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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-21
luna. which appears nowto be the primer.
nal road from France.

.Serradilta, Cnear .atrreS) Jnty 90.
Parties of infantry are daily passing
through Taraicejo; 500 arrived there
last night, and its commandant' It appears
sent a messenger to Truxillo requesting;
permission to pass the bridge Of Cardenal,
for PIacentia, where they said they mean =
to fix their quarters; while it is well
known that the main body of the army is
turning Costulera, with the intent, as pre-
sumed, of making for La Mancha. we
have this moment GO at night received
an official from the junta OF Placent'a
with copies Of those received from gene
raj Freriou, intendant Maschum and col.
Bechet. which announce the qnarterInS OF
some troops in these parts, and giving or
ders for their reception.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-21
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. is.

Yesterday arrived brig Nancy, Captain
Mitchell. from Lisbon. which place he
left the Cd of August. and has politely
furnished us with the following
1t was reported at Lisbon, that the
French army, after fortifying Badajoz.
fell back in order to fortify Taxilla, on
the south border Of the Tagus. and the
English advanced again towards Badajoz.
That there are 10000 men expected eve
ry day from England, amongst them is
expected 5000 cavalry. The admiralship
the BarAeur of 40 guns, with Admiral
Barclay himself, is called home to Eng
land, she unmoored few days before
Captain Nj. sailed, fell down below Bel
lem Castle, where she lays at anchor with
8 frigates. waiting for the transports get
ting ready to sail under their convoy; Sc
yeral of them were discllarging their car
goes, and taking in ballast as fast as pos
sib!e, working night and day, with the
heIp Of about 80 boats to each Of them.
belonging to other transport ships which
are to remain there. Several transports
arrived with a convey from England, the
e9,h July, with troops and horses, bag
gage, artillery, &c. and were landing al
BeIlem, they arc marched out to the ar
nv without delay, and are not allowed
one hour in town TO look round themselves !;
their wives are not allowed TO follow them
TO the army. but are all left behind, some
at Lisbon and some at Bellem. TWAS also
renortetl that Massena was marching from
France towards Portugal, at the head OF
60.OOO men to reinforce the French army
on the borders of Portugal. Two packets
had Just arrived from England, but he
had no time to hear the contents of their
news. He left there the day after their
arrival. The French prisoners at Lisbon
are allowed to go to work digging canals
for the communication Of the waters into
the docks, and are under the protection
of the English guards. to prevent the bar
barity Of the Portuguese against them
The French army are no more allowed to
destroy any part of the country. Lord
Wellington sent message to the French
general that in ease they did not cease
destroying the country, he would give up
all the French prisoners to the mercy OF
the Portuguese-an they had quit de-
stroying any thing since that message.
September i. in lat. So, 90, n. & long.
sc, 10, w. brig Nancy was brought to
by III. B. Majesfy's frisate Olympus, by
the firing of one gun. with shot, which
| went over us !: when the boarding officer
came on board, demanded to see the ships
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-21
For the ,llerand,ia Gazette.
NATIONAL ECONOMY.

Mr.. PRINrER,
''-ge have often thought what an uDne-
eessary and burthensome expense it is to
have doors to our houses. and fences about
our land. The money that goes towards
this. rightly applied, might keep many
families from going to bed supperlesS-
What pity it is that nature has formed
intrusive animals which require those stop
pages.
Great rs the risk was. it seems that the
democratic party have heretofore been de
terplined to lay every thing open to the
mercy of their MISUNDERSTANDING it
safer to trust to chance. than to so to the
expense of preparing for defence. The
reason is ObviOus--nnries and stdnding
armies have been the hob COLLINS bywhieh
they scared the people out Of theirproper
senses, in Orderto get into Office; and now
when they have imminent use for these.
they dare not even mention the need IN
which they stand of them, for Tear OF
dosing their stations--fcr the people.
although fond OF change and of seeing
different principles pursued by different
men, yet like to see consistency in the
same men. 1yhesrulers commenced sys-
TEN of policy. merely for popularity sake
now they find this system deficient:
like GATHERINGS castle Of ice, il melts be-
fore the. sun Of experience, and the poor
devils who took it for their fortress, now
see the folly of the wild project.
One great reason for leaving our cOun-
try entirely defenceless, was th', idea sug
gested by MIR. Jefferson, in his notes on
Virginia, that the expense would be Sc
verely felt by the poor of the nation. and
that the taxes they would pay Tor keeping
up navy, might deprive them Of the ne
cessaries of life. True, the expense is
great; but would il be more severely felt.
or as much SO, as the annihiia,iO.u OF COM
merce and the loss OF our property! L
presume not. This is an econom,T which,
although il does not break our legs. ulti-
mately picks our pockets. and leaves US
to mourn that fatal security in which we
were wrapt, and which has caused our
disgrace, and almost our ruin.
Our rulers appear TO have newer taken
any step OF moment, but for the sake OF
popularity. They knew that the people
could be fascinated by total repeal oil
the internal taxes, without considering
the consequences Of such step, and they
knew that the people, always confident in
their own strength. would think little a
bout the defence of the country. till they
saw present danger. They know the real
interests Of the country; but their object
Is to secure their own elections, and pro-
yided this is done, they do not: regard the
means they make use of. or the expert
ments they try. The song that: will please
the people, is "a government void OF ea-
vense." Our rulers have struck on the
right key, and have sacrificed honor, in
terest and responsibility 10 the tune
ECONOMY.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-21

