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Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30
REMARKABLE ACCIDENT.

PRovipENcE, Dec GO -Yes'erdsy. a
few minutes past 2 O'Clock the large and
elegant three story hrick fire prout store
in Scu'h Water-strpet. owned and OcCu.
pied by Mr. Crawtord Allen, tell 10 a
heap OF ruins, with drea itul crash -
Three persons were in the counting room
al the time. one of whom Mr.. George Ty-
Ter, his principal clerk, was slightly 10.
jured. but the others providentially es-
caped unhurt The counting room APP.
peared to be the DOLLY pace which was
not completely blocked up by the falling
masses OF the heavy brick wall, ,imhers.
&C. and persons IN any other part OF TINS
SPACIOUS block, must have been crushed
TO death instantly. The : ore was almost
entirely e led with goods OF various kinds,
MANY of which were thrown with parts OF
the building into the adjoining streets and
much property Is destroyed or very seri-
ously injured. A similar occurrence ne
yer happened IN thus place; and THIS heap
of ruins OF costly building, that has been
erected but about two years. Us SAD
spectacle 10 our citizens. we understand
the s,ore contained several hundred bar
rels OF Hour, besides large quantity o.
sugar. cotton spirits, &c. Several per
sons were IN the upper part OF the store
but lew minutes before IT ell.
Mr. Allen was engaged IN COMMISSION
business, and had large quantity % pro
o +, IN hese stores probably 10 the value
OF $4,000 dollars but we are happy u
| saw that bu, little loss will be sustained oi
the owners OF The merchsndize
Gazette and Patriot.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30
We extract the following from Snow
IDEAS II. York Advocate:


We extract the following from Snow.
IDEAS n. York Advocate:
FRANCE.
Every arrival rom France brings US
further confirmation OF the consolidated
state which that country IS attaining, IN
der the sway OF their new Ruler. fsrty
asperty seems to be tsst disappearing;
while the activity of toe productive classes
is successfully turned TO every branch OF
jnduslIy. We have little ressoD, even
10 this country, to rejo'ce atsuch an IT'D
proving state OF things; for probably our
fellow citizens, who suffered so many IN
lust spolia,ions during the reign OF Napo-
leon. NAV have some hopes to receive III
denn,ty when The repose OF France WIZ
permit Us govern emf TO GIVE the suo]ec'
sucb ar,enr,nn as it deserves. In the ias'
message OF our present venerable hesd OF
government, ibis subj-c, IS orirhy touched
and strong hopes are entertained OF
soeedy a,fsag emen, OF this affair WITH toe
French government, SPAN has ALREADY
made The satisfaction which our country
demanded, and the other nothern nan %
vii doubtless listen with attention TO 'ht
4ne spreposas. when they behold sp'
s,iiog powers OF the continent making
E. uarat,on tos tneF inlurlss.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30
HAT MACHINE.

We are requested TO stale, (says the
Philadelphia Democratic Press) that q na-
tive of Connecticut has invented ma
chine to make hats, which Is nov in ope-
ration nesr Hamiltonvile, on the West
chester road. II 10 propelled by steam
engine of tour horse power. Ii dispenses
With The labor of many hands Thr exs
pense OF manufacturing bat body by this
machine, is said to be but four ce"ts.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30

P'i'sdelYbis is worthy Of notice. A iu.
ror having agreed TO and signed verdict,
rose IN court and declared that the paper
did not contain bis real sentiments. He
was told that the CRIME involved perjury
hut IN consequence of his ignorance, he
was dism'ssed by the CoHrt with repFi-
msnf@7S Anne OF ten dollars.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30
wa karos. Dec. ss--A biII bas Beer

