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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12

ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY.
TNHE Stockholders in the Alexandria Library
Il Company are hereby informed that az
Election forsa President and eleven Directors
of said Company for the ensuing year, will be
held at the Library Room on Mpnday, the 18th
instant, from 12 until 2 o'clock. Is
feb 5--6t GEO. DRINkEH, Librarian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
VUNO the Stockholders in the Alexandria Canal
Il Company, that an instalment Of three dol
lars per share is required to be paid on or before
the 18th day Of March next; and further in
staIment of three dollars per share on or before
the 18th day of April next.
BY order of the Board:
feb 10 JOHN H. CREASE, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12
BIRTH NIGHT BALL.

THE subscribers to the Annual Birth Night
i Ball are requested to meet at the City Ho-
tel This Evening, at half past 3 O'Clock, for the
purpose of electing Managers and the transac-
ton of any other business that may be submit
ted to them. feb 12-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12

Consumption of Cotton.-It appears from state
ments contained in an article on the British
Cotton Manufacture, in the last number OF the
Edinburgh Review, that the quantity OF cotton
imported into Great Britain has been nearly or
quite doubled within the last twelve years. In
1920 the amount was upwards of 100000
pounds; in 1881 more than 273, 100000.
There are now more than million and
halfofthe population Of Great Britain Deepen
dant for subsistence upon employment in the
cotton factories; and this branch of industry is
considered in as secure and prosperous condi-
ton as it ever has been. Within the same peri
cd, as great relative increase, if not much
greater, has taken place in the manufacture of
cotton in this country. The amount now con-
sumed is about 40 millions ofpounds per annum
Among the numerous deaths announced by
the late arrivals is that of Prince EsterhaZy the
father of the Austrian Ambassador at the Court
of st. James. He was deemed the richest man
in Europe-and yet his prodigality is such that
his vast estates were placed under sequestration
for the benefit of his creditors. 1t is supposed
that the principal heir, Prince Paul Esterhazy
will resign his Office as amb assador, for the pur
pose of attending to his private business.
~ Y. Com.
Periodical Authorship-There is no labor
VI
cal literature, and in no species of mental ap-
plication, or even of manual employment, is the
wear and tear of body so early and so severe
y felt. The readers of those light articles which
appear to cost so little labor in the various pub
locations of the day, are little aware how many
constitutions are broken down IN the service OF
their literary taste.-Dr. Johnson.
EarthQuake-On Wednesday night last, at
about half past 10 O'Clock, says the Columbia
(Pa.) Star of the 9Th instant, shock of an
earthquake was felt in this place. 1t was &C
companied by low rumbling noise, which ma
ny, at the moment, thought was occasioned by
the passing of stage along the street Crock
cry and other articles on shelves were noticed
to shake very considerably It's duration could
not have exceeded twelve seconds.
We have heard it remarked by number who
were out of doors at the time, that there was a
great change in the atmosphere Immediately
before the shaking--it being SO hot and oppres-
sive as to render it difficult to breathe. The
shock was said to be the most violent ever eX-
perenced in this county. Lancaster, and other
places as far as heard FROM were similarly visited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12
NEW AUCTION G. COMMISSION STORE,
4 n W. SHINI TON CITY

NEW AUCTION & COMMISSION STORE,
AT WASHINGTON CITY.
TENHE subscriber has taken the stand on Penn
IL sylvania Avenue, lately occupied by Rich
ard Wright, and is now prepared to attend to
all Sales at auction, and to any bushes that may
be entrusted to him upon Commission. He will
receive Goods of every description upon con-
signment, and dispose of them either at private
sale or by auction, according to directions, for
the usual commissions He pledges his person
al and particular attention to all business en-
trusted to him-to make as speedy and advan-
tageous sales as possible, and punctual and i'm
mediate returns He respectfully offers his ser
vices to his friends in Alexandria, and the cit-
zens generally. EDWARD DYER.
Washington City, 9TH February, 1884.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12
ORPHANS COURT, ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, }

ORPHANS COURT, ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,,
January Term, 1884.
ANN CAROLINE BRANDT, Administra-
N trix, with the will annexed, of Richard
Brooke Brandt, exhibited to the Court her first
Administration account, with the vouchers in
supnort thereof; which account is received, will
be allowed, and duly recorded, unless cause be
shown to the contrary, on or before the first
Monday in March next of which all persons in
terested will take notice. A copy: Test,
ian 11-w6w A. MOORE, Reg Wills.
m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12
TO RENT

