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Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-05-02
Joseph HI. Vaudeville,
OFFERS FOR SHE,

81 exAtfS HfSsf ~,
OFFERS FOR SALE,
5000 bushels Lisbon and Liverpool Salt,
jamaica, Antigua and Northern Rum, in
hhds. and bbls.
Loaf and brown Sugar, in do do.
Best green Coffee in bags and bbls.
siolasses in hhds and b lis.
Cogniac and Peach Brandy, country Gin and
Cherry Bounce
Old Rye Whiskey in bbls and Common do.
Madeira, Lisbon, Tenerife, Sherry, Malaga
and Port Wine
Imperial, Hyson, Y. Hyson and Hyson Skin
Tea of superior quality
Goshen Cheese in casks
Chocolate No. AMI No. s in boxes per 10.
Brandywine Gunpowder. and Shot assorted
Mould and dip'd Candles and Soap in boxes
Rice in Gerces
Best Spanish and Country Cigars
Richmond manufactured tobacco, small twist,
Best Cavindis do.
Writing and Wrapping paper
Spinning Cotton in bales
Almonds & best Muscadel Raislns in boxes
Pepper, imento, Cinnamon, Cloves and
Nutmegs
Copperas, Madden, Indigo and Fig Blue
Bed Cords, Leading Lines and Trace Ropes
Best Philadelphia Mustard In bottles Sper ID
India Seine Twine
Romal Handkerchief
Low priced Black & Colored Morocco Shoes
Herrings, Shad, Mackerel and Goldfish
Cut Nails of ali sizes
Hair sifters
Snuff in bottles
ALSO,
Fresh Glover Seed, and
Best Super6ne Flour
March9
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-05-02
Adm. Rapley.
WANTED,

A middIe-aged BlackWoman,
who is good Cook, Washer and lroner'-+
One of steady habits, who can bring good
recommendation, will receive extra wages and
steady employment--.None other need apply.
NJ $3.50 tt a2H
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-05-02

The 9Th Of Nav, at Al O'CLOCK, at one MI
Isaac M.Kim's new brick warehouses~on
he sonth end Of Smiths wharf, Gay-street,
will commence the sale Of the CARGO OF
the
Ship Leda, captain Spear, from
Canton,
AND coSSIsTs OF
$50 ar, chests Young Hyson
s7s boxes box IS catties each do )
5 do 90 do DO =
2ss do 10 do do -
81 Quarter chests Imperial
IS half or. do do
10 boxes, 90 catties each do :
20 do 10 do do
III ar. chests Gunpowder s
20 half or. do
IS boxes, 20 catties each do
100 do 10 do do
lis do S do do s.
do 10 do do in canisters s
l42 or. chests of Hyson
lass or. chests Hyson Skin
AZ or chests Souchong
lo4 boxes, IS catues each
lOl4 do China, assorted
Ss7l bundles Cassia
.ird on the day follOzUing, THURSDAY, the
7th Mcp, at le o'clock, at the Yendue Ware
touse, corner Of Second and Frederick SIS.
Vii be said
THE REMAINING PART OF THE LEDA's CAR
GO, CONSISTING OF
135 packages OF Silks.
Say-Plain, coid and changeable Sensbaws
Psp, crossbarred, damask. figured and high
colored Sarsnetts
Mack Satin, ccIored Pungees * Pclonges
4damask figured square fringed Shawls
- do do Hdkfs, Gallons & Ribbons
Danask figured long Shawls, with and with
cut borders
eoored Grapes, colds blk Sewing Silks
N40 ps. Company yellow long Nankeens
100 ps short do
- The teas and other articles IN Mr..
sl'Sim's Warehouse may be viewed on Tues
.y the .th Nav, and the silks, &c. at the
'safue Warehouse on "Wednesday the 9th May
zen Catalogues. expressing each package &
sYadiliou Of sale, will be delivered.
T. CHASE, .dsect;oneer.
Baltimore, April % dot
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-05-02
DRY GOODS.

