Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser

Another caution to foreigners arriving in the United States.

On Monday morning, Thomas Hilton, an Englishman, about fourteen days in this country, was met by a young man, apparently about 20 years of age, calling himself Thomas Moore, who enquired of him if he wanted employment; to which Hilton replied in the affirmative. He agreed to give him and his wife 23 dollars per month, for one year, and was to send them to his farm, which he said was in New-Jersey.

After some desultory conversation, Moore enquired of Hilton if he had breakfasted. Hilton answered he had not, but was going out to buy something for himself and family to breakfast upon. "There is no occasion for that," replied Moore, "you may as well breakfast with me." So saying, he led the unsuspecting stranger through different streets, until they came into Third street, between Arch and Market, where he desired him to wait, till he went to enquire after their breakfast. He accordingly went to Mr. L. Taylor's boardinghouse, No. 47, North Third street, and enquired if he and two others could have boarding for a week or two; when he was informed by Mr. Taylor, that he could be accommodated, he desired that breakfast might be got for them; and going out, promised to return shortly, which he did with the aforesaid Hilton. Moore desired to be showed into a private room, and that pen, ink, and paper might be brought: this being done, he and the stranger were left alone, while Mr. T's family were preparing the breakfast.

While thus alone, Moore enquired of Hilton, if he had any English notes, as he expressed it, to which Hilton replied no, but had some guineas, twenty-four he believed. "They will answer me better said Moore, as I am about making a shipment. Let me have what guineas you have, and I will give you in return five dollars for each."

Hilton unsuspiciously gave him the guineas, and while counting them, Moore told him not to fear, as the landlord, Mr. Taylor, was his brother. Desiring Hilton to remain in the room till he could go to his father's store, which was but a few doors on, and get the money for him, which would occupy but a few moments. He accordingly went out and has not since been heard of.

The said Moore is about 5 feet, 5 or 6 inches high, thick set, dark complexion, apparently 20 years of age; his clothing was a dark Blue coat, yellow vest, and Coburg pantaloons. He had altogether the appearance of a gentleman.

[Phil. American Centinel.]