Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political (Alexandria [Va.]), 1809-07-18 00:00:00

Sales at Vendue.
every Tuesday and Friday, WILL BE SOLD the Vendue Store, corner of Prince and Water streets. Variety of Dry Goods, Groceries, &c. Particulars of which will be expressed in bills of the day—All kinds of goods which are on limitation and the prices of which are established, can at any time be sold and purchased at the lowest limitation prices.
P. G. Marsteller, v. M.
COTTON.
50 bales PRIME UPLAND COTTON, sale by the subscriber, at a very moderate price and on a liberal credit. Joseph H. Mandeville.
Just Published, BY COTTON AND STEWART, And for sale at their Store, (Price One Dollar) The Exile of Erin. A NOVEL. By Mrs. Plunkett—late Miss Gunning. January 6.
Cotton and Stewart Have just published their ALMANAC for 1809. Containing a great deal of useful and entertaining matter. For sale by the thousand, or single one.
Plastic Three-slit Metallic Pens. Price One Dollar— Just received by ROBERT GRAY. ALSO, A general assortment of Bee's Patent Family Medicines, AND Dr. Rogers' Vegetable Pulmonic Detergent. March 17.
Just Received FOR SALE BY R. GRAY, A few copies of the works of FISHER AMES, Compiled by a number of his friends—to which are prefixed notices of his life and character. Price $3 50 in boards. May 17.
FRESH FRUIT. The subscriber has just received and offers for sale, Malaga Raisins in kegs, Muscatel and Bloom Raisins in boxes. ALSO, 36 bags and 12 barrels Coffee. James Patton. April 19.
ROBERT GRAY, HAS JUST RECEIVED The following new Songs SET TO MUSIC: The Lay of Love, written by J. L. Lewis, Esq. The music composed by Dr. J. Clarke. Price 25 cents. The Home of my Heart, a Ballad, sung by Mr. Inledan, and composed by Mr. E. Phelps. Price 25 cents. Twice Forward, a favorite Cotillion, adapted to the new song of No, no, no, it can't be so. Price 25 cents. The Days that are gone, a Ballad, with an accompaniment for the piano forte, composed by Dr. Clarke. Price 37 1-2 cents. On a beautiful Butterfly, burnt in a ball room. Price 12 1-2 cts. June 6.
Joseph Mandeville, CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Has Received, 100 half boxes Rousett's CIGARS, warranted of the very first quality and full contents. Real Maccouba Snuff, Rappée do Coarse and Fine, 20 boxes fresh MUSTARD, Philadelphia CHOCOLATE, 1s good quality. —HE HAS ALSO, General Assortment as usual, good WINES, LIQUORS, and GROCE, for sale. December 2.
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, will be sold, for the benefit of those concerned, on a credit of 60 days— One case of Fancy Chords, PHILIP G. MARSTELLER. July 14.
Potomac Company.
THE Stockholders of the Potomac Company are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the said Company will be held according to law at the Union Tavern in Geo. Town on MONDAY the 7th day of August next, to whom will then be submitted the proceedings of the Board of Directors, with the Treasurer's account of receipts and disbursements since the last general meeting. By order of the Board, Jos. Carleton, Treasurer of the Potomac Company. Geo. Town, July 14. d3w
Marine Insurance Company of Alexandria.
THE Stockholders in this institution are hereby informed, that the President and Directors have declared a dividend of five pr. ct on that part of the capital stock now paid—which will be ready to be paid the stockholders or their legal representatives, in ten days from this date. J. B. Nickolls, Sec'ry. July 3.—[4.]
MILITARY LANDS.
FOR SALE, Or will be exchanged for Property in Alexandria or its vicinity, A Warrant for 696 acres of Land, Granted by the state of Virginia for Military services during the revolutionary war. This land lies in the state of Ohio, and is said to be amongst the best in the state. It will be sold a great bargain. Apply to John Longden. May 13.
JAMES BACON
Begs leave to inform his former customers and friends, that he has Commenced the Grocery Business, At his Store on King near Washington-street. WHERE HE OFFERS FOR SALE, A well chosen assortment of goods, in that line, Warranted genuine, particularly his TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS, Which are of a superior quality—He will dispose of each and every article on the most moderate terms. May 7. dtf.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
To be sold, at public auction, at Northumberland court house, in the county of Northumberland, and state of Virginia, on TUESDAY, the fifth day of September next, at eleven o'clock, in the forenoon, Five contiguous Plantations, Amounting together to about 2700 Acres, SITUATE on the river Potomac, and within about three miles of the court-house. These estates formerly belonged to Presley Thornton, Esq. and are the same on which he lived. They have never been seen by either of the subscribers; but it is understood, that about 1700 acres of them are as valuable low grounds as any on the river, and a considerable part thereof heavily timbered. The uplands consist of about 1000 acres, and the whole is well calculated for the production of corn, wheat, tobacco, timothy, and small grain of all kinds, in great abundance. The waters are said to abound with excellent fish, oysters, and wild fowl. The water carriage is easy and convenient to Norfolk, Baltimore, Alexandria, and the city of Washington; and as these estates possess several good mill seats, with an abundance of water, and a plentiful supply of timber, they must be very valuable. The premises will be shewn to persons inclining to purchase, by Col. James Moore, who lives on them, or by Samuel Blackwell, Esq. who lives near to them; and the terms of payment may be known a sufficient time before the sale, by applying to either of them, or to the subscriber in the city of Philadelphia. WM. LEWIS. June —(2) dts
PARTNERSHIP.
Having formed a PARTNERSHIP with my brother BENEDICT, I beg leave to inform my FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS, that the DRY-GOOD BUSINESS WILL IN FUTURE BE CARRIED ON UNDER THE FIRM OF Benedict Brashears and Co.
At the corner of King and Royal-streets—where they have now, and will continue to keep a good assortment of GOODS, to be sold only for cash, or to punctual customers on a short credit. TRUEMAN BRASHEARS. July 6.
TO SELL,
Or Exchange for Western Lands, A tract of Land in Fairfax county, Containing about 400 acres, situated within 18 miles of Alexandria and the City of Washington. Tho's Sangster. July 7.
A GREAT BARGAIN.
