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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-05-02
Charles Simms.
I'bomss Swami,
K. Harrison,
February %.
l he Subscriber
Offers far Salc On modt RI e fer1rs, lAt flto;,ins
HdLUHBIE PROPERTY.


PdLUdBIE PROPERTY.
A LOT Of Ground, Situate At III e lowe,
end of Fairfax Street, running with The said
Stree, one hundred and stven,v-six feet, 81.
ven inches fronting On Jefferson Street, one
hundred ard twenty hree feet ave inchcs,
AID Containing h-lf an acre. Tire improve
me3ts on this Lot, consist OF an ex celient aaa
completely finished two story h,i1k Dwelling
house, with every convenient our house
good Pump la the vart ADD Ga' den. sbich
with proper attention might he made iiShly
productive. also,
A small piece Of tFo-d Land, containing
fifteen AID one half acres, fronting on TIE
Mount Vernon road, adjoining the country
seat OF SIR Andrew J-micson, and shou'
miles fro,a ;ie town. :: i> i;.BG is not mere
,s,an one quarter OF 7 mile from the Hunting
Creek Turnpike Road, ard j, Is supposed
the acre.
Also, a Tract of Land GA the
South side of Hunting Greek abort two Ha-
tired yards from he Turnpike 2oad. con-
tanning fi!tv- ore acres Upon this Tract stc
several beautiful settles Tor building, cou..
mandne view of Alexand,ia; Washi,etoa,
part OF Georg ctoun, X a oons :dera5;e length
OF the river. 1t has some good low erolnd
and 4 valuable Pocosin attached IL. ipDg
to
!. D. Sim1ns.
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17
THE ROYAL INSTITUTION.

On Saturday Knight Mr.. Professor Fei-
naige, of Baden gave public experimental
the efficacy of his method of facilitating and
assisting memory. 'fhe Managers ofthe In
stitution, in consequence of the application of
the Committee of Literature and Science,
granted permission for this public display Of
the art, without, however, making themselves
III any way responsible as to its character.-
The exhibition took place before an assem-
bly, of severalhundred Ladies and Gentlemen,
who we're astonished and delighted with the
result Of the experiment! -Four children,
two boys and two girls, all under II years of
age, had been put under Mr. Feinaigle's care
but two or three days before he had one
OF the girls but an hour and half; and the
longest tuition that any Of them had received
wa5 but four hours and a half.
One OF them repeated Goldsmith's Hermit
backward and forward, and stated the STAN
"a, the line and the order of any remarkable
word required Of him.
One little girl answered to questions in the
chronology Of the Roman Emperors ano-
Their multiplied, without slate or paper, two
sums OF eight figures by eight, and dcclar-
cd that she had not previously been taught
arithmetic.
boy determined the geographical situa-
ton IN degree and minutes OF fifty different
cities; and ON a planisphere chalkcd out on
board, marked down the true situation of
places named TO him.
Mr.. Fincher, of the Institution, also reci-
ted the meteorological Tables OF Hany, the
second part Of which he had taught himself
on Mr. Feinaigle's system, together with the
hrst part OF Brisson's Ornthoiogic system :;
aud be declared from his owu experience,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17
C 215,29s,s54
Bntish Armn in Ponugal.

