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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

A DVERTISEMENT.-B virtue of a deed
\ of Trust executed by John Ball, sen. to the
subscribers, to secure the payment Of & 273 9
z, with the interest due thereon to John Lewis /:
VIII be sold, on Saturday, the 22d day Of July
next, on the premises, to the highest Didcier. a
tract OF LAND, containing by estimation, 27.'
acres, lying part in Halifax county, and part III
Pittsylvanis, upon Dan river, at the mouth OF
Sandy creek, about two miles from the town of
Milton. There are some river aud creek low
grounds on the above tract; Which, as well as the
high land, is of good quality.
Bond with security, will be required of
the purchaser, payable at the repeal or eXpira-
ton OF an act OF the General Assembly of Virgil
MIA, passed at their last session, entitled Sc An
act concerning executions, and for other purpo-
ses.''
FRANCIS DABNE1,2
GEORGE DABNE1, 1'HS'eeS'
June g. w4wN
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23
June 16.

EITzWYLSoNN C POTTER, have just re-
\ ceived large supply OF Stationary, Elegant
Ladies Work-Trunks, Travelling Trunks, Pock-
et-boolss, Pen knives, Patent and Common Sus-
penders, Conversation, Playing and Embossed
Visiting Cards, Music, Violin Strings, &c.
They have on hand, an extensive assortment of
Blank Books, of all kinds few copies of NAL
thus on Population, Fox's Historical Work, Fish
er's Military Tactics, SIMPSONS Plea for Reli-
gion, illustrations of Prophecy, and variety of
School Books
BOOK BINDING, in all its branches, carried
on as usual. Orders from the Country, duly at
tended to.
June 16. WOW
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23
TWENTY DOLLARS REwARD-ian

.TNWENTY DOLLARS REWARD.-lan-
4 Away, about the 18th of last month, fom
the subscriber, residing in the city of Richmpnd,
Mulatto Man named GEORGE, about g or
d years of age. He is, believe, about ia-t9
or 10 inches high, with rather large limbs, ami is
aittle knock-kneed, his complexion is toier.bly
bright, and his hair is rather more straight tl,n
that ofmulattoes generally. He has Loaf the list
JOINT of his middle or fore finger of one Otis
hands, which, l think, is the right hand, but The
finger is perfectly cured 1 do not recollect any
ether visible mark by which can describe Jim.
ann informed that he has changed his name, &
it is probable that he will, with forged papers,
attempt to pass as free man.
All boatmen and masters or shippers of vessels,
are particularly cautioned against carrying him
away. The above reward will be given to any
person who will bring the said slave to me- or ap-
prehend him SO that may recover him.
T. ROBINSON.
lane Is. If
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

n AVlNC executed deed OF trust to Renia-
"A min Oliver, jr. William Cunningham. aud
Samuel Richardson, conveying certain property
therein mentioned, to them, for the purpose OF
making sale thereof in order TO discharge all
debts Tor which lam bound for my father, ard my
own debts 1t is therefore my wish That Nil sucI,
creditors may as soon as possible, make their
spectlve claims known to the above named gym
tlemen, that they may know how far To- carry
the sales, which will take place the LIST of August
next JOHN NJ SYME
June g. 81
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

[ ANDING from the Schooner RIenMoSp,
~ Isaac Seaman, Master -
so Boxes Raisns,
10 Bales Soft Shelled Almonds,
Casks Green Coffee,
10 Barrels Prime Pork, and
1 Pipe London Particular Madeira Wine.
IN STORE
II Hogsheads Brown Sugar,
Is do. Molasses,
Tierces Green Coffee,
Is Boxes Havsnnah Segars,
Bales WEIGH Planes,
Family Flour in barrels and half barrels,
Young Hyson, Hyson Skin and Souchong Tea.
10 Boxes Mould Candles,
For SALE By,
GEORGE WATT.
january II. It
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

" lRGlNIA, to suit Alta Court of Appeals
held at the Capitol in Richmond, the TWEEN.
tieth day Of May, 1909
RULE-Great inconyeniencies and delays ha-
wing arisen from motions to alter, and amend the
DEGREES and special entries of this Court, after
they have been entered of record, it is expected
that in future the Counsel will respectively in all
cases where special decree or entry shall be
deemed necessary, prepare notes of such decree
or entry as they may think ought to be made ON
the decision, 10 be considered as part of their
statement and delivered to the Judges, with the
record, at the final argument, in each cause.
A Copy. Teste,
]. BROWN, C. C.
June 9. wf1stA
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

a NAIL MANUFACTORY is established
4 at Petersburg, where two men of good cha.
racter and ability, for cutting nails, are wanted
who will receive good wages and constant EN-.
Ployment' Apply at the head Of High.Strect, Pc.
tersburg.
June r., n
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