report in the House oi Representatives,
!, will be seen, to re luce into one the Sc
veral acts establishing and regulating the
Post Office Department We have run
orr eve IL. and ind that Il does not
CONTAINS some provisi ms which were to be
found In other bills for the same purpose
which have been heretofore Intellectually
proposed 10 Congress. The mode OF ap
pointing Pps,mastersis 10 remain as Il now
IS; the accounts OF receipts and eypendi.
. lures Of the Office are TO be settled quar-
teyiy al the Treasury, in The same manner
as the accounts OF other Offices, sc. The
most important change TO printers. propo-
s.d by the hill is that which limits the
number of newspapers with which they
may exchange tree OF Tostrs-. to tt'y--s
goody number. bat mol more than one
sixth of the aumber OF eur exchange pa.
apers. vat. IN.
Gen La rsveste wed at Baltimore.
from Washington, OF Sunday last, sc-
rording To prsvious art,,> cement. OnMon.
d4y, heing 81. Johns Gay. The Masonic
Brethren assembled at their Hall, where
= splendid Dinner was provided for the
occasion Tue General IS expected to vie
sit FredericktowH this week. 10.
Major General Scott. Of the Army Of the
United States, is al present on visit to
ibis city 10
We understand that Mr.. Newton. who
was Secretary TO the Commission tor ne
so,,atiDg Treaty with the Quapaw In
dians, arrived in this city on Monday g.
vening, being ibe bearer OF the Treaty.
We are informed that ii embraces q COM
aplste cession of the title OF these Hiians
10 all the lands in the Territory OF Arksn-
sss. on terms highly favorable to the go-
vernment. 10.
In The Republic OF La Plata IL has
been proposed. by the Executive TO the
Legislature to follow the example OF the
United States. in declaring the Slave
Trade 10 be Piracy. This measure - said
"a have been suggested by communica-
tions from Nv. Forbes, our Charge d Al
fares at Buenos Ayres. probably under
instructions from his government ne
nrov;nces of Rio La Plata have already
abolished the Slave trade within their ter
r;,ores. and IL is TO be hoped will aId the
exertions of the United States and Great
Rr,,a;n 10 out perpetual cad tot al me
unrld over. lbid.
letter from an officer sttaehed 10 the
United States schr. Terrier. dated az Key
West. the cath ult states that they cap
fured. on the ist ult ~ the ne'ghborhood
nj Cane Antonio, piratieal felucca.
"a tho dav preyio.s taken the schr
p"sha" % WILMINGTON. n. C. The
T a,. found two Of her crew, who es-
.,nsJ from the pirates on their retreat in.
- 'r ,hs woods Tho French ship Calypso,
,.,sksn from the pi ates by the Terrier.
-.a RI call from Kew West 10 a Jew DAYS
~ va ~ Y,rk under charge of Lieuten>
w s,;d.il u.
David Barton has been fe.appo'nteu
Senator OF the Un'lea n.a'ss tI".n nS
s's'e OF Missouri 'or s'n yeL' ~, hr :
tho
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30

'sOut at last '--A few weeks since the
following singular circumstance occurred
At cotton mandatory iuthe vicinity of
Providence, X. An intelligent but Vi
cious boy, loving play better than work
determines it possible, 10 have Saturday
afternoon for himself and companions to
gather nuts in the neighborDg woods.--
To effect his purpose. be cot into thp
wheel pit Just before the afternoon
began 20 ring. with the ia -I,'r' ~, 40e
stone before The wbee!zu,n -:
obsruct il, and probably cause suspen.
sion Of work for the remainder OF the day
Before he had time TO place the stone, the
bell rang. and TO be horror, the gatewas
raised, His only chance Tor safety now
was to ran up on the buckets, precisely
like feion on tread mIll,or a squirrel
in a cage. This he continued 10 do tor
nearly two hours, when the mill was stops
ped Gas is customary Oh Saturdays earlier
than usual, in order to clean the mac hiOe
ry. The poor little rogue now crswlet
out nearly exhausted, having been Sc
vereIy punished for bis attempt at mischief
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30
ELECTORAL VOTE.

The Electors OF Louisiana, gave three
vo,.s tor Andrew jackson. and two tor
joho Quincy Adams. as President: and 3
vote, toI john C. Calhoun, as Vice Piesl-
dent.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30
EXECuTI0l.

Perez An'benv, convi lc 4 Of murder on
the high seas. in the Sgr ng oil 1895. was
execu'ed at boston, on Uesday last. A
numerous collection of people assembled
TO witness the awful scere, and are stated
to have conducted themselves vito great
propriety.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30


