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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-11-12
Twenty Dollars Reward.

IN ESERTED in Alexandra, from the boa,
IL belonging to Fort Washington, on this
day, the two following SOLDIERS, viz.
FRANCIS WABO, Frenciman, aged
"a years, dark hair, aud dark complexion,
feet 10 inches high, had on round bat, whit.
cloth vest, and blue cloth pantalocns.
JACOB BRANOR, born in Cumberland
county, Pennsylvania, aged 3 years, fee,
9 inches high, fair complexion and sandy hair
had ON round hat, white cloth vest, white
shirt with frill, and blue pantaIoons.
Whoever takes up said dcserters and deli.
vers them to the commanding officer Of this
post, or to any officer of the United States ar.
my, shall receive the above reward, or TEN
DOLLARS for each, and all reasonable ex.
pences.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-11-12
November S.
Valuable improved Land for Safe.

A TRACT of LAND containing about
n two hundred and sixty acres, situated
on the shore of the Potomac River, shor:
distance below Alexandra: to the said land
is attached Fishery, with handsome inn
provenents for carrying it on to a large ex
tent - The fences are in excellent order, a
large proportion being post and rail, ard al-
most new.-There is convenient DWEI /.
fNG-HOUSE in good repair, and an excel
lent large KITCHEN: part OF tse land is
we'll taken in clover. and the whole perfectly
adapted to the Loudon husbandry. For par
ticulars apply to
R. l. Taylor,
ILExAHDRII
October %.
~ A small adjoining TR ACT, contain.
ing twelve acres, on which q handsome
DWELLING-HO has been began 70
be erected. with WELi. of excellent water,
may be had on very accommodating terms
2aw
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NOTICE..

At stated quarterly meeting of the Me-
chanic Relief Society, held at the house Of
Mr.. Daniel M'Dougall, Nov s, 1911, the
following resolution was put and carried una
niraousiy:
Resolved, Ths the President be request
ed to attend the annual meeting Of the Little
River Turnpike Company in December next,
and that he shall oppose the claim of Charles
Love, for additional compensation for max
inc a portion of the Turnpike Road, & that
this resolution be published in the Alexan-
dria newspapers
Test,
November So. 81
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-11-12
PUBLIC SALE.

On TUESDAY next, will be sold, at the
Vendue Store, on credit OF SIX mouths LOT
approved endorsed negotiable notes
! bale London Cloths,
1 do. do. Casslmeres.
November 6. No
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N o T c E.

in pursuance Of decree of the fifth circus
OF the United States Court, Virginia dis-
tric;, issued May term, so4, in case
between Tristram Dalton, Plaintiff, ant
Charles EweL, dsfendant-.he subscribers
who are named as commissioners in the
absve decree, will on MONDAY, the 9th
day of January next, expose to sale, to the
highest bidder, at the Court house OF
Prince William County, In the town OF
DumfIies, for read, money
A Tract of Land, within ten
Mills of the town of Dumflies, situated and
being on Quantico Ran, containing 500 a
tres, 200 of which is under lease for tn, ee
lives, given by Bertrand Ewell, Esq. to Ben
jamin Roe.
Also,
Another Tract of Land, con-
tanning $50 acres, in the county of Prince
William, situated in the fork of the road
lead ng TO and ne3r Dumfries, formerly the
property Of Mrs. Elizabeth Galuan.
Also,
Three Lots of Land, In the
town of Ahmtries, on Quantico Greek, desig-
mated in plat of said town as No. l66, l67,
and part Of l6S, on one OF which lots there
formerly stood granary.
Thomas Harrison,
Edmund |. Lee.
November l.. dts
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-11-12
t. Cash Sale Of Land.

By virtue of decree ofthe County Court OF
Prince William, rendered Ia suit there-
in depending between Ludweii Lee, exc.
cutor of Thomas Lee, sen. deceased' anu
Bushrod Washington, ftainf.Ss-agsihs'
John Cheslsy's representatives, defend
ants-will be exposed to sale, tor cash. al
public auction, ON the premises, on the
i2,h day of December, 1871,
A Tract of Land, containing
six hundred acres, lying ON Cedar Kun In
Prince William County aud lately the resi-.
dence of John caeslsy, Esq deceased This
land is situated in geBteel, populous, and
wealthy neighborhood, about ID miles from
Dumfries and S. from Alexandra. The
improvements on il are spacious dwelling
house not quite 6aishsd, and good offices and
farm houses. The land is very well situated
for farming and contains large portion. OF
prime meadow land The sale will certain
" take place on that day without reserve
The Commitoners.
November Gil. Gus
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-11-12
PUBLIC SALE.

