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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-11-04
JAMES BACON

Regsleave to inform his former customers
and friends, that he has
Recommended the Grocery By|iness,
Athis Store on Kingnear Washington
street.
WHERE he OFFERS FoR SHE,
A well cho{en ahortment Of
goods, III that line,
= Narrated genuine, particularly his
TEAS, WINES & LIQUORS,
Which are Of Z superior quality--He Will dist
pose Of each and every article Oh the mos
moderate terms.
May Z. att
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-11-04
ORPHANS COURT,
OF. VIos.. I0nC

.Aleranaila County, Scflt. Term, 1909
ORDBRED,
Tbat the Executor of Charles Wadsworth,
deceased, do insert the following advertise
mept three times week for SIX weeks In the
.Alecaudr4a Daily Gazette.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-11-04
sslxl at Hsnda,.

|,.eeaery tuesday and Friday,
|bc FILL BE SOLD
/. he yeneac Store, corner OF Prince ana
Water streets.
ps,;,.yof Dry cooGs, Groceries, &c.
.;rnIsts ofwhich will tic expressed In
f ale 81 the day--All kinds OF goods
DC -. ua .r. on limitation and the prices OF
VIII lih a,s established, can It any time be
snls .a and purchased at the lowest Limitation
'la P. G.. Marsteiler, Y. NJ.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20

INHABITANTs OF NEW SPAIN
ELEVATED, without either deserv
ing or soliciting the appo ntment, to the su
Prene government of these rich and exten
Islpe dominions by the high authority of
Heaven. and the grace of our king Ferdi
nand 7th, represented in.the Supreme Cen
trail Junta governing Spain and the Indie.
feel myself united to you by ties, ifnot more
sacred and intimate than those which con
nected us when j was Metropolitar Arch
bishop, at least more public & universal NJ.
rock and the flock of my venerable bishops
hitherto your eternal salvation has been the
principal object of my love, my tears, m,
prayers and my sacrifices but from this
day, your temporal happiness shall cor, manu
my whole care and diligence You all have
Oeen, IN one sense, my children in Jesus
Chrlst but am now more especially vour
jafher in the name of the King Yes; this
name, OF the many which correspond to the
dignity and Office of Viceroy, | have adou
ted tor you all, so long as the reins Of gov
eminent shall continue in my trembling
hands trembling, l say-for scarcely init
ated INTO the routine of my pastoral duties,
IL would be intoerable presumption in me to
seize with arrogant confidence the staff and
sword of Viceroy and General. have ne.
vertheless accepted them, like good bishop
and good Spaniard, in obedience to the Su
preme Authority which has entrusted them
TO mt have accepted them, not merely
Tor the sake OF giving an example of docility
and obedience, buC for the purpose of serv-
ing you Inhabitants of Mexico, The A
poStles and Vicegerents of the Spanish mo
march know not how To fatter | am the
witness OF your heroick fidelity, and shall
most justly appreciate your patriotic and
truly spanish virtues, and if my spirit be
not dismayed at the sight of the enormous
weight which has devolved upon me il il
because hope for that assistance of Hea
ven, which has been so literally afforded to
the Spanish nation, and which trust, YOUR
zeal tor religion will secure. depend also
upon the light OF the respectable minister's
OF the hing. OF whose integrity. wisdom and
vigilance have the most irrefragable testi-
mony /; upon the prudent advice Of nv very
| dear aud venerable brothers, the bishops IF
this metropolis and upon the PRAYERS Of the
secular and regular clergy of this kingdom.
rely upon the skill and honor of the mill
tary chiefs, upon the valour and LOYALTY of
the numerous and well-disciplned army Of
New opaip, and upon the zeal. providence
and experience of the directors, ministers
and DIRECTS OF the royal treasury, in all its
great and important branches. | rely on
the docility, obedience and peaceful beha
vlor OF you all, faithful subjects and beloved
children of Ferdinand 7th For on what o.
'herterns can you hope that shall not re
sign. Infirm, weak and bending under the
weight OF the mitre But will not renounce
the trust, while my king and country desire
my feeble services, the sacrifice of repose,
and even Of life. Spanish Americans Jus
1 tice and peace, truth and humanity shall be
my councillors, fer from these all your hap
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20
mo. A..