TO RENT,
and possession given ON the 22d instant
~ That well known STAND formerly oc-
l:: I'LL cupied by Dominic Bancroft, deceased as
Refectory and Oyster House, and more recently
by Mr. John West as Tavern; for either of
which purposes it is well suited, being in the inn
mediate vicinity Of the Market House. For
terms apply to EDW'D. BURCHELL,
jan 13-eo2W Guardian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12
% SHIP NEWS. u
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, ID. c.
ARRIVED, FEBRUARY II,

ARRIVED, FEBRUARY II,
Brig Fair BaIbadian, - Barbados; Bal
last to Henry Daingerfeld
Schooner Cleaner, Mayo, Boston; Plaster to
W. Fowle & Co. and Freight for the District.
Schooner Drusilla, Rogers Boston; Plaster
to w. Fowle & Co.
Schr. Washington, Knapp, New York; Freight
for the District.
Schr Columbia, Smith, New York; Freight
for the District.
SAILED,
Schooner Mary Ellen, Marshall, Savannah.
n. E. RUM.
a Hogsheads, received per schooner Dru-
lO silla, for sale by ", now, g. 20
PAPER.
1sQ Reams News, 2lxsl PAPER, from
l. 30 Is do super blue Letter the manu-
II do do white do factory of
s do do rose do D. e. j.
3-do rose BilletdouX Ames.
Landing from the schooner Columbia, and
for sale by S. MESSERSMITH.
In Store,
Foolscap and Pot Paper
Blue, white, and yellow Letter do
feb II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12

ASSISTANT TEACHER WANTED.
4 GENTLEMAN well qualified to teach the
IA Latin and Greek Languages may hear ola
good situation by making immediate applica-
ton to the Editor. One qualified to teach the
Mathematics also would be preferred.
feb 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12

GLASSWARE.
DECEIVED by late arrivals, and offered for
III sale on moderate terms
casks cut and plain Tumbers, Wines, DC
10 groce best Quart Wine Bottles
"a Demjohns, 1, 9 and gallon
feb - HUGH c.. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-02-12

BORDEAUX PRUNES.
- Gases Fancy Bordeaux Prunes, just receiv-
q ed per schooner Columbia, and on sale by
ANDREW J. FLEMING,
feb - Prince-Street Dock
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

The coinage effected within the past
year, amounts to three million seven hyn-
dred and sixty five thousand seven hun
dred and ten dollars; comprising nine
hundred and seventy eight thousand
five hundred and fifty dollars in gold
coins, two million seven hundred and
fifty-nine thousand dollars in silver, and
twenty-eight thousand one hundred aud
sixty dollars in copper, and consisting
often million three hundred and seveny
thousand seven hundred Y ninety pieces
Of coins, viz:
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13
$50 pieces, S968,1D
1o,37o.7Io
S3,795,7lO

OF the amount of gold coined within
the past year, about ighty five thousand
dollars we're derivedrom Mexico, South
America, and the Vest Indies: twelve
thousand dollars fro h Africa, eight hun.
dred and sixty Gig thousand dollars
from the Gold REGION of the United
States, and about thirteen thousand dol.
lars from sources nd ascertained.
vi the amount II Gold Of the U.
States, above mentAned, about a hum
dred and four thousInd dollars MAY be
stated TO have been eceived from Vir-
gnia; four hundrei and seventy-fiye
thousand from North Carolina; six hun
dred and sixty thousand from South
Carolina; two hundred and sixteen thou
sand from Georyia; and about seven
hundred dollars fsom Tennessee.
The amount of gold produced annu-
ally from the Gold Region of he Uni
ted States, from the year 1924 to the
year 1888, inclusi, e is stated at S9,781,-
QUO. OF this, Sl,674,ooo cane from
North Carolina.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