Names of the generals who now command
the different divisions of the British army
They are as follow:
Cavalry-Lieutenan Gen. Sir Stapleton
Cotton, bart. and Lieut.. Gen. sir William
Erskine, Bart.
LIST divisiOn--lieut. gen. sir Brent Spencer,
bart. X. b.
I'd. division-lieut gen. Hill, and major
general the hon. VIM. Stewart.
Sd diyison--major general Picton.
Attn division-major general the hon. L.
Cole.
5th division-major general Lcith. (now
sick in England) RJor gen. Dunlop, tenn
porary commander.
bell.
9TH division-major gen. Houston.
8th--major gen. Robert Crawford.
Second III command-lieutcnant gen. Ora
ham.
Commander Of the Portuguese army nm,
without any fixed station, the Portuguese
being in brigade with the English-Llieut
Gen. sir VIM. BeTesford, K. Il. marshal of
Portugal.
Commander in Chief Of the British Forces
IN Spain and Portugal, excepting Gibraltar
General Lord Viscount Wellington, Marshal
General OF the Portuguese armies, and Cant.
General equal to Marshal Of France) in
Spain.
Lord Fitzroy Somerset, brother to the duke
OF Beaufort, and who brought home the ac-
counts OF the battle of Talavera, is appointed
Military Secretary to Lord Wellington.
We understand that his Royal Highness
the Prince Regent, has notified his intention
to distinguish with gold medals the officers of
rank who have fought in the different bat
tles mat nave taken place in Spain and Por-
tugal, subsequent to the memorable ba,,Ieo
Of Vimiera, Corunna, the Douro. and TAI
vera, in commemoration Of which Il vii 10
recolected, similar marks Of the Rov,1 fsyo,.
and appreciation were conferred about wear
ago. on General Officers, Colonels and other
officers commanding battalions, "not being
OF rank inferior 20 Lieutenant Coloncls'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17

der Generals I'LL and picton, on the cava. near
Elvas. The rest of the army has proceeded
to the North. General Spencerhas left the AR.
my, and is on his way to England.
Lord Wellington has been indisposcd, but we
rejoice TO say, not seriously.
'onapartc, in his answer TO jlie fonian De-
putes. has taken the occasion to state To ,,.,the
terms on which he expects 20 make neacc lie
rs to get back every one of the French colonies
We have taken from him. But as he is not like
~ to re-takc them by ''the other events of war"
what does he mean 10 give US as an cSIuivaient
TOR the cession OF them For he does not, of
course, expect that we shall cede them without
an equivalent. He Can give us back nothing
that belonged TO us, for he has taken noting
from us. Docs he mean to make the Dutch make
all the cession for he observes he confines him
self entirely to every thing that is, & has been
French. Dut the Dutch cooniesSrould not; of
| themselves, be sufficient. Will he give up this
infamous design upon Spain, and restore Fer
dnand the Seventh and does he think that we
must have nothing to place in the scale against
his seizure of Holland and the IIanse Towns
Is he absurd enough to suppose that he is 60 do
all these things, and that we are To abandon
what we have taken, not by violating the rights
OF allies of ncutrais but by the superiority of
our arms over his Is he prepared to restore
Holland, to give up the Hanse Towns, and aban-
don SPAIN Then indeed we might tall, of 81
,'S niih u"Ch MS ooionlcs; though even then,
what security should we have, that hc, who has
| no regard for treaties, would not again seize
Holland and the iiansc Towns the moment afier
| he had got back his colonies2 Besides. does
he not say that We shall have nothing TO do with
the tate OF the continent! Ii he proceed upon
this principle, where is his equivalent for the
| cession OF the French colonies, Every decla-
ration he makes, every deed he does, only con-
vmces us more and more that peace, honorable
| secure peace with him, is inpracticable.
Courier.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17

tina. the principles of Mr. Feinaig.o's art
were equally calculated to give facility in the
acquisition and cert ainty in the retention of
the tables ofany other science-a fact which
was confirmed by several Gentlemen present,
who have attended the private courses of the
Professor.
lie examinations were carried on by Mr..
Disney, Chairman of the I.itetary and Scien-
cntinc Committee and for a great part Of
the time, Mr.. Feinaiglc retired from the Lee
tnre room. Nothing could be mere satisfac-
tory than the result ofthc experiments: and
tne'company returned Mr.. Feinaigle their
thanks.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17
AUGUST %.

