davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-06-21

Fresh Tsae--A Cincinnati paper notices
as an instance of remarkable expedition,
that parcel Of goods was lately received
in that place, by the regular wagons aud
steamboats, from Baltimore among which was
quantity of tea, only one hundred and twcn-
ty days from Chiaa.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-06-21
Book & HNt Store.

Jung I2th, 1897.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-06-21

carried considerable distance.
a late Montreal paper says:--"On Mon
day last the wind blew very strong i'll the
neighbourhood Of the Three Rivers. A raft
in going down, was wrecked at St. Jean de
Chailiens, and melancholy to relate, sir
teen of the hands perishcd--only two were
saved.
We observe that another instance of
death BY suffocation from burning charcoal,
has happened at the eastward. 1t occur
red on board of vessel at Bridgeport, Conn.
in the cabin Of which "A man entered after
a kettle Of burning charcoal had been plac-
ed therein.
A passenger in one of the day boats be-
tween Albany and New York, counted in
the course of the passage, two hundred and
seventy sloops on the North River.
The Mercer "Western Paper" says "the
Printer wants Grain, Pork, Talow, Candles,
Whiskey, Linen, Beeswax, Wool; and any
thing else that he can eat"
The Trustees of the Boston Monument
Association have voted unanimously to have
the Statue of Washington placed in the new
State House.
Passengers in the packet ship Canada, ar
rived at New York, on Monday last--Isaac
Bigge, ]. Fl. Hodges, Thomas Hetherington,
and John lnham.
The blue pendant of Captain Crane, as
commander of the United States Mcditer-
ranean squadron, was hoisted on Friday
week, on board the irigate Java, ~ guns, ly-
ing at Boston, under national salute. She
is expected to sail soon.
154 persons in the city of N. York have
applied for lots in the new town of Guelph,
in Upper Canada.
The Emperor of Russia has given two
thousand roubles, and the Empress dla-
mond ring, to the blind poet J. J. keslov, for
transating Byron's Bride OF Aydos into Rus
sian.
St. Giles Church, in London, has nov
an illuminated dial the clock, by its own
revolution, lights itself as soon as the sun
sets. and extinguishes itself when the sun
rises.
A vessel has been engaged at Boston, to
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-06-21

The last Ne7y Uarmony.-- a city pa
per we observe the following:
"Notice is hereby given. not to trust Rob
crt Owen on my account, as am determin
cd not to pay any Of his debts, nor in an,
way whatever be responsible for any trans
actions he may have done or may attemp
TO do in my name.
The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-06-21

= The Frederick (Md.) Herald of Saturday
states that during heavy gust there on the
9th inst the Methodist meeting house i'll
in that county. was levelled to
the ground. such was the violence of the
wind that some of the heavy timbcrs were
carried considerable distance.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
Notice.

yuyIIE Committee appointed by the Common Council
of Alexandria to act in conjunction with the Ma, or
apportoning the donations to the INDECENT sufferers
IN all who have not vet handed in their claims that they
will be received by the subscriber at the Bank of Po
tomac. between the hours Of 10 O'Clock morning and
afternoon, until O'Clock Thursday next the 9Th
instant. . =,
All persons who have not already handed in their
mentioned will be considered renquisling in favor
of those more needy BY order of the Committee,
chs PHlNEAS JANNEY, Chairman.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
COMMERCIAL.

CT braltar dates to the lth December, were
received by the Editor oftheNew York Gazette
The prices current furnish the following rates
of American produce &c. Tobacco. Kentuc-
ky, 81 so 50 so per cwt. as in quality, good
quality in demand; Negro head, 7 a 8; Cuba,
90 so, lst quality in demand--Sugar, Havana
white, $40 Is. limited demand; brown, 81, do
do.-Four, Baltimore Howard-s,reet, 81 so a
Ss, second price asked: the Marcellus, from
Philadelphia, and Marcus, from Baltimore,
with 5000 bills. jus, arrived; it had been sold a
few days previous al SO so, cash-Staves w.
O.pipe, SIS $40; several cargoes afoat, and
no demand--CoHee, Havana, BIZ Is, good quail
ity saleable-Excbange on London Az AID,
per dollar, equal to about g per CT. prm.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
IMPORTANT FROM CUBA.