INHABITANTS OF AN OYSTER. Obser-
va'ions with the microscope, have shown
that the shell Of an oyster is "a world oc.
cupied by an innumerable quantity of
small animals, compared to which the
oyster itself, is COLOSSUS. The LIQUID
enclosed between the shells of the oys.
ter contains multitude of embryos GOV.
cred with transparent scales, which swim
with case; hundred and twenty of
these embryos, placed side by side, would
not make an inch in breadth. This Ii.
quid contains, besides great variety of
animacula, five hundred times less in
size, which give a phosPhoric light. Yet
there are not only the inhabitants of this
dwelling, there are also three distinct
species of worms.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

The MINT.-We extract the'following
statement from the Report Of the Direc-
tor of the Mint of the United States, to
the Speaker of the House Of Represen-
'tatives,
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

No one can assert an authority in the
President to direct an act to be done,
which the laws or the CouI IS in conform
ity with the laws, direct not to be done.
nor the contrary. ltarises in regard to
discretionary acts. But the same prin>
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

SHIsHAK's VIcToRY OVER REaopoAM.
ihe truth of this part of sacred history
mas lately received most remarkable
confirmation. One of the great palaces
Of the Egyptian Kings at Karnac, was
partly built by Shishak, or as the Egyp-
tlans called him, Sheshonk: and one OF
the walls, which is still standing, Cham.
polion, in his visit to Thcbes in 1928.
discovered a piece Of sculpture repre-.
sentlng the victories of this Pharaoh,
wno is dragging the chief of thirty con,
quered nations TO the idols worshipped
at lhebes. Among the captives is one,
the hieroglyphics upon whose shield con,
tam the words loudaba Malek, which
means King OF Jndah. The figure, there
fore, represents Rehoboam, the only
jewish king vanqulshed by Shishak, and
mus alter lapse OF two thousand eight
hundred years We have the unexcep.
lionabie testimony Of an enemy, to the
faIthfulness OF Scripture History.--
Outlines Of Sacred History.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

The New York papers state that the
Manhattan bank in New York, had refuse,
% ratify the conditions agreed upon b,
he Secretary Of the treasury, touchln.
he securities for the safe keeping Of tn,
deposites.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ScHooLMAsTER.
Inc literary requisites for a country
scnooimaster are sometimes, and in the
view OF some committees, odd enough,
and have been by wags made infinite
sources of amusement. But we have
to-day to record an incident which &C.
CURED at an enquiry into the moral
character Of Johnny Raw who was a
candidate for honors pedagogical, which
Is certainly not less amusing. After it
had been proved to a demonstration that
Johnny knew A from B, and could tell
what ocean separates the eastern from
the western continent, the committee
proceeded to enquire if the pedagogue
could produce testimonials Of his good
moral character. swell den know
SAID Johnny, 81 was always reckoned
pretty correct where / come from."--
l"Did you belong to any church?" said
the village pastor, who was of course OF
the committee, mo Sill said the teacher
not exactly, but ] used to ride in the
troop, up in Vermont"
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

Resolutions approving the removal {
the deposites have passed the N. Yor
House Of Assembly, yeas lis, nays9,
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

Some new candidates for president are
spoken OIL L White of Tennessee, &,
Richard Rush Of Pennsylvania. The an
'masepic fraternity begin to call on all
The faithful to rally to the support Of Mr..
Rush.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-02-13

"What are you jumping after there?'
said schoolmaster to an urchin who
stood up TO his eyes in shirt collar.
81 wanted to spit, sir,'' was the reply,
''and was Jumping up 10 try to spit o.
yer my dickey."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1834-08-21
BALLOON ASCENSIONs

Iae mania for bslinoning at tho Monumental
City rs not co.. fined to the more hardy sex. bu,
whether Impe cdby curiosity, or a desire to soar
above her trIo" creatures, young i'dy no, more
than thrteon, made an ascension at Baltimore last
week, IN company with MIR. Parker, a gentleman
Of that city. The Baltimore Chronicle gives the
following particulars
Mr.. Parker took his place in the car. and having
made the necessary arrangements. q very Young
lady, scarcely twelve gears OF age, with the consent
ct he father, who was present, with great appa-
rem composure and even cheerfuness, was placed
~ the opposite seat. 1t was a moment of deco and
most exciting interest to all who were present !;
but all were satisfied that the young bur INTREPID
10" one, was not merely willing, bat ANXIOUS
to the hazardous experiment. Mr.. Parker ha.
wing ascortalned that the ascending power
was sufficient, dire ted his assistants to Gu, The
cord that held item TO the earth the balloon, VITA
rs double freight rose maestcsliy and near y Der.
pendIcularly for about d mnue
When they had assembled several hundrsI yards
during which Mr.. Parker was waving aas. and
throwing ou' printed addresse.-the vouor lady
rose from her seat, and gracefully waving a small
nag white she stood up in full view of tho aud,snc
gave manifest and gratifying proof tina, she was
quite collected and free from apprehension.
AhShi breeza gently waited the balloon for q
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1834-08-21