plness must proceed, exciting in your fam
lies and provinces, attention to the sciences
and politics, agriculture and the arts, COM
mercc and the mines. If the perfdious, i'm
pious and barbarous French, or any Others
like them, should with audacious rashness,
dare to insult your native soil, the sword
shall learn to punish them; will place my
self at the head of your soldiers, to defend
your property and persons, and chastise, the
enemies your repose. shall follow tho
example OF the Rodrigos, Mendozas and
Cisneros, Archbishops of Toledo, and of ths
venerable modern bishop of Santander;
will not be inactive in forwarding the mea-
sures which the Moyas. Guerras. Palafoxes,
Osorios and others had contemplated who
before me have been archbishops of Mexi-
co, and viceroys aud captains general Of
New Spain. Inhabitants of this Kingdom
the highest glory of God and his sacred re-
ligIon, The best service of Ferdinand 7rh &
OF the nation, together with your welfare
and tranquility, shall be the only objects of
my solicitude, and the only limits Of my
care. Intrigue, favouritcism & interest shall
nave no part in my government I have
voluntarily yielded up to the wants of the
crown, the surplus of my episcopal stipend,
and most willingly do offer my salary of
Viceroy for the same purpose. Yes, gene
rous patriots, our common mother needs our
succours. that she may gioriousiy effect that
great work, which, Heaven be praised, this
day seems to advance tn a fortunate conclu-
SION. From our love and gratitude she hopes
tor our assistance. Continue to afford is
with hoerality; and remain united by the
strong bonds ofpeace, as we'll to support your
mother Spain, as to disprove throughout the
world, and throughout eternity, that black
and infamous calumny which the intruding
and deceitful King Joseph published in Ma
drld, IN the month of March last, declaring
tor the purpose of blindfolding and deceiv-.
ing the provinces of the Peninsula, and all
Europe, that " this kingdom was infiamed
with intestine division and factions Inso.
lent man The bleod of SpaDiards does not
vitiate by crossing the ocean; it does not
lose IN America, its native spirit and energy,
here are and descendants worthy the
conquerors of Baylen and the heroes of Ia
ragossa, of Valencia, of Catalonia of Astu-
rias, of Gallicia, of Es,ramadura /; here are
the brothers and legitimate. descendants of
all the provinces of Spain; of those who
Rave COMPOUNDED you by their arm, and by
their voluntary immolation upon the akars
OF Loyalty. Tremble, we wretched men!
Tor though the inhabitants of Spain cannot
Dear arms against you. they will a undant-
ly supply their brothers with treasures to
carry on the war of humiliation against the
common Toe. Inhabitants of this kingrlom
have limited togo my sentiments and IDEAS
with which the Archbishop OF Mexico COM
menceS his government as ViCeroy He
salutes you with the last words, which the
disciples of Jesus Christ heard from their
divine master Peace be with YOU ALL
l am with you, fear not
Reyai Palace Of NZerico, J
snly %, 1909. s
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20

