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OKNINb VII
We learn by the pilot boat schooner Sally,
from St. Mary's, that the American troops,
brig Vixen, and gun boats, had been order
ed to St Augustine; where the British brig
Raccoon, frigate, and 500 troops we're mo-
mently expected from New-Providence, to
reinforce the garrison.
The revolutionists, to the number of about
500, had appeared before St. Augustine /;
and, after receiving a few shots from the
garrison, retired to wait the arrival of the
U. S. troops and armed vessels.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-23
BOOK AUCTION.

nN Monday the 9th inst. at o'clock p. NJ
~ at the Vendue Office of the Subscriber.
will be sold, without reserve, an extensive col.
lection of VALUABLE BOOKS, on various sub.
jects, being part Of the stock of Book Seller.
declining business-among them are
YOLTAIR'S WORKS complete, in 10 vols. 8yas
RO5SEAU'S do. do 81 do. -
NEWTON----HANU TOW
-GOLDSNHTH---BEAT TIE-.-HARVEY--
SCOTT-BACON, &c. &c.
-hISO-
blink Books, Writing PaEcr, PLryiyp
Cards, Music Paher, &c. &c.
JAMES BROWN, ir. V. M.
April %, 1912.
N %. Catalogues u be ready on SATURDAY.
L AY--Taken up on the 9th Of Nov
IL 1871, deep red BULL, supposed to bs
four years old, badly grown with some whit,
in his TANKS, aud at the end Of bis tail marl.
cd with a crop in tho right car, and crop 3
a slit in the left.-APpraised to two Doonls
ten shillings.
WILLIAM p IDDY.
Hanover county (3p
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MASSACHUSETTS, ELECTION.
VoEEs For GOVERNOR.

Strong, 51775
Gerry, 1926
Nett Federal gain in 453 towns, 1879
The Palladium of the 18th inst from whicl,
the above statement is copied, says Gin the
town yet to be heard from 1871 the votes last
year were for Mr.. Gore 677, for Mr.. Ger
ry 1856"
No important business has been transacts
ed in either House of Congress for a week
past. On account of the death of the veneer.
able CLINTON, we presume the considera-
ton Of the non-importation law was not ta..
ken up in the House of Representatives on
Monday last as was proposed. We shall
bring up the proceedings in our next.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-04-23

Erom Che 1nrntey line deducted Colonel and Major and
Musicians &c and allowing go ce neluded each
iot. Brigade, To furnish
Capt s, wilson. na :. attached " the 18th Rs No
Can't Capt. p p@'n S Ss , 1S' n,s aG soso
furnish of Infantry Of the line
,ss I'M s s And a si.si
company, to %
Capt Can't Yam ssHs d ds Josh B msss" 90 90
Capt Tebb's company ofArtlery, Botcour 5000
v, To furnish Of Infantry Of tie line :, COZ
dss % asss @ s E s, sss so
10th Brigade To furnish ~
Capt NIorgans Rife attached Rest Frede
= rick estimated at SO
Capt Capt Ksrpss S d s s5 Rarse %
Capt Faulkner's company of artillery Jefferson 5000
From the infantry o the 1a rs be ts and
s and Allowing
10 Sf Rsgsas To furnish ass
Capt plss,ons company Washington
To furnish, Of infantry of the line ,.., sss
h opsn n @ Line d Eaa os Ss
Musicians allowing men Officers ncads)
OF which
Capt Botkin' Rife company, of Pendon estimated at SO
Capt do. Hampshire,
To furnish O tryofh
the infantry be deducted Major
ohe
&c and allowing Officers includcd each
Brigade To
Capt Tupper Rife Montgomery, eimatedat so
Capt Stfeys do of Wyhe 50--i00
infantry the line,
,as deducted sjss .
&C. and allowing Officers ncaded) to each
Brigade furnish
To furnish, Of OF nc
the Infantry dducted1
&C. and allowing 60 Officers neludd) each
cd Brigade To furnish
or which
Capt Digges's Troop Of Cavalry, Warwick so
Light Infantry attached I'd Bat. SO
DO 1st Bat 7lth do. Hanover 5O--f50
And 10 furnish Infantry ofth Line,
From the Infantry of the Line be deducted Col Major and due
Officers
icans &c and allowing Officers nclude to each
Brigade To furnish
which,
Capt Byrd's Troop of Cavalry Of Isle Wight est
do. George
Capt Ndeys do. Southampton, so
do. Sussex,
Light Infantry attached Eeg. South
5O-250
And to furnish Infantry ofthc Line,
Infantry the Major
ans &C. and allowing 90 men Officers incuded) TO each
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-03-10
Geo. Wise
March 10.
For Sale or Rent.