|hass been apprchends5 sadcommiiied We nsse'
Jaw a worse looking SET II objects, they appeared
TO he ofths british and loves; east 81 society.
After the rioters arrested las, evening were com
mitied TO prison by The Mayor eolored man NAMED
Wiil,sw Robinson, took u upon himself TO lin
raague a NIB IN front u the State House, on last
nights doings lie was requested by the police
to des,s, & go away, tu, po,nisdy roius'd, & was
a, iength aiken prisoner. Tho Mayor deciaf d. ,hn'
At ii,is period Of excitement hs would sufir
NOUS To coe'i, md any one detected IA On attempt
o coi.ee, Gro d, wool he tisoroasly dealt with
Robinson was boand over, IN nc SIN Of $500 TO
keep the peace. aad 10 stand commit ed until tie
bal was procured
Z. 5 Dunng the course Of last evening an i'm.
ntnse eoncoursc OF persons from all part. Of the CT
~, assembled ~ the oc,. hborbood Of the fJimer
tois seseral comp mes Of thr volunteers are un-
der arms--bn up 10 The hour Of closing the paper
had heard Of no further exeesses.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1834-08-21
DOM ESTIC NEWS.
RIOTS IN PHILADELPHIA.

Ffaa rae f,faasytrasian u Aachait
Ga rmsJay CIV ening, IN the southern pnft Of hr
town regret 10 learn that very serious disiof-
Dances ioek place III which number OF persons
| we're seriously injured, aud some damage done
10 properly. The cause 10 yarIoa ~ stated euI
he true pfose.a.lun VIC have not been able 10 ns.
certain.
Eatly an the evening, dc'achnicni Of boys and
young men, amounting perhaps 10 several hun.
Jrcds, armed With clubs marched do@n seventh
street, 10 The opea lot adjoining the llospal shefe
oncy acre joined by olhers. Alter ,emaln,n. on
the Iot shorl ,inle, il TO concert their plan oil o.
prraIions they proceeded to notorious spo, IN
South street, near eighth whsre The Illegal amnse-
ment oi sing horses IS carried OF. he buidns
! was attacked and speedily demolished and from
the statement oi our informant, u seems TINT bat
Il, inm, ,aiely took placs bciwocn the rioters AMI
Tire Ulao hs who live III Tie vIcinry At one iIins
1t supposed TINT four or five hundred persons
were engaged II the conflict, with clubs, bnekbals
paving stones and The material, OF the shed III
which he fylns horses were kept The mob then
matched do .n Sou h street. tore Down tho paI,ngs
of house &c upi,d by black famiiy, burst open
the doors and obliged the inmates TO ~ Tor tben
lives
In sim,l-r style they pnrnded through various
streets, Bedford Mary, nhd others. IN which ire
biaehS arr chthy consfcSaNtu, c"'U'"hNhs ffo''"
ces OF every KIND. The police having about nm
O'clock, become sufficiently sttong fer confidence,
IN idc an nuomp 10 loulc hc II tiers md capture th'
ring aders when The tumul became still moro mp
pnilng Dawn with the Police I" was the gene
raj cay, nnd many OF the CITY and county officers
were severely, sonic OF them dangerously, hnrl
MLsne, of the county, MLano. Manderheid,
Bo~ncnhoWer, uea olhGrs received much INJURY.
llcrrcn, one OF III. police, WIS so dangerously
wounded that on To, sday night II was supposed
he oud not survive until morning. NUMBER OF
special epnstabes were sworn IN by Squire Longh-
head, sho displayed great courage aud aetisit, i,
rushing inc The centre ot The rioters, and capturing
about eighteen OF tho most conspicuous.
suffered however severely, being Obliged 10 Fl ht
their way lhroug,,ihs mob To and rom the Ollie
Mr. Lonehhead was ennbl,d alone TO dc,ain thc
coid,vcs by )ddcicus him Of mean, more eilec-
tunl than clubs or maccs. The sight Of the wen
pona was sufficiently alarming t. keep eighteen
quiet before him. They were committed, telne
unable TO procure the bail Thousand della each
which was required. Il WAS aseortaincd that Wrh
one or two zeepuons, the prsen'rs were from
distant part Of the town. Several negroes were
taken on the city SD, and committed next s,ornlng
by the Mayor Al about ii clock qulelness was
0slOrei.
An eye witness 10 the whole affair nssurns us
a.. -sisst was lertllt, tur some tune, and
threatened results fully extensive MS those when
took place lately IN Now Ymh MANY persons
must have received scrIou, mjurics, which have
not been heard Of
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1834-08-21
THE MAIL. ROBBERS TAKEN