THE subscriber wishing to remove to the western country, will sell the FARM on which he resides in Fairfax county, 11 miles from Alexandria, 9 from George Town ferry, and about the same from the Potomac bridge crossing to the city of Washington—in a healthy, agreeable neighborhood, containing about 470 acres, on which is a convenient dwelling house, large enough for a genteel family, together with all the outhouses suitable, all new or nearly so; an orchard of apple trees of selected fruit, together with different other fruit trees, a proportion of improved meadow for the scythe, and a large portion more may easily be made. Any person inclined to purchase may know the terms by application to Mr. JOHN DULIN, adjoining the said farm, or the subscriber on the premises. E. Dulin. June 9. dtf
PUBLIC SALE
PURSUANT to a decree of the honorable the United States Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, for the County of Alexandria, will be sold at public auction on Saturday the 22d day of July next, A LOT or half-acre of ground, the property of the representatives of Bartholemew Dandridge deceased, situate on Cameron and Pitt streets in the town of Alexandria, and fronting the square of ground on which Mr. Caton's city hotel is situate. There is on the premises a commodious framed dwelling house and large carpenter's shop, of good oak materials, the ground is laid off into seven building lots, 4 on Cameron street, from 34 to 30 feet front, and running back 100 feet to a 15 feet alley, and three lots on Pitt-street, 21 feet front, running back 108 feet to a 15 feet alley. The terms of sale will be—One fourth cash, & the residue payable in 3, 6 & 9 months. Negotiable notes with approved endorsers will be required. The sale to commence at the coffee house in Alexandria, at 4 o'clock, in the afternoon. A plat of the lots may be seen on application at the clerk's office. Thomas Swann, George Deneale, Commissioners. June 23. dts
RUNAWAYS.
Runaway from the plantation of Mr. William Hay, near the Stone Bridge in Frederick County, Two likely Mulatto Boys. BILLY, the eldest, is between 15 and 16 years of age, a bright mulatto, well grown for his years, his hair black and lately cut in the fashion, slender made, but sprightly and active. CAMBDEN is a dark mulatto, his hair rather inclined to curl, and lately cut also in the same manner as Billy's; well set, and when walking has his eyes turned towards the ground, as if looking for something: about 14 years of age. A liberal reward will be paid for apprehending the said boys and securing them in any jail within this commonwealth, and giving information of the same to Mr. William Hay of Richmond, or the subscriber, living near the Stone Bridge, Frederick county. John Hay. July 4.
For Freight or Charter,
The British brig SISTERS, Thomas Thornton, Master; Burthen 4000 barrels. For terms apply to Hugh Smith. July 13. dlw
Public Sale.
On TUESDAY next, will be sold, at the Vendue Store, Twenty Crates Queens Ware, handsomely assorted. P. G. MARSTELLER. July 14.
FOR SALE,
Between 4 and 5000 lb. of COFFEE of a good quality. —ALSO— 25 boxes HAVANNA SUGARS, on a liberal credit, G. Coleman. July 13. 6c
FOR SALE,
Or to be rented for a term of years, or on perpetual ground rent, A number of well built brick houses, several of which are immediately tenantable, situate on Greenleaf's Point. —ALSO— House Lots in almost every part of the city, Apply to James Greenleaf, Or, in his absence, to Samuel Elliot, jun. Washington City, July 6—12. d8w
FOR SALE,
50 hogsheads SUGAR, 150 bags COFFEE, 10 hogsheads Antigua RUM, 40 bales best COTTON. Joseph Riddle. July 10. d
For Sale
BY THE SUBSCRIBER, Best Bristol Porter Bottles, In hampers containing one gross each. Wm. Dunlap. June 27.
TO MILLERS.
I HAVE invented a machine called a Wheat Rubber, for which I obtained a patent on the first day of this month. This machine may be seen in operation in the mill of Nathaniel Ellicott, Occoquan. Those millers who feel an interest in investigating its merit and have not an opportunity of visiting Occoquan, may be fully informed by application to Mr. Ellicott by letter. My Wheat-Rubber, I do verily believe is upon entire new principles, the cost of erecting it a trifling, the materials of which it is composed easily attainable in any part of our country, and the plan simple in the extreme: any workman of common capacity will be enabled to erect from description only. Practical millers know, that in a great proportion of the wheat that comes to market (from the manner it is stacked in the fields by the farmers and exposed to the weather) a number of sprouted and unsound grains mingle with the mass, and has eluded the ingenuity of the miller to separate it from the sound grain—they also know those unsound grains injure materially the taste and color of flour—my machine not only frees the wheat of stone, onion, cockle, dirt, &c. but does absolutely take from it every unsound grain, from what cause soever it may have been injured, as my machine will not let any unsound wheat pass it—millers may have their screen wire much finer than hitherto used, and thereby save considerably—it will also be found that the grain in passing the rubber, is polished, and that even the eyes of the wheat is picked perfectly clean of dust or dirt. Some instances having occurred of certificates being obtained, saying much more in favor of a new invention than the public are willing to admit after trial—I hope it will be a sufficient apology for my taking a different course. My price for the privilege of using the rubber is fifty dollars for each pair of wheat stones the mill contains. Letters directed to me post paid shall be attended to. James Deneale. Dumfries, Va. July 10.—11. d2w1aw2m

Alexandria Daily Gazette. COMMERCIAL AND POLITICAL.
PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY SAMUEL SNOWDEN, Royal-street, Alexandria.
Daily Gazette, 6 Dollars per annum. Country Gazette, 5 Dollars.
From the American Daily Advertiser.
TO A ROSE TREE AND A MYRTLE.
SENT TO A LADY.
Go, little blooming, fragrant rose, Go to my love, and take thy place; Unfold thy leaves, thy sweets disclose, And be an emblem of her face.
And thou, my myrtle, ever green, Go with the Rose, and there impart, By thy unchanging, humble mien, An emblem of thy master's heart.
Then if, Eliza, we should twine The myrtle and the rose together, Would not the myrtle's leaves combine, To guard the rose from stormy weather?
TO THE MEMORY
OF SIR JOHN MOORE.
As musing the sentinel stands on his station, Whilst friends and companions are slumbering secure, He sighs o'er the fall of the flower of the nation, The generous—the brave—the illustrious MOORE.
