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MARINE LIST.
pORT or AEUpDhT.

Entered---brig Russe!, Easton, Hsyanra do.
Brandy Wine, D,vs, Lisbon sch. El,zs, Shaw,
Havanna; d.. Lydia g, Margaret, Arnold, orYpko ,
sloop Eudoxa, Chace, n York do. Gold! gag,
Ellington, do do Eluntress, Earl, Boston,
Cieared--ship Rufus King, Ratlbone, Bdston do.
Geo. Washington Gardner, Norfolk sch Maria,
Johnson, Edcnton; sloop Akeriy, Pearsc, Boston.
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LATE FEOM TJSRON

Capt. Oliver, arrived at Philadelphia, left
Lisbon lth Of June, and informs, that there
were almost daily accounts of skirmishcs, be-
tween the French and allied armies. Ii was
reported that the allies had fallen back.
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S G IA T. NJ T..
MOI Taco HANKS 10 a pYre

Not taco Banks 10 Prize.
Orders for Tickets, Halves and Quarters, in tho
above excelon, Lottery, viii be received until the
commencement of the drawing, at the NatOna,y,
Erchange and Lottery Office OF JOSIAH T.. SHAW
No. 49, TnAMEs-STREEI, who will pay punc,ually,
when due, all prizes obtained through his agency
Present price of Tickets,
Whole, S s 90
Halves, l23
Quarters, : l25
Prize Tickets in the Harvard College and in the
Union College Lotteries, now drawing, in which j.
g. SHAW has already obtained for his Friends am
unusually large number of very handsome Piizes,
will be taken in pa,men,-also foreign current mo-
ney Regular lists of the drawing frequently re-
ceivcd. and may be examined without expense
Negotiable Paper bought and sod--Morcy Ex-
changed, as usual, upon the best terms-~ith gen.
bough, in Newport.
Stationary, Lottery s. Erch0nge 0Gce,l
July 2S, 1911.
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NEW ORLEANS, MAY 27, 1911.

NEw-oRLEANs, NAY y, 1871.
1t appears by letters from Fort Steddar,
by last mail, that the negociation between
General MAruEws and Colonel MkEE Oh
the part of the United States-and gov. Foich,
on the part of Spain, has been broken up
without coming to any termination General
MATHEWS has returned in ST. NIary's, (Geo.)
col. M'kEE remains at Fort Stoddart, and
the Spaniards remain in quiet possession al
Fort Mobile.
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Gus they having captured brig and sch.
There WAS battle on the lth OF March,
between the armies of Paraguay and Buenos
Ayres. After considerable fighting, each
party agreed to withdraw its forces, and the
inhabitants of Paraguay were suffered TO re-
main neutral for the future.
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FRESH GOODS.
UsT received from New.Yoik and Boston, and
y now opening at
=. q. R[LXMOND,s cash Store.

An elegant assortment of almost every de-
scrpton OF FAvcY and STAPLE GOOD5-among
which are, a few bales Venetian Stair Carpetngs of
a super,our quality black aud cOloured Lustrings
and Ribbons black Grapes; Prints Cambricks
fancy, lono and null Musns csmbrck Shirtngs :;
l fine and loa-prlced IRISH Linens; 500 Yards
blcached Crash and a few elegant Parasols, of new
patterns.
.4so- bale damaged India Cottons. All Of which
will be sold remarkably cheap for cssb.
July 20, 1911.
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ABSHONOED.

nv the Goth inst from the service of the Subscri-
~ Der, a black Girl, by the name of LUCY. This
is to forbid under the penalty Of the law, all persons
from barbouring employing, trusting her. Any
person that shall take up said Black Grl,and deliver
her 10 me, shah receive One Cents Rcrvard, and no
charges paid
Newport. July "a. 1911.
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1t WAS reported at Pensacola as late as the
18th inst that Gov. Folch Is promoted from
col. to brigadier general, and ordered TO La
Vera Cruz to take command of his corps.
Money had been received at Pensacola from
La Vera Cruz, to pay the troops and all debts
against the government OF Spain, with posi-
tive orders TO put that place and Mobile In
the best possible state of defence, that as soon
as the insurgents were quelled III the differ
en-, provinces of Mexico, that the garrisons
of West Florida would be reinforced
We make no comment Oh this Information
but only say, ihai wc believe it to be correct
particularly as to the receipt OF the money
and the preparations for defence.
iLousiana Cazette.)
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I)IHD,