l AND FOR SALE-The subscriber offers
IL for sale that valuable estate on which he
formerly resided, lying James River. near
the Town of Warminster, in the County of Mel
son, lately Amherst. This tract contains nearly
two thousand acres--The low grounds are Of
the most valuable kind, and the highlands imme-
diately adjace t thereto are very fertile and I'M
commonly level-It might be divided into ,wo
plantations to advantage, or continued in one, as
might suit the owner. The houses are new and
amply sufficient for the comfortable accommoda-
ton of tamiiy-A more minute description is
deem d unnecessary, as it is presumed the pur-
chaser will view and judge for himself. The
subscriber will only observe that the place is
very healthy, lies in fine neighborhood, and
commands, perhaps, as many advantages as any
other situation that is offered for sale in the state
One fourth ct the purchase money will be requi-
red on the first of January, when possession
will be given; and the balance will be divided
into nine equal annual installments, without any
charge of interest if the principal he punctually
pad-A large crop of small grain will be sown
III good order, and the purchaser may be accom-
modated with corn &c. sufficient for Years
supply. Letters directed To Buckingham Court
House, or to Warminster, would be soon recei
we'd and attended to. In my absence, my brother
Mr.. Joseph c. Cabell will slew the land to Any
person DESTROYS to purchase
VIM. H. CABELL.
September 1. If
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HOUSES FOR SAL r..

= Y virtue cf decree of tire honorable Supe-
4 B rior Court Of Chancery, for tn. Richmond
District; in siiit aetween George Pickett, plt'iE
and the subscrbcr de';. will Dc sold 10 the high.
est bidder, 1t public auction. Saturday the 4th
day of November next: Two brick HOUSES,
with tie cut-',ouses belonging to them, situate
ON the cross street, leading tn Shockm Ware
House il, the city OF Richmond The sale will
tate i'i &C, on the premises and the terms, a.
Ereeable "a the said decree, will be twelve months
credit: the purchaser to give bond with appro.
we'd security, for the payment of the purchase
money, and the title to be retained until the mo-
aey is paid. DANIEL CALL, Executor
Of tie last Fiji and Testament of
BERT MEANS, deceased.
October II ids
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20

20 all whom it may concern.-RICHAKD
i SMYTH, native of Ireland, departed this
life on the 18th OF June, 1909, without leaving in
this State, or in the United States, any reIa-
ton by consanguinitv, and possessed of some
Estate in Lands within this Commonwealth, Of
which, we'll as of the United States he had
long been Citizen. His intent was to give the
Whole to the subscriber, his Nuncupative
Will, now of Record, will sufficiently prove but
the Subscriber hath been advised, that Will o
that kind cannot effect conveyance % Lands
how far soever 1t may prove the intent OF the / es
tator, and that the Lands late OF the said Richard
Smith do OF consequence, escheat to the COM
mohweath, though contrary to his intent Of be
slowing them on citizen thereof For that rea
son, the subscriber sbs II request the General AS
semby, at its ensuing session, by Petition, to car
ry the intent OF the said Smyth into execution, by
releasing the Interest of the Commonwealth IN
the Lands whereof he was possessed, or en-
titled to within the same, to the Subscriber.
DAVID DOYLE
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20
IM CouNcIL, September 19th, 1909.

In CouNcrL, September 18th, 1909.
TT is ads,sed, that from and after the first day
l. of January next, the Auditor be instructed,
in every case, where any claim by virtue OF an or
der or certificate of court, is presented to him by
a person whose name is not mentioned therein,
to require such person to produce also, an order
or power of attorney from the individual in whose
favor such order or certificate ofcourt was made,
together with an affidavit of one witness at least,
certified by magistrate or notary public, that
such Individual actually signed and acknowled-
ged the same. And to give general information
of this rule: 1t is advised, that copy hereof he
published in the Virginia Argus, Enqurer, Pc
tersburg lntellgencer, Norfolk Herald, Lynch
burg Star, Stanton Eagle aud Winchester Ga
zette, once week until the first day of January
next.
Extract from the Journals,
DANIEL L. HILL TON,
Clerk Of the Council
September %. Will
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20
4 ss,g G, 1! d kSS|all;iS:l
September 90.

