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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-08-10
JUST PUBLISHED BY
COTTON g STEWART,
TEN SERMONS,
BY JAMES MUIR, d. D.

d y II WI II - w = 4 ~ ~ Ne
on the following Subjects, Viz.
No. lon the signs of the times.
No. lion repentance, detailing the Gala
nifty at Richmond.
No. III-Fe!ix trembling.
No. Woods claim upon the young.
No V-Religion recommended to youth,
from the in6rmites attending old age.
No. VI--The effusion Of the Spirit on tbs
day ofPenticost, glorious confirmation OF the
gospel.
No VII-On covenant securing to Noah
and his descendants temporal blessings, but
better covenant securing to believers spiritual
blessings.
No. VIII-The Christian Character.
No. IX--Life and Immortality brought to
light.
No. X-On Irresolution.
Each subject illustrated by Anecdotes.
Or Subscribers ale respectfully requested
10 call or send for their Numbers.
a few Copies of these Sermons, not SUBJ
scribed for, are yet fer sale. Those wishing
to possess them will please make immediate
application.
August TO-
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This IS to gaUe Notice,

That the subscriber of Alexandria County.
in the District of Columbia, has obtained from
the Orphans Court of said county, Letters
Testamentary on the estate Of Capt CHARLES
All persons having claims against the said
decedcnt, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof to the suscri.
ber, on or before the loh day of February
next, as they may by law be excluded from
Ill benefit TO said estate and those indebt-
ed thereto, are required to make immediate
payment
Given under my hand this 10Th day of Au-
gust, 1912.
Jane Dade,
Exccutrix Of Charl,s 5. Dade.
August 10 stawzw
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OLD AND NEW TINES.

Time was (and might still be had we had
correct administrator when our ports were
throaged with shipping, giving full employ
to the merchant mechanic and laborcr--ex-
changing the products of our country for the
commodities of every section of the nayigable
world in short, when smiles adorned every
face, and peace and joy peryaded every heart
was-but that time hath fled,
-" Like golden dreams of morn,"
/" No more on crowded mart, or busy street,
Friends meeting friends, with cheerful hurry
greet;
Sad, on the ground, all ranks and calings bend
Their altered loeks-and evil days portend--
And fold their arms, and watch with anxious
stand,
The tempest blackening DER their sinking
land 20
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Their measures. The orders in council have
been repealed All this was done under the
" arbitrary and despotic government Of Eng
land'
But in the free and hurc government of the
Y. States the case mast be reversed. The
people are not TO be allowed to express their
Misrepresentation Of the measurs OF their rulers.
When an unnecessary and destroying war
is made, the people must be silent-they must
not speak, nor scarcely think. If they use the
right of speaking and expressing their opin-
ions, the Cry is "treason," {. treason"
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/" HOW CAN l HELP IT ="

A few days since one of the Congressional
War-makers was told by Peace-loying friend
that he had done all he could to ruin the coun-
try; adding that without funds, without
taxes, without an army, navy, or adequate for
uhcations, with $50 millions of our property
in the hands of the declared enemy without a.
ny of his in our power, with vast commerce
aiioat, he had assisted to bring ON War "a
gainst the clear and decided sentiments of a
great majority of his constituents and that
now we had every thing to lose, and nothing
to gain What qoould you have me do !?
Hozv can hchH ?" answered the War max
er. That great men are apt to think and act
alike, may be proved by the sequel of the fol
lowing story =" a captain Billings, who was
an obstinate ignorant fellow very self con-
ceited, as such fellows generally are, used 20
sail in the WcstIDdia trade, from one of the
Northern ports lie could take an observa-
lion, and that 7vas att. He was bungler at
working a reckoning, consequently guessed at
his longitude: but took good care in his roy
ages to the West-Indles, to get well to the
westward-The latitude Of the Island he was
bound to, obtained, he ran down before the
wind Gas the sailors term it) until land appear
cd Prudent navlgators when uncertain as to
their longitude, shorten sail or hcave TO, when
night comes on-but Billings, in one Of his
trips, being impatient as well as obstinate,
turned into his birth Tor bed) knowing the
risk he ran, and ordered the ship to proceed
on with all sail set; when 10 /! before morning
the vessel went plump on to the Island she
was bound to and Of course went to pieces
IHbDt ruG,JId 1Jo7y IC1te Jo cr;er ~ oc
tonishcd Billings. Hon can IAeihh? Save
your trunk, sir, says one of the sailors, and let
The O7Oper's PROPERTY go 10 the devil. Billings
saved his trunk ~ But we apprehendhi
trunk was not worth quite so much as the
War makers who had been receiving six dol
lars Of The public money per day for eight
months W hich we presume he viii take care
to save, even should the ship of State, through
his misconduct, g go TO the deVH !!'
1t is asserted that the Russian ports are o.
pened to the flags Of all nations.
Boston Palladium.
The Republican Blues, and Savannah Vo-
lunteer Guards, have returned to Savannah
from FIorida, without the loss Of man.
Another melancholy instance Of the effects
of lightning occurred in this city ON Sunday
last, at the house of Mr.. Thomas Dechenaux,
in ughton-street, whereby young lady,
Miss Susan Gray, native Of New-York, was
almost instantaneously killed Medical aid
was had very speedily, but to no purpose
Miss G. was an amiable young lady, and es-
teemed by all her acquaintance. This is the
second accident Of the kind with which our
city has been visited during the present month.
Savannah Ledger.
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AN EXAMPLE.

