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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-19
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on y,,rr, IuPoRIAkcE OF ENcovRAsISS =.
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FACTURES
Tending to shew that by due encourage
nent Of these essential interests, the ma
ton will be rendered more resPeG-
table abroad and more prosper
Gus at home.
TOGETHER WITH AN ACCOUNT of
Tde improvements IN Shesp 80 NJ
lsagt0n,
The native Sheep OF Smiths Island ana tins
plans proposed of extending this valuable
race Of animals, for the benefit OF the
country at large:
By GEORGE ". p. GUSTS ESQ.
of arlington House, IN the Gis'77es u Ss-
Esmbia.
AT time when the energies OF the ma
4 ion seera awakened to the state OF our 10
e;en and domestic concerns, we conceive
hat the important interests OF Agriculture
and Manufactures should meet with consi-
.derablc share of the public discussion. Ger
tain it is, that at ITO period of cur political
Ahi.tory csald these national subjects excite
more interest or be more properly urged TO
The notice Of the p,,blib mind. The unsettled
md impeding appearance OF our foreign al
airs, and the present disturbed state OF the
European world, ycEders it doubly necessary
For the citizens of America to cherish ana
remote their domestic pe.icy, whereby they
,av derive those resources which are now
tbtained from broad and create wealth ana
a,dustry within themselves. Too long have
k,ese important and patriotic interests been
Seglected. The nation now feels their want,
md we trust will duly provide for their sup
,ort. Government, hitherto engaged in otEer
oncerns, will now cherish those domestic
Institutions, Which viii, preserve the nations
igAity and promote the peoples welfare
Of the nY..its of the little work we are
about to issue 10 the pubic, it Is not our pro-
vince to decide, but of the advantages to be
derived from its sale we would beg leave to
saw every thing which DISTINGUISHED eXeruon
in the cause Of Domestic Manufacture justly
Aemantls--.Andl as the profits Of this work,
after the expel,ces of publication are PAID,
will be solely devoted to the purposes OF Tie
Arlington institution, we may hope and con-
.6den.ly expect liberal patronage from
discerning and patriotic community.
EDITOR.
CT. P,inhsvs il The y. States mil please 70
srive ihis advertisement an insertion III hflT
eeshecave tghe;,., and such as demand II 79siI
be haia at tbs sI7tc. booksellers sn4hllsd on
liberal terms, and W orders sviA De tsnetnaAy
lEtendcd to.
hIex iGih Iune 1908
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05
FROM THE MONITOR.

Mr.. Coiuin,
fobserve by extracts from Cork papers in
the Mercantile Advertiser, that London
article of the 4th May, states, that the Anne
riCan ship Usage, was not only seized on her
arrival at rOrient butthat the French mi
mister for foreign affairs, "had declared to
gen. Armstrong the emperor's determinati-
en- in no wise, to recede from the ultimatum
which he had transmitted to the American
president prior to the sailing of the Usage
from New Ysrk and that the only conditi-
ons on which he would continue at peace
with the United States, were,. that they
should shut all their ports against British
shipping Of every description, and suspend all
Intercourse with England: for that he would
have no neutrals.
1t is said and believed that the Usage, on
her passage 20 France, was boarded by Sc
veral British armed vessels, which circum-
stance was supposed by the local authority
1t L'Orient tobring her within the purview
OF the Imperial Decree, as she was not Con-
sidered in the light of a national vessel: the
case svas therefore transmitted to the con-
stituted authority ut Paris, which iI1medi-
atelv gave orders to take off every restraint
and to permit an un interrupted intercourse
between the passens ers and crew of the ship
and the inhabitants of the town. 1t is not
believed that any violence was attempted
a.
Nourse bore, or that the smallest disres-
Pect was shewn the bearers.
If the American Government had receiv-
ed such proposition asthe above, the Pre-
sident would no doubt have communicated
it to congress; as none such has appeared,
1t is confidently believed that ..csc was re-
ceived. Indeed the account carries too pal
pabe a contradiction OH it's very face to en-
title 1t to the smallest credit. 1t states that
the emperor's ultimatum was communica-
ted to the American Executive prior to the
sailing of the Usage i'll February. How will
this agree with the date of Mr.. Champag-
nys letter to Gen. Armstrong (of which so
much has been said) which was dated late
iii January, and was not received in this
Country till some time after the Usage had
sailed There are other glaring inconsist
encies in the London account which are
deemed too self evident to merit detection.
RICHLIEU.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