DIHD,
I'm this town, on the 18Th inst. Miss MARY YER.
NON, daughter Oi Mr.. Samuel Vernon, merchant, III
the Goth year of her age. Ii disposition for he
enioymens Of life in AL its various stations could
have warded off The shafts of death, she possessed
IT, as far the 10, OF n,ortals viii admit Her high
of hlial duties, and her s,ns5li,y to all the
ties of social lite were great. But Wbon she felt that
a sepal alton must onsuc, she took ihc last iarewe
of those most dear TO hci, with hmness of mind,
which is seldom attached even to ripper years and
bade ibis vain world adicu, in full confidence Of "A
happy existence in heaven. Thus hao fallen one Of
natures Gtircst flowers, bcfoIc well blown.
un Monday evening last, Mr. RrBEcCAH WAL
DUoN, in the 89th year of her age. 'ler iuaeral
VIII proceed from her late residence, IN Division ST
this afternoon, at clock, which her relations and
friends desired to attend without farther invita-
ton.
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10000 DOLL 4 RS

May be gained for the small sum OF
800 CLN2,S!!!
-.'.....'.--
Susquehanna Canal Lottery,
Positively commences . assirg an Baimore, August 26.
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The ship Union, capt. Bates, arrived a,
this part OH Monday last, in 40 days fron
Dunkirk, having on board about so passen-
gers, chiefly the crews of American vessels
detained i'll France. They give a wretcheo
account OF the inhuman treatment by the
slaves of Napoleon. Hard fare, filthy ha-
biliments, and daily opportunities to enter ii
privateer, were the iiend-like instruments u
sed to wear down their spirits, and conquer
their virtue by despair. The Union brought
dispatches from Mr.. Russell, which have
been forwarded to Washington. Prov. .Pheaax.
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mar RIHD,

AT TTperfou, on Sunday evening last, by the Rev.
M Cornell, Mr. ISAAC w iowLANp, to Miss
FRANcEs Hull, both of this town.
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Artificial Mineral Waters.
SoDA AND BALLSroWN UATER,
For sale at the MEDICINE SroRE OF
SAMUEL W. NiNSON,

No. 95, Ih0messfreei, Nepbort
A manufactured upon correc, chemical princ-
L n Piles, by r. STARkW ATHER, Of Providence.
uo extensive utility OF which, has been long es,a1-
hshcd by the experience OF mankind and sanctioned
by the opinions OF the FIRST medical practitioners of
every enlightened co,n,y.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1811-07-24

The more we contemplate the Situation of
the allied army in the Peninsula, the more
VIC are convinced that the termination of the
contest must prove fatal to our brave coun-
trymen in that quarter.
BY the Auholt mail we have letters from
St. Petersburgh, as late as the lth May.
They do not at all countenance the idea of
an i'm mediate war between Russia and France.
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100 DOLLARS REWARD.
September 81

RAN AWAY on the 3Oth June last, from
ne estate of Daniel MCsrty, deceased, IN
he county of Westmorelan and state OF
Virginia, Negro Man named JERRY, a.
,out thirty five years of age, dark com plex-
ION, about six feet high, bad countenance,
1ni remarkable scar ac,oss bis noe, and
mother on his head, little above his tors-
aead he had on homespun twllled yarn
md cotton round jacket and 2antaloons.-
There is no doubt but he will change his
clothes it is therefore thought unnecessary
20 describe them more particularly. 1t Is
expected that he has procured pass, or
forced certificate of his freedom, as ne went
from neighhorhood where there are many
Tree negroes who write, and from whom ne
might very readily obtain copy OF their
pass, or certificate Of freedom. II is contl-
4entiy expected that he will endeavcr 10 get
TO some of the northern or eastern states.
He was seen short time since in the town
If Baltimore. Thirty Dollars viii he given,
if taken in The county, and if out CT the state
and secured in any Jail SO that get him a.
gain, the above reward and all reasonable
charges paid, if brought home.
Richd. Stuart.
N. r. All masters Of vessels and other
persons, are hereby forcwarned from harbor-
ing or employing the above described Negro
Man, at their peril, or under the scverest pen
aItes of the law. X >.
September l6 60
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FOR SALE,

TWO STORY BRICK HOUSE, on
n Washington street, built within the
last two years, well calculated for the accom-
mediation Of genteel family. The situation
is excelled by none; it is in the occupancy
,r Nathaniel S. Wise, Esq, adjoining the
residence of the subscriber. One hall the
purchase money will be taken IL Groceries
at whole ale price; the residue on liberal
credit Possession may be had If required,
on giving three months notice
Axo. for sale, ON sir, tz0elve e eishtee"
months credit,
Two LOTS of GROUND, on Washing
ton street, 4s feet front, nearly opposite the
three story brick house now erecting at the
intersection of King * WASHINGTON streets
Richard Lewis.
September l9 dat eoli
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ORIGINAL
FAMILY MEDICINES

