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Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27

Fcrcery and PefTtTy "A pecu.
liar case was tried at the Superior
Court 10 Amherst, n. VI. short time
since, involving NOT only considerable
property tuihc character OF the par
ties aud Witnesses One OF the Wit.
aeSses, after having sworn IN the Poo
bate Co,ut, TO The validity of isll,
testified, IN the Superior Court, that
The " hole was, from the beginiug, "A
vile and wicked system of frsud. for
gerry, aud perjury Two others at.
tempted 10 maintain the validity o(
tie will by their paths. The Chief
Justice. in charging the Jury, deprc
Gated the wickcdness aud depfayiiy
brought TO light by thetrlsi The iu.
ny found verdict against the validity
OF the viii. 80 that the executor and
three Witnesses to the viii, stand gull
" OF gross u aud, fors efy, aud PERI
jury
New YoaK, May l9--Lettcrs
from Alvarado (MeNico) state, that,
on the 81 OF April there was con-
spiracy discovered in FAVOR OF Ntur-
-dbiJe; aud on the 9TH. The leader oiit
was seized and brhradcd.
The citizens of New Castle county,
Delaware, have opened book, IN
which il is requested, that every voter
OF said county, shall signify by his
signature the candidate whom he may
prefer for tine presidency Of the United
slatcs--lhe book to remain open
month The result in four days, was.
Adams los; Clay o, jackson 1911
Crawford q.
A traveller, passing through a Dutch
town where the Inhabitants had been
building new church, asked \ boy,
pointing 10 the old clsrch, what hullds
ing Il wasf lie answered a CHURCH
bat il don't gonowi"
aEswcsaExsxs.zrsD
DIN IN RatIinars al, Ala,I.x tparu.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27

Melancholy accident The Rom
ney postrider informs that Mr.. West,
of Loudoun county, was drowned in
The south branch of the Potomac, at
Parsons ford, on Wednesday last.
He was travelling with his family in
carriole, aud reaching the branch,
first crossed ON one of the horses, to
try its depth; on returning, Ire missed
the ford, was immersed in the current,
and being unable TO SWIM, was drown
ed. The body was found an hour or
two afterwards; but all attempts to re-
suscitate it, were frui,less. W. Rep.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27

Washington and NeW Orleans.
The present distance OF mail rout be-
tween the seat Of the national COVER
ment and New Orleans. through the
state Of tennessee, is computed t aboiit
1900 miles, but root through Carroll
IA, Geo gia and Alabama would not
exceed 900 mles--and it is to be ho-
ped that one will he surveyed.
Niles Register.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27

FAYETTEvrLLE, Nay 1S.--We are
informed by gentleman who was pre-
sent. that. at the late term OF the Supe-
rior Court of Lincoln county, COLLINS,
the celebrated counterfeiter, who has
so often evaded the claims Of justice,
was convicted of making and passing
counterfeit dollars. His moulds, which
were of steel, and very ingeniously
made, together with quantity of coun-
terfeit coin, finished, half finished, and
rough, were exhibited on the trial
The sentence of the court we do not pre-
cisely recollect, but it consisted Of fine,
imprisonment, and whipping. lie is
now in Lincoln jail, with bis distinguish
ed coadjutor, Twitiy, who was convic-
ted at former term of like offence.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27

The Small Pox has been complete
~ eradicated in Denmark, and almost
so in Prussia, by vaccination. In the
former the means of prevention are
more decisive than any where else:-
no individual being allowed cb1rch
confirmation, admitted to any school,
bound apprentice to any trade, or
married, who has not been vacclnated
or previously had the small poX.-
Does not the wide spread existence oil
this dangerous and loathsome disease
admonish us that some Legislative mea-
sures ought TO be adopted in our coun.
try? ~ Y. Com. ode.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27

A gentleman has suggested, that all
possibility of danger from the use of the
steam, and. of one cause of apprehen-
sion, would be removed by placing the
steam apparatus in separate boat, to
which might be attached light and con-
venient vessel for the passengers We
mention this suggestion for the consi-
deration of those who are more compe-
tent 20 Judge of its practical operation.
This mode of navigation would secure
the passengers from all risk of injury by
steam, but il would probably be less
speedy; and it would be a question to be
decided by actual experiment, whether
the greater number of travellers would
prefer the mode which would ensure
the most safety, or the greatest speed.
Fed. Ga=.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27