we should rejoice At an amicable adjustment
OF our differences with America; but their noisv
journals are as vapouring as if the declaration of
war was to be the signal for our ruin. We
would recommend to the quiet consideration of
those Editors, the following text of scripture
Or what king goingto make war against ano-
Their KING, stitch not down first and consuiteth,
whether he be able with ten thousand TO meet
hnn that cometh against him with twenty thou
sand Which is being interpreted, whether
four or i've irgatcs can beat 2OG sail of the line
Courier
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17
PHILADELPH 4, Oct. 9.
OF THE MER 10 soCIE-
Wy OF THE NITnnT l. CT, -, Q

On Saturday, the fifth of this month, the Merino
Society OF the middle states held their frat stated
meeting srlce Their organizations at the farm of Mr.
Caiuweii, tfelr president, near lIaddoufed in Her
scy liesdes tbe members of this most laudable as-
ISOLATION, several farmers, pToprietors and nar1fac-
turers attended,, and count Palhcn, doctor Logan
with some other gentlemen we're present as guests
Between two and three hundred fun bloodcd lncti-
noes, IN the finest order, both of fleece and flesh.
some 10 the open enclosures, others in sepal te folds
were exhibited; their appearance proving, beyond
all controversy, that the soil, climate aud food Of
Jersey, arc July cougenial with the health and TX
eciiace oil this inestimablc animal A large mn M
bSgNbttase examined on the present oceasi1a when
PurcRfsed IRON the importers, were feeble, pning,
and Vore or less diseased but the whole flock lie
now completely recruited and re-establslied in AT
least rs good condition they ever eiioyed in Spau
AS the Spanish sheep improve the fleece of tic sheen
OF England, France and other countries, 10 which
thGy have been transported, there every reason TO
becve from that circumstance alone, that their anne
Iteration will attend their establishment ina the JT,t
states, and that by and attention TO preserve
the oreeu pure, the mcrino may reach the highest
state OF perfection in the United States And IL Is
certain that MIR Caldwell, IN al his entcrliriz;pp
purchases from Tie late iinportatioi,s Of SPANISH
sheep, has never met with any equal in appearance.
nneness oheeee or length OF pile TO those ofhis own
raising from his own original fotk About ono hum
nred lnbs have been the produce Of this year nea-
" AL % which have been far reared without acct
dent or dstcmpcr. Reduced as Stain is beyond All
1oPcso % immaculate reinstatement, and inGced with
the moral certainty Of further dcvastations cut off
as we are.by England from French supplies of
cloths, au1pcsolscd we ought TO be-, ourselves.
not t0nu5brt from Engla d, whilst she insists ON
monopoKing our market, tie accession OF rnerino
WOOL tqythe stock Of American staples, is matter Of
TIC highest graGhcatioD. IT, few years We may un-
donbtedly furnish orr own consumption, and per-
haps export fine Woolin large quantities. rs we have
cotton. The factory Of Mcssrs Dupont and Bau-
duy' near Wilmington, IS already well advanced in
Us operations, on extensive scale aud will before
The expiration Of year, turn supcrne cloths
OF The finest and most durable fabric aud The zoai
which anImates almost every portion fthe coInmu-
nity' Tor atchevng this great measure ofAmerican
independence the sure pledge offs eaiy aud con-
plctc success
Alter visiting the various accommodations which
mr. dwell has arranged for the preservation aud
comfort OF las hne Hook, the company sat down be-
tween three and four O'clock to an elegant dinner
spread IN the genuine American exubcrance aud
passed The remainder Of the afternoon in social aud
rational iestiwty.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17
Aucvsr O.