The people of England expressed their
voice by petitions and remonstrances against
the ministry. That VOICE was heard. The
prince regent gave up his ministers at the de-
mand of the people, and with the ministers
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ATTENTION.

THE Soldiers of the Second Legion are
informed that Legonary Court will be held
at the Court House at 10 O'Clock in the morn
ing, Of the 18th inst. for hearing appeals ard
ether purposes required by law.
August 10
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Orphans Court.

Alexandria County, August Term, 1912.
ORDERED that the Executrix Of CHARLES
S.DADE, deceased, do insert the following adj
vcrtisement three times week for two weeks
in the Alexandria newspapers.
A copy. Test,
Alex. Moore, Req.
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ALEXANDRIA.
MONDAY MORNING, Augast 10.
/" TO snEw

,.s yaRY AGE AND BODY OF THE TIME
uIs FoRM AND PRESSURE.
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FOR SALE,

A CONSIGNMENT Of a few hhds and
"a quarter casks Of Murdoch, Yullle, Ward
rop & Cos. best LONDON MARKET Ma
DEIRA, warranted genuine as imported.
Apply when am not in town to WILLIAM
WILSON, Esq
VIM. Hodgson.
August 90
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NEW CHEESE.
JUST RECEIVED

JUST RECEIVED
1000 lbs. of new milk Cheese
from Connecticut, in excellent order, and
FOR SALE, BY
A. WILLIS, and
VIM. GARNER.
August 10 II
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19
o. To THE PATRONS OF THE VIRGINIA
ARCUS

At a very great cxpencc, the proprietor has
lately procured entire fonts of TYPE FOR this
Paper, and encreased the size OF &c considerably.
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than the other papers of this city. Notwith-
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oftypes, paper. sc. which cannot be obfsined
but for cash, the subscription win not be i;jsed
TO 6nncfuGi subscribers. But in Justice to aim
self the printer gives this early notice to lis Pa-
irons, that from and after the first day Of the
year 1912, the paper will be charged ct the
rate Of FIVE Dollars per annum to all those
who do not pay their subscriptions in the course
OF the current year.-rhe opportunities by pri-
vate convcyances continually occurring thro'-
ontfhe year from every part of the State to
Richmond p9rtistllarly BY thc'AIerSers of tie
Legislature and tIse sheriTs and Che facility
afforded BY the mails which pass through every
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excuse tornot doing so.--No subscription will
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Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19
March 10, 1912.
REPORT.

The Secretary of State, to whom was re-
terred the resolution OF the Senate ofthe 10th
INST. has the honor to report, that this de-
partment is net in possession of any names Of
persons in the United States, who have, in
any way or manner whatever, entered into
or countenanced the project or the views,
Tor the execution or attainment of which,
John Henry, was. in the year 1909, employ
cd by Sir James Craig; the said John Hem
ry having named no person or persons as be-
ing concerned in the said project or views
referred TO in the documents laid before Con-
gress on the 9th inst.
Which is respectfully submitted.
JAMES MONROE.
Department IF Safe, March 18Th. 1912.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

Secretary of State, complying with their re-
solution ofthe 10th inst.
JAMES MADISON.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-03-19

Detlart50erf If stafe. A1arcd 1914. 1912.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-11

july o. Ministers informed the merchants
that though they had not official information
of the American war from Mr.. Foster, they
believed il had commenced. The merchants
then requested stronger conveys for Canada.
The Courier recommended an EMBARGO on
American vessels and says " America has
declared war, and let her have it. We hope
a squadroa will be sent to scour the American
coast-and squadrons to sweep her vessels
from every sea.
A messenger from admiral Sawyer reached
London, July Goth, and announced the attack
on the Beividera but did not furnish a copy
of the declaration of war.
The Jamaica fleet, under the Thalia, arriv-
in England, July 2S and the East India fleet
under the Phaton.
Lord Castlereagh and earl Cambden were
attending their usual duties in Parliament,
July "a, without ever having differed as we
can perceive.
The count and countess of Astraigues have
been assassinated in England by n Lawrence,
who afterwards killed himself.
A Mr.. Smith an American, had arrived in
England, from ST. Petersburg and Paris.
The French Gen. Phillippon, has escaped
from England, and an attempt was made to
carry Sarrazin to France.
Accounts from Lisbon are to July lf-Gen.
Hill had advanced from Badajos to Lierena.
Lord Wellington had advanced his head-quar-
tiers to Toro. Marmont was concentrating his
forces at Valladolid and it is said the British
advanced posts were within two leagues # it.
Marmont lost 500 men in crossing the Douro.
Accounts from Oporto are to July 10.
Several skirmishes are reported to have
taken place between the Russians and the
French. The former are said to have fallen
back, destroying the country as they retreat
ed, agreeably to a previous determination
The French are also said to have halted for
want of provisions.
A general embargo was laid in Swedish
ports July lS-on account, ii is said, of q want
of transports to convey troops.
A diet has been called in Poland, and the
restoration of the kingdom is contemplated.
France and Prussia have made a defensive
treaty. They guarantee the integrity of each
others territory Whenever England violates
any of the provisions of the treaty of Utrecht,
each power is to exclude from its ports neu-
trails who submit to such violations.
Austria and France have formed a treaty
offensive and defensive, and Austria is march
ing an army to assist against the Russians.
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STE 8a3ette+
Martinsburgh, Sept. II,

Ahdndsome entertainment UdS yesterday
giUen, at Mr.. Wingerds spring, near Shep-
herds Town, by the TederatistS Of jefferson
County. to their truly worthy representa-
tive an Congress, the Hon. John Baker, as
a Testimonial Of their regard for his pri-
gate worth and oftheir high estimation Of
has public s~eroices. The Hon. Joseph LeUis,
junior, the representation of a n~eighbouring
district, uas also inuited, and partook Of
the festivities ofthe day-M an aSsemb!age
Of more than one hundred and fifty persons,
there prevailed the most perfect order and
the most entire harmony. The .foHowing
%toasts, erpressiOe o. the feelings and senti.
ments Qfthe FederatiSts IN this part Of Yir-
ginio, acre drunk on the OCCASION.
/. The United states-May justice be their
policy, peace and prosperity the result.
2. The state of Virginia-May she be GO
verned by the maxims of Washington.
,. tn Federal Constitution-More for the
benefit of the people, than for the a~ggrandise-
ment of those it has placed in power, future
generations will admire the sublimity and
grandeur of its structure.
4. The memory of WASHINGTON
" First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts
of his countrymen."
5. The Navy and Army of the U. States
May they emulate their predecessors in the
revolutionary war.
q. The Eastern States-May they find a
remedy in the approaching presidential cleo
ton, for the evils they endure under the con-
tinental system.
z. The Western Ststes-May a change of
policy preserve them from the impending de-
ISOLATION of savage warfare.
s. The Heroes of the Observation-Disclosures
to the memory of those who have descended
to the tomb, honor and happiness to the sur
vivors.
9. The Freedom of Speech and of the
Press-Every attempt to abridge them is a
violation of the Constitution.
10. ALEXANDER C. HANSON and his
companions who nobly suffered in supporting
the freedom of the Press-They have the ap-
probation and the sympathies of every friend
of constitutions liberty.
IL. The memory of General JAMES LIN
GAN-He died as he lived the infcxible
friend of liberty.
IL. The honor of a Soldier-May the help
less never more be deceived when relying on
that sacred pledge for protection.
Is. The government of the Mob-May its
influence be exclusively felt by those who are
its advocates and instigators.
IA. The minority of Congress-Events at
test their political wisdom, and the renewed
suffrages Of their country will reward their
merit.
Is. The Chief Justice of the U. States
May he soon be placed at the head Of our
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For Sale,

4 N excellent Plantation upon Tuscaro-
IA ra Greek, about four miles from Mar
tinsburgh in Berkeley County, Virginia,
containing upwards of three hundred and
thirty acres, about one hundred and sixty
acres cleared, about thiYsv FIVE acres Of
meadow, which is believed to be superior
to anv on the crcek-rwo apple orchards,
with buildings contiguous to each-This
farm is well calculated for the accommoda.
ton of twofamiiies, on it are several never
failing springs of excellent limestone wa
ter /; there is a Saw.mill on tina farm, and
the head race is dug for a Merchant. mill,
with 2 fall of nineteen and a half feet
The title is i%ndisputable. A further de-
scription is deemed unnecessary, an any
person inclined to purchase, will most pro-
badly view the premises. For terms apply
to Ebenezer Christy, at the Bloomery
mills 10 Jefferson County, or to the SUBJ
scriber on the premise.
SAMUEL CHRISTY.
September 1882. If.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-11
Journeyman Nailor
w anted.

y WISH to employ a Journeyman Nailor,
l. who is well acquainted with the busi-
ness OF making wrought nails, TO whom
generous wages and constant employ will
be given.
| have constantly on hand, CUT
NAILS of every description, which ] will
dispose of on lower terms shan they can be
had in other plsces-S Single Nails aud
Brads, at II cents per pound, by the
quantity, and other sizes propo,ficnably
low.
have for sale, a quantity Of STRAP
IRON, of various descriptions.
JOHN GUSEMAN,
September -. 1919
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-11
FORT WAYNE ALSO TAKEN.

Extract Of q letter from a respectable gen
ttemQn an Cincinnati to another an Phi
l~Gdephia, dated
CINCINNATI, August %, 1879.
Dreadful news has just arrived by express.
The British, on the 10th inst. captured Gen.
Hulls army in Detroit, without firing a gun.
lie was under the necessity of captivating
The Indians Immediately made a sally on
Fort Wayne, and took it. All is confusion
and hustle here. Cincinnati has lost nearly
100, some Of them the best citizens W. had
This moment 1000 troops from Kentucky have
arrived here, on their march to reinforce Gen.
Hull, but they are too late"
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-11

;, Car the squadron to come up. Early in the
s5ase. one Of the Presidents chase guns, on
-. g,n deck, burst and injured the upper
80 so much as to prevent the use of the
ehsse guns on that side for a considerable
.;roa The President had three killed, and
"a wounded, most of the latter slightly of
che wounded, 16 were by the bursting of the
ann 1t was by the same gun Com. Rodgers
P.d his leg fractured, but has recovered.
Tine SQUADRON afterwards pursued the Jamai-
=, feet. but owing to uncommon foggy wea-
,ber missed them, although at times very
qTbe squadron had been off theEnglish chan
,sl then along the coast of France, Spain and
Portugal, within so miles of the rock of lis
honE5hen made Madeira lsland-then off
Go and Floros-then back to the Banks
snd bS Nova Scotia to Boston.
MANY of the seamen of the squadron are
s;ck with the scurvy. Several have died
About 100 English prisoners are on board.
We understand the seamen stated to have
been impressed from a Portuguese brig, en-
tered voluntarily.
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CARLISLE, August %.

Agreeable to the kequisition of General
Dearborn, for 1000 men, from the Militia
of this state, Governor Snyder has issued
General Orders, complying herewith
Volunteers are ordered from Franklin,
Northumberland, Centre, Bedford, and
all on the other side of the Allegheny noun
tain, except Fayette and Westmoreland,
the Adjutans General not having received
any re turns from those two counties. The
number of Riaemen 133O-and the In FAM
try 962. These troops, will with the least
possible delay, march to Bufaloe in the
state of New.York.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-11
Regimental Orders.

THE Officers of the 9th Regi ment Of
1 v. NJ. together with all the Officers
commanding Volunteer corps of cavalry.
art,llerists and riAemen, in the County of
Berkely, are ordered to meet at Martins
burgh, on the els, day of October next, to
be trained and disciplined according to law.
The Regiment and all Volunteer corps en-
rolled within the same, are ordered to mus
ter at the same place, on the 24th of Octo-
Der.
ELISHA BOYD, Lieut.. Col.
Com. 9th Regt. ". M.
September II, 1912.
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LATEsT FROM EUROPE.

Captain Swasey, of the brig Dromo, from
Christiansand, who arrived yesterday, at sea,
spoke ship Georgiana, capt. Chamberlain,
from liverpool, and obtained London papers
to July %.
The Beacon" a London paper of July &c,
says. as America commenced hostile measures
before she heard of the revocation of the or
ders IN council, we are yet confident amity
will be restored.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-11
Public Sale.

WILL be sold at public auction, on
Wv Tuesday the 22d instant. at the
Blacksmith's shop occupied by James ho-
den, on the subscribers farm near the
old Opeckon bridge, from ten to 6reeu
Young Horses and Filleys,
some brood Mares, and
a number of Sheep, &c.
Nine months credit viii be given, on bond
aud approved security. The sale will be-
gin about ten O'Clock,
JOHN VANMETRE.
September IL, 1912.
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Public Sale.


THE subscribers will offer for sale, as
public auction. on the 9TH dav of De-
tober next, at the late dwelling house of
Major Andrew Waggener, deceased, on
Mill Greek, in Berkeley County, aboue
eighty head of Cattle about three hundred
Sheep ; several work Horses, Mares and
Colts ; alarge stock of Hogs; Household
and Kitchen Furniture, Feather Beds and
Beding, one eight dsy Clock-Farmlng
Utensils, one or two Wagons, one Car
rage, and one set of Smiths Tools. The
Cattle are in good order, and several Of the
Steers from four to six years old and fit for
beef. There are fifteen or twenty Mich
Cows. Upwards Of thirty of the Hogs are
large, and will weigh from $50 to 2oolbs.
The stock Hogs are equal to any in this
country. The Sheep are very healthy
j he sale will at ten o'clock, and
will continue from day to day, until COM
pleted. The tHms will be made known on
the day Of sale.
MARY WAGGENER,
ELISHA BOYD, and
ANDREW WAGGENFR.
hdminisfrairis and Admiristya lors
Of Andrew Waggener, deceased.
September II, 1912.
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NORFOLK August 90.
PRIZE

The ship Tom Hazard, German. forty
four days from Liverpool bound to Bslti-
more, with a valuable cargo OF Dry Goods,
Hardware, sc. was carried into Hampton
Roads last evening by the pilot. boat ptiva-
secr the Comet, capt. Barrett. She was
taken off the Capes yesterday morning.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-11
BALTIMORE, August 81.

american Prises.- he New.York CO.
lumbar contains alist of captures made by
our privateers from the British since the
declaration of War, amounting to sixty
fvr Of various sorts. The catalogue, we
trust, will soon be doubled or trebled.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-11
or Chicago, on Lake Michigan.

bcPt ..
The disaster at Detroit is reduced to a GER
tatnty.
By information received from many sources
in the. western country, we believe the follow
ing facts to be true
lst. That the force at Detroit was fully ade-
quate to'the destruction of Maiden, from its
first arrival tosthe day of its capitulation.
Cd. Thatft had a competent supply of small
arms, cannon, .sanmunition and provisions.
Sd. That the post and the army were sur
rendered without IAN effort to save them and
4th. That they were surrendered to an in
ferior force.
Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1812-09-11
Sept. 8.
Extract ef letter from Fart Wayne, dated
august 10.

august 10.
uIhave the modification to
~ you the destruction of captain Heald and
his company, on their retreat from Fort
Dearborn* to this place. 1t happened on
the morning of the 18th inst by an army OF
Indians, of about FIVE or six hundred, con
si,,iug of the follo~in tribes, viz Ofta-
zvqys, Chippsuays, Wnebagees, Rcka-
taos. Momominies, and some Puttawa'a
mes. Capt. Wells, who went to assist
capt. Heald on his retreat, is among the
number of killed. We cannot learn that
sny escaped. But it is stated, that capt.
Head, Mr.. kinzi, and some women, are
made prisoners. The particulars of the
action omit till another express"
%Or Chicago, on Lake Michigan.