papers, and the seanenS projections. all
hands were called aft, and were exanin.
ed very strictly, and also the ships pa.
pers were Detained one hour ard hall,
then was permitted 20 proceed. When
the boarding officer went into his boat,
he said you Americans arc very saury,
but there is a squadron Of 20 frigatcs a
coming on your coast. to put you all 10
rights. The frigate had a schooner with
her. Both bound for Halifax, from Ber-
mudas. In lat. So, Z, long. 62, spoke
shin Oroz:mbo, from Baltimore for lis
bon, 9 days out.
Price current at Lisbon, Seth July.
Philadelphia superIinc flour St2 per
barrel, and likely to rise.
Baltimore and Alexandria flour. Sti.
Indian corn round and yellow, 400 rcas
to 600 reas per Alquer.
Rye -four SIS TO 5S1oo very dull, plcn-
Corn meal S. TO $500 ty at market.
Oats 1i6 reas per Aiquir, very dull,
no sale.
Hay entirely unsaIeable at any price.
n nos; - 81 P1 per "a ditto. rather dull
Bread, ST. to Si 800 per bbls. no sales.
Candies, $50 reas per 100 VT. dull ard
plenty at market.
American gin or rum, not allowed to
be landed.
Soap and tobacco, shoes or boots, en-
tirely prohibited.
MONTREAL, (Canada) Sest. 2.
MIR. Morrier, late British Charge dat
flares in The U. States, arrived in this city
TN Friday last.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-21
FROM SPANISH PAPERS.
Translated for the Federal Gazette.
AYAM0NTE, Aug. 6.

1t seems that Wellington is moving to-
wards CASTLE he left very suddenly Cas-
tel Brance, apparently with direction
towards Ciudad Rodrigo in whicll place
he is to be joined by the reiuforcements
lately landed at Lisbon.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-21
FROM THE ENQUIRER.

The following are the observations Which
l have made on the apparent situation OK
the Comet now visible The distances be-
tween it and the fixed Stars were asccr-
tanned by good HadIey's Octant. and
The right ascens;ons, &c. we're obtained
from celestial Globe. not having at pre-
sent leisure to make the necessary calcu-
Iations in spherical Trigonometry for that
purpose.
Saturday. 9TH Sept. half past seven at
night.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-21
VIENNA, June 90.

The Austrian troops have made. no
movements. Some disturbances, il is said,
have arisen in the Tyroi on account ofthe
eonscriptioa.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-21
ALICANT, July 20.

(Pnrate letter.. n. writes to me that
our friend {sEina) has seized another
great convoy between Esteila and Pampe-
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
RICHMOND, October 90.
INTERNAL, N4VIG ALTON.


