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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-03-06
FRENCH pEcsss.


The fnfurance companies of this city. On the
receipt OF the French decree Of November
81. ad''reiied to the Department Of A,te a letter
requesting information on the fnhject. We
learn that an anfwcr to This Application vas This
morning received from MIR. Madifon. II refers
generally for the information required, TO the
Predicate menage. ana adds that a. matter
Of fecurity for the American commerce, NJ.
Turreau had heeu induced to forward 10 the
French WeR-Indies. copies of the explanation
given to Mr. Armfrong by Mr.. Dacr-s. mimi
fer OF marine. Pbiiad. Gag.
FRANKFORT, Dec. ls
The fcntences pronounced agaiBf feveral
Aufrian Generals and officers for their conduct
in the campaign of 1906, have been publiihed
in very incomplete manner. More authentc
intelligence has iuft been received from Vienna,
whence il refults that General Ma X has been
condemned to be thot hut this enieuce not
having yet been executed, il is added that the
punilhment had been commu'ed by the empe-
ror into perpetual imprisonment. Prince Au.
ersperg was condensed to confinement. for the
reft Of his DAYS, and to the contiscation of all
his property. Thr/Emperor has alto modif1ed
this entence, by ordering that this Prince ihouid
be deprive Of all his dignities, and he confined
in fortref' for four years only. The chief Of
the taft Of Prince Aueraperg. NJ. de Thes. is
broken and for ever declared incapable of ferv-
ing. Col. Geringer, of the regiment of the
Szeckler Hufirs, who commanded the adj
vanced potts at he fridge OF Tebor, rear VII
emma, when the French crofIrd It on the s,h
November. 10 put under arref for two months
only. Prince Auerspeig had received formal
orders not tn burn this bride, which orders
were not executed. TIE Marquis Ghiflieri,
6 L l. q ~ n
is condemned 10 pats fore years IN fortrefs
in Transyivania, and to loie all his places and
dignities.
The $4,000 French troops who formed part
of the army of II isnd, under the orders of his
Maiefy the king OF Holland, are on their march
for Poland.
Poll Of The elti7ion oftbe Sixteen PeerI Of Scot
land, Dec. 5fb 1906
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1807-03-06

Making a total force of22l,oco
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
Leonard MackaD.
iawSts
February 81.
Rappahannock Mills, &c.

r-Y~HE Subscriber would lease or rent, that
valuable property, called "EUN lER,S
WORKS, consistirg ola Manufacturing Mill,
{late in the occupancy OF Messfs. Cooch and
Hollingsworthsl having two water wheels,
With iour pair burr stones, and ell necessary
machinery--a good Grist Mill, Saw Mill, and
houses suitable for millers, coopers, s black
smiths. At this place are the walls and re-
mains of a forge and Sitting mill, formerly
carried on, the sci1es Of which, and others IN
the same canal, are excellent for water works
of various kinds. This properly Is On the
north edge of the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES two
miles Of Fredericksburg and one OF FALMOUTH,
has peculiar advantages CT water, and is We'll
situated for the purchase OF wheat, noY the
staple of the country, and OF the last crop
large proportion yet to come to market
Also, yaluable MANUFACTURING
MILL, with two water wheels, two PAR OF
stones, and the usual machinery, situated On
the same edge of the river, within halt mile
ofFalmonth, having convenient and comfort
able miller's house attached to 1t, and canal
which now affords water communication from
Falmouth to the mill door, and at the .expencs
of only three or four hundred dollars may be
extended. 20 the doors ofthe forge mills-Or,
I will sell the whole Of the above Property,
under stipulations, for the benefit OF contlgN-
Gus property, but no way injurious to this,
and give credit seven years if necessary, tor
three fourths of the amount, and accomEno-
dating time fer the other fourth.
Robert Dunbar.
January 26. 2aN5w
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
District of Columbia. County of Alex
andria, 4.
November Teri
ron Co,uy,Iniuonf.7

