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Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-08
gleranoria DAILY aoDertiser.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8.
From Washington, Dec. 6.

I K
The bill for .uspepding the non, iimpor-
t,tion act til! July 10, past the house OF re.
rresentatives, this day BY majority Of
1oi to S. There was but little debate and
that principally relative TO the time e sus.
pension. many being in favor of Drc. 3,
1907, and some, for some time befote the
dose of this session. I. will probably pass
she Senate on Tuesday The bill RENTS
all forfeitures thar may have been incurred
during the operation of the act.
Captain Smith, who arrived here on
Monday last from St. Thomas, informs,
that an American gentleman had arrived
there from Martinique. which place he
lef, co the 5,h Nov. and reported. thar the
day previous to his leaving Martinique,
two French fr'gates arrived at Fort. ROYAL,
and thar they momen,ly expected four
ships of the line. VIVA. their ,ntenuons
were, was not known.
fNew 1ork tab I
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-08
Fifty Dollars Reward.
For abbrehendlng Richard GotaeY,

WHO BROKE JAIL LAST NIGHT.
TIE was committed, o. Is Cwn coniess.-
L 4 ons of passing counterfeit CHECKS; lie
is about 5 teet7 inches Ids h., lair compile Sion,
light hair, grey eyes, very much p;tted with
dered. He WIS sailor in the United States
service; had blue sailors Jacket and trcW-
sers, long blue coat, several White linen
shirts, pair ct shoes, an.i very good back
hat.
The above reward Will be given FOR appre-
hending and securing the said Cater N any
Jail, and giving me information thereof.
DANIEL G.. Brent, Marshal
Of the district OF Columbia.
! ahnM :
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-08
M.9RyLAND LEGIsL.ATUFE.

On Saturday last, (Nov. 30 J leave was
given to bring in bill. eu:I'ed san act
90 TAX Bachelors ind gaak-Stoca, tor the
education Of poor ch:lafsn in ,hS several
counties Of the state Ayea s7--Nays
81,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-08
From the Nszv. York Gazette.
HAMILTON's MONUMENT.

The Monument is in the form OF an obelisk,
on a pedestal feet square, and nearly teet
above the base. The obelisk Itself IS conpo-
sed OF four pieces Of write Marble, g feet III
length, land is surrounded by a flaming urn;
the elevation of the whole structure fourteen,
enclosed with neat iron railing, the ground
having been generously coded to the St. An
drew's Society by Captain James Geas, one
ct its members.
The settle of the Monument commands a
view of the city of New-York, and OF the west
side of the island, an extensive waterprospect
reaching from point several miles above tin
the North River, across the Bay, through the
Narrows, to point several mixes below them.
So that every inhabitant ofthe city, and every
stranger who approaches our port, may see,
at once, the Memorial which the Society has
erected to the irreparable loss which America
has sustained in the death of her most daStln-
gnished citizen,
On this spot
FELL,
July llth, 1904,
MA RIG RAJ ~
ALEXANDER HAMILTON.
AS an expression
of their affectionate regard
to his Memory,
And of their deep regret
for his loss,
The St. Andrews Society,
of the state of New-York,
have erected
THIS MONUMENT,
On the ReUcrSc.
ancorrupta Fides, undaque veritas
Quando uilum inverrient parem?
Multis isle quidam feb lis occidet. H0r.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-08

By the Pilgrim, Capt. WlreeIrright, from
Rotterdam, Holland papers have been receiv-
ed at Boston to the l7tn October. hey are
full of wal, looking movements IN I rance, 3 rus
ala. Russia, sc. The Prusslen army had &C.
stually been Joined by 10000 Saxons, ana the the
Russians are in much strength-though az
great distance-and were on the sHafc' iol
Germany Every engine witain TIE contfou!
of Bonaparte, appeared to De IN notion TO
give effect and success to his attack ON Prussia,
At the same time negotiations were still IN G.
peration between France and Prussia; which
IN the opinion Of some gentlemen, would pro-
duce am accommodation of the existing difier-
encss between those two powers.
NJ Z. Ner. III.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-08
Negroes to Hire.