On Thursday last, for the first time, the
II locks, which have been lately put up in
his city, for connecting the Basin of James
River, with the tide water, were filed with
water, and large scow was passed up and
e'wn. The ascent was accomplished in
ron As to so minutes-the descent in As,
accompanied by the discharge of cannon.
Inc boat is one which has been built by
Mr.. Cooley, the superintendent, and is
eeapacious enough to hold near 500 hbls. of
h'nr. 1t is probably in such large boats as
,Aese that the produce viii be taken down
rom the Basin through the locks to Rockets
ianding, where the shipping lays:--The
Spectacle was Witnessed by the Directors of
'ne James River Company, and a conside.
'an.e nsdY ofcisize,.s. We understand, that
.oe locks nave been rendered by the super
'l'ena@nt to the company. Time, We ina
gine must test their execution.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
One Cent Reward.

D AN away from the subscriber living
IN near Garrard's- Town, on Sunday the
18th instant, Isaac Clarke, an apprentice,
who will be 10 years of age the oath of De-
sember next ensuing he had on and took
with him new chambray coat and overalls,
new dimity waistcoat, an old country
made coat and overalls, and variety Of
other things not necessary to describe he
was seen in company with Jane Price near
Mr.. Painters old place going towards Mar
tinsburgh carrying her child The above
reward will be given for experimenting and
bringing him to his master.
JOHN GRAY.
Spring Hill, November /, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
TAKE NOTICE.

N7HEREAS nay wife Nancy Cain
w some time ago left my bed and board
without any just cause, and has since taken
up with other men, in consequence Of which
l do hereby forwarn every person from har.
bouring or in any manner dealing with her
on my account, as am determined to nav
no debt of her contracting after this date.
NATHANIEL CAIN.
Berkeley County November 1, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

of about three O'Clock and it Is conjectnred
before it got out of town, two out of four
trunks lashed on behind, were stolen. II
being sometime before day and the passen-
gers quite unsuspieious of anv thing of the
kind, the robbery was not discovered un-
til the stage had proceeded upwards of a
mile, when the two remaining trunks,
which were large, fell off in ascending a
hill and gave the alarm. 1t was then dis
covered that the straps had been cut, and
in hopes of meeting with the thief the pas
sengers Immediately returned but without
fading either the thief or trunks.
The trunks, we understand, belonged
to the Messrs. Humphreys, who had been
below to purchase goods, and. except two
bonds on some person in Philadelphia for
near s 200, contained nothing but their
clothing aud invoices of goods. They
were found in the course of the day In lot
in the skirts of the town, but rified OF their
contents except the invoices, which, as the
villains could make no use of, they left tor
their proper owners.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
ON A LADY WEEPING,

FROM THE ARABIcK OF BEN. ALRUMI.
WHENI beheld thy blue eyes shine
Thro' the bright drops that pity drew.
saw beneath those tears of thine
A blue ey'd violet bath'd in dew.
The violet ever scents the gale,
Its hue adorns the fairest wreath,
But sweetest thro' dewy vale
Its colours glow, its odours breathe.
And thus thy charms in brightness rise
When wit and pleasure round thee play,
When mirth sits smiling in thine eyes,
Who but admires their sprightly rayp
But when thro' PHYS food they CLEAN,
Who but must love their soften'd beamp
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

DY virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed
ID to the subscribers, on the 10th day Of
August 1910, by Jacob Kimble and Tho
mas Sharp, to secure a debt therein men,
toned, due to William Grantham by the
said Jacob Kimble, will be sold for ready
money to the highest bidder, at public aue-
ton, on the premises, on Saturday the 2sd
instant, certain tract of land, situate on
Back Greek in Berkeley County, contain
ing one hundred and one and half acres.
adjoining the lands of Thomas Sharp, 10.
sipi MinghiDi, William Cransham and o.
thers-1his land is of good slate quality,
considerable portion cleared, the balance
well tlmbered; on II is a dwelling house
and other Improvements. The sale will
commence about twelve o'clock.
JACOB BISHOP.
WILLIAM BELL.
November /, fslf.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
NEWBURYPORT, October II.

Ship Mary, Captain Hale. from Cadiz,
on the 18th of September, lat. 40, long.
A. was brough, to by French frigate of
a guns. The boarding officer informed,
that if the Mary had any cargo, he should
burn, or destroy her in some other way,
and that the commander ofthe frigate had
orders to destroy all American vessels
from Spain or Portugal (which had careoes)
ne might tall in with. Capt. Hale is man
OF prudence and veracity.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. %.

