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COMMUNICATION.

1t is laudabie for the members Of po-
litical party, to keep up that due decorum
of principle, which will not be disgrace
to them, although they may be over
whelmed fora season by superior
This, think would have been the proper
line OF conduct to have been pursued by
the federal editors in relation to the con-
duet of the Executive, in dismissinS MIR.
Smith. Certainly, as freemen, they have
right to say what they. please on the
subject. But at the same time, taking an
active part with any democratic faction is
derogatory to the character OF lover of
his country. 1t shows a desire to con-
tend about trifies, or the choice OF evils,
and can be of no real benefit to the cause
Of federalism and civil liberty.
What matters it to us which Of the fac
tons are IN or out OF office, since none
ofthem have any other view than to keep
their stations, or, il possible, to rise high,
er? BY letting them run on in their ex-
positions, they will untOid matters that
may damn both sides: and convince the
people that they have been following
Jack o-lantherl, which has deladed them
with the hopes Of being safely guided,
till ii .ally it left them in the ditch. 1t is
certainly no harm to laugh a. the folly OF
the combatants !; but to be seriously con-
cerned for either If their fates, is putting
yourself Oil level with them, and is i'm
prudent in man that has either respect
Tor himself OF bis party.
1t had been frequently suggested by IN
telligcnt men of the federal party, that
should Mr.. Madison discard Mr.. Smith
and appoint Mr.. Monroe, it would have
the effect Of conciliating both parties:
but it seems they had not rightly calculat-
ed the weight OF influence which this
molten image possessed On account of his
family connections for he pulled down
with him, not only the scum of the de-
mocrats, but | am sorry to say NUM-
Der of we'll meaning federalists, who have
felt q sympathetic Indignation on perusins
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American citizens' Some Of the seoun-
drcls belonging to this freebooter, we un-
derstand are now in town, boasting OF the
riches they have UNANIMOUSLY acquired
Let the authority see to it.
Since writing the above we learn that
this priyateer sailed from Baltimore in the
month of May last under American colars,
and afterwards put into and sailed from
Charleston with French colors. Since
then she has been cruising along the A
merican coast, and from information OBJ
tanned from one of her crew, she has cap
tured Z vessels, one Of which was Span
ish brig, few days since. Some Of the
vessels they had destroyed and put the
crews on board Of others. On Thursday
an Amboy Packet went along side Of the
privateer, while she lay at anchor III
Princes Bay. and took out and landed six
trunks containing their ill-gottcn treasure.
She got under way yesterday afternoon
and went to sea. The above information
is furnished by the captain of the Amboy
Packet, who took the money out Of her.
This morning MIR Maxwell, in the Court
of Sessions withdrew the motions in ar
rest Of Judgment and for new trial in
the ease Of the Indictment for the Riot in
Trinity Church. And the Mayor after
very coneiliatory but impressive address,
(which we think should be laid before the
public proceeded to impose upon the de-
Pendants the following fines.
Edward Ferris, $500 ana the costs.
Ell. Maxwell the same.
|. G. c. Verplank the same.
NJ. Berrian 500 and costs.
Mr.. Stevenson, the Student $50 and
costs.
Mr.. Stevenson, cousin Of the Student
$40 and costs.
Mr.. w. G. Graham Se5 and the costs,
and that each Of them should enter into a
recognizance for his good behavior him
self in $1,000 and surity in $500.
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NETWORK. August II.

