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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22
NosroLK, ApriIlz.

Yesterday morning about 2 O'Clock,
our town was alarmed by the cry OF
FIRE, which was discovered 20 have
been occasioned by the French priva.
teer Revanche de Cert, John Jacques,
master, at anchor in the river, being on
FIRE. The flames had made such pro-
gress, and an alarm prevailing that she
had a considerable quantity Of powder
on board, prevented any exertiOns be.
ing made to save her and she burnt
to the waters edge, having been tow
ed OF to prevent her from doing dam
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22
WAsHrNcron CRY, April Is.

The Essex friga,e on the 9Th of
MARCH was ordered from Plymouth,
Engsasd, to Port smouth, to take on
bord Mr. Pinkney for New York.
The Prince of Wales has refused
any ausm NATION of his salary in con-
sequence OF his election as Regent.
Ma. Int.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22
WILMINeroN, EDel.1 April II.
VERY IMPORTANT NEWS.

The brig Fox. from France, with very va
liable cargo, sailed up the Delaware or Phi.
isdeipnia on Monday last II is reported that
when she sailed all the American ships were
released in the French ports.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22

PURSUANT to decree of the county
court Of Goochlsnd, wherein John A..
dams was plaintiff, and Samuel p. Parsons,
Nathanel sheppard aud Andrew Stevenson
were defendants Twill be sold, TO the high.
est bidder, for ready money, al the Wash.
lPgtoQ tavern. 10 the city Of Richmond, on
the 2Hh day Of May next, ore undividM
hau i8the tract or parcel Of LAND, cQkn-
monty called the COAL PITT TRAIT. 4
containing 10 acres, aud one undivided
half of the properly OF Coal con aimed in ~
act OF land adjoining the beforemention-
ID containing 81 IL acres, both. of which
tidtrac's Of and Iye in the said county of
. 'ochiand--to satisfy the amount of the
DEP, Que said John Adams, expressed in
said decree.
SAMUEL G, ADAMS, Conner.
Richmond, April s1tb, 1914. wtds.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22
St. John & Mitchell.

= ESPECTFULLY inform the Public.
4 that they have for sale, at the most re-.
duced prices,
goo Buenos Ayres drved Hides,
500 Sacks Liverpool fine Salt.
$50 do. DO. Ground do
30 Hhds. prime Muscovado Sugar,
do. do. ia Bis.
90 Bis. prime green COFFEE.
10 Hhds. Pennsylvania Whiskey of SUI
perior quality,
10 do. Molasses,
% pieces American twiLed Soaking,
A few cwt. N y. Cheese.
They intend keeping a constant SUNNY
Of Spanish Hides and to sell at New York
prices.
~ Hemp will be taken in exchange for
any of the above articles, aud the highest
Price allowed.
April 90. tf,
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22
New YORK, April 16.
LATEST FROM ENGLAND.

BY the ship Illinois, in % days from Cork, the
Editors OF the Mercantile Advertiser nave
received Irish papers containing LondUn
news 10 the 10th ult from which the follow
ING articles are extracted:
LeNpoN, March 12
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22
April 10.

IN IN April 10.
Rraft. Of a letter from gentleman
m lisbon to his correspondent in
this place, dated March IL, 1911.
@ Lord Wellington as on the 11th
as far as r denha, 4 leagues from
Pombsl, and had come up a second
time with the rear of the enemy. The
French advance, il is said, have enter.
ed Coimbra, but we remain without
any Certain accounts. as his lordshin
communicates nothing that is going
on, nor will he allow his officers to
write--a few DAYS however, vii throw
soosS light upon the subject, with
TlCGM shall hasten to make you sc,
'~GSneral Graham has certainlve,.
tered Seville, and the communication
IS ag In opened between Cadiz and St.
M rvs. Two divisions of the British
army were sent by lord Wellington 70
Join Marshal Bereslord, who Is pro-
eeedIng TO Badaios, which has fallen
INTO the hands of Mortier. Marshal
fierestord has with him $4,000 men.
You wiil perceive by this manoeuvrs
that MS lordship HIS more men than
ne eanSmploy in following up the enc
rA ~
'si sSesmmense quantity Of -four that
has come 10 this market, has reduced
the Price from IS to S Is Currency.
which is about IS hard dollars. Ex.
change 7od. per 1000 Rs
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22
A prii ~.