1t seems to be clear, that for some time to
come, nothing will be attempted by the French
against our army in Portugal Marmont and
Bout have each retired from the point where
they effected their junction, and Nfarmont has
put has army INTO quarters. The interval. II IL
sad, viii be employed in collecting az gpcot
force as possible in the ncighboPhoOd Of (,i,dad
Rodrigo.-Butit isnOt likely that thev viii he a.
bic to unite force as great as that which ,yse
lately arrested on Che Guadiana-aud even iftbo,.
should here would be no cause of alarm NJ
greater difficulties will be presented TO Lord
wellington than those he has already subd,ed
and 1t Is, therefore, reasonable to antcipate fine
same success. The French can only become
more powerful in the proportion Of the new
troops they send across the Pyrcnces and ~
make up their daily losses, and to augment tbeir
armies to an amount equal to the expulsion of
INC british VIII require more troops than the
present state of affairs will permit 10 be sent
greater concentration OF their forces from the
interior OF Spain than what was effected. IN or
der 70 create an army for Soulf. when he parcb.
ed for the relief Of Balaoz, and also To- s,rcnotL
en- Marmoat, does not appear practicable
The French cannot leave the provinces des,;.
tute Of Armies. The people are kept down onI,
by their presence, and their absence gives b,ti
men and succours 60 tie numerous cqierrillas bv
which they arc surrounded Soult is conc 70
to take the command ofthe French army In Muir
era. a part OF this army has been sent TO rein
force Victor before Cadiz. Bcssiercs has de-
tachcd 1000 men 70 Zamora. and is also moving
on Salamanca, IN consequence Of Don Julian
sanchez having threatened that city.-IJcssicrcs
gives out that he is advancing with has main
body against Portugal. Two divisions Of Lord
Nellmgtoaj grmy, the Fl and Sd, arc left IN
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17
SWrNDLING.

On Saturday as Mr.. Jameson of Walco
place, was passing over Westminster bridge,
he was accosted by n person in the dress of
clergyman. who said he was suddenly ta-
ken i'll, and requested permission TO lean ON
Mr.. Jameson's arm for support across the
bridge, or till he should meet with coach.
Mr.. jameson readily consented and walked
with the supposed invalid till nearly opposite
Ashly's theatre, and he hailed an empty
coach. Mr.. Jameson assisted the stranger
into it, and received his acknowledgements
for the aid he had afforded him, along with
his card, on which was written, "ReU. Mr..
Bozren, Trafalgar f,iace, Ne7gington" The
coach then drove on and Mr.. Jameson soon
after discovered, that during their walk, the
Rev. MIR. Bowen had contlived to ease him
OF his purse, his watch, and his pockethand-
kerchief 1t is almost needless to say, the
card of address was fictitious. ,
On Saturday last, a lad, about Is years of
age, sput on shore at Plymouth, from one
OF his majesty's frigates, and sent to Exeter,
and is now III the county of Brideweil. His
coming on shore, it is said, is in consequence
OF an extraordinary and affecting narrative,
which he relates, viz F." That he was forcibly
sent on board tender, about six years ego,
to prevent his discovering murder com
mltted In his presence by his master, a gen
tleman who then lived in the neighborhood
OF Liverpool, and who had two daughters,
one called Mary and the other Betsey the
latter young lady of about 19 years of age,
having absconded few days, the father, as
he was riding in his carriage one morning, "a
bout halfa mile from home, saw her at the
window of a house of i'll fame, and immedi-
atcly descended from his carriage, conveyed
her home, took her into the stable, bound her
hands and feet, and after having masked her
face, put halter round herneck, and hung
her; when dead he covered her with straw
under the Manager, where She remained till
~ O'Clock at night, when he took her to a
well in an adjoining meadow, threw her in
and covered her with Garth" The boy re-
lates this account very distinctly, with every
particular OF the names and places, and SAYS
he is very ready to prove the same to the
face Of his master; he further declares he
has repeatedly mentioned the circumstances
on board the ship, and has many times writ
ten home to his friends, but never had an
answer
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17
AhlxIAfS

Is he, as public officer, correct 10 a proverb,
who sneess behind another's name TO speculate
'son favcTs IN his own gift
It Is for the interest Of some men TO be hon.
est--of others TO appear SO.
Mea often mean place, when they talk Of pa
Can Il DO expected that he is liberal in senfi.
me"-' who IS mean in purse or, vice vrsa ?
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-10-17
BONAPARTE.

