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The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-10-04
lDnluegtgC.
WAR WITH AMERICA.

" Among tie uions a. ainst ambition, IL may
not De amiss to take one Aution against our
own ! may fairly say, dr. ad our own ambl-
ton dread oar being roo much Gredaed. II
il ridiculous TO say we are not men and that
as men we shall never wish to sggrandze our
selves IN some way or other. Can we even at
this very hour say we are not insidiously ag
grAndIzed we are already in possession of
almost all the commerce of the world. Our
Empire IN India 10 an awful thing. If weshould
be IN condition not only TO have ali this as
cendant in commerce, but to be absolutely able
without the least control, TO hold the commerce
ofAh other nations dependent upon our good
pleasure. we may say that we shall not abuse
this astonishing and aitherto unneard of power !;
out every nation rciH think zee abuse IL. 1t 10
not impossible uut so1ner Or ass, the state of
things may Produce contbinatioG against us that
may enQuln our ruin"
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
100 DOLLARS REWARD.

RAN AWAY on the soth June last, from
the estate of Daniel MCarty, deceased, IN
the county of Westmorelan', and state Oh
Virginia. Negro Man named JEKkf, q
bout thirty Ave years of age, dark com pick
ion. about six feet high, a bad countenance,
and remarkable scar ACROSS has nos ana
neither on his head, little above his lore
head: he had on homespun twilled yarn
and cotton round jacket and 2antaloons.-
There is no doubt but he will change his
clothes; il is therefore thoaght unnecessary
70 describe them more particularly. II Is
cxnected that he has procured a pass, or
forged certificate of his freedom, as he went
from a neighborhood where there are many
free negroes who write, and from whom ne
might very readily obtain copy OF their
mass. ar certificate Of freedom. tits confl-
|Jentlv expected that he will endeaVor TO get
to some of the northern or eastern States
He wa, seen short time since IN the town
Of Baltimore. Thirty Dollars VIII be giVen'
If taken in the county, and if out OF the state
and secured in any Jail, so that get nun a.
rain, the above reward and all reasonable
charges paid, if brought home.
Richd. Stuart.
N p All masters of vessels and other
n.r,op.. are hereby forewarned from harbor-
-in9 or employing the above described Negro
Man, at their peril, or under the scyerest pen
alties of the law. n, D.
SeYtember Is co
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
The Subscriber

INTENDING TO Remove TO Baltimore on
he first day of November next, Viii rent for
one or more years that Valuable stard' at the
,orner of King and Washington streets; also
The Dwelling House which he at present oc-
cupies. The accommodation is extensive
and we'll calculated for genteel family.
Richd. Lewis.
o..ol,.r O cost
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
Just Published,
For Sale BY ROBERT GRAY,

An account OF Expeditions to the Sources
IF the Mississippi, and through the Western
parts of louisiana, to the Source OF the Ar
Sarsaw, Ksns La Platte, and Pierre Jaun III
,er.-periormedb by order Of the government
IF the United States during the years 1905
1906, and 1907
IND II TOUR THROUGH
The interior Parts Of Neou SPAN,
When conducted through these Provinces
W order of the Captain General, in the year
tso7-by Major L, Nj. Pikc-illustrated
with Maps and Charts.
Price with the Plates separate, 8 IS
Ditto with the Plates bound in CT. 50
Ditto in soards, 90
fa- Subscribers will please call for their
copies.
JUST RECEIVED,
A supply of Cary's Family
Bibles, and Adgate's Music.
July Is H. u
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
:. ORIGINAL
rIMITY MEDICINES