Now pale is his visage, and altered each feature, For peaceful he slumbers beyond the salt wave, Whilst gently the dew, the kind tribute of nature, Is shed o'er the green growing skirts of the grave.
His country still grateful, his memory may cherish, And fond admiration may ven'rate his name; The laurels he won, still through ages may flourish, But when shall we hear the sweet sound of his fame?
But why thus reflect o'er the fate that is glorious, And why thus lament o'er the fall of the brave? For death tho' repuls'd shall at last be victorious, And fearless, and fearful, must sink to the grave.
As an oak, so he stood, in the dread hour of danger, When, waving, its branches resound in the gale; As the sun, so he sunk, in the land of the stranger, When, glorious, it sets o'er yon western blue vale.
Then fame to the tow'rs of thy gay gilded temple, His honors dispatch on thy grey glossy wing, For the soldier, inspir'd by his Gen'ral's example, Braves dangers and death for his country and king.
N. C. O. 1st Regt. L. L. M. GLASGOW, 28th March, 1809.
FROM THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL.
General Wilkinson and the Public Money.
Among the various and infamous devices resorted to by gen. Wilkinson, to obtain possession of the public money, so necessary to support his extravagance, the following extract of a letter, written in 1808, and now extant in the War department, exhibits a pretty specimen:
From gen. Wilkinson to Mr. Abm. Abrams, military agent in New Orleans.
"Apropos, I received from you at New Orleans, among other sums, $2500 for secret services, if you have not already, do not notice this in your accounts; which will be immediately called for. I offer you as an equivalent, Dauphin Island, near the Mobile. Mr. Wm. Simpson is instructed by this mail to give you every information on the subject, and he is authorised by me to pass into your hands the titles which he holds for the same. To this you may safely accede. More of this anon."
(He then wanders from the subject, and points out the many advantages attendant on the office of military agent; that the troops will be in force at New Orleans; that a rupture with one or both of the belligerents is unavoidable. And near the conclusion of the letter he thus resumes:)
"The Island, in point of foreign as well as domestic advantages, fertility of soil and
salubrity of climate, is, as you will find, a terrestrial Paradise. See Simpson, and you will be perfectly at ease."
From the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser.
Americans in French prisons. —There is scarcely an arrival from any part of Europe, that does not furnish incontestible evidence of the base and barbarous cruelties with which American prisoners are scourged in France. To the many instances already recorded on our journals, we have to add the following from the Post of last evening:
Messrs. Hathaway & Russell, merchants. SIRS,
I embrace this favorable opportunity of writing to inform you of my present situation, which is dreadful.
Sirs, I left New York on the 23d of August, 1807, in the barque Two Brothers, commanded by Henry Gardner, and bound to Antwerp which port we were never permitted to arrive at, in consequence of the decrees of the belligerent nations. We remained at Flushing 6 months, and 4 in Rotterdam, during which period there was a vessel ordered home, with the officers and crews belonging to the respective ships in the ports of Holland; I being persuaded by capt. Gardner to remain by the vessel, which I did, always studying the interest of my owners. When the embargo was raised in Holland, no exertion was wanting on our side to get the vessel in readiness for sea, in hopes to get out of Europe which was then in a state of convulsions. Captain Gardner then procured a freight to Charante, for a cargo of Brandy, which proved to me unfortunate. As to the particulars of the voyage, I imagine you are perfectly acquainted with [them.] We arrived in Charante in France, on the 1st of September 1808. At our arrival we were embargoed. In the mean while we were employed in overhauling ship and taking in cargo; got everything on board ready for sea, when some of the people went and denounced the ship; said we touched at a port in England, and were boarded at different times by British ships of war; through which we were sent to prison at Charante. On the 15th of Oct. we were sent to Rochefort prison, captain Gardner being unwell obtained permission to go to the hospital; I remained in Rochefort prison seven weeks. I was then ordered to prepare for Arras. On the 7th of Dec. I commenced my travels with the officers of the ship Neptune of Portland, and Holland Trader of New York. Captain Gardner still remained in the hospital.
We arrived in Arras after a disagreeable march of about 600 miles through France—[We] suffered much on the road with fatigue and want; [and] the chief of our all became a prey to the overbearing prison keepers.—Since our arrival in Arras we had letters from capt. Jenkins, whose vessel is likewise denounced, with eight more. He informs me that capt. Gardner and eight more had made their escape, since we left Rochefort. Capt. Jenkins, ship Minerva, of Rochester, capt. Tucker, of the William of Newburyport; capt. Chaddock, of the Wareham, of New York, and their mates and some of the people are in Rochefort prison. I am here friendless and moneyless. Our pay is nineteen cents per day, to supply every necessary of life, and no support whatever can we obtain from our minister. I write frequently to his excellency gen. Armstrong, to alleviate our distress by allowing some pecuniary support, if [he can] not obtain our release. He will not even answer our letters; he listens to the sufferings of his countrymen, and gives them no redress. He looks on us more with contempt than pity. We are furthermore informed by Mr. Cox Barnett, American consul for the district of Havre, that his excellency the French minister would immediately give us up were gen. Armstrong to make application for us. Mr. Barnett is a man who does all that lays in [his] power for his countrymen. Were he invested with full authority we should soon be redeemed from captivity. He informs us that we cannot be released until the fine which the emperor's decrees [have] imposed on us be paid. I was six months a prisoner on the 13th of April last, which seems an age to me, not [having] been accustomed to a state of captivity. No more at present, but
Remain your ob't
Humble servant,
JOHN WYLE.
Dated Arras prison, } April 18th, 1809. }
The government of France still professes to be at peace and amity with ours; yet such is her daily conduct towards our unfortunate fellow citizens, that even were the two nations at open war with us, it would disgrace the character of the civilized world. Can it fail, then, to rouse the indignation of
every patriot of our injured and insulted country?
Translated for the Baltimore American.
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE, Between the ministers of France and Austria, prior to the commencement of hostilities.
BAYONNE, July 16. 1808.