PURSUANT to deed OF trust i.oIn
DANIEL McCARTY, to the suDscfioef'
made for the purpose of securing the pay az,
ment of certain sums of money IN t"s ssia
deed mentioned, will be exposed TO puoilc
sale, to the highest bidder for ready money
ON the 93d day of November next on inc
premises, that valuable estate situated upo"
pohick, adjacent to Gardeners Mill, In the
county of Fairfax, called
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-11-12
MOUNT AIR.

This estate contains at present, exc usNe
of prior conveyances, between SIX and ss'e',
hundred acres of LAND-thc soil IS beilesea
to be of excellent quality, with pient.lu'
.unnly of timber and wood, and the dwelling
house and other Improvements, well caicuia.-
ed for the accommodation OF a genteei iami-
IL. The situation of this estate, dlstai.
about ten miles only from Alexandria, and
unon water course tina, admits Ola navIgatl
on for boats nearly to the very edge oil the
land, renders it very desirable and valuable
residence, ard we'll worth the attention o. any
person DESTROYS of purchasing landed estate.
Thos. Swami, Trustee.
October %. %a"f"'
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NEWTON KEENE,
November 8.

NEWTON Meme,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
l25 barrels Museovado Sugars,
10000 lbs. Green Coffee,
Is hhds. Antigua and Vmdward Island
Rum,
do. Molasses,
81 bales Upland Cotton,
90 bags Sumatra Pepper =.
225 large and small boxes hrst quaiity
Segars,
90 casks London Brown Stout,
20 boxes Pipes-gross each,
so barrels prime Pork,
tons Swedes Bar Iron,
chests Hyson Tea,
bale super6ne London Cloths,
trunks Fancy (Cotton) Goods,
1000 lbs. Srnith6eld Bacon,
so barrels bright and black Varnlsh and
Turpentine.
November 6.
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-11-12
FOR SALE,
A valuable Tract of Land IN Far
r.


fax County,
Containing four hundred and sixty six acres,
and situate on the road leading from the
Bridge over the river Potomac, at the Lit
tie Falls, to the upper country, distant
from George Town and the city of WASH
ington four miles, and from Alexandria
ten miles.
On this tract Is a comfortable
dwelling house, and out houses, young
thriving orchard of the choicest fruit, good
garden paled in, and spring of fine water
that has never been known to fail in the dr.
est seasoa, near the house--there is good
proportion of it in wood, and good meadow
my be made al iittle expense 1.-The soil Is
well adap,cd to Plaster, which can be bro''
by water to the landing al the Little Falls.
whers there is IN extensive merchant mill to
grind it, and vii! leave but about two miles
of land carriage. Ore third of the pul Chase
money mus, be paid in. band, the other twp
thirds in two annual payments, to carry IL,
terest from the date il not punctually pail.
For further terms apply to the subscrites
In Alexandria
~ Possession will be given at Christ
mas.
William Herbert.
November | /. sa%
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N OF E.

THE annual meeting of the Stockholders
1 in the Little River Turnpike Compa-
ny, will be on the first MONDAY IN De-
cember next, at Brooks hotel, in the town
of Alexandria, at which time an election will
be held for President, four Directors, and a
Treasurer. A statement of the Company's
accounts. report of the proceedings, expen-
ditures and progress of the work since the
last annual meeting, will be submitted to the
Company, together with an application OF
Charles l. Loves for an extra compensation
for making the road.
Jonah Thompson, Treasurer
Little River Turnpike Company.
October 10 ,l8thNoy&dt5thDec
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03
nANCiNG SCHOOL.-John La last

~ respectfully informs the inhabitants
The City Of Richmond, that his SCHOOL is now o.
pened, at his Ball Room facing the Basin, and will
continue until the LIST day OF June The DAYS of
tuition will be, this season. Tuesdays Thursdays and
Saturdays, once afortnigh t-beginning on Tuesday,
Nov. 10Th.
During the winter, on the two first DAYS Of each
Dance, Tuesday and Thursday,) the school will be-
gn at eight o'clock, and break ~, at three instead
ct onethose two hours to replace the same time
That he kept formerly in the afternoon--And on
the last day, (Satrday,) there shall be practising in
the afternoon from three to SIX
Young gentlemen wishing 10 be Instructed in Dan
eng are respectfully informed, that his Evening
SSchool Is opened aud kept Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday from G TO O'Clock.
His Ball Room being ready, his PARTIES will
posiiNeiy commence on Tuesday, Nov. Goth, and
continue on the same day, every other week, during
We Observation-Disclosures 81.
Nov. 10. &C
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03
DOMESTIC.
CASE OF BROOKS.