votes Tor john G. Calhoun, as Wee riesl-
dent.
The yearly Meeting OF Friends W Norm
Carolina has c0me 70 the determination Ia
.sod All IN. colorpd persons under i's care
10 the n ,ytien Republic. They are IN az
abou, 100. heing persons whose uncoha'-
t;onsi emancipation ~ not reTm''ieu oY
The laws OF North Carolina, ana VINO
have for many year. been held IN trust oy
the Society. They have been as 'ree 10
atl intents and purposes as was poss'o'e
uoder the legal restrictions imposed upon
them la Hayti they will be admitted 70
she.rish,s at citizens. and Friends "'h'
bv their emigration, be renewed from a
& burden which mas became very grsesous'
New Orlean. papers 10 the S'h instant
sre received by the ship CRAWFORD, II ~
y rk, ~ A., .,
The hard frost OF last week has done
SERIOUS injury TO The Sugar Crops 10 81
! M,rv In TO the present time the cane
yjsl.is welt, but it is so much frosted as 'o
: esere much apprehension that u WIZ
speedily get sour.
Atrial. or rather contemplation that NJ
co place before tbs Mayos's Court IA
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30

Appointments 5y the President .6y and mum
tie adu;ce and eoasest Of TIE Senate
William Tr,mble. OF Arkansas, 10 be
Judge 10 SAID Territory, 10 the place OF
Joseph Seldom, deceased
BENJAMIN Johnson. OF said territory. 10
be Judge OF the same, from the gath Ian.
next.
Joseph Miller, OF Michigan. TO be .
member OF the Legislative Council, IN said
,err;,ory. National Journal
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30

Joseph Reeu, ESQ. has been elected
.,dent OF the American Fire Insurance
Company at Philsdeipbla. "a place, Of
Chandler Price, esq. resigned. 10.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30

Job Bacon, Esq. has bsen elected Sc
cretsry 10 the same Company, in place o
Captain WallsO Jones appointed Naval
Officer OF the port of Philadelphia. 10.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30

David Barton has been re-appointed
Senator OF the United States trnm the
a,a,e of Missouri for six yenrs from and
alter the third day of March next hy a
large majority OF votes over his opponents.
Nat Int.
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30

A rial or rather contemplation that M
co piars before lbs May ora Court IA
Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1824-12-30

A great fortunewlth wife is bed tai
81 brambIes
Leave Jour soma good reputation an'
dn employment.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03
LATE KING OF PRUSSIA

A lady OF high fashion, compmentlng the
king in such high terms that his Pru,sian males
IL was rather Disguised at it than pleased aro
saving, amongst other things, that he was cover
ed with glory, was the peace maker of Europe.
mud in short the greatest monarch and man on
earth Madam" replied the King, you are as
handsome as an angel witty, elegant and agrc-
able; in short, Won possess all the admirable
qualities but-vOu paint l
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03

YiTcIEIi ELEcroRs-It has been rumoured
that Mr.. Crawford would be dropped by our
electors and Nj. Clay taken up in his stead. We
are confident that those persons who entertain
such an opinion, wrong the high chaia of
the gentlemen who compose the electoral ticket
We are under no such appreheusions Were
there no other considerations, (and ssrely there
are many the fear OF cncoun;cring the blasting
trowns OF an insulted and indignant community
would deter the stoutest heart among them from
so doing. 1t is far from being the characMr Of
Virginans TO desert their favorite in the hour OF
'ihcuty. They have remained firm aud UNI
shaken in SIX trials " and in the seventh will not
forsale hn'
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03
TO THE PUBLIC.

Owing 20 circumstances which it would be ur-
necessary miuutely to detail, am constrained
10 resume my editorial duties most sincere
: regret the cause which has led to this event,
mas much rs II mas arisen ont o. the misfortune.
of an honorable and worthy man, my atc pre-
deces'or, whose industry and perseverance, e.
midst the most discouragng trials, nerited We
~ different fate "A foreigner, and stranger to
orr habits, oar manners and our taste, Nlr. Jones
had difficulties 70 encounter which none bu; one
similarly circumstnnced could readily realize
ne has been unable longer to bear up agains,
hem, and has, IN despair relinquished the IS
.ab shment 20 me- under circumstances which
however severe the loss to himself, have sub
jccicd nc also;o uuc >pectcJ difficulties and en-
5arrapmeu. I cannot conceal tbatI take pos
session Of tie establishment under very dscouv-
aging circumstances reduced subscription
list. aud tine withdrawal of the support of many
of the most valuable advertising Patrons con
stitute two Of tho most prominent (aud, TO an
Editor, the most Interestingly items in the list OF
sricvarces.-As, however I have again uucx-
pcctedy assumed the perplezing duties Of an
Editor I snail endeavor 10 render the Gazette
Hoitby OF the import Of its former friends and
Patrons and of the public generally aud take
'his occasion 70 assure them, however disagree
ah'e lhe fact, that wi,hou; lfejr ara, tue estab-
iishnert cannot much longer be continued
As an earnest Of NY pledge 10 render the Ga
leue respectable and useful. It is my Intention.
as soon as the necessary homogeneous can be
made 20 enlarge its s'zc To accomplish this.
q pre- Of enlarged size, v.h some additional
tyne, and o'hc- materials, wiil be raqnired tn
viii consequently subject me 10 considerable
additional eSpeuce, an sSpenco, which in the
present dcrauced situation Of the establishment
-r' .lfe.. te-ia.y .-' .1s.fcdio.0 ing .J.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03
MSNETRNA-D,r1rt.