SIR,
Mr. Young lieutenant in the second regiment of Polish infantry, in returning to Galicia upon family affairs, was arrested there, although he was furnished with the requisite passports. Marshal Davoust thrice reclaimed him of count de Niepperg, the col. commanding on the frontiers of Austrian Galicia, but without effect, reminding him that Mr. Young's passports were such as required count de Niepperg from the military govt. into Galicia, inspiring with hope that those who conformed to his requisitions, would be permitted to pass unmolested. Mr. Young's papers have been seized and himself remains under arrest. I am ordered to demand of you his liberation.
It is difficult to make this demand without some degree of complaint, or at least expressions of regret at the course of conduct proposed to be pursued by the Austrian government in relation to the Duchy of Warsaw. Communication becomes more and more difficult. Already they permit to pass with the greatest difficulty, provisions destined for the grand Duchy. The most excessive rigor is observed towards the French and the countries in their possession. This conduct has not been pursued towards other foreigners. Whilst on the part of France, every measure has been taken, not only for the safety of the different provinces of Austria, but likewise for the tranquillity of the interior. The Austrian government ought not to have the least disquiet about the one or the other.
Could these unfavorable dispositions otherwise give astonishment; of the entry at Trieste of the three American vessels with cargoes so evidently from Malta and England, that no one in that city doubted the fact? What could we think of the cry of war which rung from Vienna through all Germany; of those preparations with which all the newspapers are filled; of the movement of the troops in Galicia, who were concentrated into a solid body; of similar movements announced in Bohemia; and finally of the levy of a national guard, backed by an organized militia, as if the Austrian monarchy was spending all its resources to make a great blow, or to save itself from great danger? And whilst sir, you know, and your government has proclaimed it, there exists a profound peace; that France particularly, in perfect harmony with her neighbors, demands nothing of it, makes no pretensions to any thing belonging to it and has no view whatever which can give it the slightest uneasiness.
It is impossible almost for me to express to you my surprise. Although this is not the general object of my note which relates to a single fact. Can there exist, (and we cannot doubt it) such a general spirit of malevolence? It cannot but be thought, that this disposition is the fickleness of the conduct of some overseers of your government who think to serve or please it, by spreading intentions which we do not wish to believe it to possess.
I eagerly embrace this occasion, to express to your excellency the assurances of, &c.
NO. II.
Letter from Count Champagny to his excellency Count Metternich.
BAYONNE, July 18, 1808.
I wished to converse with you confidentially, as I am flattered by the nature of the overtures which your excellency has made me: the subjoined note, relating to a particular fact at which I am charged to give you information, leaves me an opportunity to speak about the warlike preparations of the Austrian monarchy, which are not only announced in all the newspapers, but likewise by the correspondence of all the courts of Germany. Several of these measures are avowed by your government. It must be agreed that they form a strange contrast to the state of profound peace, and even to the close connexion which subsists between all the continental powers. I have thought it due you to speak of this subject without making it the object of a special note.—What end do they propose in thus disturbing the quiet of a great part of Germany? If they wish to preserve peace, and we have no doubt in this respect, why those warlike appearances? One of the blessings of peace is the security which is enjoyed by it, and many unhappy wars have taken place, only from preparations, made oftentimes without the intention of beginning a war, but which has sprung from the fear of it. I give those reflections sir, to your good understanding,
to the rectitude of your intentions, and the lively desire which animates us to maintain perfect harmony between our respective governments. Besides such a result due to our common efforts would afford me great pleasure.
That your Exc. &c. &c.
BOSTON, July 11.
From Lisbon
By the arrival of capt. Howland from Lisbon, who left there on the 2d of June, we learn, that success still attended the efforts of the Portuguese, Spaniards and English, against the French. Portugal got rid of the invaders, and the greater part of Soult's army had been destroyed or taken prisoners. It was rumored that the general was among the prisoners.
The patriots of Bilbao, were stated to have risen on the French garrison at that place, subdued them, and recovered their liberty—and there was a rumor of a rise at Corunna against the French. The French had made a shew of advancing, on the sea of Lisbon, but had retreated again.
Reinforcements of troops continued to arrive at Lisbon almost daily from England. All soldiers who were in health were marched to the frontiers, and garrison duty performed by invalids.
A report of taking of Ferrol is supposed to be founded on the capture of Vigo, some time since.
Capt. Howland favored us with Lisbon papers to May 30th. A paper of June was given to a vessel at sea.
The following articles exhibit the substance of the contents of the papers received.
LISBON, May 28.
On the 17th the van guard of the French army appeared before Valencia of Alcantara (Spain, on the frontier of Portugal, E. of Lisbon) and demanded its surrender. The demand was answered from the mouth of cannon, and the French are said to have retreated afterwards. The force is variously stated from 800 to 3000.
May 27.
It has been confirmed by official notice that the French army of marshal Soult, beaten at Oporto and at Amarante, has fled with precipitation, abandoning artillery, baggage, &c. and losing a great number of soldiers killed and prisoners. All our provinces of the north are freed from the vandals, who committed great outrages in their flight.
The marquis of Astorga is appointed president of the supreme junta of Spain.
The patriots continue to resist the French in Arragon.
The French in Barcelona appeared to be preparing to withdraw from that place.
Accounts from Seville are to May 15.—The anniversary of the massacre of the citizens of Madrid by the French on the 2d of May, had been commemorated.
It was reported that troops had been drawn from Naples by the French to strengthen the army of the Tyrol—that there was an insurrection of the Calabrians; and that gen. Stuart, with a mixed army of 30,000 men, was ready to join them.
LIVERPOOL, May 10.
SUMMARY OF EVENTS.
The Dutch papers repeat the report that Mustapha Bairactar is still alive, and on the eve of executing great projects.
The emperor Alexander had returned to Petersburg from Finland on the 12th, for the purpose of being present at the marriage of the grand duchess Catharine. His majesty had appointed the circumnavigator, captain Von Krusenstern, to the command of the Blagodat of 110 guns.
The king of Denmark is reported to have treated count Rosen and col. Blornestierne, who were sent to him by the duke of Sodermania (now reigning in Sweden) with great coolness—and observed that the indignities shewn to Gustavus were so offensive, that he could not acknowledge the new government.
