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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-28
CHARLESTON, August !,


P'ize8-The priyateer schoonerMary- Ann,
capt Chazal, returned to this port yesterday,
after short cruise of28 days. On this cruise
she has captured Four Prizes, two Of which
she has brought in with her; one she burnt,
and the other was given up to the prisoners.
The Prizes arrived are
British brig Amelia, Harris, from Malta,
bound to Havana, with valuable cargo of
oil, wine, soap, cork wood, &c. She mounts
10 guns, but had only IA men; she made a
short resistance, in which the captain and one
man were slightly wounded.
British brig Honduras Packet Curtis, from
Jamaica, bound TO the city of St. Domingo,
with cargo of rum, provisions, &c.-mounts
guns, with IL men. The mate of this yes
sci informs, that when the brig left Kings ton,
(Jam Is days since, the official news of war
had not been received from the United States
"a report to that effe ct had reached the island
but 1t was not generally credited
The vessel captured and released BY the
Mary-Ann, 18th her prisoners, was a small go
vernment tender off guns and IA men--after
throwing over her guns, and taking receipt
forthe mldshipman commanding her, together
with the prisoners, they SLOWED her to depart
The vessel destroyed, was small British
schooner, loaded with cotton, from Gonaives
for Jamaica. The Prizes were all taken with
in short distance Of the island of Jamaica
On the cruise, the Mary-Ann was once on
the point Of boarding a British government
bernaphrodite brig, but discovered who she
was, in season, and avoided the contest by SUI
perior sailing. She had also been into an out
port in Cuba, for water, SC. where she lay two
or three days.
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A TRACT OF LAND,
PUBLIC NOTICE.
August r

WILL be sold TO the highest bidder for
ready money, on the 18th day of next month
(Septenber} sundry half acre LOTS OF
GROUND, in the town of Providence, at
Fairfax court house which town and sale
is authorised by an act of the Virginia Legis'
laturc; plan Of which, and the lots, may be
seen at any time previous to, aid on the said
day of sale.
BY THE PRESENT TRUSTEES.
August %. 2awts
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w AS FOUND,
Valuable Farm and Mill
FOR SAFE.
August %

Ohaer .he aattNrit' OF decree OF the Court
oi rair.aH Soeqty, IN the commonwealth
OF virginia NM case of Mordccul LcwA
lss Executors aAainst Niism Hartss
horne, the su5scrtbrs will offer for le
at public auction on the 9remisesSess Mons
day toe 4th day Of eept,mbe fsytsgyyt
That Valuable ne. MllIand
Farm now occupied by William h,t sf,oroe,
known by the name of strawberry Hiii,zf,a
atel on Holiness Run, and the Little Rr$e
turnpike Road, in the County of Fairfax.
anout three miles from Alexandria the tracf
CONTAINS 236 acres, OF which ore in young
thriving timber, 70 in good meadow, the
greater Dart of which may be watered from
the Creek and Mill Race--and the residue is
we'll lmproyedearabie Land There are on
me premises, one peach and two apple ora
chards, a productive garden Of two acress
handsomely laid OLA framed dwelling
iouse two stotics high, 80 feet by 20 with
wo wings, a large Kitchen, pump Of good
water at the door; Stables, Stone 5pri g.
House, &c. Also a large well finished new
Brick Mill SIS feet by IS, four stories high
with three pair of large Bu and one pair Of
country Mill Stones, capable of manufacture.
ing ten thousand barrels OF four annually,
The stream is. large AMI cors ant, and aforis
d fall sufficient for water wheels l9 feet II di.
ameter.
The situation is remark: BY healthy, and
the place afor S a numoer If advantages SCH
dom found uiited Possession will be dc!i-
vered on the first dav of Oe'ober next, stib~
Iect to the right of the present occu mt to
remove the growing crops PersoI desits
the Mill o. dwelling House one ird OF
the purchase money will be reaul ed II haHdJ
on the residue cresIit Of nine and eighteen
months will be ,ll1wed, the p yments 10 Re
secured BY endorsed negotiable noes &nd
deed OF trust On The premises and TO bear inc
ter stfron the day o. sale.
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Fc,ro NETWORK. August "a.
letter from Hal5far, dated M.