We are Pleased 10 learn ~ q letter lust received
from The Postmaster al Cumuerland Md, that four
persons have been arrested for the attempt 10
rob the great western mail near that place one Of
whom the ur'vcr says he Is able 10 identify as one
the two who made the attack. The Pos,mss
ter adds, that is supposed ha there is gang of
them scattered throughout that ncs hborhooa
Nj Luclus w. Stockton, the spirited coutrac,or
on that line, Is, as te wries taking such precau
tons will enable his driv to" sr.Nnn Il hers.
after demanded to do SO, aud dispute tie GROUND
llh these sclons JGt,b.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1834-08-21
From Hs N1rfR Beacon, Aug II.
A Full FIRE AT SEA-

The Gamer Waiter R1isish. G.RDSgH Mas,
ter, bound from Elizabeth CITY, On. c. 10 Charles.
ton, Is. CD was entirely consumed on Tuesday
night, the 5h INST. off Georgetown, 6. c. She
was discovered o be on fire about o'clock, 2. NJ
when about Is miles from the land and so rapid
were the flames that the ffors of he crew to save
her were utterly fru,less.-All hands 90 in mum.
Der including Mr. Jtmcs T. SHUTTER of the firm of
Robert oouttet q Son, OF th, B. oush one OF the
owners,) took 10 the small boat, saving none %
'hrir baggage, aud, after rreat exerion and mm
nent danger, reached the shore through the surf and
breakers
She was owned by Mcs.rs. Robert Souue, &
Son. had been JUS f ted up f,r tho run between
Chareson and Columbia, and was insured by the
Virginia Marine Insurance Company a, Richmond,
Vrsn
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1834-08-21

Ohio 1obacco About Is years ugo the first
obacco was -used in Orlo for expectation -
Since thst tune the annual amour, grown, has been
gradually increasing, with the exc, pilon of shor
period, when the price was depressed The last
years croo exceeded TEN THOUSAND HoosnEAps
w learn that the crop this year IS expected o ,quu
that OF the last. Wheeling Tues.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1834-08-21

Crop, At the South The Canisn IS Carol
nay Journal of the 81 ms snt says. " From eve
ny part ofihc country, the most cheering accounts
are received in reia,ion o tbs crops. In this nar
tcular nciEhborhooi, they promising. Ihe
Corn and Cotton fiji, bd far 10 render our plan
ting friends an 4blnden cou, oansat!on for their
labor We congratulate them on their pros.
peets, and sincerely hope that they may be s,aii
zed.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1834-08-21

Casper Hauscr Reditiuus-ln Montreal, q per-
son has been committed 20 ja,i, or want of u bet
Ter pace, with whose name and history no one Is
a'9's'n'ed II appears he was brought to the
tm'srant sheds at that place, 1T the dead Of niyht.
10y carter, with no covering save blanket. lie
IS young man abou, twenty six, perfectly idio,ic
he neither speaks nor observes passing events, but
SITS o" his launches the whole day, swinging him.
sell backwards, and forwards, and playing with
ms myers lie appears to have suffered from pun
lshment' for the moment any thing ike "A whip is
presented to him, he becomes yery much a.
Harmed. The only sound he u,,ers is ike tho
suppressed believing ola frog. His hands are
SOFT but the soles ofhs fee, hard IS if,hey had ne.
yer been covered with shoes. In running. he cx.
hiecd srea, agility, particularly in oap,ns fences
IN T. S9aJ