:.
James Lawrason, ComYilainanf,
against
Isaac MsPherson, VIM. Doug
lass, and Joseph Vaudeville, I'm chsns'ry
iun. trading under the firm
of Douglass and Mandeyille,
Defendants,
THE defendant llaac MsPherson,
not having entered his appearance and given
security according TO the act of assembly and
the rules ofthis court, and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court, upon affidavit, that
the said defendant Isaac MsPhersop, Is not all
inhabitant of this district.-on motion Oh the
complainant by his counsel it is ordered, that
the said defendant Isaac MCPHERSON, do ap-
pear here ON the first day Of July term next,
and enter his appearance to the suit and give
security for performing the DEGREES OF the
court and that the other defendants VIM
Douglas, and Joseph Vaudeville, jim. trading
under the firm of Douglass and Mandcyille, do
not pay away, convey, or sscrete, the debts by
them owing to or the estate and effects IN their
hands belonging to the said absent defendant
Isaac MsPherson--until the further order or
decree of the court
And that copy Of this order be forthwith
nublished In both of the public newspapers
published in ulis county for two months sue
cessisely, and that anothsr copy BIS posted at
the front door Of the court house CT SAID
county.
II Copy. Test;
C.. Deneale, c. c.
IAN. &. law2nl.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
District Of Columbia, County of Alex
andria, 4.

November Term, 1905.
John Corse, Con.hlainant,
against =, ctanstry
Arthur McCann, & John
Hodglin, Defendants.
THE defendant Arthur MsCann,
not having entered his appearance, and g''-
en- secSrity according to the act OF assem-
bly, and the rules of this court, and 1t ap-
pearing to the satisfaction OF the court, upon
affidavit, that the said defendant, Arthur
Mccain is not an inhabitant of this district
on motion of the complainant by his counsel,
il is ordered, that the said defendant Arthur
Mccain, do appear here on the trst day OF
July term nexr, and enter his appearance TO
the suit and give security for performing the
DEGREES of the court > and that the other de-
fcndAnt John Hodgkin, do not pay away, con-
yey, or secrete, the debts by him owing to or
the estate and effects III his hands belonging
to the said absent defendant Arthur Mccain,
until the further order or decree of the court
and that copy Of this order be forthwith
inserted in both of the public newspapers pub
lished in this county for two months success
sivelg, and that another copy be posted at the
front door of ahe court honse OF SAID county.
A copy-Test,
c.. Deneale, c. C.
January g.. laW2m
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
V AL u A B,L E L A n D ),
10 be Sold rerY CheQb.

T WISH to sell my Mill Tract of Land, 81,
\ tuate on Back-Lick and lndian-Runs, abou.
six miles from the town Of Alexandra; COLI
tanning about eleven hundred acres. On tins
tract are two plantations besides the Mill iafm
--,on the latter there is a very good MILL II
which ars one pair Of burr, and enc pan
cullen stones, with elevators, &c. con1PisN
for merchant vork--a distil;ery conVenI2&
to the mill, with four stills and every nscs'
sary utensil in complies crder--a dEe!liS
house, kitchen, barn, with stables under 1t
accommodate 20 stalls, with every othef ON
house requ4ite on a farm--a very COCO s%i
den, an orchard of about $500 trees o. us
choicest fruits this country can afford. "st'
is ahsut 500 or 400 acre. OF the tract e'e@'.a
the remainder in woods and great part u =
heavily timbered about so or 40 acie'
meadow, and nearly 800 acres more may
made on the bottoms adjoining the TWO i''''
.hLSQ,
One other tract Of one hundred acIIf
about two miles froyn alexandria, part o., :.
Cliesh Tract, and adjoining the lands OF NV, ~
sieurs John c. Herbert, Robert Pat'ol' aa
John Richter, tie Noans-S erno' lo,' a.r -, ia
ming through it. This tract IS u e",;ntryl
woods, and conveniently situated i0r e 'nr,,s
seas. IF these lands should be scla a. n
sale, (which / would' prefer | VIII .. ',s,ba
payment, if more convenient 10 the p'E p;r1
sers, stock of any of the banks from n,o ~ d
mond to Newly ork, OF any kihd o. ''0
the United States. +be fri
fthey are not sold before ffioa y IN ~ tbs
dav Of MAY next, the NH Tract WALL t !"
day, be sold at public auction, TO me Ne Ci;es
bidder--and on the following eaf ~ ,rhs MD |
Lands will be sold in like manner e,,r e,r.,I
Tract will be divided into three o. n.y. an b
and sold subject to lease o. lou, Ia , I'll
wears from the first day Of July .a'. 10
cIeish Tract Will be divide INTO '.s lion n
90 acres each, If sold at P1olN go ,1 d.ys~qI
terms will be made known oi-Si'
sale. -. YYo,,hura
n.,..,b.r J. eosv law i'll 81 Ne
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
Valuablc Property for Sale.