Privateers 6rtonefns 10 Bsrrdcoa, qnd
treated foftety-they informed us they had
been at Charleston, were last from st. Ma
- which they left on the l4th instant on
the Goth of May, the Swedish brig Ley Nrau,
Charles de Boarch, master, from Cape
Francois, bound to Philadelphia, was taken
and brought into Kingston as prize; on
the 20th .1hrii, the French firivateer Mas
sena. eahfain Duhuy, CAPTURED, in the bay
Of Port-au Prince, after an obstinate en-
gagemenf, the English SHIP Nancy, from
london, 6ound to Porf-su-Princc. Of 500
tons, mounting 30 guns, with cargo of4O,
00Oi. sterling g brought her into Sc. Jago de
Cuba there 7vas on bo.rd the Nancy 600 bar
refs Of fsozvder, 1000 stand maskefs, and a
large quantity Of lead for Gen. Potion. On
the 10th of April, the brig Ocean, captain
Woodley, of Kenebunl,, from Lucca, Jamai-
"a, bound to Boston, with 500 puncheons rum,
was captured by the French privatecr Gen
raj ZANZIBAR, captain Forrest belonging to ST.
Iago de Cuba, and sent into Trinidad in Gu
ha ;-mate and part of the crew on board
she Ticonic. His the intention ofthe triva-
fsers Of Cuba, to CAPTURE all pesscLs to and
from an English Istand-:here are at fire.
sent ten very formidable farivateers out Of
Sc. Jogo.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05
LIGHT ARTILLERY.

On Sunday and yesterday, the Citizens o
~ ssHston mad the satisfaction Of witnessing.
on the open space in front of the Presidents
House, the interesting maneuvres of corps of
fShf artillery sometimes denominated fling ar
rileryl belonging &c the army OF the IT, S. which
has just been organized, under The command
OF capt. Peter The celebrity of movement, and
rapid discharges, either in advancing or retreat.
ing, manifested by this corps, were convincing
proofs of the great utility of this kind of arti.
Iery in battle. On the line Of march (and, in.
deed, IN all Its eyolutions) the corps has most
anmating appearance. Part of the artiIlerists
are mounted on horseback, and others in a light
KIND OF carriage, very convenient for tine pIr-
pose. The horses are exceedingly fine and The
men appeared to be very expert.,- Monitor.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

bound from Passamaquaddy. and other pla-
ces, to foreign ports. were detained by cur
vessels Ard troops, they denounced it as an
act of hostility, which should be resented.
But when Britain. on the high seas, Cap
lures our property, they tell us it is the UNI
avoidable effect of war
Ii our vessels are condemned BY the Bri-
fish, let the pretext be what it may, the
conduct of the English judge is excused &
palliated.
If our vessels are cleared, and the own
err notwithstanding compelled to pay costs
all is right and proper
1t is right in Grcat-Britain TO impress &
our seamen, & trample on our rights.
She invites the Indians to scalp our de-
fenceless women and children, and word
OF complaint never escaps their lips.
She encourages Miranda to violate the
peace of the u. S. by christening ar army
within our territories, to attack friendly
power, and the crime is charged upon our
government.
Burr meditates dissolution of the union !;
and again the cry of persecution" is heard
when he is stopped in his career.
Let our own government do what it will
-federalists grumble.
Let Britain kick, and cuff, and murder
our citizens, insult our flag, pillage our pro-
derty. and violate our iaws-and all is we'll
Such is Federalism.
Is this patriotism-or is it notl
Petersburg REPUBLICAN.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05
BOSTON, June "a