The following letter from capt. Edward
Abbott, of the brig Julian, of this port, to
his owners, furnishes conclusive broof that
the Berlin and Milan DEGREES are revoked
and that the government of France is in the
most friendly disposition towards the u. S.
their citizens and seamen.
The Julian was restored by the Danes
released, and afterwards taken on her voy-
age from Gottenburg to Petersburg, by a
French cruiser, and carried into Dantzic.
Register.
DANTz1c, July 2, 1911.
Gentle wrote to you on the 18th
and 9th May, and informed you of my un-
fortunate capture, which took place on the
4th of that month. They have turned me
and the crew on shore, and have landed the
cargo, part of which (say the nankeens)
they have privately sold. am well in
formed by the inhabitants, that there was
very little nankeens in the town when the
brig was brought here, and now I can see
all the French with new nankeen antaloons
on. Mr.. Bell has gone to Hamburg, on
his way to Paris, to prosecute the claim,
and as it may take up twelve months before
the business is finished. now beg, gentle
men, that you will release me. The mate
can take charge Of the brig when she is
cleared, and proceed agreeably to Mr. Bells
order. P!ease write to me by the same con.
veyance that you do to Mr.. Bell--say TO
the care of Messrs. Parrish, at Hamburger,
and they will forward the letter to Dantzic
Should Mrs. Abbott wish to write / beg
you to take charge of the letter and forward
it. In the mean time, gentlemen, l wish
you would furnish her with little money
during my absence.
intreat, gentlemen, you will write to
me soon, and let me know whether you
can release me or not. The owners Of the
priyateer, (Messrs. Andrea and Wolff
have, with the governor, contrived to
PRESS SIX OF MY CREW. and sent
them on to Flushing, to man tie FRENCH
FLEET at that place.
The names of the people are as follow -
Edward Preble,
John Green,
Samuel Eusen,
Thomas Hooker,
John Knowles and
James Barley.
lanes Apt has taken bribe, and enter.
ed on board the privateer that captured the
brig.
With due respect,
Iremain, gentlemen,
Your obedient servant,
EDWARD ABBOTT.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
BosroN, October 10.
FROM HALIFAx-IMPoRTANT

Captain Harris, who arrived here last C..
vening from Halifax, reports-That the
Laurel, of this port, had been libelled, on
pretence of having traded from Riga to
Cronstadt, being from an enemy's port to
another, and it was expected in Halifax
she would be condemned THAT the brig
Express, which sailed from this port few
days since, owned by Mr.. w. X. Gray,
had been sent into Halifax, for being bound
10 Kiel and Copenhagen, the latter being a
blockaded port; and for having pig copper
on board, which they chose to deem con.
traband of war And that the naval Off
GERS there informed captain H. that they
had orders to take and send in all vessels
bound from Russia to the United States
Such is the information we have received
We shall ouly add, we do not belive, after
the recent advices We have had from Eu.
rope, that any orders have been received
from England to capture vessels bound
from Russia to America.
Capt. II. has furnished the following me-
moranda of the fate of American vessels in
Halifax, viz. brig New. Orleans Packet,
from Bordeaux for Boston, condemned,
Sept 80, vessel and cargo. Brig Milo, of
Baltimore, from Bordeaux, condemned,
vessel and cargo, Oct. 9Th. Sch. Severn,
from Bristol, X. L. bound to Coast of AT
RIGA, condemned Oct. 9TH, for being in the
slave trade. Ship Thomas Wilson, of
Philadelphia, from Toningen, cargo con-
tinued over for further proof. Ship Lau-
rel, of Boston, from Russia, waiting trial.
Ship Orion, of Petersburg, from Heligo.
land, ditto. Brig Doane, of Wiscassett,
from Ireland, ditto. Brig Express, Of
Boston, for Kiel, ditto.
The Africaine Ga, and Spartan So, had
arrived, dismasted, and otherwise DANA
ged-Guerriere, 50, Belvidere, SO, Eo.
lus, Sc, had lost most of their spars, and
otherwise suffered, Sapphire sloop of war,
lost her spars and had thrown most of her
guns and anchors over; Tartarus sloop
had lost most other spars. A,alante sloop
repairing. The Eurydice friga.e to sail
Tor England the 18th October. The Goree
sloop nearly ready for sea-The Shannon
frigste had sailed for the American coast,
October 5th. The Townshend packet had
arrived from Falmouth, totally dismasted.
Capt Harris was passenger in the Bri-
fish schr. Three Sisters, with between so
and 40 others, among whom were captains
Brown and Myers, Mr.. T. Bryant, and
parts OF the crews of the vessels at Halifax.
The capt and Sd officer of the Laurel was
left there.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
MAMMOTH PUMPKINS .