FROM SMTHNA-Dircct.
Smyrna newspapers have been receiv-
cd at Boston, of August IS, to September
] 18th, and the following extract Of Smyr-
ma letter of September i6th, e. first rate
sourCc")
"'Thc Dervis!I Pacha las been obliged
to retreat after the battle of Salcna, with
the loss of all his army, and save himself
with only 20 men. At Negropout, The
Turks have been deieatcd--and all over
Romclia the Greeks have been successful.
\ Military Academy has been established
at Napoli de Roman, and Schools in all
the principal cities. We have reports that
Sorle Turkish ships have again been burnt
by the Greeks at BNdam, where tue com
bincd Ottoman fleets are at anchor-P.
S.-An order has Just been received by
the editors Of this Gazette, from the French
Ambassador at Constantinople, TO suspend
the publication, or to change its complex
ion-it being too liberal, the PORTE com
plains
From The Smyrna papers.
SMYRNA, AUG. 2S.-An article under
the head Of Scala Nova, 10Th Aug. gives
the particulars of the late defeat of div-
sion of the Turkish fleet by the Greeks,
near the island of Samos.
The Turks were anchored between the
island and the continent, in safe posi-
lion; and the Captain Pacha, on the APP
proach of the Greek squadron, was Undue
ed, by the clamor OF the Turkish sailors.
contrary to his Judgment, to order diyi-
sion Of his fleet 10 advance and attack the
Helenes. The Mahometaps bore down
upon the enemy under full sail. The
Greeks remained immovcable in their
position. Three iire-ships were sent to
attack the frigate which led the Turkish
division. The rigging caught, and imme
diately the frlgatc run for the main land
developed in flames At this sight, the
Turkish fleet took flight and the Greeks
pursued-in the midst OF the confusion
the explosion of the Turkish frigats was
heard, and panic seized the hearts Of the
MasSulnen the fleet dispersed in all di-
rectIonS, some put to sea, others run on
shore. and the ships were burnt by their
own crews One vessel only, d brig of
DdIDdIN was CdptuIcu ny the blCthS.
The Turks lost in this affair frigate,
corvette, and two brigs-most of the peo-
pie on boad these vessels persisted.
The Captain Pacha could not move
rom his position between Samos and the
MAN without endangerng the safety of
th Ottoman army, which lay on the OPP
postr coast
This disaster has made deep impress
SION en- the troops, and deSertiohs are nu-
nerods.
SYRIA, 2Oth AuG.-Letters from Alex
andria state that the Pacha of Egypt, since
the departure of the expedition, continues
his preparations and recruitments for the
army Of the Morea.
We understand the Egyptian fleet has
been dispersed By the North winds; some
Of the vessels have arrived at Macci, at
Rhodes, and at Cyurus. Sickness pre-
walls on boad the transports. The Greek
Admiral, with go sail, is proceeding to
meet this formidable expedition.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03

We arc still unable to prcscu; cur readers
with complete return Of the Presidential Elec-
ton Of one thing however they may rest as
'urcd, that choice has no; been made ~ the
People and that the matter must be decided bv
Congress, 1.-THE house of representatives Jack
s'n will be first ON the return, Adams second,
and we incline to the belief that Crawford will
be hirf
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03

The Rhenish West India company had made
the experiment of sending German flour TO BU"
nos Ayres and Havti. which was done at the
same price as -four from the United States
at considerable profit.
Spiended Preparations are making in Paris
Tor the ROYAL obse quies.
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03
NORTH CAROLINA.
'omP!cte majority for jackson 400.