Preparcd with the gseatest care g aoei>'o"'
By MICHlAL ZEE & 20
LES Worm destroying Loze"SeS' r
This medicine is superior to any ever ". VI
tered to the public, being innocent ana l'i''>'
certain and eficacious iii its operations
Lees EE1lr,
A certain remedy for colds, coughs' OF
asthmas * particularly the whooplng cough
SO destructive to children
Lees Essence IF Mustard,
So we'll known for the cure OF Rheuha-
tism, govt, palsy, sprains, &c.
Lees grand restorative,
Proved by long experience to be uhequai'
led in the cure Of nervous disorders oo"'
symptoms, lowness of spirits, inward weak
ness, ETC.
Lees Anh-hiouS Pills,
For the prevention and cure of bilious and
malignant feyers.
Lees SOVEREIGN Ointment for the Nch,
Which is warranted an infalli5le remedy
at one application.
Lees intalf6lc Ague e Fever Drots,
For the cure of agucs, remittent and inter
mittent fevers.
I.SP
Celebrated for the cure OF ringworms, tet-
terS, etc.
Lees Genuine Eye Water,
An effectual remedy for all diseases IN the
eys.
Which give immediate relief.
LEES 7ooth-.9ehe Drohs,
Lees Corn Piaister.
Lees Daniask Lip Satpe.
Lees Restorative Po7ydsr,
For the teeth and gums.
Lees .dnodyne EHrir,
For the cure Of every kind Of headache.
THE Indian Vrgefa6le Specific,
For the cure of Venereal complaints.
Sold wholesale and retail, by the proprle-
tor, No. 90, Pitt-street, Baltimore.
r. GRAY, bookseller, hlng-street, and
N. KINGSTON, Fairlax-strect, Alexan-
dria.
To country merchants and Others who
purchase to sell again, a liberal discount VIII
be given by the proprietors.
To detect counterieits, observe each artl-
Gle has, on the outside wrapper, the sigma
ture OF MICHAEL LEE ana 20.
N. 3. At the places of sale may be had
(grstis pamphlets containing recent and ex-
traordinary cases of cures whose length pre-
vents there being herewith inserted.
June 90. law
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The Subscriber

INTENDING to Remove to Baltimore on
The first day of November next, will rent tor
one or more years that Valuable Stand, at the
corner of King and Washington streets; also
The Dwelling House which he at present oc-
cupies. The accommodation Is extensive
and well calculated for genteel family.
Richd. Lewis.
October 9 eoot
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N Q 7 l c E.
THE FARMER's BANK OF ALEXANDRIA,
this day declares dividend of profits
IF rouR psR GENT upon Its capital stock,
,nayable to stockholders or their representa-
lives at the Bank, on MoHday the 9TH INST.
BY order Of the President Directors
John Hooft, Cashier.
October sta"'"
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Pau15ay's LVe of Warrington,

SCHOOL EDITION.
Particularly addressed to the Youth OF the
United States, in the hope that from the
great example of their Common Father, they
will learn TO do and to suffer whatever their
country's good may require at their hands,
Also,
Mrs. WakehelG's Introduction to Bo-
tany,
In series of familiar Letters, with Illus
trative Engravings, intended for the lhstruc'
ton of young psrsons-are just receNed' 1of
sale by
James Kennedy, sen.
October IL eoot
Trial Of Nh. Wnl. Parkinson.
T>HE Pubic may now be gratified with
the perusal of one of the most extra =
ordinary Tlisls that perhaps ever appeared O.
viz The Trial Of Mr.. WILLIAM PARKIN-
s>t, Pastor of the first Baptist Church III the
CITY of New York--for an assault q Bat cry,
on Mrs. Eta Wintrnghem, one OF the mem
bers of his church. II aiken m short hand by
W. Sampson, Esq.
For sale by
Cotton & Stewart.
September % ----------
4 valuable Estate to Rent.
T WISH 10 rent for a term OF years, va
4 liable Estate, we'll known by the name OF
1LExANDBR's ISLAND, directly opposite the
iry of Washington, and annexed to the Po-
.onac Bridge. A description of this estate
* thought unnecessary, as the beauty & Ter
ility of it must have arrested the attention
5fevery traveller, as we'll as those IN Its I'M
mediate vicinity Persons desiious OF rent
ing this property will make an carly appllca-
lion to rae on the premises
William H Washington.
September 81 co
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lust Published,
For Sale BY ROBERT GRAY,