A committee of the English catholics held a meeting on the 24th ultimo at the Earl of Shewsbury's, to consider the propriety of petitioning parliament for an assimilation of the laws respecting their body between the sister islands. The catholics of Ireland it must be known to every reader, enjoy the elective franchise, and some other privileges, which are denied their brethren in England. However equitable their claims, the committee agreed to wave them for the present, that they might not appear to wish to embarrass government at a period of peculiar difficulty.
On Saturday last arrived the schr. Fair Trader, captain Shackleford, in 8 days from Halifax. London papers to May 20 had been received at Newfoundland, and the contents were very favorable with respect to the Austrians.

NORFOLK, July 14.
Arrived, Schooner Venus, Emmerson, 12 days from Grenada. Left there July 1, brigs Mchitable, Man-...
CHILICOTHE, June 29.
There is perhaps few instances on record since the days of Nero, of more deliberate tyrannic proscription, than one which I shall attempt to narrate.
Captain JARVIS CUTLER, having been recommended, by as respectable characters as there are in the state of Ohio, for a captaincy in the additional army, was appointed and received orders in June last to recruit.
Alexandria Daily Gazette.
TUESDAY, JULY 18.
On the last day of the session, Mr. Ran-olph reported two bills, one to provide for the selection of jurors by the courts of the United States instead of the marshals; the other specifying the punishments to be ad-judged by courts martial, which are pro-posed to be limited to hard labor with or without a suspension of pay: solitary con-finement with or without such suspension, and with or without a partial suspension of subsistence: banishment with disgrace: and death.
COLONEL PICKERING.
There is no end to the profligate accusa-tions made against the veteran patriot and soldier, col. Pickering. His elevated and reserved reputation, having gradually risen to the pitch at which it stands, affords a se-curity against the attacks of those who are not his enemies alone, but equally hostile to public virtue itself.
This slander was hinted at in the Whig some days ago, and is formally repeated this morning by a correspondent of that pa-per, with names and circumstances. As this charge can be conceived of a higher grade than usual, reluctant as col. Pickering ever been to appear sensible to the poisoned shafts of his enemies, we hope he will look upon this as meriting his serious attention.
ACCOUNT OF A YOUNG LADY TAK-ING THE VEIL AT NAPLES.
(From Lemaistre's travels after the peace of Amiens.)
When we stopped at the door of the church in which this dreadful sacrifice was to be made, two gentlemen, dressed in uni-form relitioes of the lady about to assume the religious habit, came forward, and not-withstanding a heavy shower of rain which was falling at the time, insisted on handing le Signore Inglese up the stairs of the church.
The church is a small but pretty building, decorated on all sides with rich marble.
The relatives of the unfortunate girl, and all their friends, were in full dress, and in-stead of expressing any grief on the occasion seemed to consider the event as extremely joyful.
Printed papers were distributed about the church; the contents of which were so cu-rious, that though I will not tire you by co-pying them verbatim, I must give you the heads as characteristic of the sentiments which prevail here on such subjects.
The ceremony began with some very good music. High mass was then said, and, in the middle of it, the unfortunate girl, a beautiful and elegant creature, not more than nineteen years of age, and by far the handsomest Neapolitan female whom I have yet seen, appeared at the grate; near which a large, and rather disorderly, crowd was collected.
'To wither in her bloom, Lost in a Convent's solitary gloom.' The Neapolitan ladies laughed, or rather giggled, during the most serious parts of the ceremony; sent messages from one to the other; and amused themselves with con-versing together on the most trivial topics; in short, seemed to consider the whole as a very lively and pleasant event.
As we were leaving the chapel, we were invited into the parloir, where the nuns, on-ly separated by a low grate, appeared, and entertained the strangers with ice, cakes, and other refreshments.
During the whole of this ceremony I ex-perienced the most painful sensations, and I could not help remarking how circumstances
of the most dreadful kind may be reconciled by custom, prejudice and religious opinions. The English assembled on this occasion, feeling both pity for the object of sacrifice, and indignation against those who were the authors of it, were at one instant over-come with grief, and the next animated with an enthusiastic wish to rush forward, and by force to rescue the victim of superstition from the hands of her bigotted relatives:—while the Neapolitans conceiving that they themselves were doing an act of laudable piety in thus devoting this lovely creature to the cloister, and were ensuring her eternal happiness, shewed in their man-ner, their countenances and their conversa-tion, that they looked on what was passing a scene of joy, not of sorrow.
M. DE DASHKOFF, Charge des Affaires and Consul-General of the Emperor of Rus-sia to the United States, arrived here a few days ago. We understand that he has been recognized as such by the President of the United States, and has received his ex-quatur as Consul-General. Nat. Intel.
Public Sale.
Will be sold at the Vendue Store this day at 10 o'clock.
Part of a cask of Hardware, for the benefit of the underwriters.
P. G. Marsteller.
July 18.
TO HIRE,
A Light Running Coach, two good horses and a careful driver. Apply to
G. M'MUNN.
July 18.
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Fresh Turnip Seed for Sale.
The subscriber has for sale the following kinds, viz.
The Red Top, Norfolk, & Long Rooted winter Turnip Seed.
ALSO,
A general assortment of GARDEN SEEDS, as usual. Apply at the nursery, lower end of Pitt-street, Alexandria.
Peter Billy.
July 18.
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FOR RENT,
A TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, situate on Cameron-street, lately finished and calculated for a genteel family, with a lot large enough for a garden enclosed. It will be rented pretty low to a careful, punc-tual tenant.
Apply to
Thomas Irwin.
July 18.
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NEW PUBLICATIONS,
Just Received
FOR SALE BY
James Kennedy, sen.
Bookseller King-street.
Miss Owenson's Patriotic Sketches of Ire-land.
—Ida of Athens, 2 vols.
Hungarian Brothers, 2 vols. by Miss Porter.
Thaddeus of Warsaw, 2 vols. do.
Memoirs of an American Lady, by Mrs. Grant.
John De Lancaster, a novel, by Cumberland.
Griffith Abbey, do. Mrs. Matthews
Roderick Random, a new and elegant edition, 2 vols.
Abellino, a Romance, by Lewis.
Romantic Tales, 2 vols. do.
Letters supposed to have passed between Waller and St. Evremont.
