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The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-03-17
In Council. March 40.

The cotp mittec appointed to inquire whether
any reduction should be made from the rent of
the library room made a seport,which wus read.
thereopon, Ordered, That the claim for rent now
due by the library company to the corporation
be reduced to a rate equal TO sixty dollars per
year, and that the company may continue in
the present room at that rent, for such tenn rs
they please to occupy it., and until council please
to make another order on the subject.
The council proceeded TO elect by ballot the
following officers 10 serve for the ehsuing year /.
James Carson, superintendent of police
John Johnston, superintendent Of watch .s.,c
Peter Rhodes, keeper of the powder house
Samuel Wheeler, clerk of the market
VIM. Washington, ply stefan Of the poor house
James Thomas, keeper Of the poor house
kobt Taylor, attorney for the corporation
John Grid, and George Drnker, assessors
Reuben Johnston, jacob Morgan ! trustees of
Andrew Scholfeld, A Alexander, { the poor
BENZ. c Ashton, treasurer of the corporation
hoadon Campbell aud WIN. Campbell, mea-
surers of lumber
David Black, corder of wood
Anthony Rhodes, Inspector of fish
BENZ Barton, keeper ofihe town clock
james McCliss, guaser of casks, ins pector of
whiskey, &c - H.,
Augustine Newton, collector of lib. porthera
John Manchester, collector Of the southern
|. district
Ordered, That Messrs Robinson, White,
Gruhb, and veitch, be committee in con.
Junction with the superintendent of police and
president of the council to rent out the fish
wharf for the present season.
Ordered, That Messrs. Douglas and Mason
be committee 10 inquire upon what terms as
to TIME and price Mrs. Tayior's property on the
ssh wharf could be rented by the corporation,
OF on what terms she would sell the same, ms
nov occupied by the corporation.
Ordered, That Messrs. Miller, Robinson,
Mandeviile, and Butcher be committee to in
quire whether obs police constable would not + e
enough, with tie aid Of the county constables
to fulfil the duties of two as THE law now stands.
nARcn l2.--The following persons were o.
ected waschmen for the ensuing year, viz -
Gerard Arnold, John NJ Clark, Henry Tats.
paugh, John b ,Hagcock, Robert Stafford, Hen
ry Mansfield, David Price, Jonathan Steel
Ordered, That the CLERK do give notice in
the papers that proposals win be received bv
him until the 18th day of April next, for furnish
ing FIVE hundred gallons of Writer strained, and
two hundred and fifty gallons of simmer strain,
ed oil for The use OF The lamps for the present,
year, or to light and take care of the lamps as
well as to furnish oil for the same both or sepa-
rateiy, and thatthe proposals when received be
laid by him before the council Extract
Teste, |. 2. THOMPSON, C. y
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which the letters addressed 20 the mem.
hers Of congress while in session can be
supplied at an earlier hour, and at less
expense"
MIR Brent moved the following A.
mendment, which was accepted as a
modification-And whether the privilege
given 10 members of congress to frank
letters ought not 20 be extended. And
the QUESTION being put, the resolution. a.
modified, was adopted. Ayes re, Sc.
Mr. Rankin offered the folIowipg,whicb
lies one day Of course Resolved. Tha,
the president of,he u States be reoues,
ted to INFORM this house If any commits.
sioners appointed for the examination of
titles and claims TO land in the terri,o>
~ OF Florida, have received in stivsncs
any part OF the compensation allowed, bv
law, tor the performance of the Quite,
required OF them, previously 10 the per-
iormance OF those duties, or without bay>
ing performed any service for such ad>
vance , and if any such advances have
been made, that he be requested to state
under the provisions of what law the,
are so made, with the amount, the time
when, and to whom advanced; but, If
advanced without any law authorizing
the same, that copy of any order or
authority. If any there be, by which any
sums OF money may have been drawn
from the treasury Of the u. States, be
furnished this house
On motion of Mr.. Stewart. Reso,ted
That the committee on the CheaansaL !.
and Ohio canal be instructed TO INQUIRE
into the expectancy OF providing for the
sale OF the public lots and public lands
belonging to the u. States, in the disir;r,
OF Columbia, and that the proceeds he
appropriated to the first section of the
chesapeake and Ohio canal. between
this city and Cumberland.
The house then passed 70 the orders
OF the day, and took up for consideration
the bill making provision for the supper,
OF government for the year 1924.
Amendments having been eoncurred
in, the bill was ordered to be enerossed
for third reading, and was subsequently,
read third time, passed, and sent to the
senate for concurrence.
OD motion of MIR. Tod. the house then
again went into committee of the whole
on the state of the union, Mr.. Condic, in
the chair, and resumed the consideration
OF the bill for amending the several act.
laying du'ies on imports
on motion at Mr, Foot, of G Connecticut
the committee rose, to leave time for the
'hird reading OF the appropriation bill
which, hsv' G been read and passed wa.
sent TO the senate for concurrence.
And then he house adjourned
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Gbe Steaa=fnat 1eotlnar.
LNTE FROM HAyANa