Pursuant to decree Of the circuit court fos
the district of Columbia, held at Alexar.
dria, and the last will CT Benjamin Sssreye
deceased his executors offer for sale,
HAT Valuable Proherty at the corner Of
1 King and Fairfax-streets, part of which
is occupied by Charles Bennett. The lot ex-
tends 40 feet on King and 70 feet en- Fairflx.
street, is subject to a rent charge Of 50 dollars
per annuni.
70 those who are DESTROYS, either Of secug-
ING good stand for business, or vesting thee
money in real estate, this is a most inviting
piece of property. a small part ofthe money
will be required in hand or in an approved
note At so days-on. the balance liberal cre-
dit Will be given. For terms apply to either
OF the executors or to Benjamin Shreye
William Patton,
Edward Stabler, E&'rs.
John anney,
Noysmbcr %. cav
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
Valuable Lands for Sale.
On fse Esd dcg Of .dt,4l nerf, ( nstfsea' az
ese5hc sale, for ready money,
A yal,,,hle Tract of Land. now In

On fae Esd dcgs Of .df'7l nerf, ( steA seq a.
ess5liee sale, for ready MONEY,
A valuable Tract OF Land, now In
the occupation of Dir. James II. Blake; situate
IN Fairfax County, in the commonwealth OF
Virginia, on the south side of Pohick creek,
eos.taining al out S25 acres, be the same more o!
or less. Fits land was sold and conveyed III
the year 1895 by Col. William fitzhugh to
James HI. Blake, Richard Parrot, and An
thony Banning, and in 1898 BY them convey
ed to me in trust TO be sold upon the happen
ing OF certain events which have taken place.
Col. Wil.iam Htzhugh held this land under
his ancestors, who together with himself had
possessed it without any interfering adverse
claim from any quarter very many years pre-
yious TO the wear 1925; SO that 1t IS believed
there can be no possible doubt IN the title
but selling as do as trustee, Will not give
any warralaee exec pit against myself and those
cIai,niag under me- A further description IS
conceived unnecessary, as the sale VIII be
made on the land or the day above mention
Cd, and commence at the hour Of ! O'Clock
al the forenoon.
Leonard Mackall.
~ -... o4 3aW8tE
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
PIJRI,IG SALE.

Try virtue of deed Of trust from General
ID HENRY LEE, for securing to WILLIAM
LupwELL LEE, deceased, the payment OF
debt of sixteen thousand six hundred and Six
ty-six dollars and sxty-six cents, with inter-
est thereon from the 18th day of April, 1898,
! and upon the request of the legal representa-
tiycs of the said WILLIAM LuDwELL LEE,
deceased shall sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder, the following
Tracts Of Land,
Atthe periods hereafter mentioned-that IS
C.ae tract Of land, lying in West
moreland county, called '' HolHs's 0larsh,'
containing, as mentioned in the said deed,
two thousand eight hundred acres OR therea-
bouts-and
One other Tract OF Land, called
&c. Blaek Grounds containing eleven hundred
acres, moro, Or less, in Westmoreland coun-
ty--at Westmoreland Court HoUse, on the Esd
day of March next, being court day -
One other Tract of Land, stated to
contain sixteen hundred acres, called Buf-
jaloe Marsh,' lying in the county OF Frede-
rick, together with lnolety OF the Mill upon
the said tract-at Winchester, on the 4th day
of May next
And all the Right. Title, Interest
or Claim of the said HENRY LEE and WIFE,
to five hundred acres, lying in Fairfax soun-
~, at the mel.,h of Difficult Run, on the west
side thereof, al or near the great falls OF Po-
tonac--at FairJar Court Hoase, Oh the 18TH
day of May next.
It's expected that persons wishing to pur-
chase either of the above tracts, will previous
lY view the same.
Bushrod Washington,
TRusTRE.
Jaalary SO. Jaw
TO BE RENTED,
EE BRICK STORE 81 COMPILING
E now occupied by Messrs. Ricketts,
* Co.--ALso, the vacant STOKE
:. They are large and convenient, as.
ptsd low. Apply to
- J. II HooE.
law
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
For Sale or Rent,

MY LAND, TOBACCO W.dREh g.
lVi SEES, and other buildingsSat Boyds-
hole; at present in the occupancy 81 Mr.,
John w Undertake. Possession may be mao
the first of April. For further particulars ap-
ply to Mr.. Hillian, r. Gaynles, near the place,
Mr.. W7liam Hedder6urn, ofAlexandria, or
the subscriber
w. Fitzhugh.
February 81. 2awtf !.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
January 8.
THE defendant Enoch Ward, no