HAUTION.-Al All those who are indebted to
~ Henry l.. Seayres, either by bond, open &C
count, or otherwise, are hereby cautioned against
making payment to- him, as have purchased, a.
greeably 20 deed, bearing date the goth OF JamIa-
ry, Ammo Domini, 1909, all his rights, titles,
claims and demands, suits, judgments, bonds, u
pen accounts, debts, dues, &c. of all and every
description whatsoever, real and personal, 20
which he was then entitled, Ga claim to a certain
tract or parcel of Land, in the county Of Henri
co, only excepted.) Those who were then IL
debted to II. l.. Seayres, are therefore desired to
make payment to me.
JOHN SEArRES.
Cara, June 16. STU
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23
WEGROES FoR SALE.

WEGROES FOR SHLE.
w ILL. be sold to the highest bidder ON twelve
months credit, at capt. Nat. ferkins's Ia
yern' on Saturday the 9th day of July next
ihree Negroes viz. woman and two likely
giris|beiohglng to the estate eff Henry Hopkins
deG d'|Bond & approved security viii be reqli-
red to bear interest from the date, ifnot punc,u.
ally paid.
ROBERT FRENCH, Adn,inistyator.
Go0chland, June o. ,Stds
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

a TUTOR WANTED-The Trustees oil
n the town OF York, are anxious to employ a
gentleman of character, & literary requirements.
to conduct SCHOOL in the said town. The
branches of Science TO be taught are, reading,
writing, English grammar, arithmetic, eeogra.
ply, use of the globes, the Latin and Greek cias.
sieks. The situation Of York is pleasant and heal.
thy From twentyto forty pupils can be procu.
red comfortable house will be furnished the
Tutor free OF expense. A person who shall pro-
duce testimonials OF his Sobriety, discretion and
requirements, which shall qualify him for the
conduct the school, will meet with encourage
ncnt on application to
coRBLN GRIFFIN, } Commute,
ri: GRIFFIN, of
R0ST NELSON, jr, ) Trustees.
May g. II
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23
HARMODIUS.

Of this, however, we have no certain
accounts.-From the two following slips,
from two London papers, it would seem, that
SOME or al OF those. ports are or will be open
ed to the u. S. in Tohoic or in hart. 1t is
sad, that tor greater certainty of the mar
ket, our merchants are about to send their
ships to the riper hide, sc.
"By gentleman just arrived from Hamburger.
we are informed, that the American Consul At
that city, obtained leave for the American sbips
there, to depart~in ballast and hopes were en-.
tertained, that they would be permitted to load
with German goods for the United states"
Sun, 4th AbrH.
-. ToNSIEcEE, April 10
The King Of Denmark has allowed all neu.
trai and friendly ships to sail from his ports
Those OF the iianse towns are expressly named
The intelligence has been officially notified here
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

DY Virtue OLA Deed of Trust, executed to
i } us, on the 18th day of December, one
thousand eight hundred and seven. by John
Clarkson; aud William Clarkson, (and recorded
in the County Court Of Albermaric, to secure
the payment of the debt, therein expressed 10 be
due by the said Clarksons, to William Brown
and Co. Will be sold, Gas the law dirccts,) on
the 18th day of July next, at the dwelling house,
at present occupied by the said William Clark.
SON, on the premises one tract or parcel of
LAND, lying and being in said County of Alder
marie, containing $50 acres, more or less, adj
joining the lands of George Twyman, Mrs. O.
wens and Hudson Barkesd3le, or so much of said
Land, as may be sufficient to raise tho sum of
three hundred and thirty seven pounds eight
shiliings and four pence, being the sum declared
to be payable on the 18th day of December, one
thousand eight hundred and eight. with interest
OH the same from the 18th day of December, one
thousand eight hundred and seven. We will
convey to the purchaser or purchasers, such
title Only is IS vested in us trustees.
JOHN WATSON,
SAN. DER
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

COMMITTED to the Jail of King William
- county, Negro Man named rom, a runa-
way, who says he belongs to a Mr.. Christie, H.
wing ~ tne state OF Tennessee, and escaped from
the said Christie in Bedford county, in the state
OF Virginia, some time in the month of August
last and says he was sold to the said Christie by
Mr.. Bradley of Pittsylvania The said fellow
is about FIVE feet eight or nine inches high and of
yellow complexion; the owner is desired to
come forward, prove his property, pay charges
and take him away
H. LIIIIEPAGE, ID. Sheriff
For
I'm. GREGORY, Sheriff.
April IL. wSmp
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