SMALL POX-In Philadelphia
last week, there were four deaths by
the small poX
In New York during the same
week, there were nineteen deaths by
the same disease.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-05-27

A Jackson meeting was to have been held at
Berkley's Hotel, in Charles Town OH Monday
last, but it failed.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

JAMES PLEAsANTs is reelected Governor of Viz

JAMES peasants is reelected Governor of Vir.
ginia.
We learn from the Charleston Courier, of the Sd
inst that the weather continues so mild that city,
that they have Peach and Pear trees in bloom, SOME
of the latter with half grown fruit upon them, and
that the Fig have fruit upon them as large as
uutmegs.
A friend in Wraggborough says the Charleston
Courier of the 9TH inst. sent to yesterday full
grown ripe Cherry, of the second crop on the same
tree the present season.
The election of the Executive Council of Mary
land for the ensuing year, has resulted in the choice
of Robert H. Archer, Thomas Emory, Philemon
Chew, Joseph Gabby, and Joshua Prdeaux.
The Government of .Nerico on the L th of July
adopted decree, by which the Slaue Trade is for
ever abolished. 1t is to take effect Immediately.
| The Legislature of Virginia met on Monday the
Goth utimo. VIM. c.. Holt was reelected Speaker
Of the Senate, and Linn Banks, Speaker OF the
House of Delegates.
The Legislature of Louisiana, on the a2d ult APP
pointed Electors of President and Vice President
| four in favor of Jackson and for Adams.
| MIR. Crawford now goes into the House OF Repre-
sentatiyes.
Richard T. Manning was. on the Sd instant elect
ed Governor of the Slate of South Carolina, vice j.
L. Wilson, who was no longer eligible by reason Of
having served out the term limited by the Constitu-
| tion.
| General William Marks has been elected Speak
err of the Senate of Pennsylvania; and, on the 9Th
ballot. Doctor Joel B. Sutherland, Speaker OF the
House of Representatives.
| Georgia.-The Electors for Georgia assembled
at Milledgeve, on the LIST inst. and gave the follow
ing vote: =
| For President, WILLIAM H, CRAWFORD, ntne.
| For Vice President, MARTIN VAN BuREN, name.
The French squadron from the Chesapeake, ar
rived at Fort Royal, Mart. about the 18th ult
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

Permit me, Mr.. Speaker, and gentlemen of the
House OF Representatives, to join, to the expression
OF those sentiments tribute of my lively gratitude
aifectonate devotion, and profound respect"
After the General and the Members had resum-
ed their seats, and short pause occurred.
Mr.. MitcheA, the organ of the Committee of re-
ception, moved an adjournment.
The motion was agreed to, and the House was
adjourned to Monday
The Speaker then descended from the Chair, and
most affectionately saluted the General. His ex-
ample was followed by the Members of the House
individually, and some time was spent in this agreea.
Bile manner before the General retired.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17
TO RENT,

yEvIAT valuable FARM situate on the Bohemia river, in
the state of Maryland, formerly the property OF the
late Robert Nigan, Esq. and in the occupation of
Mary Conyn This Farm contains 1000 acres OF land OF
which nearly seven hundred are tabe 1t is well adap-
ted to both corn and wheaand contiguous to good market
the Farm will be put good tenantable repair and the
terms Of renting made easy and favorable for the tenant
For terms, apply TO Mr. PERE BlDDLE, near savnton,
Cecil county, Maryland, or to tie subscriber.
nac * i894 5-,f LOUIS MLANE.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17
To Editors of Newspapers.

requisite for printing daily newspaper of an imperial
size The Type has been carefully used about II months
Letters post paid adessedto the editor of the Freemans
Journal Philadelphia, will be attended to-
Dec T.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17
NOTICE.