A VERY handsenes T Wa ST@
"A BRICK AOS E, On inc uppsrt
OF King Street, sdloinisg the Owed
Houses OF Capt. Mark Butss, ard Mr.. 4
neaS J-nney The Housssis commo55
with excellent CELLARS, and IA. been Id
finished in very handsome style, fel
town to surpAss It. 1t is vel calcuatedj
Dry Good or Grocery Store, and plend
Rooms to accommo1ate q g 1n,eei FAM
Possession may be had Immediately for.
ther particulars enquire ofthc Suhstriad
Horace Fields
Who has for sale a: usual az lis MI
nufactory on Union Street, Spike., AL
Brads and Sprigs OF every descriptiora
Wholesale ofretai'. Country Merchants
others mag, be supple on the shortest
ice, and every favor thankfully acku|
lodged.
March 10 eotf
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Congress Of the United States.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
A{oNDAr 1lu,ch o. 1919

REPORTED FOR THIS GAZETTE.
MI. Turner presented the petition of Alex.
feer, praying to be relieved from bond
which he gave for a cargo of rnolasses which
arrived after the Presidents proclamation.
Referred to the committee of commerce and
manufactures.
Mr. Mitchell presented the petition CT
OF the city of Washington, praying compensa-
uon tor materials furnished for The two wings
OF the Capitol. Referred to the committee oe
claims.
Mr.. Dawson presented the petition of John
Harper, praying compensation for revolution
airy services. Referred to the committee of
claims.
Mr. Newton from the committee to whom
was referred the bill from the senate for ex-
Vending for longer time to Patentees the be-
nehss of such patent rights, reported the same
with amendments, which were read and re-
icrred to committee of the whole house.
Mr. 6holson, after stating that he had been
Aai0ftned through the medium of the public
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IN SENATE, March 9.

Immediately after reading the message Of
the President of the United States, Mr. Lloyd
submitted the following motion for considera-
ton:
Resoiued, That the Secretary of State be
directed to lay before the Senate, the names
OF any, and all persons in the United States,
and especially in the state of Massachusetts,,
who have, in any way or manner whatever,
entered into, or most remotely, countenanced
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Mechanic Relief Society.

AT Special Meetiag of the Mechanic Re-
H~f ssciefy, held at tie INDIAN QUEEN
TAVERN, March Gin, 1872
rE'HE Society being deeply impressed
4 with the loss they have sustained in the
death Of their much esteemed late Brother
ano Vice President RICHARD WRIGHTMaw,
and being DESTROYS 10 pay that tribute OF re
spect due 10 departed worthy Brother
Peeolued unanimously That the Members of
this Society, do wear Grape round the left
arm for one month, and that this Resolution
be published 10 the Alexandria newspapers
Test,
John Mcleod, See'ry.
March 20.
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TUESDAY MORNING, March 10.
TO sHEw
THE VERY AGE AND BODY OF The TIME
MS FORM AND PREssURE.

-
The communication from the President
Yesterday, occasioned some amusement, and,
at first, some little interest; but when the
reading was closed we believe all parts OF the
house were Disguised. The federalists were
doubtless grati6ed to find that not one of that
description was implicated, but Disguised that
such trash should, for electieneering or any o.
Their purposes, be brought before Congress.
The democrats were Disguised at the satire Of
themselves, and angry to find that it all a.
mounted tonothing.
The long and short of the story is this, as
related by the person making his communica-
firms to the President. A man who calls HIM
self John Henry, was employed by the Cover
nor of Canada, as British agent, to reside in
Boston, in the spring of 1909, at the time
when the Northern states were most Cypress
ed and enraged by the operation of the embar
90, and when perhaps the British supposed
the consequence OF the continuance OF the en-
barge would be separation of the union
His duty was to give statement OF the situa-
ton of existing circumstances and, if found
of use, he was authorised to offer the assist
ance of the British. This Henry writes Sc
yeral letters, mostly from Boston, detailing
prevailing opinions, elections, &c. declaring
however that no man Of character among the
ederalists thought of a separation, but as the
last dreaded resort, should commerce be de-
stroyed, and then would not have any connec-
ton with Britain. This Henry, according to
his own story, effected nothing. He claimed
areward, and sought it Of the British minis
try, who would not give him any recompence.
Hence heturns traitor, and probably expects
Mr., Madison will appoint him to some i'm
portant Office; as very probably he will, if as
fond of reyarding rogues as his immediate
predecessor was.
Much dispute took place on the question
otPrlnting and how to dispose Of the commu-
nication. Some declaring they ought not to
be printed at all, being libels on the govern
ment, and on the people of all parties: others
thi.&ing them important as showing the dis
position Of the British government. The
poor communicate, Henry, was branded by
federal and democratic members as worth
less TRAITOR; and whatever may be the is
sue of this really unimportant affair. the man
who has given his story to the President will
gain little credit.
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PUBLIC SALE.