The editors of the New-York Gazette have
received the following extract Of letter from
their correspondent at Havana, dated / 18th Jan
uary, 1897:
oIn the present unsettled state of Mexico,
and when so respectable naval force existed
in this port, the appearance Of Com. Porter on
our coast, with friga,e, two briggs and schr.
has excited no little surprise herej IN Tact 1t Is
considered quite Quixotc idea OF the Com
modore; he depended, probably, on binding the
Spanish fee, Cha, was disabled in the Septem-
Der gale, still under jury mas,s, forgetting the
character which so eminently distinguishes the
head officers of this government for activity
and energy; and who have labored most assid-
uously in defence Of the island. They ordered
the ships 10 be repaired forthwith, which is
nearly accomplished, so shat the very. day IN
tellipence reached us Of Por:er's visit, Commo,
do,e Laborde sailed in pursuit OF him with
three frigates and brig, and one or two addi-
,iona frigates will oe despatched shortly to re-
| inforce him Porter has sheltered himself u''-
der the American flag at Key West, and he is
blockaded BY La5orde with part OF SAID force,
who is determined to avail, his departure or UNI
Ill Porter is Joined by the reinorcements from
Colombia, which it is reported to-day he ex'
poets The Spanish vessels are aoundanliv
supplied with provisions and money, and are
| in better condition than when launched.
ain several OF my letters have adversed TO
the immense resources Of this Island, and 10
the efisien, and vigorous management OF the
financial department, under the lntenden Mr.
Pinilos 1t now appears by the exhibit oil the
FIRST year Of his administration, that after de-
fraying three expensive outfits ofthe squadron,
| the expenditures for the maintenance and sup.
port Of the army, Notifications, supplies. &c.
there remains balance in the treasury OF up
wards Of half r,illon Of dollars; this is really
prodigous. Last year when he entered on the
duties of his office, he was obliged TO make
loan of five hundred thousand dollars al high
rate ofinleres,; he has paid off one.ourth of it,
| and he will discharge another inslalment which
becomes due in two months hence; TO meet
| which, ne has seperate and distinct resources
at his command The consequence is, that the
army and navy will be increased; the line OF
| battle ship Soberapo oil 80 guns, and several
smaller vessels. with troops on board, are al
ready on their way to this place from Old Spain
and are daily expected
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06

acts of alledged misconduct;-which letter and
charges were referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary.
Mr. Holcomb, of " Jersey, from the Com
! mit,ee on Naval Affairs, made an unfavorable
report on the petition of Frederick w Smith;
and MIR Mccoy Of Virgins, from the Com
mit,ee Of CLAIMS, made an unfavorable report
on the petition Of Emanuel Gonzales.
Mr.. Whit,lesey of Ohio, from the Committee
Of Claims, reported d bill for the relief Of Geo.
Johnson, Jonathan w. Ford, Josiah Mason,
and John English, which was twice read and
committed
Two messages were received from the Presi-
dent of the UniIed States, one transmitting liz
formation relative to the procurement and pro-
per,ies of the Patent Ri6e;-and the other con-
corning the forcible survey Of the Creek Indian
Lands, by the Commissioners Of the State OF
Georgia. The President informs the House
that unless the existing laws of Congress be
changed, or the State of Georgia desist from
further entertainments on the rights of the In
dams, he must, in the discharge of his duty,
employ the armed force of the United States.
A short debate between Mr.. Forsyth and MIR.
Webster ensued, which resulted in laying the
message on the table 10 he printed.
The House then resumed the consideration
o. Mr. Saunders's resolution, relative TO the
Printers OF the Laws of The United States -
Mr.. Hamilton Of South Carolina spoke in IA
vor OF the Resolution, and when he had con.
cluded, the hour for passing to the orders OF
the day had arrived.
The Bill for the relief Of Thomas c. Wi,hers
the bill for the relief Of Archibald w. Ham
ilton-and the Bill for the relief OF Richard
w. Steele, were severally read third time and
passed. :
On motion of Mr. Malary Of Vermont, the
consideration of the bill, for increasing the du.
ty on Wooden, was resumed Mr.. Archer oil
Virginia, spoke against the measure for seve'
raj hours, and Mr.. Ingham Of Pennsylvania tor
short time. And then the House adjourned
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
From the Boston Daily Aduertiser, February
EXECUTION.