TyHE Subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that he has just,
received from New-York an Assortment OF
DRY GOODS, which he
offers for Sale on reasonable terms tor Cash,
at his Store, Fairfax street.
a In, RapleV
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
VIRGINIA.


at Ruies holden IN the Clcrks Office Of the Su-
periOr Court of Chancery for The Richmond
District, the 1lM day of July, 1912.
William Gathright and Samuel Goode, Ex'ors
of william Gathrght, decd Pitfs.
AGAINST
Spiers, John Bowman, & Co. Defs.
II VI HE defendant James HopkirS not having
a entered his appearance and given securi-
~ according to the Act OF Assembly and the
Rules ofthis Court, and it appearing by salts
factory evidence, that lie is not an inhabitant
of this country: 1t is ordered, That the said
defendant do appear here on the first day ofthe
next term and answer the bill of the plaintiffs /;
and that copy of this order he forth
with inserted in some newspaper published in
the City of Richmond, for two months success
siyely and posted at the front door of the Ca
Piiol, in the said City
a Copy-Tesfe,
WIN. w. HENING, C. C.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16

FROLICKING.

The British sloop of war Froltck, came
out lii a froAckSome manner, to have bit
of a trolick. She fell 10 with the United
States sloop of war Wash, and seeing that
the HASH was a vessel of inferior force.
thinks she to herself" I'll have INash
Frofek-but, says the Wa8h, feeling lit
tie svashish, I'll spoil the Froick. The re-
suit Of the Wash FroGck was, that the WaSh
so severely stung the Erodck, to the tune of
Yankee Doodle, that she would have froGck-
ed into an American port, to have a /-oHck
ala-Yankee. had it not been for the - gun
Poicters-which put an end to the whole
Jroick to wrong tune.
Western Star.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
Domestic Medicines
TO BE HAD GENUINE, AT THE BOOK
STORE OF MR.. s. PEASANTS,

TO 'BE HAD GENUINE. AT THE BOOK
STORE OF Mr.. s. PEASANTS,
large supply of DR.. Church's Cough
Drops, medicine unequalled by any other in
tie world, for the cure of Coughs, Colds.
Asthmas, Consumptinns, and the Whooping
Cough, price IS cents.--AlsO, hls Chemical
Essence and Extract of Mustard, for the
cure OF Rheumatism, Rheumatic Gout, Pal
sey, sc. price Is cents each bottle or box.
Andoyne essence for the mead ache, fit,
cents.
Volatile Tincture for thetooth ache, 81 1-2
cents.
Antiscorbutic Tincture for curing the sour
Wy in the Gums, whitening the teeth and
sweetening the breath, price S 1. Churcn's
Virmifuge Lozenges, for destroying worms
in grown persons or children, so cents the
box.
Eye Salve for all diseases of the eyes, rs
cents per box.
The celebrated Botanical Tea, dollar the
canister.
Church's Ambitious Pills for malignant
and bilious fevers and ali disorders of the
head, so cents the box.
German Corn Plaster, or Corns, so cent?
the packet
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16

! IN good old times there iiv'd race,
o. Yankee blood they were, sir;
Who ne'er from danger turn'd their face,
Nor e'er disgraced their backs, sir.
Huzza brave boys, in rs,
Yankee was the word sir
When VIC marchd with b y'ncts Gxt,
To victory or death, SIR
Brave Yankees threw the baleful tea,
Out to water-rot, sir i;
Because more room was in the sea,
Than in Yankee-pot, sir.
III.
Full pecping from boot, John Bull,
They led through DostIn's streets, sir;
Confin'd and led, because the fool,
In powers magic was lost, sir
Johnny's horns they pierced with lead,
And drenchd with pos9der tea, sir;
Because his hollow horns and head,
Were destitute of blood, sir.
V.
Proud Saratoga's heights can tell,
Where Yankees fought and bled, sir;
And frcemen's swords the tyrants FELL,
And Numbered with the dead, sir.
vi.
And VIRGINIA too Can boast,
Of hcrnoble bl !, sir;
Which drove Cornwslls from our coast,
With all his heliish brood, sii.
VII.
Brave Gates and Green. and Granny Wayne,
And Morgan with his Rifles,
trigger never puli'd IN vain,
Nor spent their lead on trlaes.
VIII.
The Yellow Savage aud the White,
Both at once were quell'd, siri
AMI with belly I;lII of 6p-nt
Were forc'd 10 quit iield, sir.
X.
With tar and feathers, rories then,
We're nothing but scare-crows, sir
Hemp and Halter made them grin,
UPswung by neck ari toes, sir.
Y.
Base trnolls then, and Arnolds now,
Must needs plan and fly, sir;
For hemp on treason's soh does grow,
And max the Traitor die, SIR
Il.
The Traitors Hull is crush'd, wow,
But his heart is whole, SIR;
Yet fest'ring fast we all must know,
And soon he'll havc-no soul, sir.
XII.
Shelly MAJ howl, and Randolph screecb,
We disregard their boot, sir
And every deInagogue may preach,
We VIII not sibeak-but shoot, sir.
XIII.
No Moloch tory wen adore,
Nor feast on adii-d eggs" sir
! Gunpowder pills will better cure,
Than tory's nostrum drugs, sir.
XIV.
Remember, Boys, your Fathers fought,
10 yankee Doodle dandy )"
Their freedom, they with bullets bought,
In fight they proy'd qni e handy.
Come, Strike your Tents and march away,
And let the Tories see, sir;
How with bullets you can play,
To the tune of g Briton flee, SIR"
Then come 6raUe Sons of'76,
Let Freedoaa" be tie quord, sir
rs you march zgith bay'ne1S. frt,
TO victory or death, sir.
MELVILLE.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
DISTRICT or VIRGINIA, TO W.T.:
DE IT RENEAIDERED yhat