Harriott's struggles through life, 2 vols.
Surr's Winter in London, 2 vols.
Lovers of La Vendee, 2 vols.
The Lady's Pocket Library.
The Complete Farrier.
Dr. Goldsmith's Miscellaneous Works, a new and elegant edition, 1st vol.
The Sonnets of Petrarch—elegant.
AND
A good assortment of Latin and Greek classi-cal and English school books.
Children's books, and
Book of Trades, with handsome plates.
Geographical Cards.
A variety of the best Stationary and fashion-able Paper Hangings.
ALSO,
Blank account and record books.
Merchant's account books, made to any pat-tern, of the best materials, with patent rul-ing and binding.
July 18.
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Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.
For London—direct.
The substantial fast sailing Ship FAME, two hundred and sixty tons burthen, S. FITCH, master, will sail in 8 days. For passage only apply to the Captain on board, or
Charles I. Nourfe.
George-Town, July 15—17.
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PRIME UPLAND COTTON.
NOW LANDING,
From on board the sloop Favorite Putsey, capt. Fessenden, from Charleston;
124 bales Upland Cotton, of
A VERY SUPERIOR QUALITY, selected solely for retailers.
ON HAND.
25 bales ditto:
All of which SHALL be sold on as eligi-ble terms as can be purchased in market.
E. Gilman.
July 18.
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NOTICE.
On SATURDAY, the 22d instant, at four o'clock, p. m. will be LET to the highest bid-der, for a term not exceeding five years:
The DOCK at the east end of
Prince-street, with the privilege of the wharf at the end, and on the south side of said dock—by order of the Common Council.
ROBERT ANDERSON, ALEX. M'KENZIE, THOMAS LAWRASON, WILLIAM NEWTON, Committee of Council.
July 13.
NOTICE.
THE property in the wharf, at the south side of Prince-street, proposed to be let on the 22d instant by Robert Anderson, Alex-ander M'Kenzie, Thomas Lawrason & Wil-iam Newton, a committee of the common council, agreeable to the above advertise-ment, as far as the lot lately occupied by Elisha Janney, extends westwardly upon the said street, is hereby made known to be vested in the subscriber as trustee for the cre-ditors of the said Janney—All persons are therefore forewarned from renting the same or any part thereof, in pursuance of the ad-vertisement aforesaid.
Richard M. Scott, Trustee.
July 17.
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RECOMMENDATION.
THE Superintendent of Police recom-mends to the citizens of Alexandria, during the warm season, a frequent use of LIME in their Privies and other parts of their premises where filth accumulates—and the greatest attention is required to the keep-ing clean and dry their cellars, so that no stagnant water be left in them.
He particularly requests the proprietors of unoccupied houses and cellars to cause them frequently to be opened and aired—housekeepers are required to cause all the rubbish accumulated in their back yards to be thrown into the streets that the scavengers carts may take it away.
John Longden, Superintendent of Police.
June 27.
New House of Entertainment.
THOMAS RHODES, respectfully in-forms the citizens of Alexandria and the public, that he will open A HOUSE OF EN-TERAINMENT on the first day of July next, in a commodious and airy new house on Prince-street, sign of the Eagle, a few doors above Thomas Swann's dwelling.—He in-tends to keep a constant supply of the best LIQUORS and PROVISIONS, and will ac-commodate travellers and others on such mo-derate terms as to make it an object to call on him. He will be provided with a careful hostler and has good stabling for horses.
The situation is superior to any in town for the accommodation of travellers, it being out of the way of bustle and there is a pump of the best water at the door
June 27.
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FOR RENT,
THE DWELLING HOUSE of the late Colonel Hooe, on Water-street.—It is spa-cious and convenient, and has all necessary outhouses, with a very excellent garden at-tached to it.
J. H. Hooe, John Muncaster, Executors.
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O B S E R V E.
The following M E D I C I N E S are sold by ROBERT GRAY , Bookseller in King-street—and by N. HINGSTON , Fairfax-street, Alexandria.
LEE'S ELIXIR!
A sovereign remedy for colds, obstinate coughs, catarrhs, asthma, sore throats, and approaching consumptions. A single trial of this medicine will prove its efficacious quality in restoring a perspiration common to healthy people; it dislodges and expels the tough viscid phlegm or mucus, strengthening the weakened vessels of the lungs, thus striking at the root of the disorder, the symptoms of course are effectually and permanently conquered. The great number of cures performed in 1808 by this elegant and useful preparation, is sufficient to astonish and convince those that labor under colds, coughs, consumptions, &c. of being immediately relieved, without saying any thing of the many thousands benefited in former years; however for the information of those persons, if any there be, that have not heard of the balsamic qualities of Lee's Elixir, we give the names of the following persons who are well known to our citizens in general as persons of known integrity and strict veracity. From the following certificates it will plainly appear, that a three year's consumption, a common cold or cough, are all with ease removed by Lee's Elixir.
Messrs. R. Lee and Son,
The superior qualities of your medicine, called Lee's Elixir , induces me to give you this certificate for publication, to point to my suffering fellow mortals the road to health, the most valuable of all earthly possessions. For upwards of three years I have been afflicted with a severe cough, tightness of the breast, lowness of spirits, and a gradual wasting of the flesh; having tried different medicines recommended for such cases, without receiving any real benefit; fortunately one of your advertisements was given to me—I immediately applied to Mr. Vance , 178, Market street, for some of your Elixir, which has contrary to the expectations of my friends restored me to my former good state of health. Any other information will be given by me.
George Harwood, Market street, Baltimore
Messrs. R. Lee & Son,
You are at liberty to publish for the good of others, the benefit I have received from your excellent preparation called Lee's Elixir . Being afflicted with violent pains in the breast, loss of appetite, and a debility of the whole system, which rendered me unable to attend to business, being advised to try your Elixir, I procured two bottles of Messieurs Warner and Hanna , which has entirely removed the complaint, and restored me to a perfect state of health. From the good effect of your Elixir I was led to suppose your other medicines were equally efficacious, which induced me to give your Worm Lozenges to my children, and with pleasure I inform you they had the desired effect. Any other information I shall give on application to me at my house in Sly's-street , Baltimore.
John Keller.