II has of late become fashionable with
printers to record the size and weight of
the mammoth productions of the earth
We have seen numerous accounts OF large
melons, beets, pumpkins, &c. butnone TO
exceed the production of a single seed in
the garden of Doctor Bogen, OF this place.
The two largest were formed in July, one
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

Afiiction.--" Prosperity is not without its
troubles, nor adversely without its comforts.
A mind that can bear affection without muir.
muir, and the weight of plentiful fortune
without vain glory, that can be familiar with
out meanness, and reserved without pride, has
something in it great, particularly pleasings
and truly admirable
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
CHARLESTON. October 16.

1t Is worthy of remark, that at this late
season of the year, many of the Peach
lrees 10 The City, are again in bloom. At
asme when, in other years, we have had
FROST there is this year the appearance Of
Ascend crop of FRUIT.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

fyou live according to the dictates of ma
ture, you will never be poor ; if according to
the worlds caprice you will never be rich
The natural wants Of man are but few. and
those easily satisfied it is the qualification Of
their artificial wants that leads the proud and
sensual into distresses and difficulties.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

Mr.. Riddles Night School
will commence on Monday
evening the 4th instant, at
the stone school house in
Martinsburgh.
November /, 1911.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
FREDERIcK.TowN, Oct. IS

Robbery The boldest attempt at rob-
nery we have known in this place for long
Time, was made on the Winchester stage
sA In ursdsy morning last. The stage set
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

of which measured roundways 3 feet,
lengthwsys feet aud weighed 1s5 pounds.
The other measured feet round, 6 feet
leng,hways, and weighed is pounds
The same vine bore also four others, which
were not shaped until September, and had
not come to perfection when the frost Kill.
led the vine. The largest of these weighed
Ill pounds, the other three from so to 60.
and the whole together upwards of 900
weight. Fred. Town pap.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
@ge 8a3efte+
Martinsb m,gh, Nov. 1.

We have accounts from Gov. Harrison
as late as the 9th inst. He was then en-
camped, with about 1000 men, on the Wa
bash, 70 miles above Vincennes, where he
intended building fort-after which, it
was supposed, he would move on towards
the Prophets town.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

A variety of BLANKS,
for sale at this Office.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

Fer some time past we have received
very little intelligence from Europe, OF a.
ny moment. Ia PORT UGAL, there Is
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

Extract ofa LITER fran gentleman Of the
frsr respecta5ility in Richmond, GA. J TO
another IN Philadelphia, dated
RICHMOND, October II.
" We have it reported here TO-DAY, from
the best authority, that Mr.. Madison de-
clared few days ago at Montpelier, that
the last dispatches from England contained
propositions of SO tavora6le a nature, that
they ought to be accepted. and that he had
no doubt our diferences NTH England
y9uld in a short TINE, he amiea5tg adjusted.
[Freeman's journal.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01
1.-THE Day.

George NJ Troup. of Savannah, (Geo) has
declined reelection to Congress.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

The Governor of New-Hanpshire has
app inted Thursday, the 21st of Novem-
Der next, to be observed in that state as
day of public Thanksgiving, Praise and
Prayer.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-06-20
LEES
Worm DESTROYING Lozenges.

This medicine which Is as Innocent and
mild as il certain and eficacioas In Its o.
Iteration, cannot injure the smallest infant,
should no worms exist in the body-but will
without pain or gripping cleanse the stomach
and bowels of whatever is foul or offensive,
and thereby prevents production ofworms
nd many fatal disorders
Among the symptoms attending Worms
ara. disagreeable breath, especially in the
morpiuc--bad and corrupt gums-itching in
fhe nose, and about the scat-corvulslons,
spileplic cts, and sometimes q pri'aro1 OF
n,ssch- Irregular appetite, sonetiias lo IL
2 g fond and sometimes vosaeSc purging
y j sliuyand frtid stools sozlikint = large
6rd belly-pains and aiekness q the 'to-