x - tDat on the
- twenty-ninth day of October, in the
,nirty-seventh year of the Independence OF the
united States of America, PETER BAILEY, of
the SAID District. hath deposited in this Office
the title OF Book, the right whereof, he claims
| as Author, IN the words following, to wit:
:" The Defining Orthographer, and Youths
rlain Guide to Pronunciation and Reading /:
containing a Selection ofthe most commo.
and useful words OF two, three, four, fire and
SIX syliables made use of in our language.
with their dehniton.-'ro which is added,
some easy Lessons in Reading, for Children,
and some handsome Dialogues and Original
Matter.-Also, many useful Receipts, fables
IN Arithmetic, Musical Notes, Instructive
Lessons, Hymns, &c. Designed for the use
" OF Schools-ByPETER BAILEY"
In conformity to the Act of the Congress of
the United States, entitled san Act for the
encouragement of learning, by securing the 20
pes OF Maps Charts and Books, to the Authors
and Proprietors of such copies during the
tunes therein northumberland also to AN Act,
entitled ian Act supplementary TO an Act. en-
Titled an Act for the encouragement of learn
ing, by securing the copies of Maps Charts and
BOOKS, to the Authors and Proprietors Of such
copies during the times therein mentioned
And extending the benefits thereof to the arts
OF Designing, Engraving, aud etching Histori-
cal and other Prints
WA. MARSHALL,
Clerk ofMc District Of Yligiai2
Nov. End, 1872. wit.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
TIE LITE HRARER.

A minister whom well knew, observing
that some of his people made practice Of
coming in very late, and after considera
bic part of the sermon was gone through, was
determined that they should feel the force
of a public reproof. One day therefore, as
they entered the place of Worship at their
usual late period, the minister, addressing
his congregation, said, e" But my hearers, It
is time for us to conclude, for here orr
friends have just come to fetch us home."-
We may easily conjecture what the parties
felt at this curious bat pointed address.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
lCcoRnEcrED wEEkLY.l
Drugs and Medicines.

THE subscriber respectfully informs his
friends and the public, that ne has opened in
the tenement next below Messrs. Fitzwhylson
& Pottcr's, and near. the corner of. the street,
leading from the main street to Mayo's bridge,
4 general and we'll selected assortment of
DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, sc. which he
offers for sale on reasonable terms for cash, or
acceptances in town.
JOHN McaIARA.
Richmond, July II. wifi
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
DIsrRrcr OF VIRGINIA, TO WIT


Pc II REMEMBERED, That on the
~ twenty-ninth day Of October, in the
thirty-seventh year of the Independence OF the
United States of America, PETER BAILEY, of
the said District, hath deposited in this Office
the title ola Book, the right whereof, he claims
as Author, in the words following, to wit
a Pam and easy Treatise Practical
" Observation-Disclosures the different branch
: es are so plainly treated of, as to make it
practicable tor those who have heretofore
" neglected this science, to become complete
masters OF the Arithmetic by their studious
application to this Treatise, being an 4yish-
"tetIcdt Dictioaary-ro which is added, a
proper mode of Book Keeping, and other
Matters proper for Youth to be acquainted
With The art of Surveying Land, treated of
IN a plain and easy manner, the whole design.
ed forthe instruction of the ignoPant-By Pr
FER BAILEY"
In conformity to the Act of the Congress of
the United States, entitled an Act for the
encouragement o. learning, by securing the
copies or Maps, Charts and Books, to the Au
thors and Proprietors of such copies, during
the times therein northumberland also
to an Act entitled "an Act Supplemental
ry TO an Act, entitled an Act for the encour-
agement OF learning, by securing the copis. of
Maps, Charts and Books, to the Authors and
iropretors of such copies during the times
therein Northumberland extending the bene-
hts thereof, e. the arts of Designing, Engra
wing, and etching Historical and ether Prints -
Wal. MARSHALL.
Clerk oftie District Of VIrgiiiia
Nov, 2nd. 1912. w4t
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
ind Ter aAh Me dogs VI =. war.9