e. TOMACHIC ELIXIR OF HEALTH
~ Is very valuable medicine for the cure of
the cramP, pains, or wind in the stomach car
ry'ng Oft superhuous bile, remwng habtual
costiveness and sickness at t. sto zach. Ii gives
immediate relief in the dys-o cry and cholera.
mo- nus, and removes the bowel complaints in
children 1t also gives relief in colds, asthmas
and the whooping cough. Price s 50 cts per
bottle.
DR. ROBERTSON,s VECETABLE NEP-
VOUS CORDIAL, Is celebrated for the cure of
hyslericai and other nervous complaints, impure
ties OF tn: blood, seminal Weakness G the various
inconveniences resulting from tlissipated plea
s"res, residence in warm Inmates, snd feminine
complaints. Price 5 so cts per bottle
Or. RO8ERISON's PATENT STOMACR-
10 BI1IERS, are particularly recommended
Tor restoring weak constitutions, cleansing e.
Strengthening the stomach and increasing the
,aPpetita IheN eNpel worms from children, &
are good preventive against intermittent fe-
vers and agues. Price 5 per bottle.
Or. RORERI'SON's Celebrated GOVT and
RHEUMdIIC DROPS, are in high repute for
relieving the govt and rheumatism, umbago,
stone and gravel. They cure weaknesses ofthe
joints, sPrains, bruises and all kinds of green
wounds. Price . s per bottle.
constant supply of the above medicines for
sale, by FIIZWRlLSONNG- POTTER, Book
sellers & Statioaers, Richmond, where pam
phlets containing certificates of cures &c. may
be had gratis.
Take Notice, That none are genuine without
the signature of T. w. Dyott M. D. Grandson of
the late DR.. Robertson of Edinburg.
Sept. IS. w6w
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Sept. IS.
ENWENTY DOLLARS REwARD-Ran.

TWENTY DOLLARS REWARD-Ran-
L away from the subscriber, last Wednesday
evening, absut o'clock, at Richmond, a corpu-
lent Negro Woman, by ii name of LEAR-
She is about % years OF age, stout and strong
made, full and round featured, of black complex
ion and walks lame in her left hip, occasioned by
an old wound Is or 90 years ago, which has left
very visible scar directly back of her left hip
JOINT She is very artfui, talkative and plausible
~ speech, and preiends to be strict methodist
Had on when she went away, a homespun wool
len Pettcoat and jacket, with oznaburg shift,
but carried other clothes with her She was
brought from the northern side of the rive Rap
pahannock, over Hobbs Hole ferry, thro' Dun
kirk and New Castle, to this place and, no
doubt, will make the best of her way back again
The above reward, and all necessary expenses
will be paid to any person, who will apprehend
sad woman and deliver her IS soon as possible TO
capt. Hugh Davis, i'll Richmond
+. FARRINGTON
October IS. Vows
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CONTINUATION
Of Extracts iron, ldtc London PETERS BIZ
The Pacific.

