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American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27
TIE ANACONDA.

The Baltimore Morning Chronicle states, that
Dr. Ayres, has lately brought home from our Atri-
can colony,a serpent OF the Anaconda species which
frequently grow to so extraordinary size as 10
swallow tigers, lions and oxen whole, after strang-
ling tvIn. The doctor is said 10 have seen one
OF these monsters, the dead body OF which was
found among The rocks Of Measurable, that measu-
red So feet long. Sheep and goats belonging TO
the colony had been frequently missed which is
attributed to the presence Of this unwrcome visitor
bed of Coal has been discovered in Catham, Morris
County, N. j. about eleven miles from Newark.
Letters-Nearly eight thousand letters were deposited
in the New York post Office Saturday the 18th inst four
thousand Of which mailed The John Wells, from
Liverpool, brought 1900
The number Of ship letters received at the New York
post Office, from Feb IA TO IL, 1865! Those tor
warded by the mails amounted to 6492
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27

TIE TURING arc informed that the amateurs of
racing not likely 10 be again gratifed with race
betweena Southern Horse and Eclipse. It is known that
the hackers Of Eclipse have offered to him, the en-
suing Spring, against any horse carrying 126 lbs weight
the course mentioned The gentlemen Of the South
is well known, have Horse old enough to carry that
weight with Eclipse but they have in return made three
distinct offers, viz
1s Mr. Harrison offers 10 horse and run against
him, over the Washington Baltimore course any distance,
for any Of money! according the established rules Of
the elected.
ID. Mr. VIM X. Johnson offers to run against Eclipse.
for any q moaey the at Long Island,
lat Washington, agrecaby the established rules Of the
course at either and,
Sd. proposition has been made from highly rcspecta
bic source 70 against Eclipse, bOth Horses cdrmnga G
h, ie each party carrying what weight they think proper
The latter proposition, which appears reasonable, be-
ing rejected leaves probability whatever Of race.
M LntnL
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27

Surrender q hontritso by the brig Hope arrived al
Salem few days since information has been received that
Monteyleo surrendered the imperial forces on the
LIST Of Dec The place blockaded both by sea and
land for some weeks previous Tile duties Gas paid under
the Portuguese government then went into effect.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27

Fast Sai'lag-Tle ship VIM. savcry, Capt. Phillips,
arrived at Philadelphia on Thursday, from Canton. in lie
the 5th ofsay last and has performed the voyage TO and
from Canton in months and 20 DAYS
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27

The Y. $. chip CTANE, having on board Mr. Brown
Minister to France sailed from NewYork on Tuesday last
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27
Norfolk February IS.

The y. S. ship John Adams, flag ship Capt. Dat
las, with Commodore Porter on board, and steam
galliot Sea Gull, LIEUT.. Com. Voorhees,, bound tor
the Ihompson's Island station, dropped down yes
terday, and probably went TO sea last night.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27
Supplement TO the
Amerltall matrbman.
WILMINGTON, % FEBRUARY, 1894.

Frowa Indignantly the first dawng attempt aiena
one portion Of the Union from another', WASHINGTON
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27

From statement in the London Times, of Jan s. il IS
apprehended that the affair Of the Topaz gate is not vet
settled and i u probable the English trade may sspen-
ded tile Chinese appear to have been under the impress
SION that the English government would send out
to suffer DEATH as an atonement for those who fell by the
hre ct the ffgate at Lntn The English feet were wait
ing at Macoa until ascertaned What course the Vice
roy would adopt. 1t viii be recolected that the com
handing officer OF the Topaz tried and honoraby ac.
Quilted
Randolph and Ciay-Randoph, in recent debate N
congress, among other personal remarks said he doubted
Mr. Cays pathological and critical powers and in short
ms grammatical knowledge of his own language Mr.
Clay reped-He acknowledged Mr. Randolph 10 be the
pest authority perhaps in the country, these biects
BUT said he " have not enjoyed equal advantages with
the gentleman from Virginia left the heir of
prncey estate with TO indulge in literary pursuits
% the contrary inherited nothing from my parents but
infancy penury, and ignorance and was cast upon The
world to acquire my education, and to depend upon
my own Industry for livelihood" A higher encomium
than this simple fact Affords could not have been paid "a
Mr.. Clay.
-Maderd-A late law regulating the trade OF Portugal
and its Colonies, imposes duty Of 10 dollars per fierce on
Rice coming from the United States, which may be CON
sdered as anannunt to prohibition as the Brazil Rice
is subject TO only about half that duty
is said that the water from the summit level NJ te
Gap COULD by plough, be made to run to Incas er civ
and that little difficulty exists in carrying the c.nal FINN
thence to the Susquehaitna, near Column al 80
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27

