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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-07-24
VINCENNES, June za

The boat which was sent up the Wa.
bash some time past, with the U. States
annuity of salt, for the Delaware, Miami
and Putawatami tribes of Indians, and
few barrels as present to the prophet,
has returned without having accomplish.
ed the main object of its mission. Hav-
ing proceeded as high up as the prophets
town, they halted, in order to leave that
part destined for him--the prophet at first
refused accepting any, but detained the
boat until he could have council Of his
chiefs, and after OBTAINING them two days
he seized the whole quantity sent for tho
different tribes.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-07-24
WILMINGTON. ~. c. } July 9

american seamen relcased.-By the brig
John, capt. Austin, lately arrived at this
port from Montego-Bay, came Peter
Spence and Benjamin Roberts, two sea-
men who were given up by Capt. Mou-
bray, commander of the British sloop Of
war Rhodian, in consequence Of their be-
ing American.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-07-24

from France. We have seen letter
from an American gentleman OF the iir't
responsibility and information, who gives
the following intelligence -
"pARIs, May 7. 1914.
"The vessels which have arrived here
voluntarily since the first of November,
are admitted with their carsocs, on CON-
D1r1oN of taking away the whole amount
in French merchandise, t7co thirds OF
which to be Silks
We pledge ourselves for the authentici-
ty Of the above and that the letter makes
no mention of any revocation ofthe French
dscrees.-Centinel.
Arrived at Boston, brig Industry, Cap
tain Smith, in 45 days from Cadiz. Sail
ed on the stst May. There had been no
arrivals since the ED May. -Four French
privateer picaroons were cut out ola small
place near Rota, on the Goth May, by the
boats of a British brig ofwar.
Mr.. Hackley informed Captain Smith
the day before he sailed, that the Morn
ing Star, Covill, of Boston, which was
supposed to have been taken by the French
had safely arrived at her place ofdcstina-
ton. No indications Of the siege being
raised Heard of no new eaptures.-Bal.
Fed. Rep.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-07-24

The truth Of the Case.
Two vessels have arrived at Providence
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02
STOP n YILLhIry

KITTY DOLLARS Observation-Disclosures.
= ca from my employ, as head miller, on the
9Ist INST. young fhan by the name of Peter
Ldsssfrdss, he took with. him eight hundred &
hiteen dollars in Virginia Bank Notes, amonpsr
which were several fifty, and one or two one
hundred dollar notes, the whole inclosed in his
presence alter having made HIM count them o.
yer himself IN letter, which sealed and di-
rected and charged him with the delivery of.
giving h'm al the same lime my horse to use on
the occasion.
AT 10 o'clock at night, ofthe same day.. he
lett my horse at a Tavern up Town, where ne
called himself Joseph Carol q withdrew. since
when he has not been heard Of
He is about % years Of ag, FIVE feet five inches
high OF genteei figure. rather slender, has We.
ry black hair close cropped, black eyes and large
black eyebrow rather down cast aud darkish
look, aitho' 1a'r skinned, and speaks IN "a low
voice, betrays at lines kild Of impeachment in
uteF'nf words o. many S, Lies.
will pay the above reward ard all charges TO
any ono who will secure the villain and commit
him ar NY sait in any goal on the Continent ,t,,ae
may use the utmost rigor OF the law towards
him.
JOHN ]. WERTH.
Richmond, April 2. N
1t % hoped that Printers throughout the UniouS
will give the above place in their resnectige
papers and render by so doing. service to %
cety at large.
JOHN w. WERTH.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02