The intelligence which we lately received
of naval ambassador being appointed to
treat with the y. States, puts it beyond a
doubt that the course Of diplomacy, to be
pursued by England towards this nation
will resemble that which so eminently signal
lied the mission of Mr.. Jackson, u Denmark
in 1907 and that Sir John b. Warren. in
stead Of quoting Puffendorf, Grotius, or Vat
tel, will make use Of argument Of more convin
cling nature than any that might be derived
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
NnnICE

ATR. JACOB KING, late Of New York, has
IVA commenced buginess in the MANTUA
NJ KING & MILLINERY LINE, and has like
wise an hand. n fresh assortment Of READY
MADE CLOATHING, AT his Store on the main
street, opposite Mr. A. Foster. Country mer-
chants wishing 10 be supplied with BDSNETS,
will receive them AZ the shortest notice and ON
the most reasonable terms. Wanted immed.
atelv. q YOUNG LADY, that understa nds the
abov, BItiness, q complete seamstress-Also,
a YOUG LADY as an apprentice. WI ! he taken.
FOR ALA YOUNG LIKELY
Negro Wo"ap,
who understands COOKING 6, Wsshinc. and is
p GOOD House Servant, and can I've well recon-
IN rd.d for honesty and sobriety.-ApPly as
above.
Nov. 9. w2'
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
NOTICE.

owing to the death of Benjamin Ames,
" OF the late firm Of AMEs & UNDER
HILL, the closing of said concern necessarily
dcvoives on the observation-disclosures having
claims will please make application, and
those indebted viii MAKE payment to
WILLIAM UNDERHILL,
SnrUfviag Partner Qffhc tate firm Of
,lfES g UHDERHTLL.
Richmond, Oct. 10, 1912 wSw.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
BROOKE TURNPIKE COMPANY

pike Company" will commence at 10 O'Clock,
nj the Bell Taverns in the City of 6chgnond, on
the first Monday in December next, for the pur.
pose OF electins seven directors, &c. agreeabIy
to an act OF the General Assembly, for incor-
poraiing the said Company, when it is expected
that the subscribers viii be punctual in their
attendance.
BY order of the Managers
WIN. WEST, Sec'ry. p. T..
Nov 9th. wtdm.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
NOTICE.

ALL persons havin,, claims against the Es-
ante of Joseph Jenkins, decd. arc hereby noti
fed TO make them known to the subscriber
and those indebted to make immediate pay
ment
LUCY JENKINS, Adm'x.
IF the Estate Of JOSEPH JENKINs, decd.
Henrico county, Oct. s, 1879. wifi.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
FARMERS BANK OF VIRGINIA.

EJtiE Stockholders are hereby notified.
n that agrceably TO the Charter of Incor
poration, the third instaiment of twenty FIVE
dollars share on the Capital Stock, will be
payable at the Bank, or to the Cashiers of
the Offices of Discount and Deposit, on or
before the 9TH of December next.
WIN. NEKERVIS, CAsH'R.
Richmond, 12th Oct. 1912. wt7thD.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16

EMPLOYMENT WANTED in Count,
Court Office, by one that has been regularl,
brought up in that branch Of business, and car
come wen recommended a situation where the
entire business will devoyc on the applicant,
would be preferred and bond with approved
security given for the faithful performance OF
the same. Enquire Of the Printer
Sept. IL, 1912, VT
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16

TINE SUBSCRIBERS take this opportunity
\ of informing their friends and the public,
that TREY have associated themselves in the
practice of Medicine and Surgery Appica-
tions will he received at the shop lately occu-
pied by J. Adams, which is now the apotheca
rvs shop &C MIR. John McMara, and at the pla-
ces of residence of,the subscribers
JOHN ADAMS,
MICAJAH CLARKE.
Richmond, Oct. 9TH, 1872
az DR.. Clarke has taken Rooms above the
Store of Mr.. Higginbotham, nearly opposite
the Globe Tavern.
4tw
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16

CUEAP BUTTONS---Thc subscriber re-
" specifIly informs tho public, that lie has
nor fONs made at his Mandatory, luear the
Courthousel suitable for Servants use. w!icb
he will sell very low.-OLD PEWTER receiv.
oil in payment
Sept 81 w.t.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
Courts Of enquiry.