FAMILY MEDICINES
preparcd with the gseatest care q attention,
NJ MICHiAL EE & 90.
Ir,, Horm dessroyins Lozengrs.
This medicine is superior to any ever Oh
1ered to the public, being innocent and MILD,
certain and efficacicus in It's operations
Lee's Efr1r,
A certain remedy for colds, coughs, or
s,thmas & particularly the whooping co'Sa
so destructive to children
Lees Essence Of Afusfara,
So well known for the cure OF Kheuma-
tism, govt, palsy, sprains, ac.
Lees grand estoraf1ve,
Proved by long experience IN be unequal
led in the cure of nervous disorders. con.
sumptions, lowness of spirits, inward weak
ness. ETC.
Lees H,,ti-bilious PiWs,
For the prevention and cure OF bilious and
malignant fevers.
LEES Sovereign Ointment for the Itch,
Which is warranted an inialli5le remedy
at orc application.
Lees infali6ie Ague e Fever DROPS,
For the cure OF agues, remiltent aid inter-
mittent fevers.
Iuec's Genuine Persian LOTION,
Celebrated for the cure OF ringworms, tet.
ters, etc.
Lees Genuine Eye Water,
An effectual remedy for all diseases in the
eys.
Which give immediate relief.
Lee's Toofh-.fehe Drofs,
Lees Corn Plaster.
Lees Danask Lip Safue.
Lees Restorative Powder,
For the teeth and gums.
Lees Anodyne Eirir,
For the cnre of every kind OF headache.
THE Indian Vegetable Sheelfe,
For the cure of Venereal complaints,
Sold Wholesale and retail, BY the propr'e-
tor, No. 90, Pitt-street, Baltimore.
r CRAY, bookseller, King-street, ana
N. KINGSTON, Fairiax-street, Alexan-
dria.
To country merchants and Others VINO
purchase to sell again, Liberal discount Will
be given by the proprietors !.
To detect counterieits, observe each art'-
Gle has, on the outside wrapper, the sigma
ture of MICHAEL LEE anu 70
N. b. At the places of sale may be had
fgratis) pamphlets containing recent and exc
traordinary cases OF cures whose length pre-
vents there being herewith inserted.
June 90 IaW
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
PUBLIC SALE.

PURSUANT to a deed of trust from
DANIEL McCARTY, to the SUBSCRIBER
made for the purpose of securing the pay.
ment of certain sums of money IN the said
deed mentioned, will be exposed to pubic
sale, to the highest bidder for ready money
on the Esd day Of November next, on the
premises, that valuable estate situated upon
Pohick, adjacent to Gardeners Mill, IN the
county of Fairfax, called
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
@ Great Barge ms.

THE subscriber contemplating remov-
al to the country, offers for sale his
,TOCK OF FURNITURE, consisting of
.idcboaris, Secretaries, Bureaus, Tables OF
Arious descriptions and other Furniture TOO
.dious to mention-all of which he will dis
,ose Of on very reasonable terms for cash or
God notes.
James Ward.
N B. A good ten plate STOVE, with
nipe- Also, Franklin do. for sale by the
,uhscriber. w.
September 20 60
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
PUBLIC SALE.
October 9

PUBLIC SALE.
Under the authority of deed Of trust from
RICHARD ARELL, to secure debt due
to Joseph Vaudeville, the subscriber
will offer at public sale, for cash, at the
Coffee House, on the 10th day OF Noyem-
Der next
A House and Lot
On the east side of Fairfax street, between
Wolf and Wilkes streets-and number OF
v,,uable we'll secured Ground Ren's.
R. l. Taylor.
October 10 cots
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
RECEIVED TO-DAY,

RECEIVED IO-U Al.
A fresh supply of ladies' fashionable
SHOES.
,ss bales excellent retailing Cotton
Is barrels well cured Shad
boxes Carolina Indigo
Is bags do Ground Nuts
1900 ladies' Chip Bonncts, Glow pricedI
Trunks andShoes, general assortment
E. Gilman.
July ~ CO." ID"
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
ROBERT CRAY,

has lately received, far sale, me folfowtSe
MUSIC for Tie PLzhO FORTE.
GRAND RONDO-by Weight.
Military observation-disclosures.
Easy Lessms-Reinagle.
Favorite Duett-Gildon.
lie Retour de Naples,
Rondo, with flute accompani- >Hohand.
mentS,
Six Rondos-Nicolia.
Serenade, Walce ct Rondo-Gildon.
-Sayoyard, Rondo-Gildon.
lie Sansonet A ffranchi,} c;ldon
Romance snd Rondo,
Military Rondo-Holst
Fayorite Lesson-Steieelt.
Gipssy Rondo-,Hols;.
Les PI.isirs de L'Esperance-Cldon.
La File Recommendation.
The Maid of Nartivale, ballad from
Moore's Poems-Stcphenson.
Viotti'. PolIacca, arranged for the Piane
Forte-Dusek.
/. Italian Momfrina-Holst.
Irish Mclodist-Vocal Repository, Nos.
1 and a-1heSacrsd Companion iorthe Der
msn Flutc-a selection of Psalm and Hymn
Tunes, adapted to that instrument
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
Piano Forte., Guitars, French Horns,
Clarinets Hautboys, Flutes, Flies, Viollns,
Sc.
Violin Strings, Bows, Bridges * Screws.
Instructions for learning to olay OBJ each
instrument.
Nav 81
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
lust PUBLISHED.
For sale 6y ROBERT GRAY, Kiss-ssreef;
The CURSE OF KEHAMA;
II NEW POEM:
ny ROBERT souTHY.
Tn 2 volumes - Price 81 SO
September %