BY virtue Of a decree Of the United Stafes'
Circuit Court Of the District Of Columbia,
held az .Aleaandria, nil be e.rhosed TO SAFE,
on the An day Of March, at s'clock,
A Piece of Ground, situated
on Fayette Alley, in the town of Alexandria,.
beginning at the distance OF 90 feet from the
intersection of Union Street * Fayette Alley,
and running on the said Alley As feet---thence
North Is feet Z inches--thence West As feet
thence South rs feet inches--thence to
the beginning. Terms of Sale 6 and months
for good endorsed notes, negotiable a, the
Bank of Alexandria, and deed of trust on
the property.
The Commissioners.
March 10 cots
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IN COMMON COUNCIL,

March 7h, 1919.
On balloting for President of Council for the
ensuing year--Edmund l. Lee was duly e.
lected.
On balloting for Clerk and Auditor, John D..
Simms was unanimously reelected.
On balIoting for Mayor, Charles Simms esq.
was duly elected
On balloting for Messenger to Council, James
Harris was unanimously reelected.
CrdereG, That the Auditor do issue a war;
rant in favor of John Janney, President Of the
Board of Trustees of the Poor House, for
S 500 o8.
Ertract .jrsns the Minutes.
J. D. SIA1MS, C. C.
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ISOLATION was about to be formed in the town
of Alexandra, offered the following
Resolved that the committee for the Dis
trict Of Columbia be instructed to enquire In
to the expediency of prohibiting within the
said district, the circulation of the notes Of
any bank not established by law, and that they
have leave to report by billsor otherwise.
Mr.. Little hoped the gentleman would suf-
/ fer his motion to lie on the table. He had
understood such an association was in con-
temptation, but that they had applied for a
Charter, and it was therefore unnecessary to
make the enquiry.
Mr.. Gholson said he should have no obiec-
ton to accede to the gentleman's proposition
did be conceive it necessary. 1t was simply
an enquiry and therefore could have no iniu-
rious effect uyon the application for "a charter
If it could be proved to him that more banking
capital was wanted in the District he would
most cheerfully vote for the charter.
Mr. Aston hoped the resolution would lie
on the table--he had no objection to making
each individual engaged in this association IL
able in his sepsrate capacity for any notes is
sued, ifon presentation, payment is refused
as to the proposed enquiry he thought it IN
necessary.
Mr. Bassett was in favor Of the adoption Of
the resolution and opposed to its lying On the
table. Ordered to lie on the table.
The following Message in writing was re-
ceived from the President Of the United
States, by Mr.. Coles his Secretary:
To the Senate ard House ef REPRESENTATIVES
ofths United States.
Hay before Congress copies of certain do
cuments, which remain in the department OF
state. They prove that at a recen: period
whilst the United States Notwithstanding the
wrongs sustained by them, ceased not to OBJ
serve the laws of peace and neutrality towards
Great Britain and in the midst Of amicablc
professions and negotiations on the part Of the
British Government through its public Mi
mister here; secret agent Of that Govern
ment was employed in certain states, more
especially at the Seat Of Government in Mas
sachusetts, in fomenting disaffection to the
constituted authorities of the nation: and in
intrigues with the disaascted, for the pur-
pose Infringing about resistance to the Iaws,
and eventually in concert with British forcs,
of destroying the Union and forming the
Eastern part thereof, into political connex-
ion with Great Britain.
In addition to the efeet which the discovery
OF such procedure ought to have on the pub
lie councils; it will not fail to render more
dear to the hearts Of all good citizens, that
happy union of these states, which under Di-
vine Providence, is the guarantee of their IL
berries, their safety, their tranquility, and
their prosperity.
JAMES MADISON.
March 9th, 1912.
The Message and documents therein refer.
red to, were read, when it was moved to print
them.
Mr.. Pitkin considered it as inconsistent with
the dignity OF the house to authorize the print
ing OF such libels on tue government and the
people.
Mr.. Rhea moved for the printing of 1000
copies.
MFR. Sybert moved for 5000.
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Tuenty Dollars Reward

TCLEN cut Of my Stable OH thu
~ night, tire s:h instant, GREY HCI
fourteen md a half hands high, sbout 4
e'even years old. crest falling, switch
rots and CATERS and short shod oil rt
will give Tn Dollars for the delivery
Horse, or the above reward for the Hol
Thief.
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st Andrews Society.