La
The sentence Of death against Sylvester Col
SON. convicted Of murder on the high seas, Will
be executed this day.. at or soon after 10 O'CLOCK
in the prison yard in the rear OF the gaol
White the Other convict for the same crime,
Commonly called Merchant, that beng the
name by which he shipped on board the vessel
IN which the crime was committed,) has evad-
rd the sentence Of the law by hanging himself
in nrison.-We understand that ever since his
trial and conviction, White has behaved in a
VIEW unbecoming manner, INDUCING in profane
and impious language, and in levl'y OF con-
d,rt which showed that his mind was complete
" hardened against any serious impressions
We understand that Mr.. Harris, the Marshal
some time since requested clergyman to con
verse with him, with the humane purpose OF
endeavoring 10 bring his mind TO state more
suited to his condition; but he resisted all all
,emp,s to lead him TO any serious reflections,
and the clergyman in consequence did not
reneat his visits. On Tuesday the Marshal
visited him, and conversed with him Tor some
time, i'm the hope OF inducing him;o change MS
course Of conduct for one more becoming, APP
healing 10 him by such motives as might seem
likely 10 have an influence upon him. But THESE
exhortations appeared TO make little or no I'M
preston on him. He declared himself unwir
ling and unable to reflect seriously on his stu,
alton, and appeared to be beyond the reach Of
any human, and much mores OF any reneioue
feeling, that should induce him to oehaVe III
mere becoming manner. He continued occa-
sionally through the evening to indulge 10 nor :
| sy EXPLANATIONS and songs, to Inc annoyance u
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
Trustees Sale.

trustees Sale.
>HE subscriber will off,. for sale at public auction.
atths .8terandria Read; Z Room, on the 2SM dan of
February neat. at O'clock,
kmA A Lot Of Gro I'd, with the Buildings
E!s and improvements situated at the intersection
aI OF iicnry-street and Wilkes lane, near the re-
6lsideEce ofC. +. Chapman, ESQ.
THIS lot contains one-:ourth Of a square or haf an
acre OF ground is well adapted fora garden and on Il
is erected good two story Brick Dwelling House,
with Kitchen, &c.
Also, Two other Lots of Ground. ADJOINING
the north end OF the town Of Alexandra, ling be-
tween Fairfax and Royal streets, eAtended.and de.
slgnated in plat of said property of record in the
county court Of Alexandria, by the numbers and 9:
No containing four-sevenths of an acre, No con.
tanning two acres, or one square These lots are en-
closed with post and rail fence, and are well set in
grass Upon or near them is large quantity of ma
nure, to which the purchaser will be entitled
The above sale is made under the authority of deed
OF trust from Bryan Hampson to the subscriber who
VIII convey such title as is vested in him by the said
deed Terms made known at the sale.
Jan Its JOHN s. MILLER
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
SUPREME COURT OF THE U. S.

MoNpAY, FEBRUARY 5
Bank of the U. S. VS.. julius B. cambridge, and
others. The argument Of this cause was con-
,iuued by Mr.. Webster for the plaintiffs, and
nv MIR. Tazewel for the defendants in error.
CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS OF YESTERDAY
In THE SENArE.-A message was read, from
the President Of the United States, informing
the Senate, that he had received a remonstrance
from the Creek Indians, complaining oil the
Georgia Commissioners having entered their
Territory. and commenced surveying their
lands in violation Of the late Treaty between
the United States and themselves,-and that
in consequence Of this Information, he had ia.
ken legal but pacific steps TO preserve the good
faith Of the government, and should be COM
nelied. under the existing laws, TO resort TO
military force, in the event OF oacihc means
proving inadequate to the support OF the
;rea,v. He therefore submitted to the consid-
Grafton Of Congress, whether the existing laws
should continue in force, or others, better a.
dap,ed TO the case, be substituted The letter
and accompanying documents were referred
10 Select Committee.
The bill Cor diminishing the duty on import
81 S,It. was debated and hnally passed.
MIR. Hayne OF South Carolina, gave notice
ina, tomorrow, he should ask the Senate to
take up the Bankrupt Bill.
IN THE HOUSE OF REpREsENTArtvEs'- Sew
en,y or eighty petitions were presented and re-
serred, among which were several IN relation 10
French spolia,ions, and one from the Society
of F,rnds in North Carolina, concerning .he
condition of The free negroes in the United
States. -, ,..o.
The Speaker laid before the House, iet'er
from John Wilson, principal Deputy Surveyor
for the South Eastern District of the State OF
louisiana, accompanied by twenty four charges
ay,ins, George Grahsm, commissioner Of Inc
General Land Office, specifying many ofheiai
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
Notice