Al5u, the follo1D'ng PLAYS
~ USTAVUS VASA; Donotiui Soo sI
tT uaflsn Father New Way to Pay Old
DEBTS; Hit or Mis-; Orphan OF frsSae
twenty Years ago; Family Legend; Agree
able Surprise; Not at Home Lovecarla
Mode. poor Gentleman Merchant OF We
nice !; Every Man in his Humor; Hsmle,
Trayes,ic !: Henry the fourth AniGht OF
showdown |; Lady of the Lake.
And
Two elegant patent London made PI az, :
soRYES, with additional Keys to Z Pedes
August 10
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
MOUNT AIR.


This estate contains at present, exc 'uslve
OF prior conveyances, between SIX and seven
hundred acres of LAND-the soil is believed
to be of excellent quality, with plentiful
supply of timber and wood, and the dwelling
house and other Improvements, we'll calculate
ed for the accommodation OF a genteei taml-
". The situation Of this estate, distant
about ten miles only from Alexandria, and
upon water course that admits ofa navigate
on for boats nearly to the very edge OF the
land, renders it very desirable and valuable
residence, and we'll worth the attention OF any
person DESTROYS ofpurchasing landed estate.
Thos. Swami, Trustee.
October %. 2aw4W.
Ramsay's LIFE Of Warrington,
GscHooL EDITION
Particularly addressed 10 the Youth OF the
United States, in the hope that from the
great example of their Common Father, they
will learn to do and to suffer whatever their
country's good may require at their hands.
also,
Mrs. Wake6elG's Introduction to b.
tany,
In series Of familiar Letters, with illus
tra,ive Engravings, intended for the instruc-
ton of young persons-are just received, for
sale by
James Kennedy, sen.
October IL eo6t
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-10-24
r. Superfine Yellow Bark.


DIR. Sd.AFORD'S improved PO WIDER
of the BARK, having been used and highly
approved by many physicians Of distinguish
ed character in different parts of the United
States the proprietor is now encouraged 10
offer 1t to the FACULTY III general, undertie
persuasion, that no practitioner Of taste, IN
the choice of his means. can fail to be & att
fed in the use of this elegant preparation -
In strength, 6Aeness and certainty OF opera
ton, it greatly surpas.es the bark in com.
mon use.
ALSO,
The ESSENTIAL SILT or BdRK, pre-
pared by the same.
! The above articles are put up in parcels o!
different sizes, to accommodate the usual
wants of not only physicians, but OF retail
druggists, country merchants and private la
milies-Soid By
James Kennedy. sen.
Bookseller, and no cider aersen IN AtrGn-
dria.
September en-
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-08-02
NoTEs.

Four or five years ago, gentleman who had
been in our navy in 1898 or &c. being at Washington,
went to see the Navy-YGd Some members OF con-
gress were present. The gentleman made some OBJ
seryations unfavorable to it. A democratic member,
and from Massachusetts too, made answer--That
he preferred that place to an others, because
vessels of war would no where else rot so soon
Another democratic member of congress- but from
southern state, within two years past thus express
sed himself to me I" If all our frigates and armed
vessels were collected together, and in flames, and
by sptiag could put out the fire, would not split
doubt not this member will recolect this declara-
ton do not mention it as any reproach to him
because entertain for him the most sincere esteem
as an honest and amiable man But such was really
his way OF thnking--how enormously, my fellow
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

NY virtue of deed Of trust executed bv
X Spotswood Lipscombe & Elizabeth Smith
Lpsco1nbe hiswfe,t to the subscriber, for the pur-
pose ofsecuring the payment to M. B. Poitiaux,
OF sundry sums OF money therein particularly ex
pressed-l shall proceed to sell on the premi-
seF, Tor cash to the highest bidder, on the 18th
gay OF June next, If fair, otherwise on the next
fs'r day-.The two following pieces or parcels
ct ground lying in the City Of Richmond, viz.
Two thirds of half acre lot, numbered in the
plan efthe City (683) opposite John Murphy's
upper corner together with all improvements
Also one other lot of ground being the same
purchased by the said Lipscombe from Mrs.
rage, and adjoining DR. LYon's-Likewise two
male slaves named Dick and Simon or so much
OF the said property as will satisfy the debt for
which the deed was given together with inter
est and all expenses of executing the same.
SoHN SATCHELL, Trustee.
Nay 7. tde
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