French priuateer again.-On Nednes-
day last We cautioned the merchants a.
gainst a French picarOon prlvateer tnat
had entered our waters, and was shuiking
about in our bays and creeks, under sus-
pie;ous circumstances. Since then, we
have made It our business to ascertain the
real object Of her visit. She is a virginia
bu;lt schooner of t56 tons burthen, mounts
IS guns, and has a motley crew consisting
Of SIS freebooters, of all nations. she
reports from L'Orient in distress, but she
does not pretend to be a national vessei
with a commission. Itis therefore more
than probable that she has been cruising
of the West-lndia Islands and on the A
meriean coast, depredating upon vessels
Of every nation that came within her reach
Seine Of her officers came up to town last
Thursday. and in defiance of the laws OF
the country, began recruiting men. They
enlisted five at a sailor boarding house,
IT the North River side, on the corner OF
Barclay and Washington streets, kept by
MIR. Thomson. The bounty paid TO
each man on entering was two .doubloons.
At another boarding house on the east FL
YER. the landlords name we cannot fec0l-
lect. they enlisted thirteen more. One
Of the officers told Mr.. Thomson that
they could have taken the British Packet
OFF the Hook the other day, with the
greatest ease, and burnt her. had she been
worth taking. But what was verse than
all. we are credibiy informed that this We
~ privateeris owned in part by French
man now in this city. He has been poIn-
! ted ont to us as the agent who transacts
her business. We shall lose no time IN
investigating this fact. and lodging infor.
NATION with the proper authority. VI
late to the disgrace of the nation be it
said. Tiers has been several French pri-
vateers fitted out Of ports in the United
States. while at the same time We profess
4 to be neutral and at peace with all the
& world.-Such is the love that some of our
citizens bear Frenchmen, that in Savan-
} nah river, while one of these Privateers
was coming up to the town under French
csiors, the revenue cutter Madison fired
salute and gave her three cheers. What
Will be thought Of us. if while these dis
graceful scenes are going on in one sea-
port town French priyateer is permit
Ted ieenter another, refit and recruit with
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leaving $4,000 French and 5000 British
lead en- the field, is a total fabrication,
yr;,h ali the circumstances attending it,
There had been no fighting OF any conse-
a,saee, after the attacks made on Ba Ia
;,l, mentioned in Lord Wellinston's let
to-, published some days since. His lord
SHIPS headquarters were at Eivas. but a
small distance within the limits Of Portu-
pa,. The British reinforcements which
Ind recently arrived We're gone on to join
The army, and his iortiship had demanded
Of the regency further leYics of Por:u-
rucse troops, expecting, as it was sup
posea, that he might find it necessary to
hazard y serious battle. Provisions were
plenty at Lisbon, and remained low, but
il WAS expected they would advance, in
case the army should come again within
the vicinity Of that city. W.
Jhe papers contain no important news
Of anv kind. The following letter from
Lord Wellington to Don Miguel Pereira
Foriaz. shews that nothing had TRANSFERRED.
1t is dated June 9Th.
..The enemy have made an extensive
reeonnoitrc with a large body OF cavalry
near the posts of Elvas and Campo-Ma-
ior. ON the merning of 22d. The cavalry
of the army OF the south pretended to d.
rect their course against Elvas, passing
for this purpose the neighborhood of Oil
yenza and Che woods situated between that
and Badaioz, at the same time that the
cavalry of the army of Portugal made a
circuit near Campo Major, deiilinS from
that into the vicinity of Badajoz. The
cavalry of the army of the south managed
to cut off one of our piquets, OF the nth
regiment of light dragons, which occu-
pied post at Gaia in front of Elvas. L
presume this was owing to mistake on
the part ofthe captain; surprising the re-
gimeat of French Huzzars to De BODY
of our cavalry sent to relieve him.
He then observes that excepting one or
two triHing affairs such as the above, eve
ry thing was quiet. The enemy had ex-
tended along the Guadiana between Ba'ia
ioz and Merida, with a view to obtain
Subsistence. He concludes by observing
that the recent movements OF the French
armies concentrating themselves in the
south, must give great relief TO the Spa
niards, as they M ght destroy the conveys
Of the enemy. and strengthen their prin-
eipal cities, and adds he, they will be ex-
posed to our operations.
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FRIDAY MORNING, august %.

The Editor of the Alexandria Gazette.
has received list Of non residents Lands
advertised by the Register of the Land
Office in Kentucky for sale on the first
Monday in November next, for the pay
ment of taxes, with interest and cost due
thereon. Any person interested may ex-
anime it on application at the Printing
Office.
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Port of alexandria.
ENTERED