Much has been done in this Country and still
more in Eneland to guard the public against COUN.
TERFEIT BANK NOTES. All that has been
done, has been done, in reference 10 engrGcing
either by hand or by Machinery. We have before
us neV attempt TO prevent counterletng founded
on different principles. The whole OF the Note
before US is Letter Press. There is much variety
10 the colour of that part Of the note which is pln-
ted and in the centre Of the Note is figure OF g.
in sort Of opaque water mark. Most of the letter
is worked off with black ink in the centre and red
ink on both ends AS was TO be expected the note
has singular, but rather handsome, appearance
1t Letter Press were adopted instead Of Engraving.
it would afford much security from the quantity OF
room and the bulk of the materials which would
be required TO strike off the notes. The note IS
the invention and has been thus far executed ny
Messrs. L. * Z. STARR, Type Founders of New
York Dem. Press
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-02-27

A letter from Gibraltar of December 29th pub
lished at Alexandria, says Sixty thousand bushels
wheat arrived here last week, and as much more il
expected, as letter, oil the I'd instant, from Lisbon
states that one hundred and twenty cargoeS were
ordered off from that port. 1t is selling il GibraI-
tar at IS cts per anega less than .tfJ cents bush
ell Captain Finley of the ship Boston, is hesilating
which Of the Two ports, New York or Savannah, 10
take cargo of this article 10. Flour is Sc IS on
board. I he fall Of Cadiz has ruined height here"
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
Public Sale.

pY vitue OF deed of trust from VIII
- liam Herbert, deceased, and Sarah.
his wife, shall proceed to sell at public
auction, on the premises. on THURSDAY
the S6th OF AUGUST NEXT, al 10 A. NJ ali
that piece or parcel OF ground, (wlih all The
buildings thereon) situated IN The town OF
Alexandria, on the south side CT Cameroti
street, and east side OF Water. street.,
bounded as follows:-Beginnlog al the ia~
tersection OF said streets, and runElBg
easlwardly with Cameron street to tbs ri,
yer Potomac thence sonhwardIy and pa.
rallel to Water-street A 'eet, thence west
wardly and parallel to Cameron stteet
to Water street, thence Dotthwsrdly with
Water street, and binding Herewith IL
feet 10 the beginning.
The above property will be sold on a
credit and divided into lots 10 accenmo-
date purchasers, which will be made
known on the day of sale. Such title as
the subscriber has in said properly will be
made 10 the purchasers.
Also, Ten Shares Alexandria Bank Stock.
JONAH THOMPSON, Trustee.
july "a Is
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
Marshai's Sale.

kn,nx Will be sold on the premises.
HsTM for cash. on Thursday the 9Th day
6SkM of September next, at ii clock,
&nRa all The right, title and interest of
Andrew Bartle, in and to the following
property: one two story frame house and
lot Of ground, together with all other
improvements thereon, situated on The.
west side Of Union street, beginning IS
feet 6 inches, to the snuthward of Queen
street. and running southwardly with u
MON street, thence westwardIy 100 feet,
thence northwartly SIS feet 6 inches, themes
eastwardly 100 teet. Also one other lot
OF ground, and all improving thereon, ly-
ihg on an alley running from Water street
to Union street. between Cameron and
Queen streets, and beginning on the north
side OF said alley 100 feet to the westward
OF Union street, and running with SAID al
ley st feet inches, thence north 80 ieet
3 inches, thence east to Queen ST 66 feet.
8 inches, thence south 80 feet 8 incbe., 10
the beginning Sold to satisfy an execu.
ton in favor OF George Coleman.
. D MINOR, d. M.
For 7. RinggoId, narshaI.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
FROM LISBON.