ITO be hired, for the ensuing year, on or
4 before the first day ofJanuary next, Sc.
veral likely Virginia born NEGROES, con.
sisting of men. women an girls; some OF
whom have been accustomed to washing, irons
ing, and waiting in the house. Also some
good plantation laboers, belonging to the
Preston estate.
Frances Alexander.
December 6. 3taw3w
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Capt. Clark, from Cadiz, who arrived at
Boston on Friday last, informs, that when ne
sailed, feet of ten sail Of the line, ta French
and one Spanish, the remains Of the combined
fleet defeated off Trafalgar had dropped dowa'
with wood and water aboard, to proceed to sea
the first opportunity. 1t was cenJe2tured they
were bound to the Spanish Main and that
Admiral Collingwood with four sail OF the line,
was cruizing of the harbour. i0Aa.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1806-12-08

The Stages between Alexan,
driia and Richmond, will travel
on SUNDAYS, until the pub
lie are notified to the contrary.
The Pyobrpetors,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
FROM LATE LONDON pAptK..


Marshal Bernadotte has been present.
ed by Bonaparte with the royal palace and
domain of Trielsdorf, in Anspach.
The county of DUSSELDORF, has been
coded BY the king of Bavaria to France,
and prince Murat appointed hereditary
duke thereof.
The French minister Of marine, has
been dispatched to inspect the sea coasts
OF the channel.
An order passed the house of commons
on the first of April, moved by lord Auck.
land, for the necessary documents to ex.
plain the nature and extent of the trade
between G. Britain, her colonies int Inc w.
Indies, and America.
The emperor Napoleon, as grand mas.
ter OF the order of the Iron Croscn, has
conferred the grand insignia of that order.
on his highness prince Eugenius Napole.
on OF France, deputy king Of Naples, his
son, on prince Joseph Napoleon, and on
prince Louis, his brothers and on the
princes Murat aud Borghese, his brother
in-law.
Marshal Jourdan, is to take command in
the city of Naples,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
DOYLESTOWN May Ic.

Caution 10 Parents.-On the 23d of A.
prll, died in Chester county, son of Mr..
John Fell, aged between and years, in
consequence of swallowing an old Jersey
copper, which had lain in his stomach for
thirteen months. The child often puked
when taking its food, his feet and legs
were swelled frequently, and his body at
length swelled to such degree, that the
skin cracked in several places, and a yell
iowlsh water issued thcrefrom. Medical
assistance proved inc He 9aal, and the little
sufferer was called HOME.
This, and many other instances, should
certainly excite parents and nurses 10 keep
improper hay-fhings out of the reach of
children.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
BALTIMORE, May 80.
coMMuaicAr1oN.

Our very distinguished fellow citizen,
VIM. PINKNRY, the present attorney ge.
neral OF the state of Maryland, has taken
his passage from hence, with his family,
in the Diana, bound 10 Liverpool, as mi
mister extraordinary and plcnipotentiary
to the court of London. C'rhe Diana sail
ed yesterday.]
III distinguished talents and unsulled
virtue can obtain TO this country the bles.
sings of peace and neutrality. we may cal
cuate on successfulissue OF the mission
Of Mr.. Monroe and Mr.. Pinlsney.
We understand that Mr.. Pinkney, still
retains his Office OF attorney general, and
that he has entrusted the discharge of the
duties of,ha: office, in The court Of appeals,
court OF chancery, land Office, Baltimore
county civil and criminal courts, 10 JOHN
SCOTT, Esq. who is 'horised TO supply
such vacancies as may happent occur in
the deputy prosecutorships, and otherwise
to represent the absent attorney general.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30

batteries ard Publications were all mn.
ned, the officers riding to and fro, in their
private dresses (lestihc Frenchmen should
discover the brilliancy of their red coa,sa
and. eileeling every precautionary mea.
sure against the. attack of a feet. The
lrigase shortly came 10 an anchor in tho
bay, and instantly surrendered to the
boarding. boa,s.--'rhs rigate sailed from
Brest with eleven line of battle ships they
Tel in with some English ships, captured
them and sent 200 prisoners in TIM. La
Volan,iere to the Cape (,hcy were landed
IN miserable state, most of them HAVING.
the scurvy) go.
This frigate with Ave ships of the line,
parted company with the eleven sail off the
island of Madeira, and were destined to
the eastward Ct the Cape of Good Hope.
The information excited the attention Of
the English with no srpail portion of con.
fusion, they began to raise entertainments
along the. shore issuing proclamation.
prohibiting the farmers UPON pain ofdea,b.
from suffering provisions, or any kind Of
supplies voluntarily, or accidentally fall
ling into the hands of the expected enc.
N.Y. The sailing of the transports was
suspended for two days uncertain whe-
Their 1t would be more to their adyenIape
Tor the enemy TO be acquainted with tSe
situation of the Cape or not. MANY A.
merican vessels put in this place for ~.
ireshments, when they perceived them.
selves completely en,rapped in an embar-
SO. Petitions for release were bsnd,.t
to the governor repeatedly, but we've al.
ways replied in vague and indistinee
terms. The present state of affairs in.
duced them 10 renew their request, when
luckily those. vessels bound To- the west.
ward had liberty to depart, and most of
them sailed on the 18th of March.
LosGHvrTT MIR Bingley, in his tour
through Moth Wales, speaking of the hea,h;.
ness of the vale of Efes,moig, saws. (on ,he IN
'horlty OF Lord Lyttlcton.) that no, LONG ago,
there died in that neighborhood an homes. WeIsh
Farmer. who was los years ofage By his 6rsf
wite he had th,rty Children. ten by his second
tour by his third. and seven by his two conn.,
oines Ills youngest son was eighty one ve,rs
younger than the Oldest (; 500 persons, tina, des.
eenasd from his body, attended his funeral
.e..., .--.,, .4-. (Lonaon paper.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30