1t is reported from Passamaouaddv. chat y
British boat was lately fred upon with grape
shot-that a complaint of this proceeding is 10 be
made to government and that the British shin
squirrel, and the Pogge and Hunter cutters,
have since been moored in Qnaddy Bay, on the
British side.
BY the schooner Honest Tom, the following
recommendation was brought by a passenger,
It rs SAID from the interdic;ion of the coastinr
trade to Passamaquaddy, the people there arc
ticles.
Custom House,
PaSsa'na9uaddv, .June Is, 1903
Inc bearer, Mr. -, merchant at East
port, having applied for this Recommendation.
Beng well informed Of the scarcity of dry
goods, such as cloathing OF every .kind--also,
groceries and cutlery-Presume to recommend
i'c nay DC permitted to transport coastway such
supply as may be judged consistent
(sgned) LEWIS F. DELES DERNIER,
~ Collector.
We understand that the Collector at this mort
cannot act on this Recommendation, without spa
cial authority.
How can the administration please the
federal party What system Of measures
can it adopt, that will meet their approiJa-
ton:
II Jefferson says, "a speck Of war appears
IN the political horizon lie is denounced as
btood-thirsty monster.
III ha recommends measures of peace, he
is pusillauirnous.
When the crew Of the Chesapeake were
murdered, and the administration made
determined stand against the murderers. he
was accused Of partiality for France, and of
q wish to engage in a war with G.. u.
When the embargo was adopted as n peace
measure, (Which pressed with the greatest
severity ON France) they bawled out, "thc
finger OF Napoleon is in it,
When government interfered to prevent
produce being carried from our ports into
the British and Spanish territories. contra
ny to the provisions ofthe embargo law, they
VoClterated, persecution-perse :
When the administration stationed troops
ard vessels to prevent the British and few
tories from violating the laws of the land.
they represented il as " tyrannical, and an
asurpFt ton of power not warranted by the
sseie Of affairs"
when vessels, loaded with provisions,
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.
~ The above reward of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS Will be paid for experimenting and securing
IN any jail within the United 5; ates, ARTHUR
HOWE, < negro MUSTAPHA, commonly call
ed Muss' Arthur Howe is young man f9 or 90
years Old, dark complexion, short yelow;sh hair
and halle eyes, his face is round, and his counte.
nance ieroclous and expressive Of dark angry
pasIions.--}Ie is remarkable for having n def,-to;
~ in his back, which nccgs:cns il, ,yais ,,ear
" half bent, so that when he IS in his most erect
posture, he would scarcely measure 4 and a IL
or 5 feet high. His arms have much motion when
he walks, are very long, and hang as low down
y notiower than his knees. The above describ-
ed young man stole or enteed ffon Monday night
the llth lnstant negro fellow called Muss of
MUsTAPHA, about % years old OF darkisb
complexionj very long head, forehead, nose and
chin more prominent than persons of his color
generally have his eyes are large; projecting.
ana OF a reddish color, his mouth rather large.
and his teeth yellow. In his general behavior he.
IS polite and submissive ne IS complete body
servant, and handy fellow with some tools. or
about horses He carried off with him no clothes
which are remarkable, except an olive great coat
OF bearskIn. The above felon and slave we nj off
on single STICK chair a large bay horse; and
have been traced in company about Is miles front
Edenton 1t is coajectured th.t A4thgr Howe
viii conduct Muss as far rs VifginiJ md NAV
eel him several times on lis Journey and Mnss
having many acquirtances in N folk. Petersburg
and Richmond, my endc.@or through tbei as
slstance to MIKE his escape to The northIyard -
Arthur Howe mas relations neal. Wilmington IN
hts state, and Nashville, ir Tenne see 10
i.c Of which pl ICES he will piout bl, endeavort to
Gravel after parting with The aforesaid negro
To the above re ward will be added travelling
cZpences and reaso3able wfgJs for the delivery
oi tht7aiorcssd How, ard ncg gro NIuss. to me
in this place, or Fifty D,Lof5 fpc either OF item
MAIHIASE f. SAWYER.
Edenton' June u Uh'r 81 t4w]
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05
PHILADELPHIA, June 81.