By the ship Panther. capt. Austin, ar.
rived at Boston from Lisbon, we learn
(says the editors of the Baltimore Ameri-
CAM that Gen. Dearbon, Minister to Por.
tugaI, was to take passage Tor the United
States 10 the ship Plato, to sail for Boston
in three days after the Panther. The Pan
her sailed on the 9Th July. At that time
-four and wheat were not admitted at LIS
bon, but it was expected they would be
in short time. under particular limita.
lions There were in port four sail OF
English armed vessels, viz: two seventy
tours. one frigate and a brig. The King
OF Portugal was continually visiting them,
aud wbep the Panther left, splendid pre-,
parations were making for bis visit 10 the
frigate. On the anniversary OF the aboli-
ton of the Constitution, all the English
vessels OF war in port fired Royal Salute,
which gave great offence TO the Portuguese
generally.
Passengers in the Panther, capt. c. c:
Nicoll, OF New York, and Mrs. Austin
and servants.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
- MARINE LIST, 49,
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA.
ARRlVEO-Aug. 8.

Scbr. Democrat, Hammond, from RIchS
mond.
Schr, Flight, Shorter, from Richmond;
Goa 10 John d. Brown.
Brig Frederick, Barrett, 80 days from
Pernambuco. Left at Pernambuco, schr.
Mary, Washington, from Phllade phia, the
only American vessel in port. July |, ar
rived of Pernambuco, ship Tar, Calha-
rine, SO days from Amsterdam; schr Mas.
ter, proceeded for Bahia. June 90, arrived
brig Doras, Bear, from Baltimore, pro
cseded for Bahia. July 7, spoke brig
Emeline, Patty, from Boston, 80 miles n :
of Pernambuce, beating up. July IL.
spoke ship Franklin, Coffin, of Nantucket,
from the Coast of Peru, full cargo OF oil.
July "a, lat 60 ~, long so, W. spoke
sCbr Phoenix OF Charleston, l8 days from
Madeira, hound tor Savannah. Joshua
Frost of Msrblehead, departed this Lille
July ls, on board the brig Frederick.
1.-THE blockade was rescinded at Per-
nambuco on the 28th June.
SAlLED-Aug. 9.
Sloop Regulator. Thompson, Gibraltar
SIoop Com. Perry, Smith, Providence.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
Trustees Sale.

DY virtue of a deed of trust from the
ID late William Herbert, deceased, and
wife, to me, duly recorded, shall pro-
coed to sell on the premises, on THURS.
DAY, The 2eh day Of August next, The LOT
OF ground lying on Union and Oronoko-
streets:-beginnig at the northwest corner
of the intersection of said streets, and run :
ming thence westwardly with Oronoko-
street to the lot lately owned by Captain
Conway, deceased; thence norlhwardIy
with Conway's line TO the river Potomac;
thence along the river east TO Unon-s;reet,,
thence with Unlon-street to the beginning.
The sale will take place at i2 o'clock =.
NJ. and liberal credit will be given oa
the purchase money. j. l.. MckENNA,
July 27--3taw Trustee.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10

recognise, in your FxeeIleney. The wortl.
Minister OF the United States Of America
-of that great and respectable nation
whose laws and whose civic virtues will
ever be the admiration OF the world
Happy will it be for Chill, should she be
aole 10 discover and pursue the means Of
drawing close the relations OF friendship
and interest between the two nations-for
this alone would be sufficient to perpetu-
ale her tranquility and happiness. In the
meanwhile your excellency, and your ma.
tIoa, VIII accept the gratitude of the pee:
pie OF Chill, Tor the generous acknowledge.
ment OF their Independence; for the favor
able disposition which, in relation 10 these
new States, is manifested by the Presi,
dent, 10 bis late message 10 the sovereign
Congress, and for the honor which is con-
ferred on them in the mission of your ex-
celIency.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
PIRACY

Captain Cox, of the ship Jason, arrived
here yesterday from Liverpool, reports
that on the 9Th July, in lat. 90 So North,
long. SO Al West, he was fired at by an
an hermaphrodite brig,which ordered him
to come on board with bis papers. and
sent on board OF the Jason some of her
officers and crew, who commenced Plun>
dering the ship OF cargo aud stores, and
the officers and crew of clothing, watches
and other light articles. The brig had e
carriage guns, and one on circle painted
black yellow sides and black ports, one
white moulding above the ports, and a.
bout 40 or so inen The pirate made
great enquiry alter Spanish news, and at
one time said they were from Cadiz, and
afterwards from Tenerife. When they
left the Jason they stood to the southwark
the crew appeared TO be all Spaniards.
They showed Buenos Ayrean colois. ID.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
NOtice.