conduct OF Sandy Hook. I, was under.
stood that Commodore Beresford was go.
ing - take the command Of the Leandep
himself. Captain Whitby's conduct was
very much reprobated at Halifax. 1t was
believed he would be sent TO England for
trial, and that the vessels sent to Halifax
by the Leander would be immediately re-
leased.
Letters to the ist inst. have been receiv.
ed in this city from Trinidad, stating that
the British frigste Jason, and sloop Of war
Lilly, had sailed from thence to Barcelo.
ma, for the purpose of joining Gen. Miriam
da, where it was understood he had ar
rived.
Captain Bnrrough, who arrived at Phi
ladc'phia ON Wednesday in 90 days from
Hamburger. informs that the Prussians at
the tins of her departure were erecting
strong batteries at Cuxhaven which they
had garrisoped with formidable force.
They did not, however, interfere i'm the
civil! Affairs of that place, but permitted
them 10 remain under the direction OF the
Governor appointed by the Senate. Den.
mark. it was supposed. would be compel
led TO shu, the Eyder against the English,
which will probably occasion that river to
be blockaded.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
VIRGINIA ARGUS.
klCHAiuN ND .
FRIDAY. MAY 80. 1906.

The Tunisian Ambassador left Washington
on Thursday on his return home. He was &C
comPanicd by Mr.. Cathcsrt, who will attend
him we understand through the principal towns
to Boston. from thence he will embark for Tia
mis-. He took leave of the heads CT departments,
and those with whom he had formed an &C.
quaintance, in the most respectful and friendly
manner. His suit we hear did net accompany
him, prefcrring an asylum in this free and hap.
py country.-Fedryali,t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
MORE VILLAINY.

On the 18th instant, the COASTING
schooner Susan and William, captain A..
Luce, bound from Boston to this port, was
boarded by his majesty's" frigate Cleo.
51atra, and THOMAS WHITE, belonging to
Portsmouth. N. Fl. was violently impress
cd and carried off to-" serve the king" At
the time this outrage was committed, the
land was in sight, Cape Henry bearing
north, distant IS miles.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
For Sale, by tie subscriber,

IS Hhds. Loaf Sugar
30 Hhds n r. Rum
go Casks Stone Lime branded Knox}
2OG0 lbs. Pepper
20 Boxes Souon and Wool Cards
lOo lbs SpanIsh Flotant Indigo
90 Pieces White pt,,;,,,.
50 do Brown ''S'
70 Casks Cut Mails and Brads, assorted
n few Casks Of Raisins, assorted
8by 10 Window Giass
n general assortment Of Shoes.
Henry Hovey.
May 70, 1876. 81
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
MARSHAL5s SALES.

to be sold, for ready money, under decree of
the court of the United States, for the 9Th
circuit in the Virginia distria, between Phineas
Bond, attorney for the creditors of Ezekiel Ed
wards, plaintiff, and David Ross and others.
defendants, in order to raise the sum of IL $50
dollars 90 cents, due and payable on the LIST Ian.
ias'' that valuable and well known estate in the
county of Bo,etnurt c,,Ist
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30

The ambassador plenipoten,.ary from, the re-.
eency of runis to the u. States. arrived in this
city last evening. accompanied by /. Ca,hcart
ESQ our laie consul general near the states of
a,bary. The minister is on 4 tour he intends
making through the eastern s,ares. We learn
he will remain in this city for few days.
Rait A,1er.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
FORT-LEWIS,