MTANTED TO Hl.A, b, The week, moo !
w or for the remainder of the present yef
sober industrious man to superinlend paie.
OF hbourers, in the vicinity of this city. Enqmr,
at the Office Of the E;iqlifer,
June 20. If
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-06-23

NIOOD LAWN for Saie-'rhc Subscriber
w offers for sale, the tract of Land on which
he now resides, lying throughout. on the main
fork OF Pamn,ky river, in the County of Orange,
IS miles from fredericksburg. and 60 from
Richmond, containing 76S acres-a full proper
ton of which consists of valuable low grounds
Abont one half the land in cleared, large part of
which is now fresh. The Wood land is all
prime tobacco land, heavily timbered, and pecu.
iiariy adapted to the growth of that kind Off
bacco, which, commands the highest Richmond
marketprice. There is perhaps, no land in this
part OF the Country, on which the planter or
farmer rely with more Certainty for crop,
than this, from the nature of the soil, there is
no land on which corp is sooner matured. The
improvements are considerable. sThe dwelling
house is o' two Stories 50 by 30 feet, divided so
| AS To unite convenience with elegance. To one
end is attached wing of 90 feet square A
large and convenient Kitchen, laundry and weav-
ing house, the whole comprising six ground
| rooms, are contained under one roof, and with
other out buildings, an Ice-lionse-a Well ofex.
cellent water in the yard, affords every convent
ence requisite. for the accommodation of I. large
and genteel family. A stable of ID Stalls-the
first story granite stone, with apartments above
tor grain, fodder &c. has just been completed. No
buildings i'll fact, necessary for the securing of
crop, or Tor the comfort of a family are wanting,
| and what enhances their value, is, they are all
new and OF choice materials the land Astounding
III the pest vi thDer and lying within one mile OF
saw mill. One third oftlie purchase money,
will be required in cash
| Western lands, provided they are situated on
navigable water n the lower parts ofthe states OF
Kentucky or Tennessee, or on the Mississippi a.
| bove the mouth of the Ohio, will be received in
| paymen for the balance Of the purchase money,
| 1t, upon ariew ofthem, their quality and price
suit. Those, therefore, who hold lands in the a.
! bove range, and are disposed to barter them in
this way, are requested to make Immediate an.
plication, in person. or by letter post-paid direc
| ted to the Orange Springs Post Office, and adj
| dressed to DABNE1' MINOR.
June 16. w8wT
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
(MIGas.)
EXTRACTS OF LETTERS.
"GoTTENBucHH, Tune IS.

TIE court in Christianstadt is only an IN
,ourt and therefore / have directly
, ,,nasa,ed 10 the highest court in Chris.iana
ere 3 sybich appeal suppose | shall End my
i, + fully justified, when state TO you, that
, H. are sonly two judges, the one has a
'% ,;sa,evr knowingly, the other is interested
f,,,r,lv: besides, the highest bride is al.
80 NC v;ctorious. How the business will
md / am unable 60 tell, however, ! hear
-, he court in Christiana, as well as the
-, soyrrumynt Mt Copenhagen, entirely ap-
sroye of their steps. But according 10 pfl-
H. S information, believe i, is their intrn-
RON 10 detain American vessels here TIL
.,hsv see what part America is gong to
ME- and accordingly either condemn or re-
]-asr them. We shall have to wait at least
three months before our case will DC decid-
ed in Cbiistiana.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
New Hou{e Of Entertainment.

TyHOMAS RHODES, respectfully in
forms the citizens of Alexandria and tha
public, thai he will open A House. OF M
TERTa1saExr on the first day OF July next
in commodious aud airy new house ON
Prince-sercet, sign ofthe Eagle few doors
above Thomas Swann's dwelling. He IN,
tends to keep constant supply of the best
JJOu0RS and PROVISIONS, and vii! ac~t
cemmodate travellers and others on such mo.'
derate terms as to make it an object to CALI
On him. tIe will be provided with caretukS
hostler and has good stabling for horses.
The situation is superior to any IN town
Cor the accommodation Ct travellers, 1t being,
ont of the way of hustle ano elere Is apVmr'
of the best water at the door.
June "a.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
SHIP

ARRIVED,
Schooner Polly and Sally, Shelley, Ba'ti-
more-Dry Goods-diferent merchants.
Sloop Polly and Nancy, Gardner, New
Port. 4. I.-sundries-Jo ohm G. Laid.
CLEARED,
Brig 3etsey, Evans, Lisbon by J.kelth
and J. Roberts.
Schooner Sally, Potter, Proyidence-by
the master.
.sloop Rising Sun, Pierce, Wilmington,
(Del.) by aud l. Vowel.
Sloop Ranger, Parcher, New buryport--
BY Lawrason and Fowls,
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
Charlotte Hall School.