A rev work has lately appeared in Lon
don. entitled " Letters from Paris" Tbe
following is an extract from the FIRST letter
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<t = = = !ii'';;-,ss-s-----
SPANISH AMERICA.
Extract cf'a tetterJ'om a gentleman 10 lis
friend in Hashtagton CRY, dcfcd.
"A lirIpA Srnt q 1of1

Jriend IN HaSht1gfon City, dgfcd,
LA GUIaA, Sept. 9, 1871.
There has been great convulsion siucc.
the declaration oflndependence. The friends
OF the Spanish government rose in one day
at Valencia and Caracas. At the latter
place, they seized upon the quarters Of the
veterans, but were overpowered by the c.
tiZens rushing to arms aud attacking them-;
some were executed, amongst whom one Of
tered an immense sum for his life. AT VAL
encia 1t was more serious. The number of
Europeans at that place, enabled them to OPP
pose very respectable force; and general
Miranda, with 5000 men, marched to quell
them. They made gallant resistance, in
which they lost 5 or 600 men, and the Carac-
cass'ans as many but Valencia was taken
by storm and burnt or destroyed. The booty
made was immense-l was told by gentle
men 1T Porto Cabello, that English silk hats.
weianeold there for S being brought by the
son eA to whom they had fallen. They have
alsd(2ken or rather destroyed, privateer
pfeSdB for 10 but mounting Is guns. The
pi1vateer received several shot which sunk
her; and an expedition since fitted out at
Porto Cabello, has brought away all her
guns, which were left by the captain when
he escaped TO Caracas with his men in n
small schooner. His name is Gaboso. He
captured me on my way to La Guira, 90
days previous to this. Although he seized
my papers andthoueht me in the service of
the United States, (Which did not choose TO
undeceive,) he made me prisoner and
when escaped during the action, to the gun
boats of Porto Cabello, he ordered his people
to ire on ME with musketry. Another priva-
tcer under his orders, about the same time,
was carried into Cumana by the prisoners
and c4k. The coast is at this time clear of
privat&rs; but the trade is not very lucra-
9 Ne Amongst the Valencians who will
suffer capitally for the rebellion, two priests
will be executed. They were amongst thu,
prime movers
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---SS Cd S-:s-
NEW YoRK, October II


A letter from our correspondent at Cadiz, da-
ted 18th August, received by the brig Reuben
and-Eliza, says, " The markets continue over
stocked with every kiad of American produce.
The demand for provisions had been much re-
duced by the fall of Tarragona It was expect
ed that the French would soon be in possession
OF the whole ofthe Spanish coast in the Medi-
teTranean. Should this be the case the demand
for provisions will be much more reduced The
storehouses of many of the converts at Cad;z
were fillaf Nth American produce Vessels
were daily 1Rrrivng from the United States ; but
met with Skention in discharging, as the mer-
chants coU>hot procure storage for their car
goes
:" Soult has left the army which is before Ca
diz, and is gone TO take command on the Medi-
terranean. 1t is reported at Cadiz that battle
has been fought between him and Blake, the re-
suit OF which is not known.
The New York Gazette lainents the loss Of
fifteen hundred dollars, IN large capital iefteys,
said to have been robbed by a fi.igate under
French colors; but most Likely British mar
auder under false colors while the capture of
the Catherine Augusta, belonging to this port.
estimated at tyvo hundred thousand dollars, and
sent into Great Britain, is thrown into . ce-ner
OF the Marine List in small charactere
Co 5,n6idx.
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INDIAN AEEAlna

LEBANoa, (Ohio) Sept 10.
We are enabled to state, that Gov Harrison
IS preparing TO commence a campaign AGAINST
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LtvERpooI. Sth mo. %, ISL

roR qRs BSLTINoRE FS-
DERAL GAZETTE.
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Mill for Sale.
I will sell or will let, for a