Ely I1o
stand onr ~" Jacket to New-York, under
Of State, acquaintingS .o1o 70 your osoas'aly
ing with supplies for IT,. aht sIngO hu
establishment at the Sable oisn .,0' bae l been
taken by an American private, ' o ~ no. r.
such an occurrence again took place ,''.',
be under the necessity of Withdrawing A., 80
punishment as useful to America as TO No.
land. "
" The establishment annually costs this pro.
vince $500. Since it was formed many yes-
sells have been wrecked there, but What sel-
dom occurred be(ore) many lives have been
saved, and much property. A lighthouse is
erected, and clothing, and all the articles ne
cessary to support life, are placed there for
the accommodations ard comfort Of unfortunate
seamen. The last year several American
vessels were wrecked on the island and their
crews saved, ard well taken care of 1t would
be cause OF great regret. if this valuable esta-
blishment should be discontinued
MORE CAPTURES.
yesterday morning the privateer BENJAMIN
Franklin, Captain Ingersoll, returned 20 this
port from a cruise Of one month, with % pri-
soners The Benjamin Franklin captured the
following vessels during her cruise, viz. brig
Sally, from London for Nova Scotia, in ballast;
brig Mary, from Pince Edwards Island sfor
Liverpool, with lunbe"; brig Two Friends,
from Prince Edwards Island for PLYMOUTH,
England, with lumber; schr. Two Friends,
from st. Georges Bay for ST. Johns, with SAL
nson and dried Goldfish; and schr Success,
from ST Georges Bay for St. Johns, with SAL
mon.
ochr. Pbebe, of Yarmouth, &C. C J arrived
at Marblchead, onMonday, with 27 passengers.
She had been taken at Hsycock's harbour,
when two privateers were DESTROYED there by
the boats of the frigates Maidstone and Spar
tan. The captain and crew of the Phebe es-
capped with her papers. After taking out 200
bbls flour, the Phebe was released, to bring
home the persons she has arrived witil-22 of
whom had composed the crews of fishing ves-
sells which had been taken but re-taken in the
scbr Sally, capt. Pierce, from Passport for
Boston; the captain and crew Of which yes
sci were detained. Between and 10, 900
dollars IN. specie we're taken in the Sally. o.
her passengers there were detained Mr.. VIM
Lang, OF n. York, (who is going 10 st. Johns)
Mr., Sllas Piper, Of Wiscasset, and Mr. Jlmes
Bishop, OF Connecticut. The latter was re-
turning from Halifax with his collection of
wax figures, which he bad been exhibiting
It was said the Spartan was going to St. Johns
to take charge OF convoy, and the Maidstone
to cruise further to the southwark. The lat
ter is commanded by Capt Burdett The fri
gates had three men slightly wounded, but
none Killed, III their attacks on the privateers.
The Phcbe parted with the frigates, August
8, off Little River. Soon after they lett the
tngates, saw them capture topsail schooner
supposed to be bouisd to Passport.
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AIfdtIODS arc respectfully SuoillAltCu
THE BULL THE BULL!
Get out of the way! Escape! Fly The
bullisfurious. An innocent passenger he has
just now tossed in the air, he gored another;
a third he killed Bat how did he get into
the high way? the fentcs were very good !;
the gate as substantial as hands could make it
my servant had a stict charge to keep good.
look out Oh! The fence is broken down
the gate is wide open: Howis this Wretch,
dld not hire you well to have an eye upon
my farm, to keep my fences in order, and the
gate shut: that the cattle might be safe in the
pasture, and the traveller receive no injury
ttoN that dangerous animal. YOU have left
the gate open, and from miscellaneous views
have broken down the fence; see the conse-
qpence OF your careless and wicked conduct
cannot retain you IN my service; get from
mypresence. Begone; feast your eyes with
the gore and blood of these strangers be
charmed with the melody of their greans; ri
OF on all that Can please In mangled and life
less corpse. bat let me never more see one
who, by wantoniy letting the bull loose on the
mnocent has acted more like savage, than
sayages themselves; I not, you should be an
sgeiable, were you any longer in my cons.
dssce.
In lcentious multitude, recognize this
arlous bull. Whilstscon6ned by the fences
and gates of wholesome laws, all is we'll
lie guardians of the laws are con6dcd in to
make the laws be respected but let them
once be suspended or treated with contempt,
what confusion and mischief follow But
TIE guardians of the laws, whose careless and
wicked conduct permits them to be pros
Naled, deserves reprobation, and can no lon
ger be trusted
Inc American governmest is perhaps the
pest on earth, at least, being our own choice,
and the result of long delbcration among the
"Sest and,best OF our citizens, it has every
c'aN upon our respect and submission. 1t
secures the citizen in his life and reputation,
~ his lawful pursuits aud property They
WOO ADMINISTRATIVE government are chosen by
me people, and accountable to them for their
sonduct They are entrusted with power for
ahinlted time, for the common benefit, Their
psonc conduct the people have right to in
Nsagate; this right is acknowledged to be a
eaSutntioHal privilege, sacred and unaliena-
O'e, be jealous efthis right it is the bar
nsE q your Liberties; touch that barrier, you
are IN danger; rcmsye it, you are slaves.
:, have attempts p enslave US been made
p'0w US the aggreisor, that we may mark
ai'n Tor detestation; convince us of the at
@@pt, We wiiisresis it with our lives and for
tunes
Selore the; declsation of war. threats were
hot Uncommon, skodk poz, il maq mass; bur
forwards, yox sfae& az yOur peru. These
"sa's were elisregFded they were heard
: words OF course. Inquiries into the con-
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TO the serious and rejecting voters of the
state OF Maryland Of all denominations, whe-
iher Of christians or politics, the following OBJ
seryations are respectfully submitted:
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PUBLIC SALE.