A COURT OF ENQUIRY Cor The 1st Bat.
4 n talon, 18th Regiment will be held on
the gath next month, at the Bell-Tavern.
and for the End Battalion, on the 25lh ~
the Eagle Tavern-A Re-imental Court of
Enquiry Will be held at the Eagle T ,vern, on
the 3Oth ofsame month--thcse Courts will com
mence their settings at 10 o'clock, 4. NJ.
BY order of the Col. Commandant.
S. G. ADAMS, Adpt
Richmond, Oct 90. st.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
FOR THE ARGUS.

PeINcE -EDwARD, Oct. 18th, 1912.
THE son OF A YANKEE SPIRIr,
To the tune If "YANKEE DOODLE"
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16

o." We extract the following from series
OF Essays now publishing IL the N. York
Military Monitor, headed Defence OF
New York." as aHording lively sketch
81 the justice and humanity of Britain, so
specially excmphhed in her treatment OF
poor unsuspecting Danes.
iron, me " Military Monitor"
DEFENCE OF NEW YORK.-NO. 3.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

ALL persons having claims against the estate
of John r. Filbates, decd are requested to
bring forward their accounts properly anthem
ticnted-and those indebted to said estate arc
earnestly solicited to make immediate pay
ment.
WILLIAM HEWLETT, Admir-.
Charles City, Nov 6. 1872 w3sp
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16

VENIE subscribers will commence business
IL in this city on the 1st day of October
next, under the firm of MURPHY AND
SCOTT to direct their views
principally to the AUCTION and COM
MISSION BUSINESS. they have taken
that large and commodious Brick Building
on the street leading from the Main street
to Mayo's bridge, formerly occupied by Col
Robert Gamble, deceased, as a wholesale
store, where they will be ready to receive
Goods of every description and attend to a.
ny commands in the line of Auctoncers.
" The best attention will be paid to the
interest OF those who may favor then and
every eXertion made to give dispatch
" LILLIAN MURPHY.
SAMUEL SCOTT.
Richmond, 18th Sept. 1912. (wtf)
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16

Jgsq REcRIYED m rms OFFICE,
A fresh Supply Of DO roH nvorr's
PITRWT q P.dnTTLY 1fE DTCIVES.
Includinr the ccl.br.,, d GOUT and RHEU
NArIC DROPS, &c. &c. &C.
9ct. o. q.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16
Muddy Greek Mills
FOR SIZE.

FOR SHE.
TIE subscriber offers for sale, the MILLS
on MUDDY Creek, in Cumberland county, about
one nile from CartcrsvIile, with nine teen Acres
OF land adioinng.-Thc Mill House is Is feet
long, 40 feet vide, and three stories high. with
four pair of Burr Stones, and all the machinery
necessary to Mauufacture Flour, to the greatest
advantage
These Mills arc situated in a good neigh
bourhood for procuring Wheat. and attached
60 them, IS good two story Dwelling House,
Kitchen, Smoke House, Cooper's Shops, Nil.
ler's House, and two very go n Granaries,
which with the advantage of constant nsviga-
tion from the hill door, renders it one Of the
most convenient establishments Of the kind on
James Rivcr.-Possession may be had in June
next. The premises will b. shewn TO any per
son wishing to view them, by Mr. Richard AZ
Sinson, residing thereon, and the terms made
known by application TO the subscriber.
EDW ARD CUNNINGHAM
Richmond, Oct. 18th, 1919. w6tp.
Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1812-11-16

MANCHESTER TURNPIKE COMPANY.
THE annual meeting Of Stockholders will
be held at Brooks's Tavern, in Manchester, on
tide first Monday IN December next;
Members vino cannot attend in person, WILL
it is expected, appoint their proxies.
In order that entry OF transfers may be made
and shares duly represented the undersigned
requests TO be furnished speedily, with eyi-
dcnce of any shares sold and purchased since
the last meeting, TO wit the deed itself, o. a
Certificate OF is being on record in the proper
court.
JAMES BRANDER, elk.
10th Nov 2w.
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THE CHRONICLE,

An ANNUAL VIEW or HIs7oRY P6kfs
TICS 81 LITERATURS
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC