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krediiKthe code of Europe orinciptes of i the principles or could not believe that their uf taking away the -h I vidual without having proof noted to levs that questions, added to be Sr torture, be compel.cd "mfess himself guilty, but pot his triaruR hat the code of Napoleon icia! proceedings the torin to follow, but I have "ytbdiey an article. to put the accused to toe "hrsical question, and to ke lor an unlimited penod-t sought in vain for any ar7. thlt authorises, as Judge from an accused person which rav serve to betray his own his liieuds. and honor. i on the other hand, mtoj jLbookVreason, nt justice, and of nations, have read in chalet to be effaced, that every torture, is a crime against humaaiiuteUigeoce of civilization, ami that even religion reWfed this system of the Wv legislature has voted its rtMrtion, and that non-restirrec Si.placet under the safe-guard o.

all are acts of partial lesisla.ion which become acts respecting which no reactiM can ever take place t.i a.e homages rendered civilization, and the right of retoting, particularly when its rer.ainaSoman only be made to the puj. lire ol the society to which it has atteady the sacrifice. The resu.t of a tff.rt communicates gNelf through out, and becomes the pr tv ot the ciuil'zed world. Such is the abolition ftfj novel aid physical or material torture and the duty ol every nun, native or foreign being" traced out according to the common welfare, and the; Jaws which civilization has established, ttserve as a rampart against ihe return of barbarism. 44 It is on the ground of these pvn.ci pies that 1 made protest, and had only be-n arbitrarily detained a single! bear.

1 should have betrayed so-' ciety il had not demanded us being re-I ceived. You are perhaps obliged as a i nan to submit to the usage, withhut ex the legality of the power. The Spaniard, al-o, who is racked on 'he wheel, lias not the means of making available, or of even ensuing his protestations to be heard in fiurpe but Jan Englishman would be unworthy of his his country would be unworthy of her reputation, of her liberty, and of her if she did not make common to annihilate a system, that outrages personal safety, the principles of justice and honor, and the law ot nations. It is to you as an enlightened man. is a lawyer, and I shall be able to add in ashorttime, as a tiiat submit those observations.

I do not remits i in answer. I only you to make inown my manner of thinking, on a subject which is highly deserving the coostderattoa ot every one. who has any knowledge of the imprescriptible rights cf emancipated nations. have not writ en this letter to hr Vird nod confidential, I know too well t.ie danger secrecy and confidence. 1 imeven desirous that it should be vubUv circular, and I ow to you to inform you, that 1 intend to communicate the con ten is, to my friends in England Ever in heart aaid (Signed) ROBERT WILSON.

Since onr arrest, another subject ol England, Mr (James Smith, was detain tdin the prison of the Prelecture for 75 although during that time he hut; nearly perished through the ant and exercise, as the an of the rcfccture has himself declared. Me wa? interrogatory that he would -made to submit You shall have youi a3 soon as V()U j1ave tlp the I of the tw Frenchmen to whom alluded in your letters arid these Liters were nothing but a family which Mr. Smith kept up months of October and last. Mr. Smith firmly refus satisty the curiosity of the Police XUshe remained inflexible, and all executions found useless, he wav to the house of arrests of La remained 28 days.

J) 'vbeie he still is, without knowing him. Journals have announced that has abolished the Inquisition in ites, and that he has communicat the Court ol the Cons tilutiona! Assembly p' every species of torture in and Holland did the year. For, Barbadoes, I he elegant copper bottomed capt. Ken hen tons or 3000 tlte engaged. For Leigh binder or passage, apply to Adams, Herbert Co.

AL.fc.AAiS iiLA, THURSDAY, July 18. M. Dr Kantzow, the Swedish minister, is now at the seat ot government. M. De the French tcr, has proceeded irom this city to his seat in New Jersey.

Thareis scarce a physical evil without Je attendant bene cold has been very great, during this season, in the Median fly, other destructive injects, are said to be complete lv annihilated. Melons, peaches, and nectarines are not expected in oroiusiou; but the trees promise an abundant crop, tne vermin which proves so fatal to them, be intr destroyed by the cold. Compiler. FROST IN JULY; notion. July friends' from the country inform that on Mon-; (lav morning frost was visible in low ilands.

The cool weather of ti four or: flve last days has given a check to vege-j tartan. Our accounts from Hampshire and Vermont, on this iare melancholy. Showers and brat mayj I vet revive the hopes of the husbandman but a wise forethought Will tase measures! to guard against a scarcity ot bread corn. Chimb rsburgy July 9. On Friday morning last, frost was observed in several places near tliiS town.

Albany July 1 i. IVe are informed that on Monday1 night, the 8th of July, instant, there was a considerable frost in vario us places of the country, in the neighborhood of this city. Jl Jlimmoth Eel, Was taught at K.a»ghn-$ Eoirr, on the, 11th iust, weighing five and half pounds 4 tect in length, 8 inches round. 2 inches across the back, 5 inches in depth aback the alter fins, and 6 inches aeross the fere fins. The ab ve is opposed to be the Jargest Rel ever caught in the river the vicinity of the city of Philadelphia.

We understand that the is to be and exhibited to the public. Iicnarkabte instance of Longevity in the District of Mr. Rd. Scribner, of Otisfie.d. attained to the age of one hundred years, on the first of December 1815.

and Mrs Sarah, his to the age of ninety si.v vears. on the of November. 1815. Moth arc 1 remarkable, nut onlv tor their present! state of health, sprightliness and activity, but also for their industry, prudence and economy. Cincinnati, Ohio, June IT.

Cincinnati Manufactures. are gratified in noticing the growing prosperity manufactures in town. A and Sickle manufact ry has recently gone into and furnishes those ai ticles of superior quality at 2Q dollars per i zen for the for mor, and per dozen, for the latter: SCRE ACURilS are also tnade here and sold at IQ cents per quarter inch, a less price than thou? imported. A mustard manufactory is in successful operation, the price of which per lb. the keg is cue dollars oer bushel given lor mustard seed.

The proprietors of the Cincinnati Oil 1 I 1 1 1 la rrt A A 1 A II 111 Jll lill; I i fjctui of Castor Oil, and now give two dollars per bushel for Hie seed of the Paiina Christi, Castor Oil or Mole We would recommend the cultivation of fhis plant to our friends the farmers, as it can be raised with but little trouble, and effectually expels that pernicious ardhial, the mole, from the farm oil which it grows. From the Fayctville American. the Court House, in Lumbei ton, the28th day of May, Mr. Isa ac Mkdling. aged about 50, to Miss Mary King, in the 54th rear of her age.

This vnung couple under the mistaken impression, that the nuptial ceremony, like the Roman Liturgy was more a matter of form than substance, having it the same time no intention to violate the exiting laws, had lived Wether ior the last three years'll rider the auspices of Ve nus, blest in the daily fiber to render each other happy; But whilst in the most complete fruition, ot what they esteemed congugal and domestic felicity rich in the possession of all that was desirable in each other and faithfully reciprocating the more important hymenial duties paradise seemed almost to have been regained, when Satan, who is generally busied in matters where the fair Sex are concerned, instigated die spoiler to enter and crush the expanded blossom their enjoyment, while Love seemed to scatter roses on their the unconsciousness of guilt to sanctify, oral least to excuse even crime were presented by the Giand Jury as violates of the Criminal Code, Behold the unfortunate Medling. drawn from the scenes ot rural, and to him connubial fe iicity, to stand as a criminal, at the bai of his country, the lovely Thais by hi for noearthiy cause but bavin, leglccted the empty ceremonials of Can the moat active accurate fancy delineate with proper effect the vanou feelings and passions which conflicted in he breast and ftre changes undergone by the countenance ol every individual, from the amiable and interesting pair, to the most indifferent spectator, while them dictment was read with ihe utmost solemnity and pathos! the general scntimem however, was sympathy and compassion for the helpless coup.e, who were called to expiate the imprudence and tolly to which persons ol their inexperience, under the influence ol youthful are so incident. Pleasure and congratu iation therefore beamed from every eye. when it was proposed that the rigorous requisitions ot justice should be dispensed ith, upon condition that the parties would yield their free absent to be united in holy matrimony, according to the several rules and regulations, in such ca es made and provided. The young lady in a manner highly honorable to her understanding, hailed the proposition as a Saviour from future sin and transgression, promptly articulated in a firm and decided tone, wihing.

I'm All eves were now turned on Mr. Medlins, whose countenance evinced an ful between prudence and conscience. the former seemed to exert herself to dislodge some long cherished scruple to which the other seemed fasti cjuouslv to cling to. Meriting paused, hesitated and obstinately refused to answer But why hesitate in Such a dilemma On the one hand, convinced as he then was, a life of crime a- practical immorality presented itsell on the other the holy state of matrimony. On the one hand you'h and accomplished beauty inviting, on the other a prosecu lion, fine arid He obtain ed leave of absence for a few moments ami after consulting His friends returned ami consented to take blooming Miss! Mary as bis loving wife, to and Hold according to tbe customary term e.