Schr. Eliza, captain Berry, If days
from Observation-Disclosures.
Left there schr. Leopard, Hale; and
several other American vessels, names
not recollected. (
Markets dull-Flour IS dollars.
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of Kinsston is burnt 20 ashes. This is a
melancholy event, and its effects through
the Island will be serious and alarming"
Other letters from st. Crcix Of the Sd
say nothing on the above subject. We
hope it is not true.
Capt. Tew from St. Bartholomew, who
arrived here on Sunday last informs that
since the late destructive hurricane at that
place, the north east quarter Of that IS
land appeared to be falling into the sea,
and the crack across had been. several
days previous to his departure, gradually
opening. At the time Of his sailing. the
cavity thus made was about eleven feet
wide, which appeared bottomless. The
inhabitants were much alarmed by this
singular phenomenon.
BALTIMORE, August 90.
Arrived, schooner Leopard, Collara,
is days from St. Barts. Left there. sth
instant, sch'r. Harmony, Potter, for Bal
timore, uncertain; Fame, Tucker, Alex
andria, uncertain.
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The Recerend Mr.. WATERS, zcit preach
ia, the Episcopal Church on Sunday Rert,
at the usual hour.
August, %.
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A combination Of contrasted
NATURAL CURIOSITIES.
ALL coNcnSrERrD IN ONE ANIMAL CALLED
The u RUS, of Africa:
70 be seen at MIR. HucoRx's Tavern, next
door 20 he Theatre.
THIS remarkable animal is at least ten
i feet in length, more than FIVE feet high,
aaving crown on his head ke a lion, hair
IN his forelegs like a.horse's min, on his
shoulders like camel, and under his chin
ike goat, mouth and feet like a COW, ears
ike the feathered tribe, horns peculiar to his
own family, tail and rump resembling the
elephant in summer, and has wool as tine as
beavers fur in winter: He rolls and stretches
himself like horse, eats hay like an OK, his
movements resemble those Of the bear, he's
very obedient to his keeper and is supposed TO
weigh about 400 pounds.
Price of admittance rs cents-Childrsn
half price.
August % 3t
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dcycioPed were any way surpflAinS III ue
mocratic cabinets.
There is a time in store when the eyes
of the people 7cill be open, and federalism
rise triumphant on the ruins OF this de-
mocratie Babel which has served as
stumbling block TO the credulous: but
till this time arrives, let us content our
selves with being mere spectators OF the
folly OF our stupid rulers, without taking
an active part in their contentious.
NESTOR.
A letter from London, dated June IL,
says, At the last accounts from st. Pc
tcrsburgh, (27th May the Russian MAJ
kets were very promising in consequence
Of our alarms Of war with the United
States. Indigo has been sold at 700 rou-
blcs--white Havana sugar, 81 to SO !;
pepper, 80, in demand coffee, inferior
Java, 81 to ~; do fine, SO to SIS; cotton,
80 to 80 {; exchange IL 1-2 to 81.
Bos. E. C. H. B.
French prirateers.-The DiIligent, "be-
ing well fitted" has sailed from Philadel-
phia. The French priyateer Marengo,
is said to be recruiting ct New York.
They have already raised about TWEEN
TY MEN! Her agent and part owner,
is said to reside in New York.
Nj. VICTOR GAsTENE. secretary to the
French consul general, NJ. LEscALL1En,
arrived here yesterday in the brig Alonzo,
captain Peiot, for the purpose of proceed
ing to Washington. NJ. Lescallier, and
suite, we're captured on their passage,
carried into Plymouth, and after short
detention, permitted to proceed. The A
lonzo left Plymouth on the 18th of J une
and brings no news.
Saoaunah Republican, .aug. 10.
Eatract Of a letter from fort Stoddart,
dated eth ult.
The 18th regiment with some light
troops have arrived at the cantonment at
Washington. Colonel Cushing's trial is
postponed till the 1st December. He is
still in arrest at Baton Rouge. The troops
at this post are healthy. There are not,
[ believe, more than 40 or 50 sick alto
gether.'
The Court of Inquiry directed by the
Secretary Of the Navy to investigate the
affair between the President and Little
Belt consists Of Commodore Decatur, as
President, and Captains Charles Stewart
and Isaac Chauncy as associate members,
and Nathan Sanford, Esq. as Judge Advo-
cate. The Court is to be held in this ci-
ty, where all the members now are and
we understand that they will enter on the
business Of their appointment in few
days.-Nsso-York paper.
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.'f.lRYL.isND.
ELECTORS OF SENATE.

ELEC ChS Of SENA LIZ.
The following is correct extract from
a letter which we have just seen, writ
ten by an intelligent democrat in Prince
Georges county. From which it will be
seen they have no hope of succeeding in
that county for the writer had before
him both tickets, viz.
H E1v var M F.; dslYsFt Fsdsrali.t,.
J. Cross
The county is much divided. I should
think if a judicious selection of electors
on the one side, and not a judicious choice
on the other, would be likely to cast the
balance; the federalists will probably
gain the day." Fed. GaS.
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70 FAIRFAX RACES.