There 10 no doubt, that the opinions Of a
considerable number of citizens, fairly col
iected and expressed ought. in all cases,
10 DE received by representative, as ad
vice moving from very respectable quar-
ter, and when his opinion is waverine. m ~
be a powerful item in determining his final
Judgment: Bnt when his Judgment is clear
~ convinced, when his conscience is strict
~ bound by his oath duty-when other i'm
1erests are concerned in the question. than
those OF the instructors. that any thing
less than the expression of the will OF ma.
Jority OF the whole people--n other words,
OF the sovereign power, should be positively
obligatory upon him, would be mischiev-
Gus and incompatible with the orderly pro
ceeding OF all government. For example,
small minority might carry a measure OF
the greatest Importance, against the viii, of
great majority of the people, and of their
common representatives ; and as questions
OF great interest and magnitude are usually
very warmly debated, and apt to be carried
oy no great najorities, this evil, of a ruling
minority, might not unfrequently happen,
IN the most important questions.-Ae gain, it
might happen, that law NIGH, be enact
ed by majority, created by the compuIso-
ry votes OF men. most conscienti0usly oppos-
ed to its adoption; and opposed by men, as
honesty convinced OF its UTILITY.
lie extent of the obligation imposed by
the instructions of constituents, appears suf-
heiently Ineligible. when applied to the
case OF single state; and mach more so,
IN case OF state SO small, as to admit of
the convenient assembly of all its voting CT
tizens. in legislature derived from mum.
Der of sovereign confederated states, as in
the American Union. the subject is more
complex, bu- will be found, ON investigation,
to be governed by the same principles and
rules From the moment that the several
states haye elected their representatives
and senatorsiu Congress. each legislator, so
elected. acquires equal power over the in.
terests and concerns of seventeen sovereign
states, possessed of independent power, and
affected by avariety of important interests.
1t would seem, therefore, that forced and
fictitious majority, created by the temporal
ry bias OF one state, would do much greater
violence to the rights of the majority, and be
tar more hazardous to the order and stabili-
~ OF the government of the Union, than
the effects ct a like majority could be, on
the peace. government and welfare of q sin.
gle state.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02
Sales at .Auction.


ME subscriber will sell without reserve, on
Il the fifteenth of April next, at his lumber.
house on the back street. adjoining the lumber
house of Messrsi Kirby, Drake aud Taylor, and
under the manage ment OF Messrs. Moncure, Ro-
blnson and Pleassnts--a about S 5000 worth OF
GOODS, amongst which, are ire following ar.
ticles, viz.
40 DemIjohns old London Particular Ma.
deira Wine.
Pipe do. do
IL DeuJohns old Spirits,
Puncheons do
IL DemJohns best old Coghiac Brandy,
10000 10. Brown Sugar,
1000 ~. Coffee,
Boxes assorted DHtch Glass Ware,
Hhds. assorted Double Flint do.
30 Boxes Martinique Cordial.
50 boz. Claret,
SO DO best Shrub,
II DO. best Syrup Of Punch,
IL Chests Souchong Tea,
S Boxes Imperisl do.
boz. Lead Canisters 0unpowder Tea,
10 Gross Playing Cards-and
40 Boxes first Chop Havana Segars,
With great variety OF useful and valuable
articles, too tedious to be enumerated
Terms Of sale, all sums under s SO cash, so,
and not exceeding g $50, 80 days. S $50, and
not exceeding 3 500, months, aud above 500
dollars, 9 months FOR credit PURCHASES, notes
negotiable ard payable at the bank of Virginia,
with approved ehdorsefs, will be iudiscrlminate-
ly required.
AUBIN LAFOREST.
% The sale will be continued from day to
day until closed.
April 2. ids
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02
April q:

SALES AT AUCTION.-Thisd day at cratt
~ docks & Vests Whsrves at Rockets. IL,
WIN be sold on credit of 50 days
Az hhds brown sugar OF different qualitiess
Is boxes white and HaysnBs sugars,
do. chocolate,
do. cordial,
so bags coffee,
bids loaf sugar,
do lump do.
boxes gunpowder teas
a chests young hyson tea,
A English cheeses.
Most of which articles we are authorised ~
sell positively without reserve-Negotiablsn ote4
with approved ehdorsers, will be required for
all sums above fifty dolls.
AT the same time ans place will be sold for
cash
10 trails figs,
do. almonds,
boxes lemons,
bale corks,
10 dozen neatly made windsor chairs and settle,
to mattel S dog. thereof.
NoncHre, Robinson e Pfeasants.
April 9. II
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02
FOR THE ENQUIRER