vIyHE Commissioners of the Levy Court of Newcastle
i County, will meet at the Court House in the Town OF
Newcastle on Tuesday the 18th day of January next, or
the purpose of sitting Commissioners of the TAXI The
of the respective hundreds requested to be
punctual in their attendance.
BIZ order DAVID PAINTER,
Dec Is 1924 5-6t Clerk of the Peace.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

he stage On being answered in the negative. he
turned his horse and retired. Presently two men
rushed from fence corner, and endeavored to stop
the horses, at which they took fright and with
much speed. Nd. Citizen.
Every thing from Hayii is now neresting--that
Republic is hereafter destined both from its poti-
cal, commercial and geog' aphica situation. 10 be.
come connected by the closest ties with this Con
tinental Republic- is destined for this by the
law of attraction that compels the lunar orb to
yolve around the earth as its axis The following
intelligence from the New York Evening Post will
therefore be read with interest. Bat. Am.
Hayti.-A letter from St. Bartholomews of the
18th November, conf SINS the statement that The
troops lately arrived in the West Indies from France
were for relieving the garrisons of Guadalupe and
Martinique, and not to attack Hayti.
We requested to state that native of Con
necticut has invented machine to make HATS
which is now in operation near Hamtonville, or
the West Chester road. 1t is propelled by Steam
Engine of four horse power. 1t dispenses with the
abor of many hands. The expence Of manulac
turing hat body by this machine, is said to be bu
four cents. Citizens invited to go and view
this labor saving machine Phil. Paper
NATIONAL TURNPIKE.-The following
letter from the Secretary Of War has been received
10y the Chairman Of the meeting held in Winchester
Va. on the subject of the National Turnpike from
Washington to New Orleans:
Department Of War,
Washington, Dec. l, 1924.
SIR: The memorial and proceedings in relation
to the contemplated National Road from this place
to New Orleans, adopted at meeting of the cIti
zens Of Frederick county, state of Virginia, hele
on the 18th of October last, of which you were ap
pointed chairman. have been received by the Pres
dent, and referred to this Department, with drec
lions on the subject.
The subject of the memorial is one of grea
national Importance, and will claim the early atten
ton Of the Department. / he board OF Engineer:
have already been ordered to assemble at the sea
of government with view OF taking the matter
into consideration, preparatory to commencing thu
contemplated surveys of the several routes !rou
this place to New Orleans and the memorial o
the people of Frederick county will be laid before
the Board, and due consideration will be given II
the suggestions il contains.
| | have the honor to be, very respectfully, sir
your most obedient servant.
]. c. CALHOUN.
| Hon. Hugh Holmes.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

Capiain GRANVILLE LEFTwIrcH OF the army
stationed at Fort Gibson, died in September last.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

The Jail at Edenton, N c. was burnt down on
the list inst Three negroes, who were in it COM
muncated the fire to the room in which they were
confined; before 1t was discovered by the inhabit-.
ants, it had progressed so far as to render it mpos
sibe to extingulsh it, and had very nearly suffocated
the WI etched perpetrators of the desperate deed,
before they could be exricated the keeper of the
Jail, who had the key, being some distance Off
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17
Hon. Hugh Holmes.
amerlran nDatrbmall.
WILMINGTON, II DECEMBER, 1894.
Indignantly the first dawning OF attempt to aea
c portion of the Union from another', WASHINGTON.

TO BE RENTED, the Room No. 1903, Market-street
Apply at the Office of the Waterman. Immediate posses
sion may be had. NOV So
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

U. S. MAIL.-An attempt to stop the mail
coach between Frederick and Harpersferry, was
made on Tuesday night last, between the hours Of
6 and O'Clock. The coachman was driving lei
surely along, when rode out of the wood
and enquired whether there were any passengers in
he stage. On being answered in the negative. he
turned his horse and retired Presently two men
rushed from fence corner and endeavored to stop
the horses, at which they took fright and ran with
much speed. Nd. Citizen.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

WILLIAM JONES, Esq formerly secretary of the
navy, has been appointed by the President of the
United States TO be Naval Officer for the Port of
Philadelphia, in place of Samuel Clark, Esq. de-
ceased
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