virtue ola deed oftrust executed to us bv James
- Foster and Sas Foster, on the 9TH day of Decem-
Der ls4o tor the purpose OF securing to John With
ers Co and Withers Washington, the payment of
the debts therein mentioned We SHALL on Monday the
oth day OF March next. expose to sale by public auc
ton for cash. before the front door of the Court House
OF Prince William county, negro girl named Anne
and her chld-Also; the interest Of the said James
and sas Foster in the estate of their father James
Foster deceased. Such title as we have under the
trust deed will be conveyed to the purchaser
NJ. B. SINCLAIR,
PEYTON NORYILL, ''u''ees'
jan q =.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
Trustees Sale.

trustees Sale.
QY virtue of deed of trust executed by Aminta
I'D Mason and Mary Mason, to the subscriber, bear
ing date the 18th day ofAugust 1885, and duly re-
corded in the Clerks Office of the County of rfax,
and for the purposes in said deed mentioned, shall
offer at public auction, for cash. on the premises the
first Mondayin March nert,
The Tract Of Land,
in said deed mentioned lying in the county Fairfax,
and on the waters Of Pohck, containing Four Hundred
Acres more orl less As shall sell the foregoing pro.
perry as trustee, other title will be conveyed than
is vested in me by the deed of trust aforesaid.
feb SIS ID. p. CHlCHES TER, Trustee.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
Notice.

vUyuE subscriber having in his possession Trunk
containing BED CLOTHING, which was found
with his goods after moving back to his house. and from
advice he takes this method of making known Inc
owner is invited call for the trunk winch they can
81 Z 81. HENRY MANSFIELD,
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06

the prisoners in the adjoining apartments. At
! 2 or O'Clock at night, a tenant Of one OF the
apartments heard groan, and In the morning
when the prison keeper visited his room, he
found him suspended, by means OF strip torn
from his blanket. and handkerchief about his
neck. from the CRATE which lighted his room, &
dead. The CRATE from which he was suspe nded
was not high enough for him TO hang at full
length. and his knees rested upon the floor
With such determination to destroy himself,
IT would have been difficult to prevent it. The
keeper had carefully prevented his obtaining
any weapon by which he could execute his
purpose. We do not learn that he has made
any very distinct confessions. II has been re-
ported tina, he was one Of the pirates convict
ed al New Orleans, and pardoned by President
Monroe, We Go not know on what authority
this rumor rests. We understand that he ap.
neared 10 be a ma of considerable education,
and OF rather uncommon powers OF mind lie
was 2S or "a years Of age, and was native oil
England.
List of Donations presented to the alexandria Soup
House, February 5, 1927.
Bya Friend to Charitable Institutions, 100
lbs Of Beef
By Lady, a lot Of Bacon.
By Friend, four towels, for the use of the
House.
FebrIwy5.
By Mr.. James Thomas, (per order of the
Mayor quantity Of Turnips and Cabbages.
By Friend, lot Of Carrots.
By Mr. Wesley Benter, lol OF Beef.
By Mr. William Beers, a'lot Of Beef.
By Mr.. William Clark, lot of Beef
By a Friend to the Poor, lot Of Turnips.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06

sarcasm. and Mr. Mitchell in a bullying. high.Aown
tone rallied against the Press, spoke of"cowskinnng,
and concluded that the bestws was to bear these
,acks With the proud consciousness Of innocence
The Alexandra Gazette has collected all lis energies
against this attack ofthe Junior Editor Of that paper
and has severely handled the members who participant
Cd in the debate it asserts Mr. weems and Mitchell to
be the s'contempt and laughing stock ofthe House,
and Mr. Hamilton the ''master spirit of the storm, :"
while Mitchell and Weems are the bags OF wind, which
he squeezes at pleasure" As to the justice of the
structure of the "Phenx viii not attemptto decide
The members were aware, they were handling ten
der subject, no less than attempting to draw the line
Of demarcaon between the liberty and RIGHTEOUSNESS
of the Press"
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06
SH1.lIP NEWS.
Port OF AleXaMaria.