To Miss
IT'S not thy beauty, matchless fair,
All beauteous as thou art
Thy poutRg lip, thy silksn hair,
That captivates the heart
IT'S not thine eyes so mildly sweet,
Thy mouth which Jove night kiss,
Thy dimples Cupid's chosen seat,
For men too great the bliss
IT'S not thine airy step, so light,
Which makes an hermit glow,
IT'S not thy bosem's snowy white
Which threatens age with woe.
Ills not the smoothness ofthy skin
Whose touch might warm the coolest;
It's not thy angel smiles which win,
Yet keep in awe the boldest-
It's not thy manners, easy, bland,
Thy sense and thy good nature,
The music ofthy magic hand
Which brlghtens every f. ature.
It's something which cannot name
Is " thy co,Intenance WHICH traces
The beauty OF thy mind. which lights the fam.
No-'tis thy thousand graces
S.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02
SPRING HILL ACADEMY.

ii AVlNG resigned my professor ship in the
u Il Staunton Academy, the public are hereby
informed that have opened school at my house,
in the lower end of Albemare county
1t my intention to instruct none. bur those
VINO board with ne, excepting such as can con-
venently come from home.
In this Academy will he taught reading and
writing, the Greek & Latin languages, Cecrra~
ply, English grammar, composition, and criti
cism.
The price of board, tuition washing and men
ding, scholars finding Their own bedding and
Candles, will he S 125 per annunt, exclusive of
vacations; payable half yearly in advance TUT
ton alone will be IS S paysble as above
The long practice which have had ia The line
OF my profession, together with tic SUI Joined
certificate, will, it IS hoped induce parents to
place their children under my care. No pupil
will be admitted, for shorter period than d
year
JAMES G, WADDEL.
April 2: It
We the subscribers, Trustees of the S,auntan
Academy, do hereby ccrvity, that Mi lanes G..
Waddel has acted as principal Tutor in SAID A.
eahemy, tor the last two years. during witch
time his department in the line of his profession,
and as member OF society, has me, our nti rs
appreciation. Given under our hands this ktf.
day of january, 1911
ALEXANDER 81. CLAIR,
ARCHIBALD STUART,
gam CcALTFP,
SCHN NcDOWELL,
CRESLET kINNh1;
SAMUEL CLARKE,
-. JOHN RO1'I,
April 2. II
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02

FOUND, in the Msn-Street, piece of thread
A lace on the 2ist Of February, by a servant,
any person may get it by describing and paying
the expences ofthis adyertiseFen'
ARA ?, tf
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02

NoRFoLK, March 90. 1911.
The Frigate United Sates, Commodere
Decatur, srrived in Hampton Roads, on
Tuesday last. in 40 hours from off Charles.
ton bar. During her cruize, she feel in with
several British vessels of war.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02

MAsRIEp-On Saturday last, Cen JoHs
PRESTON, Treasurer of this common wealth, to
Mrs. MAYO, of this city.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02

Delegates TO serce in rhe hest General ass emily.
Aenrieo-N. seldsn, JOS Slden.
(Eleetion Jesrerday.)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02
AGRICUL VURAL SOCIETY.

NJ OTlCG. In pursuance to deed Of trust
4 executed TO the subscriber, will be OffeIe
for sale on Saturday the fourth day Of May next,
at Liggon's Tavern in Amelia county for cash.
negro man named BOB, the property of Jo-
sfua Smithey Of Amelia county, e. satisfy debn
due to James Jackson, Se1r. Of Prince Edward
county.
JOSIAH PERkINsoN, Trustee.
March % 1aw5wq
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02
a. APPRENTIcRS

WANTED Immediately, at this ofEoe, two
Wv or three APPRENTICES-Qual
ors and terms made known, on application.
April 2. ~
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-04-02

DIEn-On the ie:h u't. al Savannah, of a
lingering and painful disease, which he bore
with unshaken frmness, Mr.. JdHNH BRows.
valuable and lamented citizen of Richmond.
-, In this city. on Friday evening last, Mr..
HUcH Warden
.---, On Saturday Morning the 3Oth March
after lingering illness, which she bore with
christian forttsde, Mrs WHITLocr, the anna.
bic consort of Mr.. Charles Jvhftlock, of this
place.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-09
advertisement.
September %