= y y y = II IT
I'm Monday, the l4th day of September
q next, between the hours Of and o.
clock in the afternoon, will be exposed to sale,
for cash, at the Tavern of Nicholas Peers, in
the town of Leesburg,
A TRACT OF LAND,
formerly belonging to John Spchcer) lying
in the said county of Loudoun, near the Gum
Spring, and through which the Turnpike
Road from Alexandria to the Ford of Little
River passes for considerable distance
containing by an actual and recent survey,
400 Acres.
James Sanderson,
Colin AUD.
August is
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ofEsht Rluminates the darkness Of the hxnan
mind # ray fails uahon you, follow svhere it
leads; you shalb6eled TO safe decision !; &c
Glade thar rag, the darkness Of night nil Sue
coed, and you may never again see The day.
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ALEXANDRIA.
FRIDAY MORNING, .1ugast %.

ITO sHEW
THE VERY AeE.ANp BoDY OF the TIME
HIS FORM AND PRESSURE.
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DIED-In Gratz Silesia, about the middle
of June last, LOUIS BONAPARTE, late
King of Holland, aged 40. He bequeathed to
the town of Gfatz, the little property of which
he died possessed, in return for the friendly
reception with which he had been there no
norcd.
The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1812-07-28
Feb. 1S.

E5UGH CHAMBERS has removed his Counting
a House to the Office OF Mr.. james Brown, ir
where re requests all those who have claims against
HIM, will present them for settlements and that
those who are indebted to hira, will! make carly
payment.
H. Chambers has still on hand, his former stock
ut well assorted Dry Goods of considerable amount
consisting ot-Low priced and milling Cloths, Elan
ncs, Coatings and FRIES; best London Superfine
Cloths and CassimUres Cotton and Wooden Vest
inssi Ladies Cloths, Cords and Velvets; India co..
tons, Ginshams, Ca'!icocs and Musins; Silk Goods
great variety; elegant Silk Shawls, Scarfs, sc ;
Lace Goods of different kinds; Cotton SILK and
Wooden Hosiery; good assortment Pins, Needles,
Threads, &c. &c. sc. Any person inclined to pur.
chase the whole of the stock together will be ndul-
cd in very advantageous terms, both prices sr
credit.
July Ii. IF
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QUESTIONABLE 3EWELRY. Gretter.
4 informs his friends and the public generally, he
has selected elegant and extensive assortment of
FASHIONABLE GOODS in his line, among which.
are Pearl and Jet Ear-Rings, Rings, Breast Pins,
Bracelets and head ornaments, Watch Chains, Seals
Keys, Silver Tea Sets, Table, Dessert and Tea
Spoons, Soup and Punch Ladies, elegant Gir,llr
Clasps, Branch and other Candlesticks, Coaster,
Castors, Bread and Cake Baskets. Liquor Stands,
PIumes, oirEs, Swords Belts, Epauletts, SIC. SC
NJ G. hopes from his excrtions at all times 20 oh
tain the most fashionable articles, tn merit that
continuance of public patronage he has SO literally
experienced.
May 8. v6m
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July Ii.

kfOR RENT, ard possession given Immediately,
& newly erected two story Brick Dwelling
ilouse, situate OF Shocke hill, to the present
residence of Thomas Wilson, Esq, the building in
Gliding the ground floor has rooms in it, ali with
IRE places, Brick Stable, Carriage, Smoke and
Coal House, with an acre of ground, under a good
enclosure.
Also. pleasantly situated Adams's Hill, n CON
yenlent two story Brick Dwelling House, which has
or q rooms in 1t; some necessary out houses, and
an enclosed halt-acre Lot attached to it.
Also, one among the best mercantile stands in the
brick row; consisting of a neatly arranged Store,
Compiling Room, anil vault fer the deposit of Goals,
&c This is situated the main, or r street. at its
intersection with 18th street leading to Bank street
and not more than 500 yards from the landing place
OF the Basin
Iothe north of this stand, and on the lot, is
also for rent, the one half of commodieus, newly
Greeted, tile-covered Brick Lumber-House. Those
who may rent the store, will find it 10 their convent
ency perhaps 20 hold this Lumber House.
RIO. GREENHOW.
July s. I'm
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PAUL CARRINGTON, jr. Chairman.
THOMAS READjr. Secretary.
REs0LUTJON,S OF P.4TRrCK


At = numerous meeting of the citizens of Patrick
bounty together with Capt. Rankss company of hii-
rita at the house If Capt. Jacob Critz, the 18th
day 1f Jr'v, 1912 Gor the purpose ofceebratng the
Anuiycrenry of American Independence, when
.N1t0T Brett St0VGH was unanimously chosen
Prcs.deut-aud
car. Elijah Bcn&s. Secretary.
CAut. Banks paradcd & carried his company with
life and AMI nation through many evoidtions and hav
ing formed z circle which included large coll elton
Of ladies and spectators who had seated themselves
uoder Booth erected for their accommodation,
Col. George Penn made a few observations sppropri-
ate To tie celebration OF the day aud announced that
our country had closed With Grrat-Hrit2n in so
Tenn appeal e. arms toy Declaration Of War, be-
tween the United Kingdom Of 6rsat Britain and
ireland & the dependencies thereof, and the United
States Of America aud thcr territories lie recon.
Ypendcd TO the meeting give expression Of their
sentiments whercupon the following resolutions were
uoaurnuusly adopted
Ist Rrsokysi, That We hare for p considerable
tins anticipated war with England, and have view
ed with horror and Indignation the many and reitc-
rated aggressious committed by her rights aud
Hjeti S inJn,ics which are calculated 70 rouse lie
spirit of rpyencr IN the minds II the most supine.
Win singular pleasure take the liberty Of declnr-
Ing our entire appreciation NJ the measures tsken ~
the constituted authorizes Of or country and pledge
ourselv that ut the hazard n orr lives nnd for
time, sic viii support the honor md dignity n orr
eo;rf-v and prove nDrsofes worthy Of the glorious
rsr;,sro derived 10 r.. nv The blood and treasure oi
a. r. .crs and chcerfniy submit 80 al' the prvnti-
IN. INCL irrf t- q state &C war. Witlohta murmur.
a.d Hssoioef, as tie ro;ee Of rms govcrnn;ert is
~ var anf the ar accent oI melting commisScta-
eioo e. 81 .nrei ifto 81 vcngr auce, We are rs
Nv anA vGh gro acct tie Proud dcspot wtn plnmct
hinscf ap1r ,',a wra.gs hc commits. and teach him
ard his rqyrmtdaqs, ilst z, provoke not insult,
we wis e. the pcint II f.c oyonet rcpel every *
r~esr'on, and on1r r00rr -hcw hm The folly OF en-
sroaflira On the RIGHTS O. frecmcn.
3rd. Prsolve3 That NE firm ard digoidcd con-
due, Of our vortisy Chief Eisg1rste is calculated 10
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Y virtue Of deed OF trust executed to the sub
scriber, by Carter Beverley, on the oath day of
May, $40, and now OF record in the Honorable &c.
neral Court of this Commonwealth, for the purposes
therein mentoned will be sold, at Public Auction,
for ready money, on Tuesday the 18th day of next
month, before the door of the Eagle Tavern, in the
City of Ri.hmond, the following tracts or parcels Of
land in the County of Culpeper, to wit-two parcels
adjoining each other, supposed 20 contain about FIVE
hundred acres, called the Mountain Run tract, pur-
chased by the said Carter Beverley, of Charles Car
ter, subject to the dover life estate of Mrs Cat
lett.Also, that valuable tract in the said county
kaown by the Of the Elkwooi tract, devised to
the said Carter beverley, y lis late father Robert
Beverley, Esq of Blandfeld subject however % two
prior mortgages; one TO Byrd Beverley the other
60 James Jett By the terms of the tszst deed, the
Mountain Run tract is to he first sod--the subsclf-
Der viii convey such title only, he has under The
said deed.
VIM. C. WILLIAMS.
July 10 tds
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.nperennnent degree tn ensure tie confidence OF
the people, and is entitled TO the enthusiastic grati-
tude OF every lover of liberty and free governments
9TH Resolved, That it is with peculiar satisfaction
we tender our most profound respects to all those
members of Congress who have stood by their conn-
try at the awful crisis, and had the rnness to strike
a blow at our most deadly enemy; such men are
worthy the confidence of the union, and under their
guidance we may expect our country will support its
dignity, and sustain its consequence among the natl
ons nj the earth.
5th. ReSoIoed, That the activity and vigilance
displayed by the chief magistrate of this Common
wealth, in personally visiting the most exposed and
vulnerable points bordering our sea esast, and
making the necessary arrangements for its proecti-
on and safety, entities him warmest thanks
and the unfcigncd assurance of our confidence and
supports sad are happy TO add, that the senti-
u'ents expressed by this meeting pervade the
ty generally.
| 9th. Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting
be given to Col George Penn, together with the Pre-
sident and Secretary, for their patriotic and manly
! conduct this occasion.
7th. Resolved, That copy Of the foregoing Re-
solutions be transmitted the President of the Unit
81 States, 20 the Executive OF this Commonwealth,
I'D published in republican paper in the city
os Riehsnond.
BRETT STOVALL, President.
GLiJAH BANKS, Secretary.
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4 l1th, 1912,
Joseph Egglcston, John Lipscomb, Elizabeth Bib,
John BIB, Uriah Tate and James McGehee, secu.
rites for William Philips, PkrintiGS.
.4gd:aSt
James Winston, John Tate, Beniamin Bib and
Agnes his vile. Samuel Hill and Nancy his wife,
Rice Iais, William Tate, Enos Tate and Mary his
vile, Rachael Tate, Enos Tate Jun Jane Tate, Su.
san Tate, Robert Tate, Jesse Tate, and BENJAMIN
Iate, .Dtendants.
The defendants Robert Tate and Jesse Tate, not
having entered their appearance and given security
according 10 the act Of assembly and the rules Of this
court, and it appearing to the satisfaction Of the
court that they are not inhabitants Of this state on
the motion Of the plaintiffs by their counsel, n is
oTdvsE, ihs; the defendants Robert fate and Jes.
Sc Tate, do appear here the second Monday in
August ncyt and answer the pisntns' bili and tlat
copy Of thia order be forthwith deserted IN enc of
The newspapers printed in the cty Of Richmond fox
eight weeks saccessyeiy, and Published at the front
door of the courthouse in this county on some court
day.
a copy. Teste,
NICHOLAS J. PCINDEXTER. T. r.
June W. w3wp
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FaNWENTY DOLLARS REU.qRD-For ap-
a pretending negro man who absconded from
my plantation in Nelson county, the 25t of April
last. The above negro is named NED, about sc or
81 years old, rather lighter than negroes are gene
rally, and is about feet or inches in height. 1t
rs believed he has in his face, although am
not confident. lie taken in Aiben,arle and made
his escape, as he is extremely artsu and designing,
and stated his intention was to have gone to Orange
but his being unacqnainted with the route, it is not
known where he may have gotten to.
The above reward and all necessary cxpenccs will
be pad to deliver him TO me in Nelson, and should
1t net be convenient to deliver him, letters directed
to Nelson courthouse will he attended 10.
June 60 wsw
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Jaly 10