A Drii ~.
On Monday night out one o'clock. the
inhabitants of this borough were alarmed
by the cry of FIRE # was fonnd to be
on board the privateer lie Ravanche de
Cert, capt. Jaques, which has committed
many depredat,ons on American vessels
and which has been lying in this harbour
Tor some time. She was efFectually burnt.
whether through design or otherwise we
Cannot say Mex. morning the following
piacard was published. Herald.
"Whereas information has been lodged
with the Mayor of the borough of N or!olk.
that body OF Men, armed with Pistols and
Gutiasses. did, last night, go on board the
French schooner Revsnche de Cert, John
!aques, Master, and having two Negroes
taen on hoard and removed them from the
sa'd vessel, did, wantonly apd wickedly. set
her on FIRE, in consequence of which she
was utterly destroyed, and the other ship
ping In the harbour and the Town itself
thereby jeopsrdized.
10 the end that such wicked and cri.
minai condnc, should receive the punish.
ment OF the Laws, all Constables Watch
mep, and Citizens, are required to use
their best endeavors to detect the author.
or abettors of this villainous act"
tuesday, April 10 1911.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22

marching towards S-ville we are ia
great anxiety to hear which of these
places has been first attacked.
General Balrs,eros has taken Me.
bla, and was In the vicinity of Seville.
Mortier, had detached general Gazars,
TO watch the movements of Balleste-
ros, and TO oppose his progress.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-04-22

Translated from the Lisbon Gazette
of the 18th Of Ma ch.
alt is reported that the French army
his halted between Pombal and Mi
randa de Corvo, & IT'S neighborhood.
Col. Trsnt occupied Coimbrs, and the
right side of the Mondego. Another
body of militia was posted beyond AL
va. We moment,y expect informant
on Of the utmost importance.
An expedition, which I'd sailed
fIasS Cadiz, hadsianded at TsriGa. A
leziras, and e yEil, had been reinforced
by body okBrltish troops from Sici
ly. Letters from Algarbr advise, thai
the troops composing This exp dition,
had advanced and taken possession oi
Medina Sidonia, and were marching
to Cbiclsna to aGaek Victor army
Others assert that tnis allied army was
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09

3 4 ship in the month Of June, upon the
gcound that she had with her papers French
certificate of origin land upon that same
ground. and upon thas emily, decreed that
sum ef FIVE hundred ,rix dollars should be paid
to tic captors!-precisely the same decision
was given about the same time in the case of
the &" Julian, Abbott"
In the order which his majesty has now is
sued with respect to the eleven cases pend.
ing in the high court, and as specified in the
minister OF states note, the undersigned re-
cognizes the determination Of his majesty to
ensure justice to the American claims and
he has the honor to assure his excellency the
minister, that the President will receive with
peculiar satisfaction the declaration of his ma
jesty accompanying this act, and charging
the undersigned to communicate to his GO
vernment his malesty's invariable disposition
TO cultivate the good intelligence and friendly
intercourse which ought always to subsist be-
tween the two countries.
When on every other point there is the
pleasing prospect Of perfect accord, II is
with regret that the undersigned feels the ne
cessity imposed on him OF differing in opinion
with his exceliency Mr.. De Rosenkrantz on
the sablect Of the convoy cases, and of con-
testing SOME of the doctrines which the mi.
mister has laid down as applicable to those
cases.
Ia be continued.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
Congress Of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
SATURDAY, 7th December, 1911.