THE defendant Enoch Ward. not
having entered his appearance and given secu-
rity according to the act of assembly and the
rules Of this court, and it appearing tothe sa-
ssfsction of the court, upon affidavit, that the
said defendant Enoch Ward, is not an inhabi-
tant of this district--on motion Of the COM
plainsnt BY his counsel, it is ordered, that the
said defendant, Enoch Ward, do appear here
OH the first day of July term next, and enter
his appearance to the suit and give security
for performing the DEGREES OF the court; and
that the other defendant, Thomas Moore, Go
not pay away, convey, or secretc, tire debts
by him owing to or the estate and effects IN
is hands, belonging to tie said absent de-
endant Enoch Ward, until the, farther order
or decree of the court-and that copy OF this
order be forthwith inserted in both of the. pub
lie newspapers published in this county for
two months successfully, and that another. CO.
,py be posted at the front door of the court
! house of said county.
A true copy--Test.
6. Deneale, e. c.
Janusrys. laW2m
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05

-
Marsteller, DEFENDANTS, &
The defendant, Elias Debutts, net
having entered his appearance and given Sc
curity, according to the act of assembly and
the rules of this court, and it appearing to
the satisfaction of this court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant, Elias Debutts, is not
an inhabitant Of this district, Oil motion OF the
complainant by his counsel, il is ordered that
the said defendant, Elias Debutts, do appear
here on the FIRST DAY Of July term next, and
enter his appear ance to the suit and give secu-:
rity for performing the DEGREES of the court,
and that the other defendant, Philip G.. Mar
steler, do not pay away, convey or secrete
the debts by him owing to, or the estate or
elects IN his hands, belonging to the said a5-
sent defendant, Elias Debutts, until the fur
ther order or decree Of the court, and that
copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in
both Of the public newspapers published IN
this county FOR two months successfully, and
that another copy, be posted At the front door
OF the court house Of said county.
A Copy. Test.
G, Deneale, c. =.
January s. laW2M
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
lust Received and for Sale.

lust Received and for Sale,
s BIZ The Su5aeriders,
A choice cargo Of MAHOGANY 8,
From the Bay Of Honduras, Of different
lengths and sizes, which they will sell BY the
logsor larger quauaty
Wy haze allo for SAX,
Sugar in hogsheads
a London particular Madeira Vine,
Catalonia ditto. by the quarter cask
Virginia Rum, of excellent quality
Molasses by the hogshead
Liverpool Slowed Salt
And Haywood.
January %. aaw
DiRrid Of Columbia, County Of Alex
andria, 4.
.Mopem6er Term, ise6.
Warren Ashley, eomhlaingnt,
Against IN cAauex9v.
John Drew and VIM. Ea,ts-
horne, defendants.
The defendant, John Dxews not
having entered his appearance and gwen
security, according to the act OF assembly and
the rules Of this court and it sppearlngto the
satisfaction Of the court, upon affidavit, THAI
the said defendant, John Drew, is not an lnha-
bitant of this tlstrict--on mo,lon OF the Gem
plainant by his counsel, it is ordered that TING
said defendant, John Drew, do appear here on
the first day OF July term next, and enter his
appearance to the suit and give security tor
performing the dccr.es of the court, and that
the other defendant, William Hartshor1le, ~
not pay away, convey, or secrete the DEBTS by
him owing to, Or the estate or effects IN his
hands belonging to the sad absent defendant,
John Drew, until the further order or decree
of the court, and that copy Of this order be
forthwith published in both ofthe public news
papers published III this county for two months
successfully, and that another copy be posted
at the front door Of the court house OF SAID
county.
A Copy. Test.
G. Deneaie, c. c.
January 8. law2m
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05

FOR me ensuing season,
A valuable FISHERY IN o..
t5,,nt;,,n o., oieat
0Aeeh-
J.H. HOOE
JANUARY ,. 2awu
Thomas Reed r. T2n,ac ~
pa;,,t,aaJ a. 800 otlaY
rAy,. N,s0s, 0''ss osa~tsfs,
1N : r comm. business in the
- eoas ing ~ ff'heet-street, nearly on
po'lse nc ssq'H u iotolnsc, where thew Is.
ieno 20 Keep }he pest OF f~.7i.Fls, and ever,
oi0e AZ e''o', 'i'e' AZ! orders, eithe
~. - 80 ~. s1oi'i y WIZ be dpy at,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-03-05
Dillria Of Columbia, County of Alex
andria. 4.