Stated BY tbe saia Ross TO contain 1908 acres.
The sale will take place on the premises on Mon
day the 14th day of July next.
This estate having been before advertised and
the sale postponed, it is deemed necessary ,os,
prise the public. that though the sales formerly
announced were postponed. on account Of nav.
ments received from the defendant Ross, the sale
last advertised would have taken place but for
mistake in the advertisement The subscriber
has no reason to suppose that the one nov adj
vcrised will not take place, and if. contrary TO
his expectation, j, should again be pu, Of, She
earli q public ice will be given, that those
who ~ disposed to become purchasers, may not
be put to any unnecessary trouble
BEN. MOSBY, d. NJ. for
JOSEPH SCOTT, M.V.D
MAY 25, 1906 (,Je1
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
BURK's HISTORY or v1RG1M1h.

The second volume Of this interesting
work, is printed. and now in the hands Of
the binder. Every exertion will be used
to crafty the impatient wishes of the
public, and in the course Of a. few weeks
II IS confidently expected the books will
be ready for delivery. The lively inter
est which has been excited for the an
pearaDce OF the work, entire ;the decided
marks of appreciation which have accom-
panied each volume, render it desirable
that the whole should appear, with az liz.
tie delay as possible. Arrangements are
therefore making to insure the completion
with all practicable dispmch.-Pes. In..
The French official Journal. in ro,;c-
ing the provisions of the bill brouoh, in
10 the Congress Of the United States. a.
gainSt the pressing of American seamen
by the Eosl'sh cruizers, subloins the fol-.
loving observations :---yNas. Iu,.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
LAND FOR SALF.-

THE subscriber wishes to self n !.
Il TRACT GLAND whereon he nov, :.
sues containing upwards of 1900 acres, situa,e
ID nacEnnSham county, within FIVE and a half
ME OF New Canton and three from MIR. Scouts
Manuiaetnrins Mil; there is good dwelling.
.'ouse upon 1t, with ell the necessary out build
ihsS' garoen, &c. Tine situation is beautiful and
~ he.tty as any in this part of The country
mere IS or 3po acres of this land cleared and
'n.toseo IN good fences and in foe order for
raising OF small gram and grass.
ne wishes also to sell a tratt of zOo acres 81.
,ua'e IN the same county within seven miles OF
Nse" Ianton there sre TWO small dyell,nyhop..
s.s upon rms land, bans, tobacco houses. &c:
Tue plantation III good order for croDiny
N cfeoht OF one, two and thee wears will ~
even Purshcser Of ether or both of the aboya
Inen''onea tracts of land. upon his giving bond
ana approved security, and deed of trust vnon
tue property to secure the payment; or ,vopId
receive In payment, mi itary land lying in Ter.
he'S1e or kentucky Tor terms apply 10 Daniel
or William GuefTant in New Canton. or ,hst
subscriber VI INC
,oe ,6o5 PETER CUERRANT.
III -. loOo; ----------l3 wD
Thomas rutherford, GO.
ARE DgsIRoUs 10 SELL
n lew Boxes and rs irish Linens.
IL few Crates Of Queens Ware.
And a quantity of Liverpool Salt. loo.s
and in sacks,
Just received on Consignment from DOH.
lin and Liverpool.
May 30. 1896 w1o,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
FROM THE HUDSON ZEE.