TREPoRTED FOR THIS GAZETTE.
Mr.. Pleasants presented remonstrancc
from number of the inhabitants OF St. Louis,
Upper Louisiana, against the petition OF other
alteration in their form of government. Mir.
Rhea presented petition from number OF
the inhabitants Of Upper Louisiana, praying
for the alteration Just stated. They were
both referred to the committee OF the whole
house TO whom is referred the bill making
provision for temporary government In Up
per Louisisaa.
MIR. Condit presented petition from GER
tain growers of hemp in New Jersey, PRAYING
the aid of Congress, by additional duties or
otherwise. Referred to the committee OF
commerce and manufactures.
Mr.. Seybert presented memorial from
Jehu Hollingsworth, of Philadelphia, praying
permission to import certain goods from An
tigua and St. Kits Referred to the commit
tee Of commerce and manufactures.
Mr.. Tallmadge offered the following Reso-
luton, which was agreed to Resolved, That
the postmaster general be directed TO lay be-
fore the house an estimate in detail a the eX-
pence which would be necessarily incur
red in repairing the building which has
been purchased by the government for the
accommodation of the post office and patent
.6fice, so as To carry into effect the object for
witch the said building was purchased
Tsis is the building commonly called the
Grca; Hotel
Mr.. Jennings reported bill authorizing
the election Of Shcriffs in the Indiana Terri
tory, ard for other purposes. Referred to
committee ofthc whole on Friday next.
Mr.. Randolph, observed, that this Gay (Sa-
tarday) was usually set apart to afford the dill
fereat committees time 70 transact the busi-
ness referred to them. The Committee Of
Investigation, he said, had intended to exa-.
mine witness relative to the expenditure of
public moGcy, in virtue Of the powers confer
red upon them, AID expected TO make their
FIRST report on Monday. II order that they
mishe be indnlgel with this dsy for this pul-
pose (althoaSs they nigh not go through the
whole CT their business if they Sat unremit-
tngly til the end ef the SESSION. lie moved
aatthe bouse asiearn.-carned ~ oclock.)
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
NETWORK, December 4.

NETWORK, December 4.
The Hornet has not yet gone-lnstead OF
the Dispatches which were to have come OH
Yesterday, an order was received for the de-
tention of the Hornet till further orders. We
hope the knotty points will be got over.
The report in yesterdays Gazette of a 7rea-
tn being about to be sent out In the Hornet,
would have come nearer our meaning it we
had made use of the word arrangement, for
it is an arrangement between Mr.. Monroe &
Mr.. Foster, relative to the mutual repeating
of the Orders in Council and Non-Importation
Act, which we understand, is to go out i'll the
Hornet.-1'his vessel, we have reason to be-
lieve, will sail in the course of the week /; but
such has been the effect of the REPORT of the
Committee of Foreign Relations on ministerial
Men at Washington, that a PAUSE has ensued!
A letter from Washington says, The adj
ministraton have come to determination of
formally recognizing the Independence of
South America How will Bony relish
this
December S.
Yesterday afternoon, at three O'Clock, the
United States sloop Of war Hornet, Captain
Lawrence, sailed from this port for France
and England, with two Messengers, Lieu
tenant BIDDLE and Mr. TAYLoE, who are
the Bearers of Dispatches from our Govern
ment to our charge dcs affairs at Paris, and
London, and from Mr.. FOSTER, the British
Minister at our court
The Hornet remained at anchor last even
lug, at the Watering-pl@ce, becalmed.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09

. TIRE Continental Systrn,-A writer IN the
csatiacl says, "Mr. Jefferson has lately de-
clared that a continuance of this system tor
t,,Sn.v years would make us the most lnde-
Denlent nation on earth" when the race OF
merchants, s.,ilors, ship-builders, &C. Shall
have been eXlirpated.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09

Ia BE continued. !
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
NOTICE
To those whom if may

To those whom il may concern !
ALL PER SONS are hereby torwar,ed
and cautioned aga INST GLOWING any person or
persons TO contract debts or TORN engage
ments in my name; no person or persons
beng or eve having been authorised by mo
to contract debts or form engagements under
any pretence whatever; neither will ! be
answerable for any debts or contracts so
formed.
C. w. Valangen.
Dece mber 9. costs
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
George w. P. Cuffs,
Arlington House, Dec. Z, 9. St
PUBLIC SALE.
Will be sold, at Hay Marker, in the county
of Prince William, Virginia, on the fri
day of January next
4 Number of tSIavei.