d"NiE's1, .NOreWJcr ~
Zen, LAFAYETTE returned to this civ abonf
DISK las, evening. occompsu;e5 49,, "oou
iHenoe"5 ct the Baltimore Committee of Ar.
''n sentn'-, aud the Nayor OF this Ciy ,vh,
m-' h'n on hi, npprcach Tie was u,
nio t""n Dr Capt Andrews Troop If 90
''r. r'd, "c believe the Bldensbir- rroor
and also b. the Wellington Guards n,9.r
l'' com n:rd o. ~ " r Poou, and the "a.
GERS e'.nm'ndsd BY Capt MAUro Tic
't"e'" is az lis former quarters, AZ Cqj.bv'e
MT Int
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03

NNES EXECUTORS SALE.
w ILL bc sold at public sale or The 18th dr..
OF December neX:. Il fair Il not the next Gi-
day, AZ tic late residence OF Mrs Alary : Bvrl
decd. varet7 OF personal property bclon1ir,
10 the estate of said decd consisting OF Forsc,
horned rattle olc'ery dosci,l,-- about ci h.J
head of Hogs ard The same nur r of sheer
two pair ot yoltE Oxen. plantation utensil, q
various kinds, large quantity of Wheat an;
Corn a considerable quantity Of Provendcr.
and a variety OF articles which il is not neccs..
~ to mention credit Vt nine months wiil De-.
given on all sums eAcecding five Dollars WHOA.
excepted, which Will oe sold on credit Of ,ir
months, tho cash viii bc required for the paw
ment OF ail sums over FIVE dollars. accorCH. IL
The credit above stated
Nov lid, RTCH'D T Byrp
o. Persons having claim. AGAINST tho ,s,a's
above mentioned. will please produce ic .,n.c
properly authenticated. ard those indebted 10
the said estate, are reiueate 20 make ir.wcj.
ate payment u tue bond creditors ol slid b..
tate should purchase pt thc .l.c Their bonds =
ga'rs the estate. SO far as they mgy 60. viii W.
received IN d.schar ~ the bonds given Lc iie=s
tor the property so purchased
. ? BYRD rxr
Winchester gazette. [volume] (Winchester, Va.) 18??-1826, 1824-12-03
NTrRviEw OF GENI IAcAYcyrE AND

.lNIiHNiEW OF GE\I lac AYCTTE AND
THE INDfiN CHIEFS AT w.s.tNGToN.
On Wednesday last, the Delegation Of
Chockflw chiefs, At prcs,n in this city
repaired, from their resrurnce az Tenni
sons Hotel. 20 the Quarters of Gen. la
tayette at Gldsby's. Major JOHN Pitch
lynn. their Interpreter, having been miro
daced to Judge Brooke was, by de Judge
introduced to the General. when the several
chiefs were, by name and title. successive
" presented by the Major to Inc Gues, of
the Nation.
The Chief Mushalatpl5ee then spoke
as follows:
" You arc one Of our fathers that fought
in the War with General Washington.
We take you here by the hand as a friend
and II father. We have always walked in
the white paths of peace; and in those
ptths W have travelled to visit YOU We
oiier you pure hands, which have never
been stained with the blood of Americans
We live in the sonth, where the sun shines
hot upon US. We nave been ncighbors to
the French, neighbors to the Spaniards.
and neighbors to the English: bu, now
our only neiShbors are the Americans. in
the midst OF whom we live as friends and
brothers"
PuShamata, a superior Chief, next adj
dressed General Lafayette, in the follow
ing manner:
About fifty years ago YOU drew your
sword, the companion of General Wash
inQton. With him you travelled and war
red against the enemies of America. in
SpiIing the blood of your foes, you gene
rouSly shed your own, thereby consecra-
ting your devotion to the cause in which
YOU were engaged After the termina-
ton Of the war, you returned to your
country, and now Won revisit this land.
blessed by the beucdctions and honored
with the grateful attentions Of a numerous
and powerful people. You see every
where around you, crowdng to your pre-
Sencc, and cIasping your hands with flial
affection, the children of those with whom
Won Fought in the defence OF their country
We had heard OF these things even ian our
remote habtatons, and our bosoms were
depressed with anxiety 10 see YOU. We
have come We take you by the hand.
and arc satisfied. 1t is the first and the
last tinc We shall meet no more. We
part, on earth, forever. This is all have
to say"
Col. Cole then spoke to the following
effect;
" J am a man Of mixed blood. I con-
slider ali white men Is my fathers. You
come from far distant Land satuto ,,o.,