HoRfoLk, MARoH I5- The shin Ann
FLETCHER, 6 DAYS from Havana bound 10
New York. was off the cape of vi eipis
on Tuesday laet. Capt. Little late of the
ship Chauncey, of Baltimore, sold a,
Havana, came passenger in her, and was
taken off by Baltimore pilot boa, and has
arrived here. rH,~
Capt. Little states, that JaY or two
previous 10 his sailing, accounts reached
Havana OF an engagement between the
COLOMBIAN brig of war gen Soublett
capt. Morgridge, and Spanish shin
tmerctantman) calledthe Atalapta ,mcun.
ing 10 guns, and Spanish brig (also q
merchan'man) mounting several guns, in
winch the ten, 5: got rather the worst of
The bargain. The engagement took
place eff Araueop short distance to the
"lnd~ard of Havana, and the Gen. 8. lost
from l2to IS men killed, besides wsun>
ded. The ship and brig souehr prosec.
Uon under the guns of the fort of Arauco.
TO which they had been forced 10 retire
their loss is not ascertained. Il was
understood that the Gen. s had not sus-
tanned much damage otherwise.
The u. S. schrs Ferret, Fox. and
weasel, were az Havana Cd ihst.--aod
the brig Thessalian arrived there the dsy
previous from rhompson's Island. who
informed that it heG become quite heal.
Thy there, the intermittent fevers, with
which numbers had been afflicted, having
been removed.
There was not much intelligence eli.
ther OF a political or commercial nature
at Havana previous TO or on the cd inst.
A large number Of shipping was in port,
and business toierablk brisk. The mar
kes tor flour vas bad il would not CONS
'Nand more than 8l2 so per Dbl. and
mere was great quantity in FIST hands.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,

,,o COUNTY OF ALEXANDRIA.
'HoMAS V. HUCK, has applied to the hon.
a VIM CraDeh, chief judge Of the q. statss'
circuit court for the district Of Columbia, to he
dlschaIged from imprisonment for debt, under
the act Tor the relief Of insolyent deb,ors r;,S;
the district Of Columbia, on the FIRST Mondsv rs
april next, at 9o'clock, q. M at the court-bouse
IN Alexandria, when and where his creditors
are required to a'tcd. EDM. I, LEE, {. c.
mar IL .,
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-03-17
100000, Dolls

&c. &c. are still undrawn. All orders dated
previous to the rise will be supplied at the pre-
sent rate Whole tickets SIS, halves 81 80.
quarters 10 49, eishths 81 81, for sale, war
| ranted nnt,rawn, at
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-03-17
NOTICE.

NHEKE will be a Legionary court held al
4 the town hall, on Saturday next, the Goth
INST. The dutles Of this court may bs seen by
reference 10 the Sth section of the militia law
Of ths District of Columbia.
c. BRoNAUdH, Adj't Ist Reg.
mar ~ I'd Brig NJ ID. C.
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bDlp lRems.
ALEXANDRIA, DC.

Ship Boston, ofthis port fm Gibraltar
tor Savannah, was spoke 9Th Feb. lat "a
long is.
Brig Hope, Wilson, hence at St Lucie
FEB o, waiting market.
brIgsDtine Geo Washington, Rhodes,
8 Us tim Providence for this port, under
Seawell's point 18th inst.
Sch New Priscilla, Immohr, at Anti.
qua 26th Uit for this port in 10 DIS.
Sloop Constitution, Bishop, I'm Phila.
deiphia for ibis port put into Norfolk
inst on account Of head winds.
From our CORES pondent,l
Com Reading and News Room, ,
.NorF6lk, March Is, 9 II. NJ.
10 Hampton Roads, brig Albert, Col
Inns, 90 days from London, in ballast.
Also, sch Ann, Singer, days from
fhomastoD, bound up James river, and
5yren, Emery 5 days from Saco, bound to
hlsxsndria'. Yours, &c.
w. &. LYFORD.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-30
AsuANTEE MODE or WARFARE.