THE members of the St. Andrews Socie-
ty, are invited to attend the funeral of MIR.
John Shaw, from his late dwelling, This At
ternoon, at 8 o'clock, to the Presbyterian
buIy!ng ground.
By order Of the President.
DONALD MACLEOD, Sec'ry. +
March 10
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French School.

THE Subscribers beg leave to informI
pubic, that they intend to op4n ScHd
Tor the purpose OF teaching the French Il
guage aceur.taiy.- The School viii be on
ed on FRIDAY Evening, the 18th instant, 4
o'clock, in PHirce street, at the house adj
lng Mr.. William c Newten's For iurS
particulars, enquire of Mr. William 6. Al
ton,
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communicated to the Senate of the U. States.
Earaet Of a letter from eattada Jesse Y.
u Fink, late master Of the schr. RUBY, Of
Boston, dated at Gibraltar, January IA. ~
81" Ii is with grief that inform you or my
misfortune. / sailed from Ivica on the llth
October for Boston, having on board Al pipes
best Catalonia wine, Z quarter casks white
vine years old, about 10000 lbs. almonds,
900 do. shell do. $50 Jars olives, 55 Co. ca
pers, Z do. oil, about $50 hhds. salt, sc. and
on the l4th, when about Is leagues to the
westward of Cape Pallas, was taken by pri-
vateer belonging to Genoa, all my crew taken
out except one sailor, and the vessel ordered
for Almeira, after taking out such articles as
they wanted for a cruise. They did not even
look at my papers. My vessel was carried
into Callarunar, where her cargo was taken
out. On the 18th of November, while the
prizemen were conveying her to Almeira, she
was taken by two privateers out of Gibraltar
Myself and crew were put on shore at Anne
ira, where made repeated applications to the
French consuls for my cargo, and not being
.ble to get any redress, | obtained leave to
proceed to Malaga, where | also made re-
peated applications through our consul, to the
consul of France, but always received in an
swer, that my papers had not arrived, and till
thea it was not in his power to do any thing
and after ne got them he conid do no better
than send them on to Paris, and gave orders
for my cargo to be sold, and the money depo-
sited in his hands, until the council Of prizes
should determine my case; but he gave me
hopes of recovering my cargo, with damages.
arrived at Gibraltar on the 9Th inst. where
| found my vesse! in possession of the Cap
tors, and the court of admiralty have decided
that they shall receive one sixth OF her. My
mate, Mr.. Atwood, and one seaman, died OF
the small pox in Malaga
Died yesterday morning, Mr. john SHAW,
ship carpenter, aged about 40 years; he had
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TO WIT: ~
ST. EDWARDS, R.4RRfSCN'S PLdl
BOSTON COMMONS, e. TONPx
SC.FS LONG L0OKED-FOR-- rs
ID ElNL IL u BODY, and forming his ].
ID dence on the Potomac river, iust 81
Maryland Point, IN Charles County, al
As or so miles below the city of Wash
ton, coatain;ng about $50 acres, well aGs
ed to the growth of grain, tc5scco, &c
about 100 acres ere lii wood and excel
timber; it lies perfectly level; excel
hsa & crabs IN their seasons The innro
ments are, toIerable comfortable dwell
house With four rooms below and one az
stairs, plszza In front, kitchen, meat ho.
mllk house ard dairy large barn, V
granary, carriage house, and stables for
teen horses under the same roof; good
verseers' house, spring of most excel!
wstcr within 50 yards of the kitchen door
One other Tract about fot
miles from the Potomac, Oh the main I'd
leading to two ferries, containing betwes
$50 anq 40 acres, well known by the nan
of the /" Tran = good stand for count
storesand tavern. The improvements al
a good dwelling house, kitchen, meat hous
store house and granary.
Two other Tracts adjoining
containing IS acres, called $ Hudson's Ii
attainment and the Land efLi5erty."
WILL ALSO SELL
My onsthird part Of a Tract of Land cal
ed William and James," but general
known by the name OF 8 Indian 7'Ssva," lyin
on Nanjenoy Creek, about two and ha
miles from its mouth. This land lies leye
and is inferior to few tracts, il airy, for ii
fertility of its soil in the production of grai
tobacco, &c and is well wsrth the attentio
of any person wishing to purchase a sma
farm of about 28o or 800 acres exceiler
fish at all times of the year, crabs in tl.ci
season in great abundance wild fowl plent,
* in perfection during the fall and wiMe
months
Ii those lands are not previously dispose
OF at private SALE. they will be offered Z
Public sale, at Mr.. Pye's tavern, IN the tow
of Port Tobacco, on Wednesday, the lst
day of, March next, when the terms will b
made known have deemed 1t unnecessar
to more particular in describing them, a
any person wishing to purchase, ! apprs,
hend, would first view them.
William .. Harrison.
S, Edward 8, Jan. e--ls dtlsthiaarck
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Died yesterday morning, Mi. john SHAW,
ship carpenter, aged aboat 40 years he had
long and severe illness which he bore with
Christian fortitude and resignation; he was a
worthy member of society. His friends and
acquajntsnces are respectfully invited to attend
lis funeral from his late dwelling, at the COR
ner of Princess and Water streets, This After
noon, at o'clock
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March 10