LoNDeH, August IS.
The King has been pleased to grant tho
dignlties OF Baron and Viscount OF the Uni
ted Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland.
unto the Right Fl IN. Sir Arthur Wellesley.
Knight OF the most Hon. Order of the Bath.
and Lit. Gen of his majesty's forces, and to
| the heirs male of his body lawfully bepotten.
by the names, styles and titles of Raron Dmro
OF Wellesley. in the county of Son erset, and
Niscount Wellington of Talavera, and Wei
lIngton, in the said county
August %.
BY the new Swedish Constitution, which
has ateiy been made public at Stockholm, in
hve sheets qnarto, the King Is TO be assisted
fby Council of State, consisting of nine mem
oers, by whose advice he makes peace or
war, and transacts all important affairs. All
pn7iic ofhces must be flied by natives. The
h'ng has the supreme command Of tine land
and naval forces. he Royal age Of matu-
rity takes place at twenty Should the male
branch OF the Royal Family become extinct.
the Council governs until the States are con-
voked M Prince Royal can marry with
ut the Consent OF the States.
August 90.
The accomplishment of the ulterior objects
of the Expedition seems t. be completely or
ven up, and the belief IS now very generaIIvr
prevalent that TIVE operations of the Expedi.
ton III Holland are al an end The almost
UNIVERSAL Question now is, where does the
expedition go next-sonle say to Siciy--some
to Cadiz-others to Lisbon p Perhaps it viii
puzzle Tur vigorous Ministers TO know where
TO SEND It, We now reinquish all hcye of
the power OF England being usefully direct
ed by men, VINO have so repeatedly exhibit.
tea proofs OF utter inCapacity in that respect.
In what part Of the Peninsula he Lafe Sir
a Wellesley will receive the notification of
ms eXdltation to the rank of Viscount is nm
certaln-for brilliant rs is the lustre ref1ec.-
ed on The British army aud commander bv
their gallant defence at Talavera-they have
retreated-are retreating--and must retreat
before disciplined and experienced force.
OF acknowledged numerical -upe?iority
From Germany, we are without in,eIl-
gence. Amongst the next that is received
may be anticipated peace between Francs
and Austria and long before Christmas.
we aPprehend, that neither on the great Pc
ninsula, nor on the Continent Of Europe
with the exception of Gibraltar, will there
be one British regiment.
Lieutenant May, BE- bearer Of Sir r.
Strschan's disFdtche. Of the surrender Of
Flushing, is promoted othe rank of Com
mander
The magazines found in Flushing arc VERY
considerable in one store alone there we're
found IL 600 sacks OF -four, all public uroper.
ty.
The schooner John arrived at Plymouth
from Oporto, which place she left ON the
18th instant, bringing intelligence that tbs
Friends transport arrived there from Epq.
land fo@ days prevtns TO her sailing. with
about seeo stand Of arms CD board. e,d srs
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20
a OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES be sold 10 the

n DVERTISEMENT.-W be sold to the
4 n highest bidder, on the 10th day of Novem
her next, II far, Ii not, the next fair day, at
ahe late dwelling house of John Carr, O.. W
decd. The crop of Corn, Fodder, Oats, and
Hay, plantation Tools, household and kitchen
Furniture, Wagon nearly new, two Ok carts,
Horse cart and the stock consisting of Horses,
Hogs, Sheep aud Cattle including of a yoke of
Steers.-On the same day, and at the same
place. will be sold the tract of Land on which 10
el Bennett resides, about q miles above Char
louisville, containing about 500 acres-the tract
called Joi.nson's tract adj joining VIM. Fitch, ir
about 2 or miles north Of Milton, containing A.
bout 400 acres--the tract called Halls tract ".
ing between Micajsh Carr's and John Rom
Wells, containing about 292 acres-and about
500 acres Oakland, a considerable part of
which, from its fertility is adapted to the produce
zion OF Tobacco, and what is opened is fine for
Corn and Wheat this last mentioned tract adj
joins the lands on which the decd lived, and in
AN excellent neighborhood--ali of the aforesaid
Tracts of Land. lie in the County of Abe marie
and viii be sold on one and two years credit e.
quail nstalments-the other property on twelve
months credit--lt viii be required of the p,Ir.
chaser otany oithe above property, to give bond,
with approved security, and = not pUHcfually
pad to carry interest from the date for all Sums
above ten dollars under that sum the money will
be demanded Asi am snxious TO close my cx-
ecutorsip IS soon possible, earnc stly request
ali those who are indebted to the Estate to MAKE
payment--and all those to whom the Estate is
indebted are solicited to come forward, and re.
Ccyc their due
THOMAS CARR, Err.
AlirtnaTl (lct
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20