Messrs. R. Lee & Son,
In December last I was attacked with a most violent cold, a severe cough and pains in the breast, which continued to grow worse, during which time my appetite failed, and my voice altered so much, that it was with the utmost exertion I could pronounce a single sentence louder than my breath. Some of my friends having observed to me, that much good had been done by the use of Lee's Elixir , advised me to procure a bottle from Messrs. Warner and Hanna , which I accordingly did—and to those persons unacquainted with the merits of this medicine, it will appear astonishing that three doses should remove the pains in my breast, and the use of the one bottle restored me to PERFECT HEALTH .
J. A. Smith, Market street, Fell's Point.
Lee's Worm-destroying Lozenges.
This medicine is superior to any yet offered to the public, being innocent and mild certain and efficacious in its operations. Should no worms exist in the body, it will without pain or griping, cleanse the stomach and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive, and thereby prevent the production of worms and many fatal disorders.
Lee's Grand Restorative.
Proved by long extensive experience, to be absolutely unparalleled in the cure of nervous disorders, consumptions, lowness of spirits, loss of appetite, impurity of blood, hysterical affections, inward weaknesses, violent cramps in the stomach and bad indigestions, melancholy, gout in the stomach, pains in the limbs, relaxations, involuntary emissions, obstinate gleets, flour albus for whites, impotency, barrenness, &c. &c.
Infallible Ague and Fever Drops.
For the cure of agues, remittent and intermitent fevers.
Lee's Genuine Essence & Extract of Mustard.
A safe and effectual remedy for acute and chronic rheumatism, gout, palsy, lumbago, numbness, white swellings, chilblains, sprains, bruises, pains in the face and neck, &c.
Lee's Sovereign Ointment for the Itch.
Which is warranted an infallible remedy at one application, and may be used with the most perfect safety by pregnant women, or on infants a week old, not containing a particle of mercury, or any dangerous ingredient whatever, and is not accompanied with that tormenting smart which attends the use of other remedies.
Persian Lotion,
Celebrated for the cure of ringworms, tetter, and all eruptions of the skin, rendering it soft and smooth.
Lee's Genuine Eye Water,
An effectual remedy for all diseases of the eyes:
Tooth Ache Drops,
Which give immediate relief.
Lee's Corn Plaister.
DAMASK LIP SALVE.
Restorative Powder for the Teeth and Gums.
Indian Vegetable Specific,
A certain and never failing cure for venereal complaints.
N. B. Each and every medicine above enumerated, have directions describing their mode of use in the most perfect manner.
April 3.
MOLASSES.
20 hogsheads RETAILING MOLASSES, for sale by
Joseph Mandeville,
Corner of King and Fairfax streets.
June 10.
Just Received For Sale by
ROBERT GRAY,
NAUTICAL ALMANACS FOR THE YEARS 1809 and 10, With Register Tables.
—ALSO—
A Few Copies of a French Pronouncing Dictionary.
July 14.
YARWOOD'S
Patent Washing Machine.
THE subscriber continues to manufacture Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine , which by daily experience proves to answer the intended purpose, and for which the demand is great. He has already disposed of his right to the state of Maryland, and some counties in Virginia, and is willing to dispose of rights for counties in the different states to the southward of the Potomac river, and also for the territory of Louisiana. Masters of vessels will find it particularly useful.
Wm. C. Newton,
Assignee of Joseph Yarwood.
June 22.
A further proof of Yarwood's useful Washing Machine.
We the subscribers have found, on trial, Joseph Yarwood's Patent Washing Machine to answer fully the intended purpose of washing cloaths of every description, and do hereby recommend them to the public as a great saving of soap, labor and cloaths. Given under our hands this day of June, 1809.
(Signed)
Dorothea Krouse, Catharine Calder, Ann McCarran, Martha Abercrombie, Ruth Devon, Rebecca Hattersley, Valinda Brown, Elizabeth Black, Jane B. Swann, H. Dick, Susanna Rounsville, Elizabeth Wilson, Elizabeth Snyder, Nancy Kell, Sarah Kelsen-ger, Margaret B. Manley, Mary Fendall, Mary Steel, Sarah Fitzhugh, Mary Duffey.
Any person who wishes to purchase ready-made Machines, can be supplied by calling on the subscriber or John Trout , who is now manufacturing them on Alfred street, Alexandria.
I wish to employ from 15 to 20 hands who can work at the Joiners' business—also I will sell out my Grocery Store at the Potomac bridge, if applied to soon; for which I will give a short credit on a part; or I will take plank in part pay. The purchaser can have the store house which is a good stand for business.
WM. C. NEWTON.
FOR SALE,
Mrs. Law's FARM, near this town.
Terms, which will be very accommodating, made known by WALTER JONES Esq. in Washington.
May 20.
River-Farm to Rent.
I AM authorised to rent in divisions, that part of the late General Washington's estate called RIVER-FARM . The fertility, to say nothing of the commanding situation of this place, is sufficient to excite the attention of farmers.
WM. H. FOOTE.
July 11.
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Valuable Property for Sale.
Pursuant to a deed of trust made by ELISHA JANNEY to the subscriber for the benefit of his creditors, will be exposed to public sale, before the tavern door of Zachariah Ward , in the town of Occoquan , at twelve o'clock, on FRIDAY , the twenty-first of next month—
That valuable MILL-SEAT , the property of the said Janney , situate in the said town of Occoquan . On this site was erected, about ten years ago, a spacious three story brick mill house, which ever since has been occupied as a manufacturing mill until about five weeks ago it was destroyed by fire: the stone work of the mill and a considerable part of the brick work still stands and would be found sufficiently substantial to erect new work upon it—considerable part of the iron work would also answer for a new mill, which might with these aids be erected in time to grind the growing crop of wheat. The advantages appertaining to this valuable property which in the driest season never wants water, are so generally known as hardly to need a particular enumeration. Suffice it to state, that it is situated in a healthy and flourishing little town at the falls of Occoquan river, about 16 miles south of Alexandria , on the great stage road leading from north to south, in the heart of a fine wheat country, and has navigable tide water to the mill door where vessels may come of sufficient burthen to carry 400 to 500 barrels of flour.