blNllll W SolNi!Uia3 SOdii'y " AAAS<N-
andria, 4.
.souenl6e,' 7eym, 1905.
Alexander Smith, eong.lciaaat,1
Against
Mordecai Hines, Robert Aber- T.. rto,,-...,
crombie, and Samuel Craig,
ex'r. of W. Mitchell, decd.
dysnaants.
The defendant, Moydecal Illness
not having entered his appearance and given
security, according to the act OF assembly
and the rules Of this court, and 1t appearing
to the satisfaction of tbs court, upon affidavit,
that the said defendant Mordecai Hines, Is
not an inhabitant OF this diStrict-z-on MOTION
of the complainant by his counsel, it IS order
ed that the said defendant, Mordec&i Hines,
do appear here On the first day OF July term
next and enter his appearance to the suit, and
give security for performing the DEGREES OF
the court, and that the other defendants Re-
bert Abercrombie and Samuel Craig, eXecu
tor aft resaid, Go not pay away, convey or
secrete the debts by them owing to, or the es-
tate or effects in their hands belonging to the
SAID absent defendant Mordeeei Hines, until
the further order or decree of the court, and
flat copy OF this order be forthwith inserted
III both Of de public newspapers pubishedin
this county for two months successfully, and
that another copy be posted at the front do0r
Of the court house of said county.
a Copy. Test.
G. Deneale, G. C,
January s. law2m
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-06-18

- . 3 "a
some important service. The 7o'h and
92d regiments ere 10 embark on board the
feet.
There is no doubt but COR government
will Immediately takx possession of Ham.
burg. The Dutch FRENCH .roops AT that
place are not nnmerous- gresly dissa.
llsfcd with the eonduc, of the Eseach.y
A great dearth OF provisions 10 said to
prevail 10 the republic Ct the Sewn isl.
ands.
Our Dover letter states that heavy ar.
ing took place Oh tbs eppotse Frenca coass
on Saturday evening, bus The cause was
uuknowa. a crtums tanee Of this kind ex.
cites considerable IN crest, as ths French
announce their victories and ether import.
All events 10 his way
;. itissEs intention Of ministers TO en,jre.
~ abolish the nsw kaancial system,
introduced by lords GrenyiiIe agd Eenry
pe,y, aud 10 reviveshe oil System.
& spondencc has ,ak-n place be-
tween Mr.. secretary Canuiag ard Mr..
MuNBoE in which The former IS "a horls.
ed thus officially TO sta The dss2pfc b.
ton ct The ADM aiiy AZ The corducl Il Ger.
TAIN British commanders, in ha,.rg waIred
some Americas ships from enter,g he
port Of Antwerp.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-06-18
SpECK OF PEACE.

4 II was rumored yesterday that a cartel
had arrived frem France, and tia, some
pacific proposal had been made to Our 60
vernmen.. Socks 10 consequence expert
enced rise. We cannot b out, howe.
yer, thar any communication has been made
from the French 20 our governm ens. There
was a rumor too lasrnlghs, 40 unfounded
one, we believe, of an armistlce btween
Russia and France.
Accounts from various parts OF the conf
nept agree, that during the. late cessation of
military uoyemensss some negotiations for
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-06-18
OF TURKEY.

Government are in hourly expectation Of
ne arrival Of dispatches from admiral DUCK.
worth, There is a mystery 10 his proceed.
lng befre Conssantlnople, which must con.
inuc 10 xpllcsble until they arrive. de
vas furnished with ample meas of destroy
ing The town; his Instructions were posi-
tive ADD 80 ful! as to suit every possible ex,
lgency. Even the number at minutes dur.
iog which he was te wait for an answer 10
the proposals transmitted to the divan, was
spt cited.
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-06-18
Port of Alexandria.

ARRIVED,
Schr. Mohawk, Newcomb, Bostoh--sund.ies
H. K. May & for City Of Washington
Gull, Butler, Ycocomico-coGee& sugar
William Forbes, en- board
CLEARED,
Schr. Adventure, Midnight, West Indies,
by Geo. Taylor & MfKnight & Stewart
Brig Active, Black, West Indies,
by j. Lawrasen * Cartwright
PUBLIC SALE.
UlA be added 10 Fa1day's sales, on a credit Of
GO days,
4 One bale Of GURRAHS, one bale BAE~
TAS, with variety of other goods.
P. G.. Marsteller.
June ~,
Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1807-06-18
EXPECTED ARMfSTICE,

No IN diligence from the continent has
reached US tnls morning. It's a prevailing
opinion ,has an armisiice has taken place
bctwreu the armies 10 Poland.