THE Fairfax Jockey Club Races will
4 commence at this place on THURS
DAY the 10Th of Septem 'er next-the pur-
ses for the two first days will he hardsomc--
he third day town purse worthy the atten~
ton of sportsmen On each day the naoneT
.i!l be hung up at the starting pole The
course is handsome, equalled by few on the
continent and in good order. The first day
three mile heats 1.-The second two mile, and
the third one mile. SC
John Radcliffe, Sec'y.
" There Is a IT. ing stable kept ut the
place, where any gentleman can get accom-
nodated handsomely. ~
August % dtlethSept
g. PasrURAcE ready for
ne accommodate, Ut all gentlemen who
nay wish to pastur, Horses, Cattle or Sheep
IN the Island adjoining the Washington
ridge do imagine i, as good, if not the
est, the county or district can afford, as
veil as its proximity to the different mar
'ct', viz Washington, George Town and
Ajex mira
August % d
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.aLEI.aN.DRI.a D.aILY GAZETTE

"ro sHEw
THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF THE TINE
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE"
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Democrats.
Blessings of the Non Importation Lav.

Blessings Of thsNon- Importation La0c.
Wheat has fallen to one dollar and
forty-fve cents, and the best informed
merchants are convinced it will be down
to one dollar in week or two. Indeed
the old embargo prices will 'eturn. Such
is the tax democrats and French parti
zans compel the honest farmer to pay, in
obedience to Bonaparte's will. When the
men whom Mr.. Smith proves to be the
enemies of their country are turned out,
prosperity will return.-Fed. Rep.
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NEw-YoRK, August 90.

NEw-YORK, August 20.
The following letter was yesterday re-
ceived by respectable merchant OF this
city, from his correspondent in st. Croix,
by the ship Richard.
Eatract Of a letter from st. Croir. dated
first Of August.
I" We have certain accounts OF dread
full Instruction having broke out in ia
maica. 1t seems they were aided by the
people of St. Domingo, headed by Chris
tophe. This day we hear that the town
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MOUNT EAGLE.

This desirable Country Seat is for
Sale on liberal reait.-W thin nall an hours
ride of !rx4ndria, it offe"s every necessary
accommodation for genteel family. The
Tract bounds on Hunting Greek and con
tains Two hundred and twenty.thres acres.
If not sold before l.. g.: fist week in April, il
viii be leased % an approved Tcnant, on ac-
:omn dating terms publications. may be
made - WILLIAM HERBEKr, Esq Aexan-
dria, or 10 the subscriber.
John Carlyle Herbert,
Near Vanville, .U;ary1ond.
February /. 2a"ti
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FEM ALE ACADEMY.

MRS. ROWEN, begs permission, very
wi respectfully, to inform the citizens OF
4 exandria and its vicinage, that she has open
ed School at the corner Of Washington and
Prince streets, for the education OF young la
dies: herein will be taught, Reading, Writ
ing, Arithmetic Geography, and the Ensli
Grammar; various kinds # needle work,
Embroidery Drawing and Painting. To dc
comodate Lose Who live at di stance, she will
Ike few young ladies to board md educate
at One hundred and tzventy five dollars per an
mum Drawing and Pal ting will be an add
tio charge OF s'A dollars per quarter
rs opportunities to acquire knowledge OF
the English Grammar, are too seldom within
the sphere of the female part OF society, the
attention Of her pupils will be particularly
directed to this important science.
March 8
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New Publications,

New publications,
Just reeriDed, for safe by JfafEH kFHNE-
DY, sen. Bookseller, k'ns street;
TIE Genuine Epistles OF the Apostolic
Fathers.
Nelson or the Great Duty of frequentlng
he Christian Sacrifice, with suitable UeVo-
ions.
The Beauties of DIR. Robertson.
The Mn.treisy of Edward the Wanderer.
The West Indies, Poem, by James
Montgomery with other Poems on the Abo-
.tion OF the Slave Trade
Wallace, or the Figne of Faiki'k, Poem,
by Miss Ho'ford.
The Secret History of the Cabinet OF Bona
pate, v.
The S,racen, Novel, from the French
of NJ dame Coffin
Gilpin's Monument Of Parental Affection
to dear ard only Son
By SCBSCRIPTIOh.
The Am rican Medical and Philosophical
Register, No. |, 2, )
The Archives OF Useful knowledge, No.
l, 3, 3.
Wslch's American Review of History and
Politics, No. /.
March IS eoot
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Freight wanted for Lssby7,.