II U1UI0cT Or SL0UeSs
Of both sexes and of different ages tho
Pre- perty of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Whiting,
Of Snow Hil-among them are some excel
lent house servants, hostler and shoemaker,
and male cook, So years of age, who, COM
bined with knowledge of cookery, for which
he is not exceled, is an excellent butcher and
gardener. Added to these qualifications, he
is sober, honest, a genteel dining room SER
want, and a tolerable coarse shoemaker.
ut the same time will be sold,
A number of HORSES, and CHARIOT
somewhat new being part Of the personal
estate, Of the late Matthew Whiting, ESQ
and some CORN, made on the estate this
year.
The whole of this property will be sold on
credit of six months, the purchaser giving
bond with approved security, carrying inter-
est ( ON the date if not punctually paid.
All persons having claims against either of
the aforenamed persons, are requested to pre-,
sent them for payment, to
E. Brooke.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
LONDON FEMALE FASHIONS.
FOR OCTOBER,
From La Belle .Hssem6zee q the tresent
McNth.


From La Belle .Assem6zee q the tresent
mcntk.
EUrnmg Dress.-lA sea green Grape dress,
vandyk@d round the pctticoSs, and ornament
ed with large beads; fall drapery over the
shoulders, and confined in to the back with
pearl band, ornamented round the neck and
down the back with beads. A full tur5an fill
let tapered, worn on the head--Pearl neck
lace, white kid gloves and shoes.
Ball Dress.--A fancy dress OF undressed
white Grape, worn over satin slip; the
waist of the dress in the bodice form scol-
loped s bound with pink satin ribband; the bot
tom of the dress scolloped in similar manner,
& caught up with small punches of artificial
flowers, the centre bunch of all increased size.
The hem of the petticoat trimmed with twist
ed satin and beads. Short Spanish sleeves,
composed of Satin and lace; the back and
shoulders of the dress trimmed with vandyke
lace; bouquet of artificial flowers, worn
much on one side. The hair ornamented
with fillet oftwisted satin and pearls placed
twice round the head, and left to fall in tas-
sci, finished with beads. Pearl necklaces and
earnings White kid gloves and shoes, with
small pink and silver roses.
The prevailing colors for the season, are
jonquille, violet, amber, celestial blue, au-
tlmnal yellow, and rose.
From dckerman's Repository Of Arts, FASH
one, &c.
Making Dress.-A round French robe,
with bishop sleeve, of fine iaconnet muslin,
ornamented at the feet and wrists, with a Gre
scent border of needle work. A square neck
eichief, of zine muslin, in folds. A short Ro-
man coat of amber or bright buff sarsnet,
without sleeves, cut low round the bosom, and
trimmed with a fall of French lace orna-
mented round the bottom, and up the front,
with crescent border, corresponding
with the robe, in shaded chenille. A noun
tain hat, composed of the same material, and
ornamented with white Grape. A founding
cap OF the same, with an autumnal flower in
front Half boots of buff kidd; parasol Of
crimson velvet, and gloves of pale Limerick.
Euening Dress.--A round robe, of lilac
Grape, with full Turkish long sleeve and Ro-
man bodice, worn over an under dress of
willie satin A round tucker, of Paris net,
edged with antique lace, with cuffs to cores
pond Breach and clasp of pale topaz: neck
chain and cross of the same Headdress in
the Eastern style, composed of the hair in
curls In ringlets, confined in caul of silver
net, fastened with Chinese pin at the back of
the head, and in front with knot of brilliants.
White satin slippers, with silver clasps gloves
of French kid /; ard fan of silver frosted Grape.
Occasional scarf of French lace.
-
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
PUBLIC SALE.

Will be offered at public sale, on the premi-
ses, THIS DAY at II O'Clock,
A two story frame Dwelling
House, with Kilsber, Sc situate on Duke
street, between Fairfax and Water streets,
and directly opposite DR.. Craig's house -
This lot is about 100 feet deep, and subject
to small annual rent The terms will b
made known at the time Of sale.
P. G. Marsteller.
December 9. 1t
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
b.
PUBLIC SALE.
December 6.

BY virtue of an order from tho Orphans
Court of Charles county, will be sold. at
public sale, Oh TUESDAY, the 10th of
December next, if fair if not, the next
fair day thereafter; and continue from day
to day till all are sold on a credit of SIX
months at the late dwelling OF HcndAy
Smosf, late OF Charles county, deceased:
All the personal Property be-
longing to the estate of said deceased, con.
sistng of q number of valuable young Ne-
prees, say, men, women and children -
Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Hogs ;-Household
and Kitchen Furniture - Plantation Uten-.
sils, SC. Also. the Crop of Corn and Fod-
der.
Bonds with approved security vii, BE- re.
quircd, bearingis, crest from date, from all
purchasers. Fer all sums under ten dollars
cas h must be paid.
Wilson Smcot. Admir-.
November 7. lawaws
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
ALEXANDRIA.
MONDAY MORNING, December 9.

gro sHEw
THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF TIE TINE
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
Extract of letter q gentleman in Baltimore
per brig Chathaa1arrlved at Philadelphia
dated S.
Lis6on, October l9, 1871.