An account OF Expeditions to the Sources
Of the Mississippi, and through the Western
parts of louisiana, to the Source OF the Ar
kansaw, kans La Platte, and Pierre Jaun HI.
vers--pcrormcdb by order Of the government
of the United States during the years 1905,
1906, and 1907
IND Il TOUR THROUGH
The interior Parts Of Neov Sb0an,
When conducted through these Provinces
by order of the Captain General, in the year
l8o7-by Major L. M. Pike--illustrated
with Maps and Charts.
Price with the Plates saperate, S375
Ditto with the Plates bound in CT. SO
Ditto in soards, 90
Ger Subscribers will please call for their
copies.
JUST RECEIVED,
A supply of Carey's Family
Bibles, and Adgate's Music.
July l6 X. 6.
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to Superhne Yellow Bark.

e. Superf1ne Yellow Bark.
DIR. SAAFORD'S improved Pc WIDER
of the BARK, having been used ard highly
approved by many physlcians Of distinguish
ed character in different parts of the United
States; the oprietor is now encouraged to
oftcrit to the FACULTY in general, under the
persua sion, that no practitioner ftsste, in
the choice CT his means. can fail to be graft.
fled in the use of this elegant preparation -
In strength, haeness and certainty OF opera.
ton, it greatly surpasses the bark In com
mon use.
ALSO, >u
The ESSENTIAL SILT or BARK, pre-.
pared b. the same.
The above articles are put up in parcels OF
different sizes, to accommodate the usual
wants of not only physicians, but of retail
druggists, country merchants and private ia
milics.-Sold by
James Kennedy, sen.
Bookseller, and no other herson in Alc.rGn-
d,ia.
September em
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NEw-YoRK, June 90.
IMPORTANT.

A letter to respectable merchant in
Boston. from Gottenburgh, dated April
19th, has the following news -" The
markets in the Baltic are becoming more
gloomy, and the Danes are capturing eve
~ vessel they meet with two out of three
American vessels which have attempted
to pass the Sound this year, have been
captured ard sent into Copenhagen: one
is the brig Rachel. ofSalem, capt. Joseph,
and the other is ship from the south
ward. There are fifty new privateers
fitted out from Denmark this year,
--latest from Portugal.
Yesterday arrived at this port, the ship
Factor, Ritsie!l, from Lisbon, which port
she left on the Sth Of May.
Captain II. informs that report had
lust reached Lisbon of the surrender of
Badaios, to the army Of lord Wellington.
No ether news. Flour was Is dollars per
Dbl. and corn dollars and 80 cents per
busheI, and riee dollars.
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Continuation Of Late Foreign m
teslgence.
LONDON, Nav 9,