TINE Legionary Court Of Inquiry will
4 sit at the Town Hall, on Thursday
the 18th inst This Court, for good cause
shown. will remi. any fine imposed by the
Battalion Courts last preceding. The
said Court may also exempt any militia.
man from duty on account OF bodily in
trinity. and may again direct such person
TO be enrolled when able 10 do duty. The
law also provides, that when any fine or
fines shall have been collected or imposed,
The delirquents shall be al liberty at any
time within twelve months alter such i'm
position 10 apply TO any OF tie Legionary
Courts to return or remit the same.
c. BRONAUGH, Adjt
Is! Regiment, I'd Brigade, M.D.C.
aug 10 q
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
MarshaI's Sale.

Aasrk Will be sold for cash, on the
MTH premises, by the marshal, Oh Sa-
MsS turday the 7th day OF September
A1next, al / ! O'Clock, al! the right
title and interest OF Alexander Perry, to
the following property: one two story
brick house, and lot of ground; together
with all other improvements tbereon ST.
tualed on The South side OF King street,
between Washing ton and Columbus sis.
fronting on KING street 60 feet, and run.
ming back. 100 ieet. Also, one other lot
adjoining the back part of the aforesaid
lot, with brick Stable thereon. Sold to
satisfy an execution in favor of The Union
Bank OF Alexandria.
d. MINOR, D M.
aug 3 For T. Ringgold, Marshal
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
AUCTION SALES.
ON THIS DAY, at 10 O'Clock. will bs

IN THIS DAY, at 10 O'Clock. will bs
at The auction store
Groceries, tea, coffee, molasses
Pimento, vinegar, lime juice
Brandy, gin, whiskey, cordial
Tobacco, primes, fig blue, snuff
Backing, brass and iron sitters
Segars, Spanish and halt Spanish
Deeton's patent cutting boxes, SC,
Furniture, such as sofas, bureaux
Sidebosrds, writing desks
Secretaries, book cases, tables
Wash and work stands, & variety Of
cane & rush bottom chairs
aug 10 S. A. MARSTELLER, auc.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
Removal.

Mrs. yMA2GARETG .fR.NER
HAS removed to the commodious house
IL on Prince-street, Formerly kept as
house Of entertainment next door TO the
Farmers Bank, which she has fitted up d
handsome style for the reception Of GEM
pany. She intends being provided with
all the delicacies of the season
0rTen or twelve genleel B0ARDEhS
can be accommodated, on terms suited O
the times, july 27-W
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
INDIANS.

Six coaches, containing. a number oil In
dams, with their interpreters, arrived at
Barnum's Hotel on Saturday evening -
They are from the seat OF the general GO
vernment, and are the same whose recep-
ton at Washing has been already noticed.
We learn that they purpose travelling
eastward as tar as West Point. II.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
CONVENT ION.

Al meeting OF the Freeholders of the
county OF Prince William, convened by
public notice in the courthouse Of the
county. on Monday the I'd day OF August,
1894. WASHINGTON |. WASHINGTON. ESQ,
was called to the Chair, & CHARLES Hun.
TON, appointed Secretary.
On motion of John Macrse, ESQ. the FOL.
following preamble and resolutions were
adopted unanimously -
Whereas many other counties Of this
State have expressed their opinion upon
the proposition TO amend the Constitution
OF the Commonwealth, and it IS proper
that the sense Of the Freeeholders OF
this county should be made known
Rssolvsd. That the FreehoIders of this
county be requested to assemble on the
first Monday in November next, to con-
slider the expediency of calling convene
ton 10 amend the Constitution of the
State.
Resolved, That the Secretary of this
meeting be requested TO set up copies or
the foregoing, at the most public places in
this county, and request the insertion OF
the same in the newspapers published in
the town of Alexandria, and the Fauquier
Gazette.
WASH: |. WASHINGTON, Chairman.
CHARLES HUNrON, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10