PROPOSALS VIII be received by the Exc
cutive for the sale of the folio wing slaves at
this time confined in. the Penitentiary, and re
proved for sale and transportation
ISAAC POINTER-21 years of age, feet
inches high, yellow complexion.
DICK KERR-26 years of age, feet in
ches high, dark complexion.
DICK AKMSTE D-26 years of age, s
feet inches high, dark complexon.-- Rope ma
ker.
BOB ARMSTEAD-2O years of age, feet
2 inches high, dark complexion.
jacobs years of age, feet inches high
dark complexion.
high, dark Spinster
May "a. If
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

DY virtue of deed of Trust, from Andrew
I'D Lewis, of the county of Montgomery will
be sold, by the subscriber, to the highest bidder
Tor ready money, at the Eagle. Tavern in the ci
ty Of Richmond. upon the goth day of June next,
the following TRACTS OF LAND, with their
appurtenances. or so much thereof as may be
necessary to pay certain debts in the said deed
OF Trust mentioned, that is to say
One tract situated in the county of Montcom-
cry, containing 300 acres, being that Tract on
which the said Andrew Lewis now lives one
other tract adjoining the last mentioned on the
noTth, containing ten thousand acres one other
tract adjoining the fret mentioned, being an in
elusive survey, containing seven thousand seven
hundred acres one other tract adjoining the
last mentioned at the west end, containing four
hundred and fourteen acres one other tract
called the Chestnut Neck, containing 800 acres
one other tract called Seyenas tract on Bottom
Greek, adjoining the first mentioned tract of 800
acres, and containing $50 acres one other tract
also adjoining the first mentioned tract called
Prothnous Gardens containing 1913 acres one O.
ther tract adjoining the last mentioned, contain
ing $50 acres one other tract adjoining the in
elusive survey OF seven Thousand seven hundred
acres above mentioned, containing 80 acres
one other tract ad joining the same inclusive sur
Vey and containing one hundred scres--one o.
ther tract lying on both sides OF Little River.
containing one hundred and fifty acres on which
IS situate Hopewell Forge--one other tract aci.
JOINING thereto, containing one hundred and
forty acres-one other tract adjoining the same,
calledthe Saw milltract, containing four hundred
q thirty eight acres-&,one other tract adjoining
the last mentioned tract, containing one hun.
dred acres-which said several tracts of land
are situate in the county of Montgomery
EDWARD JOHNSTON,
SwvivinS Trustee.
w. q. The dboUe mentioned broberty is situated
or and about sVhat as generally called the Bent
Mountain, and considered a veyy vakuable estate ,
parfcalariyfor grazing Any one 7pi.hine for more
ParticHldr Information, may apply to Charles
johnson, residing in Campbell county, near Lynch
olrg, or TO Robert Pollard, George Pickett. or
CALICO, RichardG Co. in the city Of Richmond
May 10. tn
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28
q y y c II ITO NJ

NHE subscriber having agreed with suitable
"A agents to transact that business in the
Western country, which, at first, was the cause
Of his relinqulshing profession that had from
long practice, become agreeable 20 him has
now the pleasure of announcing TO his friends
that together with his usually successful mode
Of teaching, he intends to introduce Lancsster's
& Nef's methods Constructing minor classes.
Tie VIII receive applications in the same bull.
ding where he has heretofore taught, and his
care OF those entrusted to him being now free of
ot ~ cares, will nc extended to little ones. as
well coming and going as in school.
quarterly fees Tor the highest cisaches vii; NOT
sXc~ed ten dollars, the other classes in proper
ton.
u lie will have ali the responsibility on
o'r'1et, as he will forIa no connection with any
o. and take bot few.
=. DOYLE.
2schm0nd, Map II. IS
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

INTENDING shortly TO embark for Britain,
4 1 have appointed Mr.. VIM. B. Harwood my
attorney in fact, during my absence, who is al
% fully empowered to manage the business of
James and John Dunlop, which will be contn-
hed as usual Those indebted 10 me, are re
quested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims to present them without delay, in
order that they may be Observation-Disclosures in
debted to James and John Dunlop, are inform.
ed, that further indulgence cannot be given
JOHN DUNLOP.
Petersburg, May Pa I'm
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