A Steam Boat Burnt The steam boat Rifle
man, from Mobile, bound up the river, with mer-
chandze, destroyed by fire on the 2lst Nov.
near Cahawba--some of the cargo was saved.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

A Vermont writer calculates that by attention
and encouragement to the growing and manufacture
Of wool in that state, it might be carried to 14G0O,-
600 dollars.
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

From Gibraltar Captain Pelham who arrived
at this port from Gibraltar, informs that the schoo
ner Harriet, Baker, OF and TOR Baltimore from RI
este. cspsized the Goth August 80 miles from the
African coast, the captain and crew reached the
shore in the boats, were seized and made slaves by
the Moors but in consequence of the representa-
tion oil their situation by an American Missionary
TO the American Consul, at Algers, they were ran
somed by the latter and arrived at Gibraltar days
before the Oak sailed, in the U. s. sloop OF war
Ontario.-The place where they were held 10 slave
nv was about SO miles from Alglers, and Captain
Baker informed Captain Pelham they were used
more like horses than human beings,-boS. ota'eS-
Hlan,
American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-12-17

A Mr.. Isaac Desha (son of the Governor Of
Kentucky has been apprehended suspicion OF
having murdered Francis Baker, Esq. late Editor
of the Natchez Mississipplan.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-05
LATEST FROM FRANCE,

From the .Nsu York american.
We have looked over our dies OF french
papers by the Montana, without hudins
any thing OF much interest. They are
generally filed with discussions concern
ing the .septennality,' to aDglicise a
word) o. the Chamber OF Deputies ana the
project of converting the 8 per cent STOCKS
into 4 per cents. This latter scheme,
whereby the annual expenditure OF France
will be ies.ened near six millions OF DOL.
lars, is very oddly, as il seems to us, OPP
pose d by the liberal members and ]ourn>
als. The chief objections seem 10 De,
first, that the government having once
contracted and sold the ren,es, has risht
to pay them of; and that the only. legal
mode of eY,inguishing them, IS by the OPP
GRAFTON OF the sinking fund-purchaslng
them up al the market value. And sec
ond. tha, by paying them, or reducing the
interest, they materially impair the 10
comes OF smailianuLitants. These obJec-
tions will badly be allowed much force.
We have translated some miscellaneous
items
we some time since, says the journal
des Debats, 'applauded the happy idea OF
The American novelist Cooper, in apply
ing to bis country the manner OF writing
which has given to the author OF Tales OF
my Landlord. the merited title OF the his
torian of Scottish manners. Thesuccess
Of the Spy and the Pioneers 10 aboat to be
much surpassed By that OF the Pilot, an O.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-05

figinal work, which classes Mr., Cooper as
moug the ablest noyelists OF the age. Ii is
genuine historical picture, in which the
famous Paul Jones, who rendered such
important services 10 the struggle Tor A.
merican independence, is a principal f.
CURE. The other personages whom Mr..
Cooper has grouped around his hero, are
not less happily imagined. The scene oil
the novel, which is almost always the o.
cean. appears to have WORLDLY inspired
the author
TThis same paper states in another place
that ten thousand copies, on an average,
are sold in France, of each of SCOTS no-
vels, translated into Preach.
Ii is also noticed. that editions of SAL
msgundi; and the History of New York,
were about 10 be put to press (in English)
IN Paris, Of the same size as Bracebridgs
Hall and the Sketch Book, previously
published there. The author, il is added !,
Mr.. Washington Irving, is happily on the
spot, and will reyise the publication.
Among other works announced, we find
"The History OF Jesus Christ, from bis in
carnation to his ascension" by the Pere
de Ligny, OF the company OF Jesus.
Mr.. Brown was introduced to the king,
as minister plenipotentiarY, from the U.
States, on the 18th April.
The Formidable, of 100 guns, had been
launched at Toulon.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-05
ATTEMPT TO KIDNAP,