e. The Commissioners
pointed to receive SubscriptlI
to the Mechanics Bank of All
andria, have postponed open.
the Books urtll the 2Gth inst.
g. The next Alexand
DANCING ASSEMBLY will be held al
Trlpiett's Hotel, OH Wednesday, the IL
March.--Hacks provided as usual. ADJ
ton to be made at the Bar.
March
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the projects, or the views; for the execution
or attainment which, John Henry was in the
year 1909, employed by Sir James Craig, then
governor general Of the British provinces in
North America, and which have this day been
communicated to the Senate of the U. States.
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ORIGINAL
FdMILY MEDICINES.
Prep4sd with the greatest care & & at

F4MlL1, MEH1G1FIos
PrepJsd with the greatest care & ate
- S1 tentioD'
.k MICHAEL LEE, & Co.
LeSs Worm Drssro ing Loze*gss.
Thk medicine is superior to any ever
ofrertb 10 the pub.io, being innocent
and Mid, certain and effieacious IN Its
opera ions.
Lre's EEcir,
A cltain remedy for colds, coughs,
,r as,km mas and particularly the whosp-
Ming cd, n so destructive to children
Ese's Essence ef Mustard
So Eel! known for the cure OF kheu'
ma,ish h, eout, palsy, sprains, etc.
LES Grand RestorsnVe,
Prossdby long experience 10 be nn'
equal Jed IN the cure of nervous o's'
orders assumptions, lowness oil sP'-
rits, IAHard weakness, &C.
Tres .dnt;- 5il'ous rue,
Forth. prevention and cure dubious
and nklsnant fsvt rs.
Lees Epreign Ointment Jsr fhe he"'
Widths warranted an antai'ibie re-
medy one applicstion-
Lees ILeli6le Agne e Fever Drops
For ths cure of agues, rcmittent and
ntcrn5tsnt ieve S.
ILL., Genuin. Persian Lofon'
Cel.b rcd for the cure ofring"orms,
letters etc.
Hels Genuine Eye Water,
An dFe tuh r. medy for all diseases
in 'se kys.
Whith rive immediate relief.
VI, 5ooth-.Acie Drefs,
Lce's Corn Paixter,
Ie's Daunnsk LIP SafDe,
1eet Restorative Ponder,
For he eett and gums.
L"s Anoayne EH1ir,
For the Fur Of every kind OF hca ':she.
III laian Veseta6te >herHc,
For Se IRE OF Venereal complaints
Sold Shocssle and re;,,i, by tire rro.
prIetor Noas, pi,t-Strest, aalumor,
X. GR Il, heo seller, King-strtet
and N. KINGSTON, Fairfax-street,
Alexanr ria
To cSunuy merchants and others.
who pn& hae to sell again, LIBERAL
discounl k~il lie given by the proprie
tors. 4
TO de kc'coun erfeits, observe ea' h
article II On the GU side wrapper, the
sgnaturSof
sMCHAEL LEE, and Co.
N. B Athe places OF sale may lie
had (graf PAMPHLETS containing &C.
cent and Rearao, dina,y cases of cures
whose ckgh prevents their being here.
with ius FNd.
June % law