The following correct statement Cf an afA
fair which will Doubtless be misrepresented
by the RiUiH8 !onian editors, and their petty
satellites, is copied from the Piatts5Urg Re-
publican. The officers oi govt. have done their
duty, and the friends OF the deceased
nave toblamc his own criminal hardihood az
lone, a. She cause ofhis death. ii is too true.
however, that our restrictive system tends to
corrupt the people by exciting che culidity
of Adventures who, if they succeed, are sure
to realize great profits as the expense Of their
integrity and patriotism ar would cure
these evils, be more honorable to the nation-
al character, and produce more speedy JUS
ticc from our enemies. --,fbaHy Ecgister.
UNFORTUNATE OCCURRENCE.
I'm unfortunate circumstance took place on
sunday last at the lines We have ascer-
timed &c correct particulars Of the transact
ton from cue VINO wasnn eye witness to the
whole affair. Abats day break on Sunday
morning boat with tvo men IN her was dis
co, cred by the crsiom house beats crts So
ng tlc liaUs--tiic revenue DO Is Immediately
gave chasc--blt So the wind was light aud
Inc tWo riCn IN the ether boat e,.pcrt rowers.
! hey could nol be CtC1takGn. The wind af,
= st'ae tirpe fniiaging Gy br;sh f,'cfn ilhe.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03

nj * j.DlCK & Co.-Inform their friends
M md The public, that rhey are now re-
ceivmg in the house lately occupied by Messrs. Mon
cure, Robinson Il Pleassnts, the following articles,
which they will sell low for cash, or egoabe notes,
al short dates
Loaf, Lump, Muscovado and HAVANA Sugars
Green Coffee, Chocolate, Gunpowder, Imperial,
Young Hyson, Common and Pccow Souchong Teas
Madeira, Sherry, Sicily, 'reneriffe and Malaga
Wines-french Brandy--iIoland Gin-Jamaica s.
St. Croix Rum-IIebbcrt's Brown Stout, Coldias,
Atoasses, English and Goshen Cheese, soft shell Am
snonds, Mace, Nutmegs, Cloves, Phnento, Pepper,
Ginger, Alum, Birthstone, Copperas, Fig Blue,
Spanish Indigo, Shaving Soap, Bar Iron, German &
Bstered Steel, Liverpool fine Salt in Sacks, refined
salt Petre, London Mustard, HAVANA Cigars En-
glisli Battle Powder, and Patent Shot, an assortment
of Queens Ware China, Coffee & Tea Cups and
Sauccrs-a few sets elegant FURNISHED Tea China
Decanters, Tumblcrs, Wine Glasses, sc. sc.
n. * J. Dick s. Co. win transact any business on
Commission. which may be entrusted to their care.
Oct. 4. If
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03

ISL received and for Sale, at the Sub
- scrber's Ofoe-
10 Iihds. frstquality SUGAR,
go iibds. Penns, iv:l,la Wl,iskey,
so Barrels New-Orlcaus ,lo.
TX S1ORE-
400 Sacks blown SALT, Liverpool GIled,
100 do. Id bushels
200 ricrces did do
10 hhds. & 25 Bbis ut quality Green Coffee.
SO Bags old do
Pepper, Pimento. Nutmcgs, Loaf s. Brown
sugar, country Gin, Ant9na Rum, Spinning Cot
ton, Tow LINEN, Salt Sacts, Spanish Sepa,s. PORK
Bacon, lHHEE sets handome dining Tables, and
an inVoce OF Dry Goods, (pnsistng chiefly of Wool
lens )-amount about 5 1000, aud other articles
winch VIII be sold low for CASH or approved paper.
FOSIEMS' S.fTCHELL.
NOV 3. eTSw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03

