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Sugar. Java Coffee, &c.

4 ANDING from the schr. Alert and
Lzsloop Brothers, 10 hhds. ST. CroIs, So
gar weighing from 1000 10 1900 lbs each
90 bags Java coffee
8 pipes 4thproot cognac brandy, repre-
sented TO be # good quality
20 Or casks French Madeira wine, repre-
sented to be Of superior quality =.
loo reams wrapping paper
Is casks prime Goshen cheese, Tor saw
nv SAM'L MESSERSMl I'll.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
EXTRAORDINARY CASE OF
DELCSlUN.

from Madam Du NOysr>s LetterS.)
The following story Will appear
to you Incredible and fabulous e; and,
perhaps, | need not assure you that
/ had great difficulty in believing it;
but, as had it from the lips OF the
individual who forms the subject of
il; Il as he was visionary,i attri-
buted it to the Effects Of a disturbed
imagination. The event Cat least as
far as this persons mind was con-
cerned) occurred in our day, and is
attested by many in the city Of
Nismes. The tate is thus told: Mr..
Grayerol was alone in his study one
da,, about two O'Clock in the after
noon, When a stranger was ushered
i'm; a. snon rs he Was seated, Con-
yersa.ion started up uetween the two.
The stranger addressed Mr.. q. IN
elegant Latin. sa, lag that he had
heard his learning spoken hshiy of.
and he had Come from distant CORn-
try 20 converse with him on things
winch had embarrassed the ancient
philosophers. After Mr.. Graserol
hs, replied suitably to the COmpli-
meat offered to has taleats. some We
~ aDstruse subject Was introduced
and handled in scientific manner.
The stranger did not coniine himself
to the LATIN language, but he spoke
Greek, and sone eastern tongues,
which Mr.. q. also understood per-
fectiy. The latter was asionished
and delighted with his guests pro-
found Information and for fear
some person should calf on him and
interrupt it, he proposed walk,
which was readily acceded to by the
stranger. The day was delightful.
and you know there are SOME beau.
tiful walks in the neighborhood Of
Nismes they left the house with the
design of goins through the gate,
called the Crown-sate, which leads
to some gardens, and a very fine a
venue of noble trees. But, as Mr..
Graverol's house was a considerable
distance srom the place aooVe men
toned, they were obliged to cross
several streets before they reached
it. During the walk Mr.. u. was ob.
served by many Of his acquaintance
(he being we'll known in the city, to
use much gesture. and he was also
noticed to be speaking at intervals:
what added to the surprise was, that
no one was seen accompanying him.
Some of his friends sent To his wife,
expressing their fear that he was de-
ranged, describing the manner in
which he was noticed to pass through
the streets. She being greatly a
= harmed at Intelligence so extraordi-
nary, despatched several persons in
search of him but thoy could not
find him, az he had gained the sha-
DIV walks outside the city, with his
new acquaintance. After expatia-
ting on subjects of ancient and mo-
dern philosophy, and reasoning ON
the secrets vi nature, they entered on
the vide felas Of magic and encbant-
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-08
Notice.

TNHE subscribers would again remind
l. those who have accounts with them,
that but short time longer can possibly be
given for the closing OF all the business OF
the firm Of S. & D. REED, and that in fu-
ture no credit will be gwen at their store,
and hope none will ask It, as they shall be
under The necessity of refusing ndl;crimi-
nately. i,
n. B. A general assortment of good
IS S II D f S.
for sale on reasonable terms at the old
lstand, for CASH only. SlLAS REED,
soctI6 If DAVID REED:
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-08
POETRY.
FROM he Providence American.