BY the Ariel, we learn, that the nominal price
OF flour at ST. CroiX 40 dollars per Dbl but
very little for sale. The island was in eApec:a-
ton of receiving large supplies via Quebec
The Embargo in the United States had at first
occasonsd a considerable pressure there its
effects however were daily less felt and the gc-
neral sentiment was, that the United Ststes
should never again have in their power to dis
tress the Island.-.Reif's Gazette.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

On the 18th inst. a transport with company
OF artillery, arrived at Halifax from Cork--She
parted company on the passage, with another
transport, with artillerymcn also bound to Ha-
iifaX-Ihey were part of feet OF IS vessels,
under convoy of the Nemesis am, Plover, the
rest bound 10 Newfoundland and Quebec
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

MARRIED-On Thursday the I'd ultimo.
ROBERT GAMBLE, Jr. merchant of the CITY
OF Richmond, to Miss LETIT1h BREcEEN
RIDGE, eldest daughter of Col. James Breck-
enridge, of Botetourt county.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

a SSIzE OF BREAD, for the city OF Rich
l. rnond from the ninth instant until further
notice. Superfine -four being five dollars per
BARREL viz. single loaf made of surerfma four.
20 weigh 50 OF. for Id do common -four 80
OF. I'D 3-Double the above weights respectively
I'd. DAVID BULLOCK, ITayor.
July 5th, 1908. T9N
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

70 ANK OF VIRGINIA, 4th jury 1906
; ; The President nd Directors have Ibis ~
icciared q dividend Of 81 per cen on Til Cap.tat
sock, which will be r'id at the auk otter tho
4th jnstant
JOHN BRocAENgReUGH; c sh.et.
July s. (I,1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

ID EMOVAL-The subscriber has removed
Ia his Office TO the tenement lately occupied bv
Marcus Elcan, deed. two doors below col Mavogs
new buildings. CT. PAGE
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

We are authorised to state that Mr.. Gabrie
Smlther, declines serving on the Monroe tickle
for the county Of Culpe1er.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

To rent until list October the lowest tenerse.t
OF Mr.. c. w Trueheart--f.nquire as above.
Richmond, July s. (AE
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

NINEGAR-A few casks of good Picking
and Table Vinegar, FOR SAFE sY
ID. ] BURR:
july D. G2m1
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

y7OR SALE--a ve,y Ekeiv NEGRO CfRL.
d6om rs years old, used to the Hguse.-do.
ply at this cbfce.
(2tJ
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

M ANTED TO purchase, e negro DO118N
w about % or 80 yed,s oid, SDithout a chiid.
and well acquainted with sezOing and hopsehoid
e'nPfeJ ntents-ARpl at this office.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

MOIICR.-AlI persons having claims against
" tie estate of Adam Craig, deceased, arc
requested 10 make them known, 50 the subscr,
er and all those who are Indebted to the estate
re solicited to make immediate payment.
MARY CRAIG, Executrix.
Richmond, July5 Tep3wl
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

THE su5sc-i5er offers for rent or lease. for
term Of years, two comfortable Tenemen;s
fitted for the reception Of genteei families, I'D.
Joining TO the tenement occupied by herself
MANY CRAIG.
Richmond, July5 lep3w.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05

The Bostsn "Repertory" in vain ATTEMPTS
to shield the resolution of the Massachusetts
Legislature to reserve to Themselves the
choice OF electors--behind the erumhie of
Virginia. 1t is pity that he should have
been so unfortunate in the only appeal that
he has perhaps ever made to the pure and
exemplary republication" of our state. Be
1t however known to this sapient Editor, that
In Virginia the electors are chosen bv ge-
neral ticket Of the heohle-and nor By he
Legislature.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1808-07-05