EDUCATION.-T Public are infor-
~ med, that on the first day of January
next, shall open school at my house, in the lower
end OF Albemarle county. Should scholars come for
ward at an earlier period, they will be received
No situation i'll Virginia is more remarkable for
healthfulness.
In my school will be taught, Reading correctly,
flirting, the Latin and French LANGUAGES, Geopra,
oily, Rhetoric, English Grammar, Coambosftion
and Criticism.
The price of Board, Tuition and Washing, scho-
lars fin'ng their own bedding and candles, will be
thiry-three pounds per annum, exclusive of vacati-
ons, payable half yearly in advance The year will be
divided into two sessions, of FIVE months each Vaca-
tons will be from the 18th of October to the 18th of
November,-snd from the 15th of April to the 18th
OF May. No scholar will be received for a shorter
period than year.
very speca! attention will likewise be paid to a
too much neglected English Education OF little con-
sequence will it he to the individual, or to society," to
have spent me and money in acquiring a knowledge
OF Languages, which have long since ceased to be
spoken, and, therefore, termed dead, if the English
language, the only vehicle of communicating our
thoughts or dees, shall have been either not at all or
~ superfcialIy attended to.
careful regard will, at all times, lie observed to
the morals of youth.
JAN1ES G. IY.aDDEL.
Nov s. ON
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Tl Z virtue of decree of the Court of the
I'D United States, tor the Virginia DISTRICT,
pronounced on the 2lst day of this month, wherein
John Iur and John French, ibellants, against the
sloop Lucy, her rigging, tackle, apparel and urni-
lure and Patrick PERRIN master, and all others
cerned, respondents-wili be sold for ready money,
at Public Auction, at Braxton Craddock's wharf at
Rockets, at about the hour Of O'Clock in the af
ftrnoon, on Tuesday, the 50 day of December next,
the said SLOOP, her rigging. tackle, apparel and
furniture to satisfy certain of money in said de-
cree mentioned.
VIM. MANN, u. VI for
AND. MOORE, NJ. y. ID.
Nov. go ...-... O
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03
M7ILLIAM H. HUBBARD, respectfully


w informs his customers and the public,
that he has removed to street, opposite captain
Candles, at the sign Of the Boot and Shoe Vi are
house, where he continues his business in its various
branches.
In addition to great variety Of Boots and Shoes
OF his own manufacture, he offers handsome assert
ment of SLoAN Ms ELEGANT baltimore Doors.
AS he is emuous to please, he will endcayor by keep
ing constant supply of Shoes and Pumps of every
description selected from the most approved facto-
ries of Boston and New-York to crafty a generous
community.
Waxed Calf Skins, Boot Legs and Tops, Black and
Coloured Roam Skins, Shoe Thread, &c. &c always
obtainabe on application
n b. Orders from the country gratefully received
and punctuaiy attended to-
On consignment and daily expected per sch'r
Herkimer, SIX HJ.NDRED ram SHOES,
well assorted and suitable to the season. which will be
sold Wholesale at the invoice price, for cash. or on
small advance and GO days credit, for approved ne
gotable notes.
November 90 wIfw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03

MURPHY 8, CRUMP, fourth door abo, e
N1 the Bell Tavern, Richm nd, have o.
hand an assortment Of GROCERIES, CHINA.
GLASS and CROCKERY WARE, which they offer
for sale on reasonable terms, or in exchange for
country produce.
They have just received supply of fresh Teas,
London Porter and Salt in sacks, Liverpool filed
November 90. If
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Nov 7, 1917.
Translation IF letter from Gen. TurreaH to tie
secretary Of state, dafed

Translation Of letter from Gen TiHyrea" to the
secretary Of state, ddfed
November II, 1910.
SIE-Altlough Won may have been already in
formed through another Official channel of the repeal
OF the DEGREES of Berlin aud Milan, ii is agreeable to
me to have 10 ccnirm to you this liberal dispo-
stion OF nv court towards the government Of the
states Of the union.
You will rccoect without doubt, sir, that these de-
crecs were adopted in retaliation for the multiplied
measures Of England against the rights of ueutfas,
aud especially against those Of the U. Statcsand at
ter this proof Of Difference to the wishes OF your
government, his majesty the Emperor has room 10
hclevc, that il will make efforts 70 withdraw the
American commerce from the yoke viii h the pro-
h,biDry acts Of g. Britain have imposed upon it.
You viii at the same time observe, sIr, that the
clearly expressed Intention Of my government is,
that the renewal Cf commercial intcicours between
Franc. aud The u. States earnot alter tc sytem .:
exclusion adopted u, all Europe, against all the pro-
duets 81 the soil, &c the manufactures of England
or her colonies system, the wisdom and the al.
vsntages of which arc already proved by its deye
IopeJncnt and IFS srccess. And of which also, tiie
States, as an agricultural aud commercial pow e.,
hive psricular irtercst, IN aiding IL, and haster;ny
the 60 IplctiOn Morco,er, SIR, this mcasarc of n,
government and those which vours nay thiuk proper
to ado viii prove the nutilty 81 the efforts Of III,
eo.-no,s ereTy n breSk che iir5 81 gicM31r yi"'
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03