/ VIII SCtl vi \ Will 1SLS III G
Ter,n of Years. grist and merchant Mill &
~, acres of good fertile land in FairfAS coun-
~, Virrinia, on the direct road leading from
L:cs5ue. 10 hlexannris, "a miles from the
former and - to the latter, and ] 5 toGcorge-
town and ,he City OF Was ington and not
more ti,an ,hree miles from the great falls OF
the Potomac river, aud &c mites rom any
o,nsr nsevc liant mil, and in good neighbour
hood s1r wheat, CORA, rye, DC. and 1t being SO
Immediately on the road where all kinds OF
horse fooa.s.li sell, 10 great advantage. The
MIL House is built with brick it is Al feet
by so and stories high, and on never tail-
Ing strean,, with water wheels, one pair OF
@ ,ol country stoSes, and one pair OF hive 'eet
Fecnch Burrs OF good quality, and a cor We
biS ncy f.r another pair. part OF the works
ylr,.., framed, and seasoned timber sufficient
~ r,insh them it has every convenienoy and
n,hassary machinery for tn. manufacturing
f.u,r am! country work. The works "a al
re .,St new and in complete order, with 5000
dwe;fnr- house, Kitchen coopsr's shop &
ether buildings necessary, and good peach
orchard There is about , acres OF improved
,,eadox, and or g more may be aided the
balance i, we'll tina cred a farther descriP-
,ion IS unnecessary, as the purchaser will first
view the premises.
William Sheppard.
April $. eou
N. B., IF The above described
property be not sold OR let, be-
fore Saturday. 18th June next,
it wiH on that day be fold to the
highest bidder for cash.
WalIaGm Sheppard.
May $50
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ROBERT GRAY,

KIDD TX yNA4,
In, ia.efy received, fer safe. the foto.uinS
a1sySIC for tie PLahO FORTE.
GRAND RONDO-by Vcight.
Military Divertimento-Hoist.
Easy Lessons-Reinasia.
Fayurits Duett-Gis6on.
lie Retour de Naples,
ponslo, With flute accompahi- >Hoftiapd.
Irents,
six Rcut.cs-Niccl,a.
S.reut,c, Nalce ct Rondo-Cidon.
savoy ard, Roado-t;ildon.
lie Sansontt Affrsnchi, C;ildor.
Rom.noe nd Rondc.
Military Rondo-liolst.
Fagori,e Lcsson-StelCet.
i,ipssy Rondo-R Hoist.
Les Piaisirs tie t.'Gspsrance-Gldon.
Ia Fipe Retiouvee---GilGon.
The Maid of Marsivsle, ballad from
NNaore's Poems--Stephenson
h VOLTS po.lacca, arranged for the Piano
vatte--Du.ek.
\ italian Momirina--t,o.st.
The Garland of eve, sung in Iekeii--
Hook.
Irish Melodi.t-Vocal Repository, Nos
and 9--TheSa rad Companion Tor the Ger
;I,sn Fmte-a selection Of Psalm and hymn
J encs, adapted to that instrument
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Pi,no Furtcs, Guitars, French Horns,
C|arinets, Hauiboys, Flutes, Flies, Fioiins,
&c.
Violin Strings, Bows. Bridges s. Screws.
Instructions Tor learning to play on each
Instrument.
May 2l.
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Ground Platter.

The subscribers have on hand ard intend
keeping constant supply of G n o w u
AISTER OF p II S, which
Ley offer for sale.
John M'Pherson & Son.
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meeting Of the President and D'ree-
"a tors of the Potomac Company, May II,
lRll--
PRksSxT,
CHARLES .SiMxs, President.
-foSAH TzoxPsoS,
RsSa1 FoxAlI, Directors.
VllifhM S7EyAaT,
Ordered, That in consequence Of the gain
of the whsel,> since the commencement OFT
drawing, that the price afucsets in the Poto-
mac and Shenandoah lottery, after Wednes-
day the AID day of this month, shall be eleOen
dollars per eeket. R
Bv order of the Board,
Joseph Carlton, agent.
George Town, May l5--l7. dsSlst