The Anniversary of the Independence of
the United States was yesterday celebrated
in this City with its customary honors. At
day break. the sound Of gun announced the
dawn Of the glorious day. At sunrise, a
round OF II announced the number of States.
who this day enjoyed The d;s:;f uisileti fouor.
In the forenoon, the volunteer corps of the
City, horse as well as foot, paraded in very
brilliant procession on the Copitol Square.
joined by two corps Of their brethren soldi-
ers of Manchester. After passing through
a variety of evolutions and review, these
citizen-soldiers were dismissed about two
o'clock some of them marching off to the diff
erent spots, selected for their dinner. About 5
large number of gentlemen. and ladies' as
sembled in the Hall Of the II. of Delegates.
where w. Munford Esq. read the Declara-
ton of American Independence, accompa-
MED by some striking remarks on the pre-
sent situation OF this country; drawing a
brief but animated picture of the several in
JuIies committed by Great Britain since the
treaty of '83, as fthose lately committed by
France.
Ore Of the most striking parts Of the spec
tacles Oh this day, was the large number
OF Virginia Cloth suits which ad rhed the
persons of our citizens. 1t was badge for
tile consolation and encouragement OF the
belligcrent powers of Europe. Upon this
home-spun, enthusiasm and the spirit Of in
dependence nave "stampt all the value, all
the pride Of ornament" Many of these ma
nufactures, though obtained at a very short
notice, were handsome specimens Of what
our skill is competent to accomplish. When
the use Of our own cloth shall become the
fashion OF the state, as it is rapidly becom-
ing, the wheels and looms Of Virginia will
not be deficient in the fneness ard elegance
of European fabrics.
At o'clock, large number of citizens
assembled at the Hay Market Garden. d.
VIM Foushee ofIiciated as President, and MI
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-26
CONDITIONS.

The RECORDER will be published on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, on a
good white medium paper, and handsome
type, at Four Dollars per annum.
Subscribers Ia town must pay one half on
the delivery Of the first paper, and the re-
mainder at the expiration of six months
Those In the country must pay the whole n
advance.
The Paper Will be delivered at the houses
oe the subscribers in town Immediately after
publication, and forwarded In the country by
the first conveyance.
If 500 subscribers are obtained. it shall DO
commenced az soon afterwards as arrange
ments can be made.
Alexandria, August "a. st
~ Subscription papers are in the hands
of several gentlemen land are left at Cottona
and Stewards and R. Gray's book stores.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1808-08-26

The Stays South Of A'exauarse.
I'M the first of October next the Mail
" Stage will commence running as fol.
lows between Alexandria and Petersburg ia
Virginia:
Will leave Alexandria every day at 6
o'clock in the evening, and arrive at Dummies
by in the morning-Leave Dumtrics at
anu arrive at Fredericksburg by II II In tho
moruing-Leaye Fredericksburg at u ihoonl
and arrive at Richmond the next morning by
6-Leave Richmond at s l-2 and arrive at
Petersburg by l-2 in the morning.
Returning, will leave Petersburg every
day at IL l-2 P. NJ and arrive at Alexanaria
in the same time. This Stage vii. carry no
more than passengers on any account what.
ever, and not more than Ia ID. OF baggage
can be allowed to each passenger.
An Accommodation Stage between Alex
andrias and Petersburg will also commence
ruoning at the same time, every other day
throughout the year, without regard to Sum
DAYS, and will travel only in the day time.
On this line it is the intention of the owners
to study the wishes and the convenience OF
passengers. Still, however, regard i2ust be
had to time-Going south from Alexandria
they will breakfast al Occoquan, dine at Stat
ford Court House, and lodge at Fredericks-
burg--The next day will breakfast at the
Bowling Green, dine at the Oaks, and lodge
at Richmond And on the third day will
breakfast at the Halfway house and dine at
Petersburg.
Returning,willd dine at the Halfway house
and lodge at Richmond. Early in the morn
ing, breakfast at the Oaks, dine at the Bowling
Green, and lodge at Fredericksbul Next
morning, will breakfast at Stafford court house,
dine at Occoquan, and locge at Alexandria.
The owners on this line too, have tore.
quest that passengers will be as moderate as
possible in the quantity of their baggage, as
any thing more than small trunk or parcel
which will go within the body of the stage
will be an extra charge.
The PrG6rietors.
J Auonsf o. d ,