ARRIVED,
FEB 5-Bng Numa, Bacon Bahia 80 days; hides and
specie to J. & ]. Harper
Schr George, Bacon, Portland molasses rum, mack
aral, cider, potatoes &c. to william fo"e & Go.
Schr. Rapid Parsons, Wiscassctt, SAB and potatoes
to William Fowe & Co. Left at st Marys Yesterday,
schr. Alexander from Boston; and Schr New-York
from Philadelphia, bound up.
BELOW,
schr. Elizabeth, Corning, Maranhsm so days; hides
to J. & ]. Harper.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-02-06

Norfolk, Feb. ARRIVED schr Samuel, SUIT
ton, from Petersburg bound to Baltimore The
S. passed through Hampton Roads yesterday
and proceeded up the Bay as high as Black
River Point, but was compelled by adverse
winds to put back Last evening, while under
way in Hampton Roads, discovered that three
or four bales of cotton on the larboard side of
the deck were on fire, which soon after burst
out into flames-every exertion was made by
the captain and crew to extinguish the FIRE, but
without effect 1t communicated to the other
bales, when they were compelled to throw over
board abou, Is or 80, which aoated down past
Old Point in flames, illuminating the surround
ing country. The crew being nearly exhaust
ed the captain deemed il most prudent TO come
I'D into this harbor This morning the fire
broke on, again, and the bale which was on fire
thrown overheard We understand that
number OF bales Of cotton which were thrown
overheard from the schr. Samuel in Hampton
Roads last night, have been picked up by sohr.
and slooD. beacon
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1827-12-13
VIRGINIA LEeIsLATURE
KOVSE OF DELEGATEe

Tue day, Dec. lI.-MrsJ, mes of Not,o,vsv
obtained leave to bring in bill to smeud the char.
ter of the Deep Creek Navigation COMPANY. in
Nottoway and Amelia.
Mr. FaTsr moved that the Committee of Schools
and Colleges, be instructed TO enquire into the ex,
pedency of granting aid TO the College OF Hamden
Sydney College.
Mr.. Rves OF Campbell, TnoveJs) to amend the
resolution as 10 make the enquiry extend O all the
Colleges and Academies in the Slate; and at the
suggestion Of Mr.. May, so modified his motion as
to embrace New London Academy. MIR. Tspp
wished Stanton Academy TO be added. Mr..
Witcber insisted on the amendment first offered
which was oppose By Mr. Fausr, but adopted b,
the House and in that form The resolution passed.
On motion Of MIR. Clarke of Chesterfield, the
Committee for Courts OF Justice, were inC
ssructed TO enquire into the expedieDcy Of
amending The law concerning executions, sc.
Mr.. Gordon presented resolution from The
Committee Of Courts Of Justice declaring ressona.
bic the petition Of Elizabeth Dunbar, widow Of T..
Dunbar and others, to make title to certain lands,
and to sell others, II was read and concuired In
Mt Rutherford obtained leave TO bring in a
bill, TO authorize the Common Council of this
City, to recognise and establish certain streets.
On MIR. Cooks motion, an enquiry was in.
stituied into the proprety Of auihorising the Ex-
eeutiye TO remit portion OF the time Of the Con-
victs 10 the Penitentisry for good conduct
At Mr.. Colson's suggestion, the House deter
mined TO meet on the 18Th at IL o'clock, a. that
day had been Get apart for The discussion Of the
Convention question
Mr. Hill, IRON the Committee Of Propositions
and Grievances reported reasonable the petitions
from Jefferson and Nicholas counties, for separate
elections read and concuued in
Mr. Epps, from the Militia COMMITTEES reported
rea-onable the petitions OF the Fnemen Of Rich
moni, Norfolk, sc. for an exemption from Mill.
tia duty concuned n
saodrS bills were reported aad acted on in thsir
| incipisn, stages.
Petitions were presented by Mr.. Hsmilfon, from
Spousylyanis and Stafford, relative to branch Pi.
/ lots on The Rappshsnnock; referred TO a specis
COMMITTEES by Mr.. Tyler, Of suniry citizens o
CDlrsper, igs ionsiy TO improve 'bs Fsut1ie