From tie Providence 4neTicGR.
The following bea tiful aud touching lines,
written by lady of Rhode Island, in memo.
nv of an engaging child to whom the author
was related. have never before heen publish
ed. Their simplicity aud tenderness will
reco nmend them to the taste and affections
oftae lovers Of genuine poetry:
There is fewer to summer known,
Whose leaf will fade as soon as blown;
Yet, for the transient space it lives,
So rich q breath It's blossom gives,
ltseems embodying alltae powers
Offragrance rare, that other flowers
Have breathed throughout their longer prime
In the brief moment of its time.
So bloomed our Arabella here;
Scarce di6-he oud life appear,
When 10 Ia cniIdhood's opening hort
Death preyed upon that charming flower!
Yet like the aloes short-hved bloom,
Her soul exnaied such strong perfume,
That conferred in her lie appears
All that would bless and charm for years!
In all she did, or spoke, or sung,
A naneless spell about her hung,
An air SO sweet it seemed to tell
She was not long on earth todwell.
Whether the Joy devoid oil guile,
Dimpled her mouth with pleasures smile.
As the light frolic she pursued
That suits with childhood's happy mood
Or when she tried each infant ant
To wind about the parents heart,
Would print her little lips and smile,
Full pleased with her successful vile;
Or when upon her Bonded knee,
From the biest hips Of purity,
With folded hands and pious air
She breathed to Heaven her holy prayer!
Or when her gentle voice would raise,
In notes of love, her Saviour's praise,
And soft this sacred lay would sing,
SSweet is the work, my God, nv King,
In ali a lovely spirit shone.
Too heavenly for the world to own!
Alas her tuneful, warbing breath
Is hushed-iorevey hushed in death,
And that still heart within the bier
Can feel not cen parents tear!
But faith will raise the streaming eye
To Aorlds where nought can ever die,
Where the young cherub waves her wings.
And her eternal anthem sings,
And waits the hour, when those who MOURN
Like her shall be to glory borne!
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Best Chewing Tobacco.

IN HALF kegs manufactured tobacco,
oo8's, los. ls's, and pound twists, Bar.
clay's brand, warranted superior TO any in
The District. Just received by the schr.
John, capt. Burke, from Richmond; fol
sale by JOHN D. BROWN, Agent.
aug le u
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Business

in all its various branches. lie tenders
mis- grateful acknowledgements to his Gus
toners for the distinguished patronage
he has received from them. HIS friends
and the public are assured OF prompt &C
cotumodations; he feels confident that
with The aid of some OF the best work
men and constant. supply OF the most
choice materials, he will be able to rem
der ample satisfaction 10 those who may
please to favor him with their applications
by order or otherwise.
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COHEN'S OFFICE, BALrlNoRs,
Dec. "a, 1873.
List Of TIE 18th days draw,ns Of The
Grand State Lottery.

No. *8O83 prize oil DIooo
*l6506 prize OF loo
1919 2OsIi 1874 prizes Of 80
And 1875 prizes OF II
All marked thus sold at Coben's Of
fee, where the cash csn be had Tor. prizes
the moment they are drawn.
In addition to the highly interesting
state OF the wheels heretofore, in this
splendid lottery. the drawing Of to-day
rendered the prospect still more attractive
10 advenlurers-Oniy Fire DRAWINGS now
remain to complete the scheme, aud the
great capitals Of
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Allens's Prize List
Of the 18th days drasoing Of
THE MARYLAND

y i N Il II ~ l. IA III ],
No. 8O83 prize OF Dl000
1896 do. l00
1919 2U2Il 1894 OF 80
The drawing will be continued on
Thursday the 22d January. By this ar
rangement distant adventures will baves
sufficient time 10 order tickets before the.
next drawing, previous to which the capi.'
tai prize oil
.Ts0enty Thousand Dollars
VIII be deposited IN the wheel. Fi0e
drnrings more will complete the scheme,
i ali The following Grand Prizes are yet to
be drawn, viz:
100000 Dollars.
prize of 10000
prizes of 10000
prize Of 5000
3 prizes of 1000
besides large number Of loo, 80, &c.
Whole Tickets D.5 Quarters 375
Halves $50 Eighths 81
10 be had Warranted undrawn) at
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-08
Removal.

TINE subscriber respectfully informs
i his friends s. the public, that he has
removed to the next square below his tor
mer establishment, III brick house near
lyopposite to the Mechanics Bank OF A.
exaodria, on the South side StkiDg street,
where he carries on the
Saddle and Harness Making
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Con EMS

Lottery & ErcAange Ult7ce, ii Market'street,
BALTIMORE
Where more capital prizes have been
obtained than al any other office in Ameri-
ca.
rrOrders from any part Ut the United
States, by mail (post paid) or by private
conveyance. enclosing the cash or prize
tickets in any Of the Baltimore lotteries,
will meet the usual prompt and punctual
attention, if addressed 10
dec 80 }. |. COHEN ir. Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-01-08

all still undrawn, and the whole of which,
except one, are now floating. In order to
al6w distant Adventures time to renew
their small prizes and to complete their
investments a, this important Crisis OF the
scheme, the Commissioners have allowed
an extra interval before the next drawing,
which willtake place on the 22d OF Mex L
MONTH. Application should be made
without delay.
Whole tickets DIS 90 Quarters IS
Halves $50 Eighths 81
70 be had (war, anted updrawn) at
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Northumberland county, Va. Dec. ~
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-08-20
VOL. XIV... No. 1854.