They were conducted to a beau iful green in the front ot Court Hou-e wherevegetation flourished and nature Fife enerable chaiunan and presiding1 magistrate, at the solicitation of allcnn-j cerned, forsook for a season, the seat justice, to officiate as Priest at the altar of: flymen, He the ceremony! ind fastened the Gordian knot. He how ever.forgot conciudiiig sentence, and, thev stood'lor a moment in amazement! sind uncertain! but the sagacity of the afforded the lady a speedy relief, wi a look which could not be mistaken, -he reminded her new lord ot his duty who trembling met with his, her prnfei lip. and wfiixed the seal to the indiaso I able 1 covenant. With quickness, of her own accord. Her glance his duty to her lord self, whose charms the Hebrews sing, more lovely on her Persian Bright as the sun, at opening day fresh and blooming as the month of May Her yieldiV look, as plain as speech implied, Receive the good, the bounteous gods provide.

The trembling Isaac viewed her by hT, side, Vnd half reluctant, his willing bride. Robeson County, June 1, 1816, ANECDOTE. A sportsman returning from a fos chase stopped at a farm house to get something to drink. The farmer's daughter was standing in the door, and the following! dialogue ensued. Sportsman.

Please let me have a glass, of ale, miss Girl. Got none, sir. Sportsman. Let me have some beer. then.

i Girl. Got none, sir. Sportsman. Well, give me a drink of water. Girl.

Got hone, sir. Sportsman. Got no water Why how do vou Girl. Very well I thank ye, sir5 howdo you do yourself. no 1 ICE.

THE partnership of BLAND BAKER, is dissolved by mutual consentSamuel Bland, Adam Baker. July 18 St Alexandria, July 1816. WTAS committed to the jail of this county as runaways, two NR G.UOE&—they say ilfeir names are Henry Toy tor, Win. Randolph. Tavior is a bright mulatto, and Ran doiph rather are about Cl tvears of age each, and about five feet six or seven inches high, and say tney arc the property of Benjamin I.

Harris, of Richmond Cotton aim factory, Jon'A oousou Chidfc, superintend ant of said factory. The owner is requested to conw and prove property, pay take away, otherwise they vHd be disposed of as the law directs. James Campbell, jailor. July IB PUBLIC SALE. mmm On SatuiAiy evening next, at 1-2 past will be sold at our Auction itoom i variety of Dry consisting oi Cambrics Muslins Ginghams Silks Carpetting Linens white Jean Pantaloon! 26 do.

dd. vests 20 doz. fine cotton hose 20 doz. do. coarse Also, 1 Elegant passage lamp 20 do.

Prints 6 dozen Imperial Leghorn Chip tfind for Paper, WILL BE SOLD, A variety of Articles in the Dry Good Line. Griffith Brawner. July 18 i ublic Sale. BY virtue of a decree of the Circuir will he sold, on Thursday the 2dtl Jay of this month, at 12 o'clock, at hotel. Lots No.

6, 7 and H-. in square 634, in the city of ashiwgton. These lots are situated on Capitol Hill and were the property of the iate Geneia! George Washington, and improved h' him. They arc about 200 yards from the capitol, cl) a beautiful eminence, might be improved so as to afford two oi three desirable situations for private residence, or to rent to great advantage as boarding houses. The cellars of the former buildings are well finished auti uninjured, and many good bricks might be got from ruins.

Also, Lots No. 5, 12, 13 and 14 in squire 667. These also belong to the estate of Central Washington, and citifOnil nn flio Ruafn: Rranrh. iVliWf if I not all of them, are believed to be Very eligible water lots. The above property will be sold on a credit of 12 months, the purchasers to give bond with approved security.

C. Washington, Trustee. July dts Public virtue of a Deed of from Pin Linton to the subscrib er, dated on the twenty-filth day ot Au gust 1812, to secure the payment ot 1539 15 with interest thereon trom flie 6th of February 1812, due from the said Ann Linton Nesbett, to Messrs. VVilliam and John Muncaster: I sliall on the third Monda. in July next, at Fairfax CourtHouse.

sell at public auction for cash 1 he following ract of Situated in the county of Fairfax, upon Occonuau River, bounded according to the deed trust as follows: beginning! an old decayed stump at the mouth of Samlv Run, and running thence north two hundred and filty two poles to iuo small poplars, and a small mulberry tree, near Joseph fence, thence eighty two degrees ami an half west along "the 6 nee of the said Joseph Hampton, and with a line of maiked trees, two hundred and fifty two poles, to a point within six poles of an old fallen tree and a box saplin lately market! i south four degrees west one 1 hundred and ten poles to Occoquan nv cr, thence with the meanders ol the riv-l er and binding therewith until it ould Si I intersect the opposite line it thence from the point of intersection con 'filming the same course south four degrees wesi one hundred and thirty five poies to another part of Occoquan river, thence with the meanders of the said river, nd binding thereupon 10 the beginning, supposed to contain 513 acres am! eight pules. The whole cr so much only 1 of the above tract will be sold as will be suffii ient to pay the sum of 857 SO cfs with interest tbfereon from the 1st. Feb- I ruary 1815, to the day of sale. The subscriber will make no other deed than trustee, conveying whatever right the said Ann L.Nesbeft has to the land. Edm.

I. Lee. June 28 ts Land for Sale. 1 TRACT or parcel of LAND, con- taining between two and three tired acres, on the north side of Occoquan, in Fairfax county, about 5 miles west of is eil wa tcred with never failing springs, it is also well timbered, and tlie great quantify of froo timber on it renders it the more valuable to any person in the coop- ering line. This land is of the middle soil, and produces rn, wheat, or any other grain tolerable is about 11GO acres cleared and under good fence.

1 he improvements are a log dwelling touse and other out-houses, and a good apple Orchard of about GO trees. inclining to purchase can view premises and know the terms by ap. to the subscriber who lives neas ilie premises, or Henry S. Halley, jun at Occoquan mills, or John II. Halley near Fairfax court house.

Thomas Gossom. april Gntf PRINTING Neatly executed at the Office of the A- iexamlria Gazette. Potomac Company. A meeting of the of the Wtomack Company, will be held efc 4 light tavern. Alexandria, on Monday the of next; FI to appoint a president a ectbrs to said company.

By order of the PUBLIC BAI'liS. HE subscriber respectfully inform)) the Ladies Gentlemen of Alexandria and its vicinity. that BJi lU HOUSE (on the alii adjoining the Theatre and opposite the City Hotel,) is now open, and Will be kept in complete orcl fill the first of October, where Warm tsf Cold Baths may be had at any time iri the day and until 9 at His terms are 10 each for sub mibeisj payable in advance, and no tickets is-v -ued till the subscription is paid) or 50 cents for a single Bath. Two separate Baths are kept exclu? sively for Ladies, who will please come in at the alley adjoining Mr; Mouse on Hoyal Gentlemen re particnlaily requested (o come in at rhut adjoining the Theatre. Thoi lias Shields.

May 11 eotf For Sale, Hit a credit of one, two and three year it, Tit AT highly improved in Prince Will iatn County, known bv ihe tame of Graham Bark, owned by the ate Doctor George Graham. Tne tract contains about 800 acres, of lii'ch about 200 acres are well timbered, The advantages of the farm are equal to my id that section oi the country, its-. from Washington being only 55 niles, Alexandria 30, Dumfries 19. Occoquan Mills on (lie farm is a comfortable duelling 70 by 20 feetj iIso a stout kitchen and meat house with every other necessary ouf house, an excellent well of water, orchard, garden, It is unnecessary to sneak of (he mil, presuming those desirous of prtfchasing will view it. which may be done application to John lfooe.

Fsq who it present lias the tarn? in hi- occui ancy. Possession may be had on the Fust of next lanuary, the purchaser having tlifc priviedge of seeding. At Graham Park, On Wednesday (he bill StpfemlePr wilt be offered Jor Several likeiv Negroes, Horses, and Karming Utensils, deliverable on the 1st lanuary felieep, a great prolortion of which are halt and quartos blooded. Cattle arnl hogs, with all he Houshold and kitchen Terms ihade known oh dav of sale. John G.

lies top, ExY. Of George Graham, Petersburgh, Juiie dt4thSep New Publications hist received for sale by the Subscriber. Engravings of the Muscles md Joints, from tho second London Surgery. Vol. 1st.

in Latours Histoiical Memoir ot tiie War West Flo ida and Louisiana, in 1814 uni 1815, with an Atlas illustrative of ditto rent Acting. Jourmy through Persia, Aii and Asia to Constantinople, in 1808 and 18( 9, with a Map and Plates. in.Brazil, particulary in the Gold and Diamond Maps and Plates. and Narrative of Travels in the Equinoctial Regions of America. Natural and Statistical View Picture Cincinnati and the Miami Jountry, illustrated by Maps.

Par.P Letters to his Kinsfolk, descrip ivc of the interesting Events on the Coninent of Europe, particularly of the BatAc of Waterloo in 1815. Terms of Christian Communion, with particular View to the Case of the Bapists and Paedo Baptists, by the Rev. Libert Hall, Author of Sermons. james Kennedy son. June 5 co2w Dr.

Plain and easy Catechisms, The Preservative'from the Sins and Lillies of Youth, And Divine Songs and Prayers for hi! re TOGETHER The Westminster Shorter latecliism, with Scriptural For sale by the price 57 nd a half cents. James Kennedy Son. This day is Published, bid Jar Sale at the different liuvkatores in Alexandria. 25 Ml A Candid Appeal to the pt eseur tuling Party in the U. Stales, by a Citizen,.