PURSUANT to a deed of trust from
.dndrew Jameson, and Mary lIls vile,
to the subscribers, will be sold at public auc-
ton, on the premises, on Saturday the
twenty sixth day of this instant month, Oc-
tober, a WHARF and WAREHOUSES;, In
the town of Alexandria, and bounded as iol-
lows, viz :-Beginning at the south east
intersection of Union and Queen streets, and
running thence southwardly with Union
street, fifty feet-thence eastwardly, with
a line parallel to Queen street, into the IL
yer Potomac-thence northwardly, with
line parallel to Union street, Fifty feet to
Queen street-thenca with that street to the
beginning. A credit of six, twelve, eight
cen and twenty-four months will be given
the purchaser, on his giving his notes rego-
table in the bank of Alexandria, with an ap-
proved indorser, in four equal instruments,
and deed Of on the property, to secure
the payment of the same.
JAMES KEITH, sen.
JAMES KEITH, jun.
O.toher dts,
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M6oYu,1t Letter.,

From four Of the Members OF .ne nrs'
Baptist Church Of New YORK, aPpo'n,eu 70
examine into the conduct OF their PASTOR
the Rev. Mr.. PARKINSON, and report stne
same tothe different ministers OF the church,
can he had at r. Gray's and Cotton q Stew.
arts book stores.
September .
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-09
C. w. Carlin's Academy.

vr~HE citizens of Alexandria are respect
3 fully informed, that on Monday EOen q,
ing the asa OF this instant, the SUBSCRIBER VIII
coninep,e NIGHT SCHOOL for the recep-
ton IF pupils who may wish to be instructed
in Readlns, Writing, Arithmetic, Book
keeping and the Mathematics, in its various
branches, on Fairfax street, nearly opposite
Mr.. .onok T'iomhson's, where those wishing
80 be instructed any ofthe above will please
apply to -, =.
September IL ou
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-09
Under a Deed of Trust

UnQcT DCCo VI i uoI
From AyDREw JAMIEsoN and MARI his wife
to the subscriber,
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION,
On the premises, on Saturday, the a6th OF this
present month of October, the following
VALUABLE PROPERTY,
IN THE TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA, TO WIT:
APIECE ofGROUND, lying to the west.
ward of Union street and northward OF Prin-
cess street, beginning ON the east side of an
alley, running in direction parallel to Water
and Union streets, lightweight feet seven in-
ches and an half to the northward of Princess
street and upon the line of Hepburn and Dun
das, and running thence eastwardly with their
line, and parallel to Princess street to Union
street, thence northwardly with Union street
ffty-two feet three inches and three quarters
of an inch, thence westwardly with line pa
rallel to Princess street the length of the first
line to the said alley, thence with the alley
ffty-two feet three inches and three quarters
of an inch to the beginning, being noiety OF
the ground conveyed by John Allison to the
said Andrew Jameson and Robert Anderson,
which hath in the division been allotted to the
said Jameson. Also, an undivided moiety of
q flLNL VI oAOS4Not SShfSySo W SOoSPAA
Riddle and James Dali to the said Andrew
Jameson and Robert Anderson; the ground
so conveyed, being bounded as followeth -
Beginning upon the south side of King street
forty feet six inches to the eastward of Water
street, and running eastwardly upon King
street twenty-fo feet, thence southwardly
parallel with Water street one hundred and
sixteen feet to twenty feet alley, thence
westwardly with that alley twenty-four feet,
thence with straight line to the beginning.
Also, an undivided moiety of certain Rent
Charges, amounting to two hundred and two
dollars and half, issuing out of certain Pieces
of Ground, lying upon the east side of Water
street and south side Of King street, which
are secured by valuable Improvements.
James Keith.
= D. n f., L.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-09
October uts
II PasTuRAGE ready for

tine accommodation of all gentlemen who
NAV wish to pasture Horses, Cattle or Sheep
on the Island adjoining the Washington
Bridge do imagineit as good. It not the
best, the county or district can Afford as
we'll as its proximity to the different mar,
kets, viz Washington, Georgetown ana
Alexandria.
August % -
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-09
Another Lot Of Ground on
October 9
e. Negroes vanted.

" 70 :. =, - -
SOME likely young NEGHoHS, between
70 and IS years of age, are wanted 10 par-
chase-Two Blacksmiths, woman VINO u"-
ders,ands house business and Is asood scam
stress. are wasted, tor which the most llbe-
rsl prices will be given. Any person wish
ipr to sell, will please TO apply 20 MIR WASH
inpton, keeper Of the Washington tavern,
August 26 -
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-09
Trial of Mr.. VIM. Parkinson.