VALUABLE PROPERTY BY virtue and in
conformity to decree of Hcurico county court,
will be sold, on Tuesday the 5th day of August next
that valuable Farm, called MARTINS HILL, about
two miles below Richmond, adjoining the land OF
Mr.. VIM. Mayo, and the lands of the late COL Miles
Seiden, deed. on James River. This tract contains
about 400 acres, considerable part of which is yalu
able Low Ground. On the said tract is COOL two.
story Dwelling House, Kitchen, Barns, Stables and
other useful HOuses-alsO, a valuable Peach Or.
chard Possession will be given on the Isl day of ia
nuary next, and privilege granted the purchaser Of
sowing and putting in crop Of small grain tlhs fall
The terms of sale will be one fourth OF the purchase
money payable in six months, one other fourth in
twelve months other fourth in eighteen months
and the remaining fourth in two years. the purcha-
giving bonds and security and deeds Of trust on
the Property II secure the payments Of the install
ments. The land shown by MIR. JOHN browning fy-
ing thereon the subscriber.
WALTER SHELTON, Commissioner
Jniy 4 tbs
N. Is. Sale to take place at 10 o'clock, on thepre-
fnises.
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p. r. GILMER. President.
JOHN Redo, Secretary.
THE ssTH ANNIVERSARY.

THE 35IH ANNIVERSARY.
TOASTS Which (aTnong othcrs) were drank at
VIM. Salmon's by large number of the citizens of
Goochlaud on the 9Th day of July.
The President of the q. States--He has the conf
dence Of the vrtuous aud needs not the friendship
nj the vicous.-1he Congress Of the U. States firm
though divided, wary vet resolutc. May each men,
her I've rewarded according to his merts.---James
Monroe, zeslous for freedom, constant in politics,
bearing with caimness the frowns of his enemies (;
he will yet shine among the patriots of Americs.
South America--sueccs9 to your struggles-may
you profit by the prece6snts of North Ameri-
ca and burst the shackles of slavery
The evening concluded with first hanging and
then burning the efiey Of John Randolph.