months; and on the continent, prayers
were offered up in the churches to i'm
plore the bounty Of refreshing showers.
In l74s the summer was again very
warm.
In 1884 it was likewise extremely
warm.
The years I76o and l76l were both
OF them remarkably hot and so was the
year 1868.
IVA it YVES excessively hot and DIV.
Both the years I77S and 1879 were
warm and very dry.
The year 1888 was also very hot and
dry land of the same character was
1911, famous tor its cxcellant vintage.
and distinguished by the appearance of a
brilliant comet.
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A BAD MEMORY.

II is fact, known TO many persons in
this city, that some years since, highly
respectable and we'll educated citizen Of
southern city, called at cur post office
and said, shave you get any letters for
me ''What is your name, Sir, said the
clerk. The gentleman raised his left fin
ger to his nose, looked grave, and said, I,
will tell you directly and turned on his
heel out Of tho Office. A few yards from
the post Office he met friend, who said,
'how do you do, Mr.. - p THAT'S it,
said the gentleman and returned to the
Office, told his name, and obtained his let
tiers. Phiia. faate1
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-08-20
A FACT.

A dandy, having unfortunately caught
himself on fire, when just going to bed
at an i'm, a concourse Of attendants, on
hearing his cries, rushed to bis assistance
The fire having been quelled withou,
much ado, how it HAPPENED was the ge
neral question s-sWhy,' replied the
youth, q was just taking lat peep at the
glass, when somehow or other of the
fame Of candle communicated with tile
ornaments Of my nigh can
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Gte f6llnt.
THE NEGRO's PRAYER.

\ LIE NEUROS fhh Ek.
'Help oh help. thou God of christians
Save mother from despair
Cruel white men steal my children
God ofcbristisns hear my pray'r.
From my arms by force they're rended,
Sailors drag them to the sea;
Yonder ship al anchor riding,
1 Swift will carry them away.
There my son lies pale and bleeding;
Fast his hands with thongs are bound
See the tyranls how they scourge him !
See his sides a reeking wound.
See his little sister by bin,
Qusking trembling, Row she lies,
Drops oil blood her fare besr exile,
Tears OF anguish al her eyes.
Now they tear her brother from her,
Down below the deck he's thrown,
Stiff with beating through fear silent,
Save single death>like groan.
Hear the little daughter begging,
Take me white men for your own :
Spare, oh spare my darling brother!
az , OBtJ
See upon the shore she's ravine;
Down she falls upon the sands;
Row she tears her flesh with madness.
Now she prays'with lifted hands.
am young and strong and hardy;
He's sick and feeble boy;
Fake me, whiPme, chain me, slarve me ;
All my life Ill toll with Joy.
Christians, who's the God We worship?
Is he cruel, fierce or good ?
Does he take delight in mercy,
Or in splitting human blood /?
All! my poor distracted mother.
Hear her scream upon the shore
Down the savage captain struck her,
LIie!ess, on the vessels floor.
Up his sails he quickly hoisted,
10 the ocean bent his way:
iieadlons piungd the ravmg mother
From high rock in the sea.
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ITURBIDE.