ALSO,
At the same time and place will be exposed to sale,
The TANYARD and the Improvement thereon, which are calculated for the carrying on the tanning business to advantage and on a large scale, together with the stock of Leather, &c. on hand.
ALSO,
Will be exposed for sale, at the same time and place,
One undivided Moiety of a Tract of Land, containing about 500 acres, situate on the north side of the Occoquan river, very valuable from the quantity of fine timber which it contains.
Terms of sale for the real property will be—Ten per cent on the purchase money payable within 60 days by negotiable notes well endorsed—for the residue a credit will be given of one, two and three years on equal payments with interest from the date, and a deed of trust upon the property to secure the payments will be required.
For further particulars, those who may desire to purchase will be pleased to apply to Mr. Nathaniel Ellicott , at Occoquan , or to the subscriber at Bush-Hill , near Alexandria .
Richard M. Scott, Trustee.
June 19.
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PROPOSALS,
BY KIMBER AND CONRAD, OF PHILADELPHIA,
AND JAMES KENNEDY, SENIOR, ALEXANDRIA,
For publishing by Subscription, A GENERAL COLLECTION
OF VOYAGES AND TRAVELS: Forming a complete History, of the Origin and Progress of Discovery, by Sea and Land, from the earliest ages to the present time. Preceded by an Historical Introduction, and Critical Catalogue of Books of Voyages and Travels: And illustrated and adorned with numerous Engravings.
BY JOHN PINKERTON, AUTHOR OF MODERN GEOGRAPHY, &c.
CONDITIONS.
The work will be handsomely printed, in quarto, on a fine paper and with a new type; and will be put to press as soon as a sufficient number of subscribers is obtained.
It is expected the work will be completed in ten or twelve volumes, each containing between eight and nine hundred pages of letter press, besides several elegant engravings.
A quarter of a volume, or one number, is proposed to be published on the first day of every month, at 2 dollars, payable on delivery. To non-subscribers the price will be considerably enhanced.
A list of the names of such as patronise this valuable work by subscription, will be published in the last volume.
The English edition sells at 14 dollars a volume.
** SUBSCRIPTIONS received by JAMES KENNEDY, senior, Alexandria.
July 7.
Printing in its various branches executed with accuracy and dispatch.
To be Sold, or Rented,
The property conveyed by Elisha Janney for the benefit of his creditors—consisting of Two Dwelling Houses on an half acre of ground, at the south west corner of Duke and Royal streets. One of these is an elegant new building calculated for the accommodation of a large family.
An half acre Lot of Land, situate at the south east corner of Cameron and Henry streets.
A small dwelling house on an alley eastward of Union street, between Duke & Ward streets.
A Farm of 12 acres, within two miles of town, on the Leesburg road, enclosed with post and rail fence, on which there is a tolerable good dwelling house and a well of water.
ALSO FOR SALE,
The wharf and the improvements thereon on the south side of Prince street.
Richard M. Scott, Trustee.
Bush Hill, July 14.
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Joseph H. Mandeville,
Corner of King and Union-streets,
HAS FOR SALE,
2000 bushels coarse and fine Salt, by the bushel and in sacks.
50 barrels Whiskey.
1000 wt. Rhode Island Cheese.
Goshen do. in casks.
5000 wt. best green Coffee, in bags.
1000 do. white do.
French Brandy.
Jamaica, Antigua, Windward Island, and New England Rum.
Imperial, Hyson, Young Hyson, and Hyson Skin Teas, of the latest importations.
Sugar, best Muscovado, in hogsheads and barrels.
Do inferior qualities, in do.
Molasses, in hogsheads
Clover Seed, warranted fresh.
Cotton, in bales and by retail.
Candles, mould and dipped.
Loaf and Lump Sugar.
Spanish Cigars, Hamilton's and Garrett's Smuff, in bottles, Writing and Wrapping Paper, Pepper, Allspice, Chewing Tobacco, Madder, Copperas, Soap Leather, Bed Cord, Leading Lines, &c. &c.
ALSO,
Best Superfine Flour, for private families, a few barrels Corn, and some Seed Oats, Plaister of Paris, &c.
April 17.
Just Published,
FOR SALE BY R. GRAY,
A CELEBRATED ROMANCE ENTITLED
ABAELLINO,
THE BRAVO OF VENICE.
Translated from the German, by M. C. Lewis , the well known author of the Castle Spectre , Monk , Adelgitha , &c. &c. Handsomely bound, one dollar—the English edition sold at one dollar seventy five cents.
What black Musician conjures up this fiend? What, do you tremble, are ye all afraid? Alas, I blame ye not, for ye are mortal— And mortal eyes cannot endure the devil— Avant, thou dreadful Minister of Hell.
RICHARD III.
In justice to this excellent Romance, we need only remark, that the Grand Dramatic piece, which for several seasons past drew such full houses to our theatre, is founded on the same subject, as translated by Dunlop , but the acknowledged superiority of Lewis's writings or translations in the Romance style, being so far superior to any other of our modern authors, leaves encomium unnecessary with the publishers.
NOTE. Five editions of this Romance were sold in a very short time, after publication in London—it is dedicated to the Earl of Molesby by Lewis .
June 7—21
The Commonwealth of Virginia
To the Sheriff of County , GREETING:
YOU are hereby commanded to summon Elisha Janney , Jacob Janney , Philip Care , Bernard Hooe, jun.  Philip Slaughter , and Fleming Bates , to appear at the Capitol in the city of Richmond , on the 17th day of the next term, before the judge of the superior court of chancery, directed by law to be held in the said city, to answer a bill exhibited against them in the said court, by John P. Smith . And this they shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of one hundred pounds each. And have then there this writ. Witness, Peter Tinsley , clerk of our said court at Richmond , this 24th day of May, 1809, and in the thirty-third year of the commonwealth.
Peter Tinsley, C. C.
To restrain in the hands of the defendants Jacob Janney , Philip Care , Bernard Hooe, jun.  Philip Slaughter , and Fleming Bates , any monies, debts, or effects in their hands belonging, or due to Elisha Janney , an absent defendant, until the further order of court.
William Wirt, P. Q.
Teste,
P. TINSLEY, C. C.
May 30.
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