia was visited by these IA
pacious insects, and Germany and the neigh
bouring countries have not seen them since
the year 174S. The harvest in Galcia has
been favourable.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
CIIEMICUS.

Hghzoaymen.-A most atrocious attempt
to rob and murder, has been made ir the
nciphbourhood of this city, "a young man
named Lewis Jones, has been brought to our
hospital from Bloomingdale, where he had
crawled from aspot about half mile distant,
on Wednesday night, after having been
knocked down, robbed, and his throat cut in
three different places, by two highwaymen.
After he reached the hospital it was some
time before surgical assistance could be pro-
cured. He was travelling on foot from New
Haven to this city, and all his money, about
S12. and his clothes were taken from him"
We hope the proper authorizes will lose no
time in ferretting out the villains
~ Y. .1dp.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-11-18
Plated, Brass, britannia
and JapanneA Ware, Gut
Aery. hooking GLASSES, sc.

PLATED-Table Castors, rich Cut Glass and
Silver Mounings.
Table Castors. plain.
Candlesticks, plain and Silver Mountings.
Table and Tea Spoons, soop Ladies', Shutters
and Trays, Bottle Casters, &c.
ASS--Chamber and Table Condlestcks,
Lamps Curtain Pms, Stair Rods, &c
BRiTANNIa.-Tes Sets complete, of the
mo siasIiona,l, patterns.
Tea and Coffee Pots, Sugar Dishes, Cream
Pots, and Slop Bowls.
Table and Tea Spoons, Soup Ladkss, &c.
JAPANNED. Tea Trays, Servers, Bread Bas-
kets, Tea Ca,jdies, Dressing Cases, L 'mpS, Cam
llesucks, Shutters and Ira $, E>tinsulshers.
CUTi.ERY--Table and desert knives and
forks OF all kinds.
Pen and Pocke, Knives, Rlzors, Scissors &c.
Coffee Mills, Bellows, Tea Kettles, Sad Ions,
Ruff, irons, Pots, Overs, Patent Boilers. Sauce
Pans, Fish Kettles, Stew Pans, Grl'llrons, Frt'ng
Pans, Skrwels, Chatting Dis'es, Carpet Taoks
knitting Pms, Hearth and Clothes Brushes.
Also, an extensive assortment of
Looking Glasses,
In rich Gilt Frames, Mahogany Maple. &c. for
Man;lcs Piers, or Toilettes, of the newest and
most fashionable kinds
Brass Andirons.
Shovels and ongs, If the newest patterns.
May be had as ai,nvc, Rose and Point Blankets,
Sacking Bottoms, sc.
October IA o-ot