LONDON, May y.
Letters from Paris to the 4th, and
from the French coast of two days later
date. were received yesterday. 1t appears
from the former, that the mischiefs of the
continental system are rapidly increasing.
A number of fresh failures have taken
place since the proceeding accounts,
and fears are expressed, that before the
conclusion of the present month, many
of the principal commercial houses in the
French capital and the chief trading
towns, will be under the necessity of sus
pending their payments. Amongst the
recent failures, the house of Coborus and
TO. OF Bayonne, is mentioned.
The letters from the French coast state
the very general persuasion, that the Pc
nlnsula would be evacuated in the course
of this year, The apprehension of rup-
ture with Russia, and of an insurrection
in the north of Germany, on account of
the total humiliation of its trade, were
mentioned as the ostensible reasons for
Withdrawing the French troops; but the
real causes were coTectured to be the
hopelessness Of success, and the incompe-
tency of the French government to make
greater efforts than those which had al
ready failed.
1t was expected that some commercial
regulations favorable to the y. States
would shortly be announced in the French
ports.
The accommodation which was allowed
to the English prisoners in France, of oc-
casionally correspondence their friends
in this country through the port of Nor
laix, has been suspended, in consequence
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ca f; dnu y % .fUu ~t'e I'D oAioi.S "' 'A.' SN'0
On that s;,5jcct. This, own, is TO ME
ono of the most extraordinary parts OF tae
w,e!e atI:.ir. It was SO natural, SO "lach
La matter o. course for Capt. bingham,
whether the question had been asked or
nat. 20 Nave stated. or alluded to tie cir
|eImstanacs which had led aim 10 act as ne
|dia. that il is impossible to believe bat nc
must have doao it; and having done it, it
j. matter OF establishment You should not
have noticed them. Tais, certainly, re
ouires explanation.
There is another circumstance which
has been matter Of surprize to many. and
that is the length Of time you suffered to
elapse, after the asfair took place, before
you communicated it to the government;
you stated that Won waited by tho Little
Belt until TIC morning ofthe 18th OF May;
bit your dis2atch TO the Secretary OF the
NAVY, was not written, at least was not
dated until the Esd. and did not Leave
New York until the 2ttl, OF May. lou
must have been aware tiiat rumors OF t,le
engagement might reach some o. oar
ports, within day CT two alter 1t took
place, and You could not overlook What
anxiety aud agitation il would Dr0"uce.
st WAS therefore obviously your dHty II
have lost no time in communicating such
A Important event to the government.
I'he last circumstance l shall notice, is
one which. although it may not be eosni-
cable before naval court OF enquiry, is
ia my opinion :iot the least conspicuous i'll
this aa.:..ir. and ought not TO be passed by.
witho.. anin.adversion. You state, that
the manner ia which Capt. Bingham COM
mcncea his String, induced you to believe,
that she thought this favorable oppor-
rnaity OF acquiring promotion, although
at the cxpenee 0fviolating our neutrality,
aud insulting our flag" Sir, every man
% coed feelings, every man OF correct
mind, every man who respects his own
character, aid every man who feels just
regard Cor the honor and dignity Of his
country, must lament, most deeply Ia
ment, that such sentiment should have
been conceived in the, mind, and traced by
the pen oc an American officer. But L
will not dwell OIL this Notifying topic.
1t is sincerely TO be hoped, that no Anne
rieaa, who wears The sword Ofhis country
at his side, Or who wears a badge of his
country's confidence on his shoulder. will
ever permit himselfto initiate such an eX-
ample.
To conclude, must repeat my regret.
that the enquiry was not instituted. as it
would have relieved the public mind from
much anxiety. aud probably, the Admins
tratiOn from future embarrassment and,
above all. it might have been instrument
tai in preventing similar occurrence.
A FRIEND TO ENQUIRY.
June s, 1911.
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Under these circumstances we cannot
at present quote old Uplands above lid a
12 It'd and for the best qualities of the
new. crop IS I'D can scarcely be OBJ
taincd ordinary and middling N. Or
leans are worth I'D I'D fair and good
lad u IL I'D; and fine IS that's led !;
and Sea-Islanls may be estimated at IS.
sd. IL 2s. i'd.
''Pot Ashes ofgood quality. of which a
great scarcity continues to prevail, are in
more request, and rather higher prices
are now given. We have still large stock
of those which are wet and crlsted, and
though sales have lately been made with
more freedom, and to a greater extent
than for some time past. 10 actual ad-
vance can as yet be quoted. The inquiry
for Pearl Ashes has also increased, and a
few parcels have obtained lis. q 46s. per
cWt.
"The quantity Of Tar in this market is
now SO much reduced that the late arrivals
have met with a spirited demand. The
imports from n. York and Wilmington
have, in consequence, risen to 29s. u SIS.
and those from Virginia to S2s. a Sss
per Dbl. There is a steady, though not
an extensive demand for Turpentine the
fine soft qualities, owing to the scarcity
of this description, readily obtain 1Ss: and
in some instances a few inc0nsiderable
sales may have been made at rather high
er prices. The middling qualities, which
are less sought after, have not, as yet,
experienced corresponding improve
mcnt. We may, however, remark, that
the chief purchases have been made by
Spectators, as the Distillers hitherto
have shewn little disposition to give the
advanced rates which are now required.
Old rice has for some time past been
in steady demand for expectation to Por.
tugal. at 81 a 2ss. at which prices there
is still some inquiry, although within the
last few days it has become rather less
general. Scarcely any part ofthe i'm
portations of the new crop remain unsold !;
the latest sales were effected at 2is 6. to
EOS. per cwt. and these rates might pro-
badly be still obtained for small quaint
ties.
In the course of the last eight days,
there has been rather more inquiry after
Flour, for expectation, and few small
parcels have been sold at SIS a sos. per
bbl. duty unpaid. For home use however,
not more than So to SOS. would be given.
The sales of Wheat are also more easily
effected. The quantity received from the
U. S. for some time has been very inconsi-
derable & consists almost wholly of the or
binary descriptions, buff a small cargo of
particularly fine quality, and we'll cleaned,
should now arrive it would probably reach
lSs. Cd. per 20 Id.
"Quercitron Bark is in such trifling
request, that we cannot quote the prices
with any degree of accuracy. A small
parcel from New York, and of superior
quality to what is generally imported from
thence, has been sold Mt SIS. per cwt. but
no sales Of the fine Philadelphia having
been lately made, its value is uncertain"