Gunpowder Tea, &c.
Z ANDlNG this day from scbr. Arma-
IL da, from New York.
B chests gunpowder /vrr x
10 half chests do. Az
s5 ten catty boxes
of the London Trader aud Ameri-
cas- cargoes, OF late importation and
fine quality. Apply TO
SAMUEL MESSERSMlTH,
Who has IN Store,
fO6 chests, half chests, 10 cstty boxes and
of2 ID. each, Of imperial and guDpow'
der tea, of various qualities and prices
IA chests young hyson do. OF Superlor's
cargo
~ bhds. 100 bbls. Baltimore wbiskey
Is bids. N. 0. and w. |. muscovsdo
SO Dbl. { sugar Of prime quality
36 hhds Havana and Trinidad mo lasses
35 bags prime green coffee
6 St. Domingo do
10 Sumatra pepper
IL flberts low to close sales)
20 hampers porter and VINE bottles
5 half pipes French
4 quarter cacks} MADEIRA VINE
5 half pipes Sicily Madeira do
2 quarter casks Comenar DO
pipes 4th proof cognac brandy (war-
ranted pure as imported)
do Holland gin
hid 9th proof Irish whiskey
rs bbls New York prime pork
25 do glauber salts
90 bundles sugar loaf paper
100 groce velvet corks
Sc boxes and half boxes Bakers No. I,
and 3, and Lapham's No. choco-
. late, fresh from the mandatory
go Liverpool filled sacks blown salt :.
1900 lbs bacon hams, midlDgs and sboul'
ders aug B
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
FROM AFRICA.

BALTIMORE, Aug 9-By the schooner
Fidelity captain West, at this port on Sa-
turday in 32 DAYS from Rio Pongus (Atri.
Ca we learn that the American Colony
at Mesurado vas trading peaceably with
the natives. The CoIonists were in good
health and spirits. and their condition Hou.
rishing. .am
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
For Freight or Charter,

80 > II 1 =
,hAS, The very fast sailing ship ELIZA
49, and ABBY, Wn. Sea bury. master,
a new vessel of9OOO barrels or 300 bids.
can be ready for loading at shot notice.
Apply to A.C. CAZENO|E 4 Co.
Who hare landing .frOn. said slip, at h"wn's
rharj, this day,
10 bags prime green coffee
80 hbds s. t;erces retailing molasses
lrom.soop Com. Perry.
40 bbls. n. E. rum
IL do Eo6eld gin
SO do Whites
S cases sattinetts
40 bales brown and blsaehed cottons
cases Wilmington stripes
aug
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10

It's witbpleasure We perceive that the NavaI
ohcers at Key West joined in celebrating the
HA OF July. A number of patriotic toasts were
crank, and Commodore Porter and other he
roes received their good wishes and consratu'
lstions.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10
Housekeeper Wanted.

4 SOBER, industrious, middle aged
N woman, is wanted to manage the af-
fairs of a small family. Apply TO the
PRINTER.
aug B e
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10

Boarding Tent
.aTTHE CAMP .MEEIING.
nERSONS DESTROYS of visiting the
Camp Meeting, are respectfully ID,
formed that they can be accommodated
with
Board and Lodging,
either by the day or single meal sepa'
rate apartments are fitted up for ladies'
aug 2
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10

We feel considerable concern for The
iae Of The gallant officers and men OF Cur
Navy, who are now cruizing on the Vest
lndla station, on account OF the deaths oc-
casoned bY disease OF the climate. 1t
Will De seen by the arrival of the Beagle,
tnat her commandant, Lieutenant Mont
somery, and ooe seaman are no more
ana by the Hun,ress, from Havana. we
nave news of the deaths and disease on
BOARD the u S. schnr. Terrier.
itWould be well if government would
order home all its vessels during the lever
months, and thereby save many valuable
iives--and il would be an act OF humanity,
our underwriters would cease TO Insure
against loss by piracy during the abandon
4ent OF the cruizing ground ia the sickly
Season. N. Y. Gaz.
Extract of letter from Ner-Orleans.
ualed 18th July, 1924 - Our elections
are past, and think the votes of the state
WI BE decided for General jackson. He
Gas no competitor here but John q, Adams.
snsiord and Clay cannot get Eve votes ip
'" legislature
letter from David Stone, agent OF the
,ahusrlcan Fur Company. TO the editors OF
'Is New York Statesman, dated Detroit.
.uly zO' states that the report that twenty.
Even Even OF the American Fur Company's
I've 'e1ks and Engages had been killed b.
ls indians at or near Fort William, i
destitute OF foundation. Most of the Com
S,aJs Clerks bad arrived al Mackinat
~" lnslr yintering grounds.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-08-10

We received on Saturday a supplement to
the Baltimore Patriot, containing an account
OF the Presidential meeting at Westmoreland,
VA The result was, that John @ Adams
was nominated for President. This is another
proof that the tide of public opinion continues
against the caucus candidate in the Ancient
Dominion