Freight ocanted for Las6v'1.
Four TO five hundred barrels freight is
wanted to complete the cargo of a good vessel
now loading for Lisbon, which will be takon
on reasonable tel ms by immediate application
to
John G. Ladd.
March II. DIFF
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K. Gray, Bookseller.
BY order Of the Orphans Court
Charles Couny.
This is to give NOTICE.

I hat the subscriber. OF Charles county.
has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
SAID county, in the State Of Maryland, let
tiers of administration on the personal estate
Of Francis II. Sheid. late OF the county a!ore-
said deceased All persons having claims
against the said deceased are hereby warned
to exhibit the same with The vouchers there
of to the subscriber, OH or before the st
day of August next; OF they may by law ne
excluded from all benefit. to said estate -
and those Indebted thereto ale requested to
make immediate payment
Given under my hand this goth day of
bruary, 1911
Theodore Dent, Admir-.
March S. eo9t.
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FOR SALE,
March 5.

on RE.dSCNd6LE TERMS,
An half acre Of Ground, situate on the cer-
ner of ?: ince AID henry streets, AeaIly op-
po.itc Mr. Thomas Jsnney's cling house.
y small part on Henry street OF the above lot
is leased on ground rent for lllrty dollars
per ann: M leaving balance of twenty dol
lars per annum on the residue which will
afford six handsome building lots OH FRINGE
street, and two on Henry street lfthe above
property is not so d al private sale it i'll be
sold at public auction on the first Saturday in
May, at four O'Clock in the afternoon
Alexander Perry.
March IL dit
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Twenty Dollars Rezpayd,

Twenty Dollars ke1'a'd'
For experimenting and securing IN Jaii SO
that l can ge, her again, negro men,
nqmeI KENNY, abou. l9Tears OF age. IL
is probable she is lurking about Alexandra
o,its vicinity. as shs/has father q iho'"ef
living in that place.
Dainger6eld Lewis.
King George, Feb .. Law"
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MADDER FOR SALE. :

We have just received few hundred los.
OF the first quality Nader
Bryan Hampson and Co.
also on HAND,
A few hogsheads 4th proof old Jamaica
Spirits.
Do Sd proof Antigua do
40 barrels New England Rum.
pipes London Particular Madeira.0
do. do. do. Tensriffe, =
do. old Lisbon, *
8 do. Sicily Madeira, O.
IL quarter casks Malaga
A few hundred pounds Spanish flote Indi-
go,
And general assortment of Groceries Of
the best kind.
Also, quantity of Ground Liverpool and
Lisbon Salt
100 sacks fine do. containing from 10
to five bushels each.
March Is
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Ditchers wanted.

The subscriber wishes to hire four Ditch
ers accustomed to draining marshes, to COM
mence about the middle OF May There VIII
he employ ment for them probably iouF or
FIVE months.
Colin Hayes, Agent
for Bushrod Washington,
Mount Vernon, March IS @aWim
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Nrrch vs.

LLJN |. R-SEcD,,
N. KINGSTON, Fairfax Street,
Has re -eiyed few tierces OF excellent fresh
Clover-S, ed.
On hand, as u.u.i, good assortment OF
fresh GARDEN SEEDS. Timotny, Orchard
Grass, Burnet and Hemp Seed.
also
An elegant and extensive assortment OF
Queens Ware, China, cut anu PLAN, Glass
complete blue printed Table Sets, with era
Wy and fish dishes; Walters, Bread Trays,
Casters, Lamps, Chimney Ornaments, with
variety of fancy articles.
February l8 dlwlawtih
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Timely Notice.

On the hrst day of April next, the prize
OF Potomac and Shenandoah Navigation Lot
terry Tickets, will raise to 8 20 SO cents Pre-
sent price $40 Tickets for s. lie by
X. Gray, Bookseller.
Who will keep correct eek Of the draw
ing for the examination OF tickets free of ey.
pence.
Marc IL.
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TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
February 20.

Strayed or stolen from the subscriber. wae.
gon lying at Bagot's, near Har,shcrEe's
mill, Oh Sunday night the / 9th Of n owe NJ.
Der,
A bay Horse, about IS hands high.
a star in his forehead and shod all round, a.
hout nine CT ten yea,s old. Any person who
may find the said horse and will leave him
any where on he road so tn get him A.
gain, shall receive the above reward.
Israel Lacey.
Goshen, Loudoun County,
January -.