Flour 5 Is so.
Wheat, !? Is per bushel
Indian Corn, white, | co.
Do. do. round yellow, IS.
Rice, per 1913 lbs. So
Navy Bread, so to IS per cwt. best qua
lily.
The above are prices on board in the cur
rency of half paper and half specie f; discount
on paper IS to per cent.
Exchange on London, 7od p. mill rea.'
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-12-09
FOR SALE,
BETWEEN THIRTY AND FoRTY
Very valuable NEGROES,

Consisting of men, women, and a few chill
dren--a remarkably capable and likely as
sortmcnt of slaves.
1t is wished to dispose Of these slaves,
within the limits of Virginia-they are,
generally speaking. under good character,
and will suit substantial farmers who may be
desrcus of possessing few very able hands.
Those wishing to purchase will p ease apply
to Mr. Lewis, the everscer, at DIR. Stuar's
quarters, in Loudoun county, adjoining Sul-
ly. and four miles from Centrevile-Also,
to MIR. Riggs, the overseer, at Hope Park,
five miles from Centreville, and two from
Turner's tavcrn--and al the seat OF DR., Stu
art, adjoining 30 Ravens WORTH end ten miles
from Alexandria.
If not disposed of at private sale, these
slaves will be put up at auction on the first
Monday in Jauuary--the place mske known
hereafter.
George w. P. Cuffs,
Arlington House, Dec.7 z, 9. St
~ The Printers OF the, I.scshurg * F. G.
de,icksburg papers, will please give this asl-
ver.isement three insertions, & forward their
accounts to this Office. 49,
DIJOY CAT r.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-03-01

ties ought to be laid on the iunportat;en Of
card wire, hemp, lead and cotton, and upon
all manufactures otwhich those articles CON
stitute the chief materials.
Mr. Eht1cs suggested n reference of the
resolution to the committee of the whole,
to whom was referred bill OF the subject
of additional duties.
Mr.. .NeTvton stated that resolution on
the subject of hemp having been referred to
the committee of commerce and manufac
lures, they had applied to the Secretary of
the navy on the subject, from whom 4 re-
port had been received of considerable in
terest which ought to be referred to the
same com ;nttee.
Mr.. Lyons resolution was referred as
moved.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-03-01
-Er. Rn&sey to Mdrqsis weilesiey.
cRkkr CUMBERLAND PLACE,
becember 8. 1910.


MY LORD,
have the honor to represent to you
that nm American vessel, cthe Fox1 proceed
ing with an American cargo from a port of the
y States to Cherbourg, in France, in the conf.
dence that the repeal Of the DEGREES Of Berlin
and Milan had, in conformity with repeated
pledges and the obvious dem nds of Justice, been
followed by the revocation of the British orders
I'm council, has been captured since the first Of
las. month by an English frigate, for an alledged
breach of those orders, and brought into Ply
mouth, and since proceeded against in the high
court of Admiralty as prize of war
1t is my duty TO require that this vessel and
her cargo may be restored, as speedily as posi-
Die, to their rightful owRer that she may be
lett fun liberty To resume the lawful voyage in
which she engaged, and that effectual
measures may be adopted, with as little delay
as circumstances viii permit, for the prevention
of similar Interruptions in future.
understand that the captors IN this case are
likely to be urgent for condemnation and that
the orders in council will, if unrr pealed, be- con-
sidered by the court as imposing upon it ne
. cessty to pronounce such sentence. am
further informed that the cause may be heard,
ifthe captors press it, on very after Tues
day next. trust, however, that the necessary
steps will be taken by the British government
for preventing the signal injustice and the many
embarrassments that could not fail to result from
such an adjudication.
have the honor to be, &c.
(Signed)
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