He is about five feet ten or eleven in
ches high, stoutly made, and well pro-
portioncd. His face is oval, and his feaS
lures are very good, except his eyes,
which, which are very constantly bent on
the ground or averted. His hair is brown,
with red whiskers, and his complexion
fair and rudy, more like that of Ger,
man, than that of Spaniard. AS you
will hear his name pronounced different
ly, let me tell you that you must accent
equally every syllable, l-tur-bi de. Twill
not repeat the tales hear daily of the
character and conduct of this man. Prior
10 the late successful revolution, he cons
manded small force in the service of the
foyallsts, and is accused of having been
the most cruel and blood thirsty prosecu-
tor OF the patriots, and never to have spas
red prisoRer. His official letters to the
viceroy substantiate this fact In the in
'erVal between the defeat of the patriot
cause and the last revolutions, he resided
IN the capitol, and in society not re-
markable Tor strict morals, he was dis,in-
SNsAsf'1e Sor n, irIIrIIoT a.,ty. MS Uauy-,S
! ton ofibe chief authority has been tho
most gIar!ng, and unjustifiabIe, and his
exercise Of power arbitrary and tyranni.
cal. With pleasing address and pre-
possessing ex,eriour, and by lavish pro.
fusion, he has attached the officers and
soldiers to his person /; and so long as he
possesses the means of paying and re-
warding them, so long he will maintain
himself on the throne when these fail,
he will be 3recipita,ed from it. It's
maxim OF history, which will probably be
again illustrated by this example, that q
government MOI TouHasti oII puUiiva upi.
Mon, but established and supported bv
corruption and violence, cannot exist
without ample means to pay the soldiery,
and to maintain pensioners and partizans.
Aware of the state OF his funds, and of the
probable consequences to himself of their
failure, ne is making great exertions to
negotiate loan in En- gland; and such is
the ipfatustion ofthe monied men in that
country, that it is possible he may effect
his object.
TO judge tturbide from his poblick
papers, | do not think him man of tall
ents. He is prompt, bold and decisive,
and not scrupulcus about the mesDs he
employs TO obtain his ends.'
Poinsetrs Journal, 1929.
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WIN. ID. MUTT & Co.

w VI. Id. MUTT & Go.
II AVE just received an additional supply of
d Hirst Bramley 4 Co.'S sup blue cloth
Sup Zephyr muslins
London prints
6-4 Jaconet and common cambriCs
Figured and plain book musins
7S and IA Irish linens
81 and ~ bleach do
Black and wh tie silk hose, English and
French
Mems mixed do
Mems black kid and silk gloves
DO Woodstock, beaver, aud dogskin do
Ladies long white kid do
Black modes, figured silks of all cOIops
very elegant
Silk and cotton cords
Sup black and white Italian Grape
Pink and white Iris cause
Sup black silk camlet
Plain and twilled bombazettcs
Sup black bombaEne
OTrell's spool cotton
Oil cloths, very low
Steam loom shrtings
Sup Dorchester and Waipole ticking
DOmestIcs of every description
Cotton Yarn, of Lauvale mandatory,
equal, ifnOt superior, to any uanufac-
tory in the Union
Real Russia sheeting
Imitation do
Ravens duck
Russia and Irish diaper, crash, and p variety
Of other articles, which, together with their for
meT stock, makes their assortment very COM
pcte ie I6
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SODA.

The season for soda now smiles o er the plains
In the beautiful bloom of the year,
And gladness and Joy DER nature now reigus.
To charm beth the eye aud the ear.
The roses peep forth with their earliest bushes:
The young birds are as bIythesome as day
ana the ice fettsred streams now rippingly
gushes
In the light beauty of sunshiney May.
And off is the fair hand softly extended
Iopluck from its bed some favorite flower,
ana the hue of that hand with carnations blend
ed
Tells the secret of love and its magical power
Then, ladies, forget not, midst your smiles and
your glances
As over the fields you sportively roam,
That SODA each joy-each pleasure enhances.
AnG that RoU the sweet'season of soda has
come.
IHNHE subscribers SODA and suERBET founts
4 are now in operation, at his confectionery,
on king-sireet, few doors above the Indian
Queen tavern, where ne will always keep a ge-
neral assortment Of
Fresh figs
Prunes
Kaisins, ana other
EI0tic and Domestic Fruits,
during the season, for the accommodation of
his friends and customers, with the usual va.
rious kinds of
ICE CREAMS. etc. etc.
stay 8 J.. b BRUNETT
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MwsfGfers, are indispensabIe-they
are letters of introduction to the world
hey continue our Acquaintance with il :
and when properly conducted, they i'm.
prove the the heart while they eDIighten
the understanding. WHAT free and in.
dependent citizen, who feels that he has
lights 70 enforce and maintain, and who
GEMS it Of some inheritance to act UNDER
'andingly in the selection of his rulers,
will stop the very food gafes of political
light and knowledge, and patiently gropa
his way in the darkness Of Etebus, By ne.
glectiDg to take tho NRWsrApsn
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-08-20

1t is singular fact, and well worthy
Of remark, that the ship Francis, arrived
a, Norfolk, from Liverpool, spoke and
and exchanged signals with three Of the
old line Of packet ships, all from this port
for Liverpool, viz. the Pacific, William
Thompson, and Canada.
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-08-20

The world Is bu! an opera show
We come, look round, listen and go.
c, Grghhigs.
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SODA POWDERS, &c.
(Just Received from NIele York

(JNst Received from Ne1o York J
x IDDER'S soda powders, put up in tin ca
IN ses, containing one dozen each, price SO
cents.
Dos salt oflemon, and cephalic snuff
Dos Seidlitz's powders and Cologne water
Kedder's, Maynard's and Noyes's and Walk
den's genuine black and red inkpowders quar-
rancid good, or the price returned
Deep &permanent liquid ink, at 81 90 per gal
Do in bolt rs ot i25 and % cents each
British and American japan ink
Clouts, Reeyes's and Kidder's indeibIe inks
Bo,tling aud superine red and black wax
Liquid colOrs for painting velvet, silk, &c
Acker mans, Newman's and Reeves's genuine
water colors in boxes and single cakes
Variety of drawing books aud materials
Red coral, bugles, and various other beads,
&c. &c. Also,
trunk assorted italian sewing silks
case silk umbrellas and parasols
do Orrels white and colored sewing COT
ton, assorted numbers. A. I. KENNEDY.
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oUTwlTTlNG THE POST OFFICE

OUTWITTlNG THE POST OFFICE.
Some time ago, letters we're continual
Iy sent addressed to VIM. Morgan, esq.
NJ. z. Penny Craig, near Bridge End
Glamorgaushire AS DO member of
parliament lived there, a gentleman be-
longing to the post Office, who had seen
seve'sl o. these letters, asked the mis-.
tress pf the receiving house at Bridge
End, who Mr.. Morgan was, and why his
letters vent free 'Bless you, sir, don't
know Why they go free. Mr.. Morgan
is Methods, Preacher, and am sure
he has Domore right to have his letters
iree than other folks, but his son lives in
London, and he knows all about il, no
doubt, as ii be he who sends them.'--
The wonder was now oul, and though
VI. p. stands for Methodist Preacher a.
we'll as Member Of Parliament, Mr.
Morgan no longer receives bis letters
free from his SOL IN London.
The world Is bu! an opera show
Nc come Icok round listen anil no
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Combs and oher Goods,

I IHteIy purchased and received on commissio-
which will be sold on the best terms for cash.
| The following are a mart Viz.
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FRIDAY MORNING, ANGUsT 90, 1884.
NEW COMB FACTORY.

TNHE subscriber has taken the store of
Il King street, formerly occupied by Christie
pher Neal, esq. ms china store, where he is
carrying on the comb mandatory in its various
branches and has now on hand general as
gprtme,t
The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-08-20

4 oS ShcVt, occupied by SNrIStO
pher Neal, esq. ms china store, where he j,
carrying on the comb manufactoryin its variou.
branches and has now on hand a general as
sortment of
Combs and oher Goods,
lately purchased and received on commissio-
winch will be sold on the best terms for cash.
Inc following are part. Viz:
Large tortoise shell -
Eeck and side do do
Large and small mock shell
Side
Ivory and box wood fine -
Dressing, pocket and crambo 70
Cioth,hair, nail tooth, shaving
sweeping, scrubbng, horse, SBRUSHES
Shoe,paint and white wash
Elegant gilt frame looking glasses
DO mahogany do do
Do fue stained do do
do swing and pine flute do
Aoiietglasses with one and two drawers
Ladies, misses and children's morocco slim.
pers with and without heels, mems and bows
shoes, boys Leghorn hats at rs cents, fur and
wool do, tea and bread trays, instruments, &C
Jack knives, pearl, ivory, hone and metal but.
tons, plated and black hooks and eyes, FISH
hooks and Jews-harps, violins and strings, clar-
NETS and reeds, SHUTTERS and trays, scissors and
gilt snaps, fine Steel waist buckles, let do, eie-
CANT wax, coral, Italian aud German beads,
pocket books and Windsor SOAP, chiIdren's bas-
ket wagons, wire sleeves, and a variety of other
articles. SAMITET HITJS
N b. Musical instruments repaired, canes
mounted ivory furnings done at short notice
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Dumnur.

"h as good thing 10 laugh at cny rate =; and
II Strat0 tickle ,'1.l IL as an, insiy1,,,e,,i
Of haJ,y'tTlcSz.'' OwHx.m ''