The Offices of PRINCIPAL and VICE PRrN-j
cIpAL will be vacant in Charlotte Hall School
alter the first day of January next.---
The Trustees will receive propositions to fix
such vacancies until the LIST Monday of De-.
ccmber ensuing when the appointments will
be made. The salaries annexed TO these APP
pointmcnts will probably be to the Principal
5000, to the vice principal $3.50; but as the
amount will depend upon the number of pu--
pills in the school, it cannot be exactly ascer-
tanned.
Applicants will be requiredt to exhibit testi-
monial, of tier abilities and moral character
Cool Springs, st. Narys county,
4InrUla1d. October Q.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
Fifteen Dollars Rszuard,
Leesburg, Oct. l7--24 2,wtSot

RAN away from the subscriber living
near Fiscats way, in Prince Georges county,
Maryland, on the first of ctcber, d .esro
man named CR4ELEs, calls himself Charles
L0ggiAs, aud frequently goes by the nanle of
Charles Jones about five feet rine inches
high, very handsome stout black &c, owl
he is toleraLlc good coarse shoemaker, and
an excellent ditcher-lad on blue Sailors,
Jacket and troWsers mu woro, and all old.
high crowned hat--he Was formerly the pro-
pcrty of Edward Jones who kept Mrs. Rozi
er's lerry--he is about forty two years of ages,
but from his appearance would be taken for
Tot more than thirty two. The ABOVE reward
will be paid for experimenting said runaway
and combining him so that | get him agains
and all reasonable charges if brought home.
John Kadle.
October ~. 2aw
~ Masters of vessels and others arS
cautioned against harbo,ing or carrying off
said fellow at their peril
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
slfranurta Datlp @aastte.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER -.

usnIJALLY,"-We understand, that
commanders of our vessels OF war have
w .;v,d orders from the secretary OF the
~. - 70 fit their vessels for sea Immediate
n :, + is minated that they are going on
ioI'lsu '' m Gaz.)
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
(" CopENHAGEN, July 4.

ghs american consul here has asked the
government whether the relations between
the United States and Denmarkwere friend
" or not. They have answered they were
friendly. He has also asked whether YES
sls bouaa 70 Sweden. and been boarded by
ENGLISH cruisers, would be condemned ac-
,ordIng to present existing laws IN Denmark
-and they have answered, they could not
be condemned.
Tomorrow / shall present a memorial to
The minister for foreign affairs, count Bern
short, which perhaps may have some geod
effect Captains How and Foster, VINO
have both been condemned at Chrlsilana,
and who are now gone from hence, have had
an audience with the king. He has Prom's-
ed them to send an order to the government
Of Christiana that the strictest justice shall
be done to their cause but ]. Justice IS sold
as cheapa at Chris,iana as at Christiansand
we canhope tor very little. There are now
tothe number Of Is American vessels In
Norway and they are every day bringing IN
more. think it worthy the serious eonsi-
lsration OF government, whether they will
suffer this property to be condemned"
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
/" GoTrENBuRe, July 81.

had conversation with count berns-
hcH, minister of foreign affairs. | asked
him if it was tive intention of the Danish so
strnment to respect the real American pro-
ler,y He said, as vet it would be respect
I'd, but Denmark did not know what France
was going 10 do. | know for certain that
express is sent from the king to Bona
parte to ask him how to proceed with the
Americans.
| have also had an audience with the
king of Denmark. He appeared to be
very well disposed man. He promised to
send an order to Christiana for the court 20
proceed with the greatest circumSpection.
Extracts from letters trom the auPercargo
gashp belonging 70 Philadelphia, DAT.
ed
"CHRIsTIANsAND, August 1f--12.
The privateers of this nation are very
numerous, and capture every American ves-
vi thew meet with. There are now about
Sowlth valuable cargoes brought in here,
many OF which are tried and condemned,
he voyage of every American ship IN this
country is destroyed there is no hope IN
Wy Opinion of any vessel being able to get
way this winter if permitted by the govern
asnt. The pretexts for capturing and con-
eS..mn'ng American vessels, are OF the nsost
s''voIous and vexatious nature.
The fact is, they are determined 10 con.
sshh and retain all the American property
usy Can get hold of, until they know the
discrimination of certain great po1osr on
s %e Continent towards the United Ssetes.---
s ,0e agents If that power are actively EN-
"uyed against our interests. From The
Nssens situation of our commerce IN the
S0f'h OF Europe, merchants in thu United
s'A'es do wrong in sending their property
s .t In that directiou. | apprehend we
.saii DC detained here with the property va.
= some steps taken by our government
'0f our release
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
BosToN, October 10.
I,afeH from England.