Trial of Mr.. VIM. Parkinson.
THE Public may now be gratifed with
j the perusal of one of the most extra
ordinary Trials that perhaps ever appeared,
viz. The Trial of Mr.. WILLIAM PARKIN-,
SON, Pastor of the first Baptist Church in tho
CITY of New York--for an assault & Bat cry,
ON Mrs. Eliza Wintringham, one of the mem.
bers of his church. Taken in short hand by
w. Sampson, Esq.
For sale by
Cotton & Stewart.
Sentember Is
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-09

lust PUBLISHED,
For sale bu ROBERT GRAY, K1Hs-s'Teei'
The CURSE OF KEHAMA
Il .MEW POEM:
BY ROBERT souTHY.
In 2 Volumes Price Is i ~
Also, the following PLAYS
~ USTAVUS VASA; Doubtful non ~
Or Italian Father; New Way to Pay oid
Debts !; Hit or Mis-; Orphan OF Prague !;
twenty Years ago Family Legend; Agree
able surprize; Not at Home; Lovera va
Mode ; Poor Gentleman Merchant o. s e,
nice: Every Man in his Humor; Hamie!
Trsvestic Henry the fourth knight OF
Snowdown; Lady Of the Lake.
md
Two elegant patent London made Pi,a .,
FoRTES, with additional Keys to y rsue''
August i6
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-24
INDIAN .NEWS.
ALARM DISSIPATED.
TO THE EDITORS OF LIBERTY HALL.
Pigua, Mani County, Ohio, august 81.


Pigua, Miami County, Ohio, august 81.
SIRS,
Finding that considerable number of the
frol tier inhabitants were alarmed at the pros
rect of Indian hostility growing cut of the out
RACES lately committed IN the Illinois country,
/ felt it incumbent on me to take such mea-
sures as would have tendency to quiet the
fears of our citizens in this quarter. accord
ingly invited the Shawanoes and Wyandotts
to public council at this place. A deputa-
ton from each Of these tribes, with chief of
the Senecas, in all so persons, reached here
on the 22d instant. The conference began on
the Esd in the morning, and ended OF. the gath
at night. The result is as satisfactory as
could be wished. feel no hesitation in as
surfing the public that at present there is not
the smallest danger to be apprehended from
the Shawanoes. Wyandotts, Delawares, or
Miamies, aud it is believed that many of
the Puttawamties may be considered as the
true friends of the United States The gene
raj government ever attentive 10 the safety Of
our citizens, are taking measures to procure
satisfaction for the outrages already committed
and security for the future good conduct of
the Indians.
request the favor of you to publish, for
the satisfaction Of the people at large, this let
ter, together with the two following speeches,
which were answers to my address to the de-
putation.
/ ann your obedient servant,
JOHN JOHNSTON, Indian agent.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-09-24
JAMAICA INSURRECTION.

The following, from Jamaica newspaper,
printed at St. Jago de Ia Vega, is said to be
the circumst nee which gave rise TO the late
reports of an insurrecion of the blacks In
that island.
ST. JAGO DE La VEGA, GAM Aug. 10.
An affray took place In the streets OF this
town Yesterday evening. between party OF
80 maroons from Accompong Town, and a
multitude of free people and slaves, OF all de-
scriptions, which was like to have been attend
ed with f.tal consequences. 1t seems that
the maroons were escorting some runaways
whom they had taken up, one OF whom was
claimed by free person of color, an lnhab't-
ait of the town, who attempted TO rescue her
from them, alledging she had a ticket which
the maroons destroyed; they, however, re-
sisted the attempt, and large multitude soon
assembled, who began to pelt them with
stones, &c. when the maroons thought proper
to drawup and load theirpieces-ope OF which,
charged win smaN shot, they fr& off, and
Slightly wounded two people; another free
black man Was also severely wounded by the
but end of one of their muskets. The maroons
then retrsated for shelter into the yard OF Mr..
Parker, CLERK of the peace, whose protection
tn V claimed, as they were still pursued by
the mob, who continued to threaten their de-
structicn; and it was necessary, by the ma
gistrates present, to procure guard OF his
nlajesty's 55th regiment to accompany then:
some distance out Of town; four of them
were, however, lodged in Jail, until the affair
can be fully investig ated. Several Of the run
Always escaped during the aGray.