Accounts from Psrsmaribo, Gin Dutch
Guiana, capital OF Surinam) of the 3O,h
Jan relate that on the night OF the 9th, a
great number OF negroes had been clan
destinely carried away by a French brig
called LA Legere, capt. Poussln, and su>
percargo BIed, in consequence of which
the Governor had ordered general en-
barge, 10 hinder those people from escsp
ing, and to trace the negroes whom they
had taken away. By proclamation Of the
Esd OF January, the embargo was taken
off. because, as il states, the above NAM
ed supercargo was taken. & ESQ Africans
had. been found and released from slavery
into which the persons concerned 10 this
shameful traffic were carrying them :,
The names of these Frenchmen should
be held up to universal execratlon, as be-
ings amoug the basest Of their species.
Boil. Fed. Gag.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-05
III MARINE LIST, IA
PORT OF ALEXANDRA.
ARRIFED-June 8.

ARRIYED-June 8.
Brig Ventrosa, Allen, 81. Ubes; salt to
VIM. FowIe g. Co.
Schnr Thatcher. Allen, Rio Grsnde, 55
days; hides. horns aud wool to J. S. Mil.
Ter and J. c. Vowel. Passenger. Capt.
Tcbey, of the James Monroe sold there.
SchDr Maria, Richardson, Halifax; pl as
ter to J. H. Ladd g. Co.
SAILED,
Brig Jasper, Knight, Cowes and mar.
bet.
Brig Fair American, Almey. Ea.tport.
Schr Rose IN Bloom, Spilman, Barbados.
Steamboa, Petersburg, -, Norfolk.
ARklVED-June 4.
SIoop Fanny, Mitchell, Baltimore 4 ds.
Schr. Hope, Croweil, Falmouth, l3 ds;
salt and Giauber salts TO the master.
SAILED,
Sloop Favourite, Stout, Portland.
Schr. Triton Fowler, Boston,
SIoop Armada, Kirkland, New York and
Providence.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-05
Du Points GunpOwder:

Du Points Gunpowder,
SUPERlOR Sporting g. all other kinds,
~ Tor sale by the subscribers.
, EAGLE GUNPowDER, in Canisters, Tor
Sporting.
Du Fonts Eagle Powder is warranted
quicker and stronger than any sporting
Powder heretofore imported. The differ.
ent kinds Of Eagle Powder are all OF the
same quality, being manufactured by the
same process and OF On steriaIs OF equal pu..
rity--they differ only in the size Of the.
grain,
Super6ne sporting Powder, is made OF
two sizes, the largest grain being desigpat.
ed by red label with one star, aud tho
finest grain by blue label With two stars.
Some Of The Powder with the red Label
and one star is occasionally put up 10
pound papers TO suit purchasers.
There are also z kinds OF super6ne Ea.
gle Powder OF very coarse grain, intended
for water fowl shooting, one OF the size OF
musket powder, marked with the - ords
Duck Shooting and the other as large as
cannon powder, marked Sea Shooting
Also, Guupowder in kegs, warranted of
the very first quality; Of the folIov ing
kiuds-F glazed, Eff glazed, FFF glazed,
F rough, Eff rough, FFF rough.
A. c. CAZENOVE & Co.
Alexandra, June ! H
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-05
10 by Capt. Wigston. made The BRAZILIAN

10 by Capt. Wigston, made The Brsziliaus
quickly repent Of their temerty.
4. N cutter Swallow arrived from
Martinique this morning. The French
naval force isgradually assuming q respec.
table appearance 10 this quarter. We ap.
prehend there are now al Martinique, one
ship OF 80, and three of so guns, besides
many vessels OF smaller force; and ~
gun ship at the Saints.
We learn from Demarara, that the Rev.
Messrs. Nurse and Lugar, Missionaries OF
the established church, had arrived in that
colony.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-06-05
LATEST FROM AFRICA.

Capt. Daily, of the Miles Standish, ar
rived here yesterday. in 48 days from At
RIGA, Informs, that there bad been gene
raj engagement between the natives, the
Ashsntees, and the English forces there,
under Sir Charles M'Carty, governor ge'
neral OF the Western Coast Of Africa, in
which the governor was killed. and The
army under bis command entirely cut up,
With the loss Of 400 men. The coast was
declared to be in state Of blockade by
the English squadron, and the Miles STAN
dish was ordered off.
lProuiidence Journal.