Since our paper went to press last evening
the ship Packet has arrived In So days from
Liverpool, bringing London dates to the
9th Sept. at which time news had been re-
csived that peace had been concluded be-
tween France and Austria. The empefoT
Francis, as might be expected, makes IN
!! mrnse SACRIFICES to the conqueror--he 10 20
rel;nau;sh his imperial title and.the greater
part os his aomirions. and 10 !uture IS 10 be
STYLED king Of Hungary AMI bohsm'a--bo'
nanartr adds 10 his former title that OF ARCH
duke of Austria.
The earl of Catham had returned from
the Walcheren expedition with the whole OF
the troops excepting $4,000, which are 70
remain to keep possession OF tie island. II
was found impfacticable to proceed up the
river Sche!de, SO as 10 get possession Oh the
French feet near Antwerp. Lord Yelling
ton. late sir Arthur Wellesley, was under
the necessity of re.reatng before the French
troops Immediately after the battle at lala-
vera. and had taken MS position at Deleyto-
sa, as appeared by his dispatch, dated at that
place, August 8. HIS situation was con-
ceived very critical.
Gentinel Office, Nednesdsy Noon.
The packet has just arrived from Liver
pool; bringing London news to the 9Th
Sept.
In paper Of the 5th it is reported, thss
France and Austria had concluded peace.
That Austria surrenders great part OF her
territory, That Francis is loose ms tile OF
emperor, and take that of king OF Hungary
and Bohemia and that Napoleon adds to
his other titles, that of archduks OF Austria.
Solar ,he report and We think It mere
! bubble. Paris Moniteurs to the 22d Aug.
make no mention of any treaty beng con-
emled, and that the negotiations OF 1T were
| not to be opened in Hungary until the 18th
| of August. And London paper OF the
9Th is silent on the subject.
The expedition to the Saheldt was return
inc. A great number of the troops had ar
rived in England. principally cavalry, the
/ horses of which had not been landed. Lord
! Chatham states as the cause OF the absndons
| ment Of the Interior objects, the lmpraetca-
bil;ty Of an attempt upon Antwerp, from the
! GREAT number ef troops ASSEMBLED TO defend
+ and from the sickness, the effect ot.the
climate. which began to be felt IL his army:
| A force $4,000 IS to be left in The island
&c Wslchcren Sufficient to- secure that I'M
nor,ant possession. The papers are loud
] n condemning the carl of Chatham for his
4 1.E- -. ~,
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With respect to Hungary, it ought to bs
observed, that the part of that kingdom Ia
possession of the French, is that which ID
the most productive in corn, wine a'd cat
lie.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24
rsTtMATE

OF the Austrian Territories in Inc posses '
sion e the French.
[From a French German paper.
The parts of the Austrian monarchy
possessed by French troops, are:
German mics. Inhabitants.
lower Austria 572 100000.
S,;r;a .s, 1913 $4,000
sCar;nth;a 100 100000
Carniola, with the county
of GortZ, ami the terri
tory of Monfulcone Psi 4ss'o ooo.
Trieste So,oo0
Saltzourg & Berchtelsga-
Fiume o,ooo
OF Moravia, about $50 soo'ooo
OF Gaiiicia, 200 a3o'ooo
Of Hungary
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-24

The total number of inhabitants in the
above countrirs,is s,475,6oo. The terri
tory independent of tn. HungarianGaspaun,
.chaits, the superficial extent OF which Is not
accurately ascertained, contains S,775 Ger
man square miles. Before the commence
ment of the war,th. whole Austrian monar-
chy contained, according to Lichtenstein.
only 1o,93s square miles, and $4,000, 400
inhabitants. Il appears therefore, that the
French possess more than onc-third Of the
Austrian States.
The most important towns in these pro-