ID EMOV AL.-The subscriber has removed
L lhis Coach Makers Shop about three squares
northeast, on the same street he resided on and
nearly opposite the Office formerly kept by Adam
Craig, decd where he carries on the coach ma
k ny business, in all its branches. He begs leave
to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the
public in general, for their past support, 5, hopes
by his attention and punctuaIity, to merit con
tinuance of their patronage.
JOSHUA WEST.
Sept. IS. WOW
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iCIETEEN DOLLARS REWAR Il, for appre
& hendnc & delivering Fanny. a bright Mulstto
CUl, about i've feet two inches high, seventeen
years old, inclined to be 6esl,y who runaway a.
bout Tie 20,h Dec. last Shc mas been harbor
cd IN Richmond most Of tic time since, where
she pIsscd by the name Of LOUISA SMITH
She was seen on tie ST, Instant on the basin, and
brought bOnc ON the 9th, went oil again on the
Inorn'ns Of tlic 7th Size had ou All India cotton
1t"cE and lett, she s.ys, variety Of clothes
at different houses where size has been secrctCd
Is very fond Of dress, and has been frequently de-
tected IN committing daring robbcres She i.
One oftlio3e emitted to liberty w,,en she arrives
10 certain age, under tIic WIN Of the late I.ln
Pleasan,s OF Henico county in consequence
81 which, many Of them are very ungoyernabc-
many of her connections enjoy tleir liberty, and
1--we M The aAlscent counties - The above re " ard
Wliib gyen on delivering her To
SAMUEL. PEASANTS.
N""hN~h SVh'IY, SepG IL Nsf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20

JAMES BREAM respectfully informs his
Friends and the Public, that the partnership of
Bream and Toilet being dissolved, the Business
will be continued by hm-he expects shortly to
receive fresh supply of articles in the Ironlnon-
gerry and Hardware line, which with his present
stock in hand, he viii sell low for cash, approved
paper, or country produce.
Sept. Is. If
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A HOUoE--( upon the Easia FOR SALE.
4 BY virtue OF the last Wi, and testament of
Ronert Means, decd will be sold, on the premi-
s@s ON Saturday, the 4,h day Of November next,
Co the highest bidder, tenetn upon the basin,
adjoining the tenement of John Purse. The terms
OF sale will be, twelve months credit, the pur.
chaser to give bond and security, and 4, deed Of
trust upon the property to secure the payment of
the purchase money.
DANIEL CALL, Executor
Of the last T'iX and Testament of
ROBERT MEANS, deceased.
October II ids
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20

NOSE indebted to the late concerns of
L Dunlop. Pollok and CO. of Manchester, and
Robert Pollock and Co. of Richmond, are now
requested to come forward srd settle their res
pective balances, as longer Indulgence cannot
be granted lawyers and agents having the collec
ton or settlement of debts due either of the above
concerns, will be p:eased to forward us state
ments OF the business in their hands
TOMPkINS q MURRAY.
Richmond, Sept. 5. ep2m
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20

4 TTENTION - The members OF the Rich
IA mond Troop 81 Cavalry are ordered to
meet. -, their usual earsde ground Oh Saturday
che 2lst Inst. precisely at Ten o'clock, in com.
piete uniform.
By Order of the Com and0nt,
RICHARD RANDOLPH, Sey,gt.
Oct. II. Ct
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20

A LADY capable ofteaching fine NEEDLE
( y WoRK, and EMBROIDER1, is wanted,
MS AN Assistant, in Female Academy, i'm the
country. Respectable recommendations re
CURED. Reference for fur,rer information, ma,
be had at the Office Of the Enquirer.
October 49, Ct
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September 1.

n OT1CE-All persons concerned are requi-
l red to take notice, that we have sold the
debts due TO tine late concerns of Robert Pollok
and Co ofRichmond, & Dunlop, Pollok and Co
al Manchester, to Messrs. Tompkins and Muir
ray OF Richmond. and that payments hereafter
are to be made to them alone, or to those whom
they may empower to collect.
JAMES G JOHN DUNLOP
Petersburg, Sept 5
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1809-10-20

ME subscribers offer for sale, very gene
L raj assortment of GROCERIES, which
they will dispose of on moderate terms, for cash,
country produce. or approved paper.
Also, % Kegs and FF Brandy Wine Gun
Powder.
.. WHITE G. SHELTON.
October 10. If