Members Of Congress. elected in Me7y York
in 1906.
Disricts Counties. Members.
suffolk and Queens-Samuel Riker.
S'S, Kings Richmond and New York
George Clinton, jr. Gurdon S. Mum
ford.
winchester & RocklandLPhilip Van
Cortlandt.
$ Orange-John Blake, ir.
Dutcness-Daniel c. Verplank.
oister and Creene--Barent Garde-
merit
Columbia--James I. Van Allen.
Albany-Kllian K. Van Rensselaer,
10 Rensselaer, Josiah Masters.
IL Saratoga, Clinton and Essex-John
Thompson.
~ Washington David Thomas.
ID ochoharie and Mon,gomery-Peter
Swart.
y" Qtsego and Delaware-John Russell.
Is Herkimer, Oneida, Jefferson, Lewis
and st. Lawrence William Kirkpa.
trick.
10 Chenango, Madison. Opondsga, Tio-
ga q Eroome-Reub Humphreys.
II Cayuga, Seneca, Ontario, Gcnesee and
S'euben-Daniel w. I.ewisf
(Ihe 8 marked thus + are federal:
In Rhode Island, the Legislature has met.
Elisha X. Potter was chosen speaker, and
Theodore A. Foster, clerk of the house
Tot representatives, The votes for 20.
vernon were, for he federal candidate, Mr.
Jackson, 1862; for one republican, Smith.
io97 and for another republican,, Arnold.
1899. No choice being made, and no pro-
VISION IN the constitution for the case, the
assembly postponed its Consideration 10
their June session.-ib.
In Vermont, the strength of parties may
be gathered from recent election of Cen
sors to examine and revise the constitute
on, when the republican ticket obtained an
average of 5.o32 votes, and the federal
list l,67o.-ib.
IN Connecticut, the Legislature is in ses.
sion, Lyman Law is speaker of the [Iower1
house, and Sylvanus Backus and Thomas
Y. Seymour. clerks. The votes for po,
vernon exclusive Of 100 lost for Tn. re-
publican caadidate) are for Trumbull 49,.
AIS. Hart 9,46o, federal majority 1868.
The federal majority last year was S 1850
so that the republicans have gained I,5IsI
since that time. Gov. Trunlbull's speech
was short, beginning with recommen-
dalton OF attention to APPOINTMENTS 10 office
keep out the democrats.] Encourage
NEST OF domestic manufactures of iron,
wool and fax is the only other obieSf nr..-
sed on their deIiberations.-
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30
Sir Sidney Smith, wcs bound 10 AIsierr
intending to lombard it.

7 Several letters received in New York e-om Cur.
racoa concur in stating that Miranda. about the
i2;h April, landed at Aruba. a SINAI! Dutch
Island IN sight OF Curacao, where he exercised
and recruited his forces preparatory TO his de-
scent on the Spanish Maine. He sailed from
thence abou, the 20,h OF April This news is
correct New York Gaz.
Capt. Wynkoop. of the sperrv Baker, in I6
days from Porto Rico, informs. thar when he
iest that place 1t was reported tina, Gen. Miriam
da had effected landing at Caracas Tha,
the Spanish government had sent to the City of
ST Domingo. requesting assisanc. from Gen,
rerrand who sent back word, tina, he would
furnish $40 troops. provided convoy was SEN,
to proiea them lib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30

We can here perceive The energy Of
nation which has some sense Of her
dignity. she has no navy compared with
Engiand, she is feble but she isdeter:nj ed
10 make every eFor, 10 supper, the cha noes
ofwar, 10 perish, lift be necessary, in de-
fence OF her honor and her rights. Wen
may such conduct put to the blush that O.
Their power, who, inundated by the can,
non of Nelson, betrayed the cause of
nations, destroyed the character Of sovc.
reigns, and acknowledged the legality Of
the tyranny ofahe English on the sea.
These are not the paths which lead 10 Clio.
ry.-.From that moment, all the unproteSl.
ed nations were delivered up to the t.,pres.
sion and the plumber Of England, whose
caprice constitutes the law to which thew
are obliged to submit. What difference
between the successors of Catharinr and
that great princess! Prussia ia the only
power who has not acceded to these prin.
c'ples so dishonorahle TO royalty. Den.
mark defended herself in her capital,
which was bombarded, exposed herselfto
the greatest danger, bu, she was under the
necessity. of submitting 20 the influence
OF her neighbors. 1t will now be the no.
norable distinction of America to raise
her voice, to claim with frmness the
rights of all nations, s to maintain cause
winch the intrigues, the threats and the
gold OF England have induced the bowers
oil Europe to betray ="
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30

Captain Haff, Of the ship Actress, ar.
rived a, New York, states, that it was re.
ported at Gibraltar, the Sd Of April, thai,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30

IN Vermont, the strength ofparties may
be gathered from a recent election of Cen
sors to examine and revise the constitute.
on when the republican ticket obtained an
average of 5,os7 votes, and the federal
list l,67o.-ib.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30

letter from Curacao. dated May Isl, says,
that General Mranda's squadron passed by that
place days before, beating to windward; and
that business on the Main was completely at
stand, owing to an expectation Of Miranda's
Immediately efeaing landing. MFR. Id.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30

Saturday evening, arrived in this place Mr..
COOPER, the celebrated Actor, he performs,
we understand, On Wednesday next, in the part
OF HAMLET.-Noytoik Pu5lie Ledger.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1806-05-30

EfirHe; of a Leney from len. sfames Biddle (eom.
nGHding gun bat No. ID to tbe Secretary of
tie Macy dated