An officer who was engaged in the war against
the Ashantccs, but whn has recently arrived in
England gives the following account of the sys-
tenn Of warfare pursued by the -Nshantces
"When the Ashantccs advance to make an al
tack, they form their troops in several cont!gl-
o,ia columns, according TO the nature OF the
ground march forward with great celurity, and
when arranged within The rance Of mlsket Shot,
the head platoons of each column, Immediately
fire wheel outwars to the right and left BY sub
divisions, so us to uncover the heads Of their res
pcctivc columns, and commence leading The
columns then advance, and the front patoois lire,
wheel outward rs their proceeding platoons did,
load on the haAks Gf the columns, and reform III
the rear of thcir respective columns. BY thi,
m.nouvrc, an inccssant iiyc is Kept up by al the
columns advancing. Should they experience !.
rcpuIsc. and find themselves pressed upon IN
their retreat, the columns rapidly dispcr5c, ana
re-ass nlbc in former olicr III named position III
their rear. 1he col,rnAs are thus prepared 70
commence fresh attack.
1 This system is exactly similar TO our street
firing, and must prove extremely harIassing, par
ticularlv in country so well known to the enemy,
\ When IN utt;~k is resolved upon, an immclsc
member of sharp shooters are posted IN dispersed
order on the nanks, to be in readiness to take AL
vantage ofcrcumstanecs. They cover thcmscNeS
behind hiliocks, brush wood and trees, and as
soon as they have fired, they fall fiat upon the
ground and load in that position. They also
have recourse to stlttagcm', and are cAtlencll
expert in carrying item into execution
The following instance, which rccently occur
cd, will demonstrate this. In one ofthcir cngage
mcnts with the Fantces they tooN some prisoners,
among whom were some horr-blowcrs. \ tlN
,lav after this occurrence, they made demon
st.ntion to attack, and suddenly Disappeared: they
subsequently compelled the liorn-blowers Of theil
enemy 10 sound the GdrWnce which had the dc
sired enGct-thc Fantces marched forward, tcl
into the ambuscade and suffered severely. Sucl
an enemy is not to be dcspised"
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-30
Order Of Procession through the
Borough.

The committee appointed by the citizens Of
New Castle county, to make suitable arrange
ments for the reception of Gen. La Fayette, hay
ing heretofore announced the order of procession,
from the state line, to the limits of the Borough,
now submit to their fellow citizens the follow
ing further recommendations, as proper to be OBJ
served upon this occasion.
The committee hope that the order ofprocession
heretofore published especially asregards its civic
character will be in all respects observed, and III
no instance departed from, excepting as herein
designated, unless in case ofurgent necessity.
The committee therefore further recommend,
that when Gen. La Fayette, escorted i'll the or
der of procession heretofore announced, shall
have passed through the civic arch, to be erected
on the line of the Borough he will be there join
ed, by the corporate authorities and citizens of
the Borough, and such of those of the state and
county OH foot as may desire to unite in the pro-
ccssion, in the following order under the direc-
ton of the marshalls
The Fire M,s0as, ilnmediatelyin in advance the
music and in the rear of the advanced guard -
| The Burgesscs and Borough Council, immedi-
atelv in the rear of the music, to be followed by
the clergy, and members of the medical faculty
and the citizens of the Borough, and OF the state
and country, in the order named.
The procession, thus united and formed will
proceed down Market to Hanover street, down
Hanover to King street, down King to High street,
down High to French, down French to Front
street, up Front street to Market, and up Market
| to the Town Hall
The committee recommend, that the llustrous
Guest of the Nation, be received at the Town
Hail. by the corporate authorities Of the Borough,
to whom he WILDE prescntedby one ofthcir COM
mittec, appointed to bear their invitation.
The committee further recommend, that ma
tional salute of ID guns be fred at the Arsenal
on the arrival of the procession at Prospect Hill,
and also, on the arrival Of the procession at the
civic arch.
The committee recommend also that upon the
arrival of Gen. La Fayette at the arch, the public
bells of the town will commence, and continue
ringing until his arrival at the Town Hall.
The committee further recommend, that all the
vessels in the harbor display their flags through
the dav and that the National banner be display
ed at the Town Hail. the Custom house, the Aca-
danny and the public Arsenal during the same
period.
The committee also take leave to inform their
fellow citizens, that Gen. La Fayette is to be in
Philadelphia on Tuesday the 28th inst. and that
they will, in future publication, give notice OF
the day when he may be expected to visit this
state.
The committee hope, that the NIarshalls here
tofore named, will in due time, adopt all proper
) means to carry into effect the foregoing recon-
nendations.
BY Order, PETER CAVERLY, Secretary Of
the Committee Of Arrangement.
September 25.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-30
From tie New York Statesman.
TIE PICTURE. REVERSED.

Wishing to make call in the lower part ct
the city last evening, we were prompted by
curiosity, and by that association 1T the mind,
which leads us to the scene Of former pleas
nras, to plv another, visit to Castle Garden,
for the purpose of comparing its present APP
pcarencc with the immage OF its brllancy at
the fctc On Tuesday. No essential alteration
in the matcrial part of the pageant was anti
cipated. Although the SPIRITS WHO were con-
vcned on that festive night, and gave interest
% the spectacle, bad departed to different
parts ct the comtry, never again to assemble;
although the blaze OF beauty, the display ot
taste, the voice Of pleasure, and the soul OF
merlimcnt had vanished and broken the spell
OF cnchantmsnt, yet it was cXpected, that
the canopf would still be Found spread and
hung with fcstoons Of banners; that the tri-
umphal arches would be left standing; that
the wreaths Of oak and laurel would remain
rs green and as fresh as ever; that the same
lights would be seen burning and pouring
their splcndour upon the decorations of the
hall, and that the same cxhilirating music
would swell from the full orchestra, and its
mellow tones, ringing through the recesses
OF the Castle, die in echoes upon the distant
waters.
But fany Of our readers wish to preserve
the imagc OF the gala as it bursts upon them
IN food Of glory; if they have no taste for
sauntering amidst ruins, morallising over the
crumblng relics Of grandeur, We advise them
not to cross the Bridge with us a second time;
ior all beyond is q melancholy wreck and q
heap of rubbish. For ourselves, we are as
fond ofthc shade rs Of the light in the picture
of human life, aud love to lingcr round those
memorials, Which speak lesson TO the heart
torcibly reminding it of the cvancsccut nature
ot earthly enjoyment and the ilecting vanitic.
ofthc world. Such reflections arc sometime!
necessary, to sober the mind, and prepare il
tor more serious pursuits, after being too
nuc' excited and too much hattcred BY tht
Intoxicating dream ofplcasurc. Ifany Of ON
readers entertain kindred feelings, and are
willing to be sad, where they were lately gay
ict them follow us, and contemplate the othe
SIDE of the picture.
The ecvening itselfwas calculated to throw
gloom over the mind, and fill with nelan
choiy. ltwas one of those sultry and murk
nights, on which the images of departed sum
mer return, like ghosts from the grave, AM
aisplease us the more for being unreasonable
usuipng for time the dominion OF autumn
LARK clouds skilted the southern horisor
along which occasional and faint flashes {
'SAVn|hg were seen toplay, the distant pre-
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-30
TTYEs WIEMxNGTONIAN
AND
DELAWARE REGISTER.
Thursday September, 80, 1924.

This number commences the second year
of our paper. With it we present our hum
bic acknowledgment for the very liberal en-
couragcment we have received, and the as
surancc that it shall always be our endeavor
to render the WILMtNGroNIAN worthy the
patronage of liberal public, and continue
it, at least, on an equality with the best pa
per of our state.
The order which we have adopted for the
arrangement of the matter for our paper re-
q,lircs considerable research; and that Of
which the first page is generally composed,
is procured with no ordinary labor. We CON
suit no other than our own taste in these Sc
lcctons, and we are happy to find, after a
years experience, that that which suits us is
also palatablc, with tritiing eAcepton) tc
| the whole of our readers.
Our Foreign news is of the latest and most
interesting kind-particular attention is paid
to this department; papers announcing the
latest arrivals arc examined with care
and such articles as relate to subjects mate.
rally connected with the public veal, arc
extracted.
We do not know greater satisfaction Il
the conductors of a newspaper, or any thing
that more clearly expresses the appreciation
Of their patrons i'll the conduct oftheir paper
than at the end of the year, to find that al
arc willing to so OH with them through an
othci course. This we have experienced
with IA slight exception; a few inconstan
bees have left us to taste Of other flowers, bti
We may soon expect to sec them perch upol
our cup again.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-30
FOR TIE MILMINGroNIAN.