NJ OTlCE.-That on Thursday the 28thns,
L at 10 o'clock, n. NJ we shall attend
the City Haii, for the purpose of examining and
finally passing the assessors return of the CITY
taxes tor the present year--If there be any con
cerned, who conceive themselves aggrieved by
the proceedings ofthat officert they will be heard
ana their several cases decided upon, by atten
ding at the time and place above specified.
BENZ AMIN DUVAL. ! EouaHseya
SAMUEL McCRAW, CoF the Ci-
GABRIEL RALSTON 81.
May "a. 81
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CT CONDITIONS Five dollars It year, to
ee paid annually in Advance. Those uho wish to
be considered annual subscribers, must hereafe-
DESIGNATE it at the time of subscribing, otherwise
sheir papers wfH be discontinued at the expiration
Of the first wear
ADVER TISING- Non-residents of this
City and Manchester, mus. payfor their advertise
Hsents before they appear in this p1per.--The
price per SOU is, rs Cents for the first insertion,
and 50f cpery subsequent one.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28
RICHMOND PRICES CURRENT.

o. There will be published, from this Office,
(perhaps in 9 volumes.}
THE OLD BACHELOR,
Which has deservedy attracted the attention Of
the literary world--a work, which has, in fact,
been pronounced sufficient to redeem tho cha
racter of the American Literature from the ILL
herai structures of the Edinburgh Review.
Subscriptions will be received at this Office
with view offorming some sort of an estimate
rs 10 the number of copies, which may be struck
off. Those who wishto have copy Of these e.
iegant Essays in the book-form, would therefore
oblge the Editor by entering their names, as
soon as is convenient.
The work shall be put to press in new type
and on good paper.
~ Any gentleman who is disposed TO receive
subscribers in his neighborhood, will have the
thanks of the Editor.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

SUPERFINE CLOTHS The Subscribers
~ have just received by the Anacreon from
London, on consignment, two Bales best quail
Ity, which they will sell low by the Bale or Piece
for Cash
April 9, 1911. #
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

A Ii persons who have business with the
I n estate of John Taylor, late of this city, are
informed that have placed the books and ps-
pers of the said estate in the hands of VIM Hay,
jr attorney at law-Au who are indebted to said
estate, are requested to make Immediate pay
ment to him all those who have demand, will
make them known in order that they may be
adjusted as far as the assets of the estate will
permit.
JOHN FOSTER, Ad,n'r. of
JOHN TAYLOR, Deed
May II. CIV
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
z or, No 347 adjoining ShockG Warehouse
IL Offered for sale heretofore privately by
the subscrber) will be sold publicly on the pre-
misses, on Wednesday the 29lh inst for cash,
being the property of distributes those of
lawful age will make a sufficient aud legal title
to their respective interests, where from any
present disability title cannot be COW, yed,
the purchaser will retain the purchase mo-
ney, unless bond and satisfactory security be gi
ven, that the sale will be confirmed by such dis
tributee or distributes when the cause of in
competency is done away.
COLIN MACRAE.
Manchester, May 81 ids
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

EITY OF RICHMOND I'm pursuance of
~ an Ordinance of the Common Hall, of said
City, ehtituled " An Ordinance to amend the
Ordinance to prevent dogs from going at large
IN the city of Richmond" notice is hereby civ
en-, that no dogs will be permitted to run at
large within the said city, between the first day
OF next month, and tbs fifteenth day of Septem
Der next.
N. SHEPPARD,
Clk. Go. Hall
May o. DIV
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

NOTICE Lost or Dislaid, some time a
~ bout the 10th day of AEril last, bond ex
cepted by Benjamin Wooden Of Baltimore coun-
ty, in the state of Maryland, to VIM Baldwin
18th day Of April, 1906, and made payable on
the first day of April, 1909, for the sum Of 6 1873
IN Virginia currency all persons are forwsrned
from trading for the said bond, and the o5ligor
is particularly forwarned, not to pay the amount
to any other person than the subscriber or some
person legally authorised by bin to receive the
same, as he is the only person that is at this time
legally authorised TO receive the money c, grant
q release from the lien on the land, for the pur.
chase Of which the said bond was executed
RICHARD e. BACON.
Hungary Town, May %. 2wT
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Gnllares0.
IN SENATE.
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES

CMr. CHESS Speech continued. }
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1811-05-28

Il ME Co-partnersh,p oF BUCK & MILLS,
4 byits limitation, expired on The 3tst Dec
Iast----An persons having claims against tic
said concern, will call on G. Buck Tor settle
ment, 10 whom all those indebted will make
payment.
e BUCK,
NICHOLAS MILLS.
Manchester, May H. w3w
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Rim TING,

" EvERY DESCRIPTION, NEATLY gxEcurKr
As THIS OFFICE.