p DBERT NELSON & Co. have receiv-
q u cd, and are now opening at their Store,
ment OF WOOLLE.N, CO9TON g F.lNCF
GOODS, ofthe newest fashions, which thew will
SELL Wholesale and Retail at their usual prices, for
Cash or Acceptances in Town.
Oct. 25. tf
p. S. They have also received an elegant assort.
ment of JEWELRY, of the latest fashions-En-
glish, French and American manufacture-A few
boxes P.3IE.N'T SILK HITS, of the first qua
iity.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03

u 40. JEIY >.
Not yer decided-6ut an0st be Ike the Others.
Copy eta letter from, John Spear Smith, Esquire,
Charge d'.3fGireS # the q. States at London, to
the secretary Of State, dated Lonaon, 92d Juiy,
1911.
SIR-l have the honor to enclose copy of Mr..
husseiPs letter to me of the 18th instant, which
tans the of the release OF three
OF the captured American vessels / shall commu-
nicate its substance to this government without the
forniaty of official note, supposrg that Mr.. Fos-
ter is fully instructed the subject of the Orders
Council and that any thing l might, under these
circumstances, offer, would be attended with no adj
vauge. ] enclose also letter from, Mr.. Russell of
the 5th inst
have the honor to be, &c.
(Sgncd) j. 8. SMITH.
The hon. the Secretary Of STAFF.
Esvact ria letter from J. S. Smith, Esq to the
secretary Of state, IF the U. s. dated London,
5th .fng. 1911
&c have now the honor to transmit to you Lord
Wellesiey's answer to nay note covering Mr. Rus.
sells letter of the 18th Juy, and also another note
from his Lordship on the same subject, which re-
ceived last evening"
.N0te.-The papers that came in those letters
make part of the Enclosures in Mr.. Monroe's letter
of L e 7th yet; to MIR. Foster and arc printed with
tt See Enquirer Of Nov. s.
(DocgmcntS 20 be CorfinRed)
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03

VETHEREAS, by Virtue of Deed of
w trust, executed by the trustees of
James Rinds estate the Subscriber, and duly re-
corded in the Hastings Court of this city, the 9th
day of Feb 1S07-the OF 400 pounds ant, expe,,-
ces to be raised by lease each of three GER
tain Brick Tenements, ON the east side of the mar
ket place.
The said property will accordingly be set mp at
Public Auction, for Lease, the esd day of Dec.
next at IL o'clock, A. NJ. if fair, otherwise, the
fair day, at the same hour; and cried down to the
bidder bidders, for ready money, who may bid the
same for the shortest period of sSne.
JNO FOSTER, Trustee.
Nov 90. tbs
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-KUBEARD e LY-

EHEAP STOkt.-HUBEHPD e LY-
~ MIN, have removed Che er store
in the new buildings nearly opposite their former
stand where they offer for sale general assortment,
of EUROPEAN * INDIA GOODS, en- the 81; /.
lowest t.r'ns, for cash or town acceptances.
They nave latck received an excellent assortment
oil - and IS Irish Linens, to be sold uneommonlv
cheap.
November 12. Aw
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03
By Thomas iiitcnie.

or CONDrrIONS----riyc Dollars year, tn be
paid annually in advance. Those who 10 direct
their papers to be discontinued mt the end Of the year,
will be considered engaged for the next.--Nnne will
be discontinued, uut all arrearages have been paid.
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted i'm
this paper unless they paid for, guaranteed by
some respectable person in this city Manchester.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03

sRY GOODS at prime cost.--Thc Sub
.Ep >criber intending e close his present es-
enlistment offers for cash or town acccptances at
wholesale or retail, his YslRa5le Sf5sk of Drg Cools
at f'rine cost-Consisting Of gascrt,l assortment
=, :. t'sn, French and tade Goods well calculated
lor LIE present and approaching season.
Ce:ol.o. IS "oo :;
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-12-03

hight or TEN we'll disposed Negroes
NJ are wanted, for next wear, at our Mills.
For such as will answer liberal hire will be paid
CALICO, RICHARD x Co.
Richmond, Nov. 10. If