a soldier of the Revolution is a character
who should always possess, whatever may
be his circumstances, the yencration of the
American people. What do we not owe the
survivors of this national band they fought
and bled-they exchanged life of case for
the tolls of the camp-they left their fami-
lies, and sacrificed every domestic comfort
for their country.
Could we but view a few Of the scenes
that took place at that period-could we
but have seen the tender wife hanging upon
the arm, and the little ones clinging to the
knees of the soldier, all with tears III their
stay and protect them and provide for their
neccssites-to guard them from the insults
of brutal enemy, and furnish food for their
craving appettcs He could not stay-the
country demanded his assistance. Our lights
and liberties were invaded and he was called
upon to defend them. True to the call, he
I left ali that was dear to him, and fastened
\ l.
ed happy-if not, did he fy to his door, to
protect his family, at it, threshold. No for
there he could have cdoncnothing-hc rallied
and renewed the fight. Heaps upon heaps
did his martyret countrymcn lay beside him !;
yet untlismaycd, he welded the deadly we;l-
pon, 10 every stroke Of which echoed the
| glorious sound, death or liberty. Unable to
withstand the reyiving courage of Our he
rocs, who pressed like u torrent upon them,
their enemies gave way, and like dust before
the wind were scattered over the country
1 1t was then that the victorious Rcvolntionist
returned to his family and his friends, who
with happy greetings welcomed his return.
He clasps his loving partner to his breast,
and one by one presses to his heart his little
offspring, who had nockcd around him to lisp
his halowcd name. The cloud of sorrow is
chased from every brow, and all wears again
the smile of happiness and content But stay,
the question is not yet asked II he comes to
tarry--if the rude wars are DER and our
country yet free. He laysnot aside his mus
kCt or his Cap--d douDL HtsiiSo aSlooo eiiS
mind of his beloved spouse that he comes
not to stay--he sees the sudden change, and
knowing the tortures of suspense, tells the
dreaded tale. A day is passcd-his turlo' has
cxpired--he prepares to take his leave. 1t
is in vain they picture their distresses, it is
in vain they present their unhappy condition.
His honor is at stake, his country demands
his help-the fatal blow is not yet given to
tyranny, and he swears never to sheathe his
blade while the cap tottcrs upon the brow OF
Liberty. Nor did they.
Victory at length smiled upon their arms
and crowned their efforts with success-the
foe was driven from the field and our enemies
t became our friends. The Soldier, after the
well fought fight, returned to omeet again the
warm embrace of his family, and say, =" tho
war is o'cr;'' lie resumes his occupation, ant
; lives long life of happiness, surrounded by
= his growing family, and thousands OF others
). who all enjoy the Liberty he helped to gain
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-30
At Meeting of the HAYDEN SOCf-
rTY OF vvIT.YrE9JGToHy held on the

21st inst. the following Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted;
Resolved, That the badges of distinction and
pink ribband on the right arm, bearing the like
ness of GEN. La FAYETTE, Revolutionary
cockadc, and a National Flag bearing the name
of the Society
Resolved, That it be recommended to the Ho-
norary Members, to equip themselves agreeably
to the above resolution, and join the Society at
the borough line, or at whatever place the pro-
ccssion may form, and proceed thence until the
General shall have arrived at his quarters
By order ofthe Society,
j. w. PETERSON, Sec'ry.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-30

In consequence Of there having been no pa
pcrs printed in Philadelphia on Tuesday, We shall
not have it in Our power to present our ea,!crs
with an account of La Fayettc's reception i'll that
city, beture nest week; when We shall give it in
aetaii-some Of our friends who were present
say il was most splendid.
Tie General will be wiih us on Wcinesday-he
will stay bu, few hours, anl proceed on 10
Baltimore, where he is expected TO arrive Oh
thursday.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-30
PRICES OF PRODUCE

1T Wilmington and Brandyzvine.
Flour out of the wagons SIS 25
Wheat (new) 05
Corn (per 81 lbs) S5
Oats IS to 90
Whiskey (per gal) "a
Plaster (rctaiD S 90
Beef (pcr lb.) to 8
Pork 6 to s
Lard 10 to 12a
Hams 9 to 10
Butter 10 to 12
Potatoes(pcr bushel.) 81 to 40
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-30
For Private Sale.
A VALUABLE PLANTATION

Si,ustc IN Chrs,iana hundred, New Castle coun.
tv, Delaware, three mics from Wilmington and
two flom Newport; containing 2O5 acres OF land
of the first qualify, with large proportion OF
woodland. The are on the premises stone
house and kitchen, large frame barn cellared
under, stone sprung house, smoke-house and o.
ther necessary out buildings; also two convenient
tenement houses The above property is divi-
led into handsome fields and generally well wa
tered II is bounded by lands OF Thomas Evans,
Wm. Armstrong and Others. 1t is presumed un'
necessary to give further description, as per-
sous wishing to purchase are invited to view Tor
themselves For any other information they may
apply to either of the subscribers
JUSTA JUSTlS, near the premises,
JOHN C. PHILLIPS, llockessin.
.4ssigaces Of TPm. D.. PHILLIPS.
Sept. 9 1924. 2-t.